The Mex Files

“People don’t give a shit about the place”

December, 3, 2007 · No Comments

Richard Nixon may have said that about Latin America, but some people care very much.  Australian film-maker John Pilger’s “The War on Democracy” (sombrero tip to Roman Cotera, the “Amazing Mexican” ) doesn’t have much specifically to do with Mexico, but well worth watching — and I seriously doubt it will be showing on U.S. TV stations any time soon .  Pilger is one of the few “Western” journalists who supported Hugo Chavez’ administration’s decision to cancel the license of Radio Caracas Televisión, arguing that any television station that overtly called to overthorw any government would expect to have their broadcast license pulled.

Even if you’re not sold on Hugo, you’ll want to watch this — unless, of course, you’re a Dick.

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