US-Backed Museveni Extends Rule, 'Democracy' Praised by D.C. Darlings
Ugandans are bracing for an election where Yoweri Museveni is expected to extend his nearly 40-year rule, marked by security forces tear-gassing, shooting, and detaining opposition supporters like Bobi Wine. Internet access was conveniently shut down days before the vote. This is the same Museveni who has received billions in U.S. aid over the decades, consistently lauded by successive American
administrations from Reagan to Biden as a crucial partner in 'regional security' (read: counter-terrorism operations). While the media occasionally 'discovers' human rights abuses during election cycles, the sustained funding and political legitimacy provided by D.C. powerbrokers ensure that leaders like Museveni can maintain their iron grip. One might wonder if 'democracy' is just a suggestion
when strategic interests are on the table, especially when the alternative isn't a U.S.-approved puppet. It appears some strongmen are more equal than others in the global 'fight for freedom.'