Reuters Writer Lauds Hugo Chavez Vulgarities in Vulgar Story

NewsBusters ^ | June 10, 2009 | P.J. Gladnick

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If you heard the leader of a country cursing in public like a drunken sailor (or Randi Rhodes), you would think he is somewhat unbalanced. However, according to Reuters writer, Charlie Devereux, a foul mouth in a nation's leader is something to be lauded if that leader happens to be Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. In fact, Devereux even cites Chavez's foul mouth as a key to his success in a story that brings up topics and words in a bid to attain a level of crudity rarely heard in a wire service article:

CARACAS (Reuters) - A head of state describing a mobile phone by using a crude term for male genitalia would spark outcry in most countries, but in Venezuela such language is a big part of President Hugo Chavez's popular appeal.

Chavez has made vulgar language and insults a trademark of his decade in power. He once told the country he would have sex with his wife when he got home that day, has called Americans "sh**s" and described former U.S. President George W. Bush as "the devil" and a "donkey."

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The Reuters writer tries to praise Hugo Chavez for being vulgar but he ends up making both himself and Hugo look ridiculous.

[PJ-Comix]

PING!

[Thrownatbirth]

Obama probably picked up a few vulgarities himself with those long nights drinking with Frank Marshall Davis.

[tflabo]

The disgusting fat El Puerco de Venezuela will one day be trapped in such thick hog slopped mud as his fitting tribute of legacy!

[HelenChicago]

Say what you like about the jackass Chavaz, but that parrot in the tiny red beret is darling.