Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy

Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (Full Version)

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid

Message

Level -> Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 6:30:02 PM)
quote: CARACAS, Venezuela - Riot police used tear gas Wednesday to block hundreds of Venezuelans protesting the latest moves by President Hugo Chavez to concentrate his power. The demonstrators said a blacklist of opposition candidates and a series of socialist decrees are destroying what's left of their democracy. Though the protest of about 1,000 people chanting "freedom!" was small compared to past marches, there is a growing public outcry over the sidelining of key government opponents ahead of state and local elections in November. Chavez opponents also are outraged by 26 laws the president just decreed, some of them mirroring the socialist measures voters rejected in a December referendum. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080806/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/venezuela_chavez_power It gives you the warm and fuzzies, yes?

Owner59 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 6:49:19 PM)
Let`s impose real democracy there,like in the middle east...... Plenty of warm fuzzy feeling over there....

christine1 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 6:50:23 PM)
yeah, chavez is just a gem, and i think bush is in bed with him.[8\|] coldandnonfuzzysub

Termyn8or -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:28:09 PM)
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Four Dead In Ohio. What I am saying is OK, he is not the best thing since the invention of the lightbulb. But I am not buying into any opinion untill I see what the international media says about it. We only hear one side here. He might not get along with the Bush regime, but that doesn't mean he's not as big an asshole. T

Owner59 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:35:01 PM)
He`s only an asshole cuz he`s sit`n on our oil. Big jerk,should`a learned from Saddam.

TheHeretic -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:38:24 PM)
How long did Idi Amin get a free pass in much of the world press, Termy? Chavez called Bush "the Devil" from the UN podium. That buys you a lot of brownie points with the left.

Level -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:46:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Owner59 He`s only an asshole cuz he`s sit`n on our oil. Big jerk,should`a learned from Saddam. No, he'd be an asshole if he lived alone on the moon.

pahunkboy -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:48:35 PM)
yeah- chevas being a jerk is separate from how pure or evil bush is.

Level -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 7:59:56 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pahunkboy yeah- chevas being a jerk is separate from how pure or evil bush is. Exactly, pahunk. His failings and idiocy and wrongdoing don't have shit to do with Bush, or the middle east, or neo-cons. Not really. A dick is a dick is a dick.

Owner59 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 8:22:39 PM)
I think you mean ,"a dick by any other name,would smell just as .....stinky" Yes? There`s worse assholes in south America and world-wide.Much worse. But they`re not sitting on our oil. All`s forgiven.......

OrionTheWolf -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 9:20:39 PM)
Unhealthy obsession still? Chavez does not stand for democracy, he stands for a centralized government that runs everything, you know socialism. There are some here in the US that would like to lean closer to the government running many things. Chavez is also anti Bush, so the saying about the enemy of your enemy is your friend, comes to mind. It is outside our borders and should not be the US's concern.

Owner59 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 9:51:45 PM)
Do ya think Hugo`s a little pissed at Bush for plotting with,supporting and endorsing the coup leaders who tried to overthrow him? I`d say Bush was 'antier'-democratic of the two. Hello!!! Bush is going to aghhhh,.... China! Hello!!! ~~~~~~~~~ Good to see you on the boards,Orion.

christine1 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 9:54:44 PM)
i think chavez is going to pay attention to the big font...that will definitely make all the difference. [8\|]

Owner59 -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 9:56:41 PM)
My font goes to '7'[;)]

Vendaval -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 11:29:58 PM)
Another problem very close to home that is likely to intensify.

candystripper -> RE: Hugo Chavez, lover of democracy (8/6/2008 11:46:07 PM)
There doesn't seem to be a true democracy anywhere in latin America; those poor people. candystripper

Page: [1]

Collarchat.com © 2025

Terms of Service

0.2070313