The Other 9/11

[aviv]

As Americans remember Sept. 11, 2001 with video montages, scattered candlelight vigils, and an avalanche of #neverforget Facebook and Twitter posts, Chileans are remembering a different 9/11-Sept. 11, 1973, the day a CIA-backed military coup ousted a democratically elected president with a right-wing strongman.

Tensions in the South American

Comments

[tabaqui]

We just cannot keep our meddling fingers out, can we? America - screwing over entire countries one coup at a time.

[redstar826]

thanks so much for posting this

[romp]

I see Allende's death mentioned more and more which I think is good, especially after so many years.

[redstar826]

I'm glad this is being talked about. It was everywhere on my facebook page yesterday, but, most of my friends are socialists.

[romp]

Yeah, there may be some self-selection on my part. :/

[corbyinoz]

I remember when this happened - it was very shocking to me. As an Aussie kid watching the Vietnam War I had always thought that the US were the Good Guys. It was the first time I had my worldview challenged. The beginning of growing up, I guess - understanding that no country is all good or bad, that ends and means matter.

I feel so sorry for the lost, and for the families of the missing. It's just a neverending tragedy.

[evildevil]

Republican rightwingers continue to claim Pinochet as a Capitalist/Free Market hero.

[wrestlingdog]

I don't know why I'm surprised at that.