The Difference Between How the U.S. Treats Brazil and Venezuela in One Video

[Judi Lynn]

The Difference Between How the U.S. Treats Brazil and Venezuela in One Video

Zaid Jilani
June 6 2016, 2:28 p.m.

A State Department spokesperson repeatedly refused to comment on the momentous political crisis in Brazil during his daily press briefing on Friday — in almost ludicrous contrast to his long and loquacious criticisms of neighboring Venezuela.

When questioned on the stark contrast, increasingly exasperated department spokesperson Mark Toner replied, “I just – again, I don’t have anything to comment on the ongoing political dimensions of the crisis there. I don’t.”

Watch the spokesperson’s responses below:

The State Department has long been eager to criticize Venezuela’s left-wing government, which has pursued policies antagonistic to global corporations. In contrast, it has been silent about the takeover of Brazil by a staunchly right-wing, pro-business government that is making the privatization of state industry a priority.

Friday’s exchange began when The Intercept asked Toner why the U.S. has been joining in regional criticisms of Venezuela’s democratic backsliding but has ignored Brazil’s political crisis, where right-wing lawmakers voted on May 12 to suspend the elected government and open impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff.

More:
https://theintercept.com/2016/06/06/the-difference-between-how-the-u-s-treats-brazil-and-venezula-in-one-video/

[AuntPatsy]

1. Very interesting, so how close is our government to Brazil verses Venezuela, good video clip

[Judi Lynn]

3. Not so close when the people of Brazil elect a leftist President. n/t

[MADem]

2. NO. There's a difference and a distinction going on, here.

Maduro has not been IMPEACHED. Dilma has.

However, what most Americans do not understand is that DILMA could GET HER JOB BACK.

She is not "gone for good." There is a process underway. Commenting on a judicial proceeding is a dumb idea on a good day.

If Dilma can stave off her accusers and be found innocent, she goes back to her job.

If Dilma's accusers fail to shepherd her through the trial process within six months, she goes back to work.

If she's guilty, she's done. But for now, she is JUST suspended.


But the process is still underway. You want USA to scream out how they want the judiciary to rule on Brazil? It's inappropriate for us to say anything. Here is where they're at in Brazil:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-rousseff-to-fight-effort-to-speed-up-impeachment-trial-1464994394
VZ, on the other hand, is a hot, unstable mess. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that.

[AuntPatsy]

4. Makes sense, the clip did what it was supposed to ....the truth is usually found outside the loop