Big Hole in Winger Defense of Honduran Military Coup
The right wing blogs are abuzz with the same argument: Zelaya acted
illegally in pushing for a referendum to get a 2nd term. (Conservatives
reflexively support military coups in Latin America).
Except the referendum would not give him a second term. It was a non-binding referendum to decide on a vote in this November's Presidential election to hold a "National Constituent Assembly" (like a Constitutional Convention)
Yes, the same Presidential election where Zelaya's successor would be elected.
So, how the hell can Zelaya be furthering his stay in office by this referendum? It doesn't make sense. Not plausible.
Except the referendum would not give him a second term. It was a non-binding referendum to decide on a vote in this November's Presidential election to hold a "National Constituent Assembly" (like a Constitutional Convention)
Yes, the same Presidential election where Zelaya's successor would be elected.
So, how the hell can Zelaya be furthering his stay in office by this referendum? It doesn't make sense. Not plausible.
