Posted on 11/29/2005 12:01:19 PM PST by alekboyd
29.11.05 | All the major political parties have announced withdrawal from the electoral race of next Sunday, in which Venezuelans would choose Assemblymen. Accion Democratica, COPEI, Fuerza Liberal, Polo Democratico, Venezuela de Primera, Movimiento Republicano, Vision Emergente, CausaR and Proyecto Venezuela have made clear that under the present conditions they will not participate in electoral processes. It appears that only Primero Justicia, MAS and Rosales' Nuevo Tiempo are still willing to take part, although Descifrado has reported that Primero Justicia is having second thoughts about participating.
Sources in Caracas are sending shocking reports. Primero Justicia could have reached a pact with the Chavez regime: electoral participation in exchange to exempt party leaders from future prosecution -on treason charges that the regime could present against some of them, in particular against Gerardo Blyde.
OAS representatives trying to force on the political parties some sort of agreement whereby these would not demand electoral authorities, read Jorge Rodriguez, full compliance with current legislation. In their skewed view Sunday's election must take place no matter what. This has angered people so much that a rally to protest their odd behaviour and to demand cease and leave has been organized for tomorrow.
Then USAID representatives are meant to be encouraging some political parties to participate whilst promoting abstention to discourage others.
European observers are dumbfounded not knowing what to do. However the generalised impression is that, in spite of the many irregularities that they have witnessed, they will not take a principled stance on any issue.
Some polls are pointing to an up to 90% abstention level. Accion Democratica, is purportedly the first party to take into account what the base is saying.
Students are reportedly rioting in Merida, Valencia and Barquisimeto. A blogger living near Palo Negro -military air base- reported F-16s taking off.
To conclude with news from officialdom, the CNE cancelled its board meeting of the day and Interior Minister Jessy Chacon has threatened parties saying that regardless of political colours, those seeking to torpedo the elections shall face consequences.
"A blogger living near Palo Negro -military air base- reported F-16s taking off."
WTF, Over?
Umm. Pardon me for stating the obvious but F-16's taking off is not indicative of anything.
We don't need to worry about this. Jimmah Carter will observe these elections and declare them democratic and fair and all will be fine /sarcasm/
I am waiting for more info on that...
It was just a strange inclusion in the report. It just seems that it is implied that they may be getting deployed for a *cough-cough* ground attack mission.
(I hear F-16's all the time myself, as I live near a ANG base.)
F 16s taking off????? OMG! The question is where did they land?
The Democratic Party of the United States
People's Socialist Revolutionary Party
Communist Party of Greater Venezuela
Socialist Party of Greater Venezuela
Chinese Communist Party of Greater Venezuela
Iranian Terrorists Organization of Greater Venezuela
Castro Communist Party of Cuba located in Venezuela
Soviet Communist Party of Moscow, Caracas Branch
Ho Chin Min Communist Party of Hanoi, Caracas Branch
The North Korean People's Communist Party of Caracas
President Chavez's Peoples Party (the only party that votes)
Only if the anti-American candidates win!
if it is related at all it is only psy-ops i would think.
That's pretty much a given in a communist country.
Dunno.
Very likely.
Hopefully, we're kidnapping the F-16s.
Interesting. I read in the Spanish press that Hugo's deal for the military aircraft from Spain caused a fair amount of turmoil in VZ because it was a no-bid contract and furthermore, it was not submitted to the legislature, as is apparently required in VZ law.
Chavez is becoming very blatant in sidestepping the political structure, and I wonder if people are getting a bit uneasy about this.
My neighbor is Venezuelan with dual citizenship. He visited his father recently and required an armed guard while in the country. I was relieved he was able to return. He won't talk about conditions or politics except to say that they are messed up.
;)
Geez. Some choice.
All brothers of the same faith. Socialism.
Not enough background in the article.
The author forgot to tell the reader who the left wing morons are (which parties) and whom to cheer for.
What MIGHT be happening? That is what blogs are for.
Background please.
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