VENEZUELA - breaking news!!!!!!!

[Firestorm]

I say we ship the hot virginal venezuelan bitches to New Zealand for "training"

All the sheep have fled into the ocean?


:)

[Massive Lee]

Hugo Boss was democratically elected, and went out democratically too. He refused that countries, such as the USA, stole the Venezuelians resources while kids were dying from hunger. What's wrong with that? Obviously, the rich Venezuelians are not okay with it as they can't make as much money, but my heart usually goes for poorer peoples anyway.

There is a strong political opposition, openly financed and supported by the US (just as the US supported Augusto Pinochet in Chile in the 70s) but I know that Chavez will be back.

[franco90]

DO you really believe chavez be back?.

[uofom3]

Perhaps to you it isn't, but then again I've noticed there's not much about you that is.

o... snap?

[elguapo84]

Hugo Boss was democratically elected, and went out democratically too. He refused that countries, such as the USA, stole the Venezuelians resources while kids were dying from hunger. What's wrong with that? Obviously, the rich Venezuelians are not okay with it as they can't make as much money, but my heart usually goes for poorer peoples anyway.

There is a strong political opposition, openly financed and supported by the US (just as the US supported Augusto Pinochet in Chile in the 70s) but I know that Chavez will be back.

Although there is truth in what you said, there are fundamental flaws in his political tactics and social policies. For a comprehensive run-down, check out this wikipedia write up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Hugo_Ch%C3%A1vez

[Massive Lee]

Anyone can sign-up to Wikepedia and rewrite history with a strong bias. I am sure there are other more reliable sources. Chavez may not have pleased everyone, but at least he was trying to help the bigger majority of Venezuelians. It may have hurt others, butperhaps it is one step toward better life for everyone, and not only the rich.

US never enjoyed that he was uniting South American countries into a non-US complying format. Exchanging a local resource (oil) against doctors and much needed drugs. Helping set-up a South American commercial treaty, away from the US-led one which only benefited the US (Canada and South America did not really had benefits despite the promises).

Is Chavez a hero? No. Is he perfect? Certainly no. But at least he tried to bring back dignity to his people. How fewer kids die, or how fewer people are hungry is how I judge the advancements. But hey. It's only my opinon.

[Ryan Stewart]

Anyone can sign-up to Wikepedia and rewrite history with a strong bias. I am sure there are other more reliable sources. Chavez may not have pleased everyone, but at least he was trying to help the bigger majority of Venezuelians. It may have hurt others, butperhaps it is one step toward better life for everyone, and not only the rich.

US never enjoyed that he was uniting South American countries into a non-US complying format. Exchanging a local resource (oil) against doctors and much needed drugs. Helping set-up a South American commercial treaty, away from the US-led one which only benefited the US (Canada and South America did not really had benefits despite the promises).

Is Chavez a hero? No. Is he perfect? Certainly no. But at least he tried to bring back dignity to his people. How fewer kids die, or how fewer people are hungry is how I judge the advancements. But hey. It's only my opinon.

the problem was his plan was a spectacular failure. The only reason socialism can survive in his country is because of the vast oil wealth, which has decreased since nationalization (they are horribly inefficient compared to the private companies that ran it). He tried to get everyone else to switch and it led to govts being broke.

And the doctor trade plan is going REALLY well, doctors are fleeing the country. Chavez is great for them because it gives them a chance to flee Cuba.

[elguapo84]

Well...it wasn't an objective article so much as a criticism, and criticism is always susceptible to bias. Nonetheless it brings up some very good points.

I do believe Chavez had good intentions when he initially came into power, and that his vision of a united Latin America and a more egalitarian society with minimal economic disparity is an ideal one. However, as with other Trotskyist goverments, that ideal is almost impossible to attain. Regardless of what his intentions were, he squandered Venezuela's most valuable resources. For a third-world leader, I'd say he's a whole lot better than some, but still Venezuela deserves better. I'm glad less children are hungry, but there are better ways to solve poverty and hunger, and hopefully the next leader will rise to the challenge.

Just my opinion...not saying you are wrong or anything of the sort.

Anyone can sign-up to Wikepedia and rewrite history with a strong bias. I am sure there are other more reliable sources. Chavez may not have pleased everyone, but at least he was trying to help the bigger majority of Venezuelians. It may have hurt others, butperhaps it is one step toward better life for everyone, and not only the rich.

US never enjoyed that he was uniting South American countries into a non-US complying format. Exchanging a local resource (oil) against doctors and much needed drugs. Helping set-up a South American commercial treaty, away from the US-led one which only benefited the US (Canada and South America did not really had benefits despite the promises).

Is Chavez a hero? No. Is he perfect? Certainly no. But at least he tried to bring back dignity to his people. How fewer kids die, or how fewer people are hungry is how I judge the advancements. But hey. It's only my opinon.

[mtechnik]

I'm very fucking happy!!! MIERDA!!!!

I can sure tell ! :D