Template:Did you know nominations/1960 Laotian coups

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The result was: promoted by — Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:53, 30 March 2015 (UTC)

1960 Laotian coups

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~~... that during the 1960 Laotian coups, the counter-coup within the counter-coup was defeated by the paratroopers' coup?~~

Reviewed: Musa McKim
Editorial Comment: On 9 August 1960, an idealistic young Lao paratroop captain successfully revolted against corruption in the Royal Lao Government. His reward was to be overthrown by a general backed by the Central Intelligence Agency in December. In the interim, some of the most convoluted and double-crossing politicking in history occurred. Not that the situation became any less complex in the aftermath. This bit of history seems to me to be, the Keystone Kops try to ape Machiavelli.

Created by Georgejdorner (talk). Self nominated at 05:17, 29 January 2015 (UTC).

Note: A Barnstar will be awarded to anyone finding a cite that still needs multi-reffing.Georgejdorner (talk) 18:43, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for what? Also, was one of the counter-coups actually a counter-counter-coup? EEng (talk) 04:03, 8 February 2015 (UTC)

I am offering a Barnstar to anyone who spots unnecessary duplication among the cites at the end of the article. I feel that during the task of condensing cites into multi-refs, I may have missed some.
And yes, one could also call the counter-coup to the counter-coup a counter-counter-coup headed by Kouprasith.Georgejdorner (talk) 16:20, 8 February 2015 (UTC)

ALT1 ~~... that during the 1960 Laotian coups, the counter-counter-coup to the counter-coup was defeated by the paratroopers' coup?~~ EEng (talk) 17:08, 8 February 2015 (UTC)
ALT2 ~~... that during the 1960 Laotian coups, the anti-counter-coup to the counter-coup was defeated by the paratroopers' coup?~~ EEng (talk) 17:08, 8 February 2015 (UTC)

By my parsing, any of the above hooks would be good. To recap, when Kouprasith grabbed the national radio station he denounced the coup leaders holding power; however, according to sources, he never announced anyone as taking charge from them, neither himself nor Phoumi. The latter must have thought Kouprasith was trying to usurp power, though. Phoumi subordinated Kouprasith to yet another officer in the attacking forces.Georgejdorner (talk) 14:35, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

ALT3 ... that during the 1960 Laotian coups, the anti-counter-coup to the counter-coup was defeated when the paratroopers' coup cooped up General Southone? EEng (talk) 01:45, 11 February 2015 (UTC)

Clever, clever.
Emended above to reflect Asian naming custom of giving family name first, personal name afterwards.Georgejdorner (talk) 17:47, 11 February 2015 (UTC)

Call for review. Please. And you just might have fun with this one.Georgejdorner (talk) 04:10, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

All 5 requirements have been met. With a preference towards ALT3, myself... also, think we should hold onto this one for April 1st. — Coffee // have a cup // beans // 19:24, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

I hadn't thought of this for April Fool, but now that you mention it....Georgejdorner (talk) 14:59, 10 March 2015 (UTC)