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A New Campaign in Support of Colombia

Filed under: Americas

We at Publius are starting a new campaign in support of ratification of a free trade agreement with Colombia called, "Sorry, Colombia!" The name derives from the fact that the Democrat-controlled American Congress has rejected the FTA on extremely dubious grounds. It also plays on the "Sorry Everybody!" campaign started by Americans who wanted to apologize for George W. Bush's reelection in 2004.

We are aiming to do something similar. Beside an official apology and the latest news, developments, and information regarding the FTA and related scandals, we also want to create a photo gallery of Americans apologizing for Congress' ludicrous decision. I am asking for you help.

We need volunteers with a little bit of time and a wide variety of abilities, including:
- Knowledge about photo gallery and photo submission web apps that can be used
- Connections with journalists, government officials on both sides, or simply interested individuals who will pass on the word
- Good, persuasive writing ability and a knowledge of Colombian and American politics
- Use of email and social networking sites such as Digg and Facebook
- And just good ideas in general!

If you would like to help in any way and can offer any of your time, please contact me at robertmayer @ gmail.com

Thanks! And look for the launch shortly!

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Comments


mikek says:

I am no expert, but from what I have read and seen it looks like people in DC have a serious respect issue when it comes to S. America. When you deal with a country like Columbia that you share so many values with it is important to remember that you have to give respect to get respect.

It is fine if people want to argue about trade agreements, but it isn't acceptable for people in DC to dictate things to other countries that share similar goals (peace, prosperity, human rights etc...) instead of building a country to country relationship.

Maybe you should work the respect angle. It goes against our (the people not gov't) culture to disrepect and trash our allies. When a country is working it's way out of the Barnett Gap (the gap is explained in The Pentagons New Map) the government needs to assist them as much as it can while protecting our own interests.


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