It looks like the forces of democracy are standing strong and wannabe strongman Manuel Zelaya will not be allowed to return to Honduras as president. It would be nice if the Obama administration would take this opportunity to reconsider its decision to side with the likes of Raul Castro, Daniel Ortega and Hugo Chavez, but don’t hold your breath.

It’s also a good idea to take a skeptical look at how the media is covering this story, specifically I point you to this Agence France Presse account:

Hundreds of white-clad demonstrators on Wednesday protested against Zelaya's return in the capital, where the situation has become increasingly polarized.

Hundreds?

I encourage you to look at these pictures and tell me if “hundreds” is accurate or whether “thousands” or “tens of thousands” would be more representative of what actually happened. (HT: Instapundit)

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