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Ghost Dog

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2. Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.

Reply to OBenario (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 10:52 AM

Apr 2016

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Shannon,_Jr.

G.W. Bush-appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs;

Obama-appointed.Ambassador to Brazil & now.current Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the United States Department of State.

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Is the U.S. Backing Rousseff�s Ouster in Brazil? Opposition Holds Talks in D.C. as Obama Stays Quiet [View all] OBenario Apr 2016 OP

Will corporatists and oligarchs Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #1

Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #2

You mean this guy?! :O Marksman_91 Apr 2016 #4

Professional diplomat. Promoted under Bush & now Obama: Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #5

Still, you have to wonder why such prominent Chavista figures were being so friendly with him Marksman_91 Apr 2016 #6

So odd you're trying to make something from this story. I'll post it here: Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #7

It was probably unintentional, yeah, sure, but this thread concerns US/Brazilian relations, Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #8

Kicking. Rec. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #3

Washington launches its attack against BRICS Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #9

Albright is involved in the Brazil Coup: Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #10

Albright's partner at Albright Stonebridge is inextricably connected to the hard-right Cuban "exiles Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #11

Yes, Judy. And of course most US citizens are unaware Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #12