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CNN’s Larry King: Hugo Chávez 'Fascinating' — 'He Loves the Cincinnati Reds' (Audio)
The Daily Caller ^ | December 10, 2010 | Jeff Poor

Posted on 12/10/2010 2:33:58 PM PST by Rufus2007

The ability of Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chávez to charm celebrities seems to be a never-ending feat. Beyond the normal cast of characters, like Oliver Stone, Sean Penn and Danny Glover, Chávez has managed to add another fan to his roster.

As part of his departure tour from CNN, after 25 years at the network, King appeared on NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen’s Dec. 8 podcast and raved about his fascination with dictators, specifically Chávez.

“You know who’s fascinating?” King said. “Dictators. Chávez was fascinating, from Venezuela – one, because he’s a crazy baseball fan.”

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KEYWORDS: baseball; cnn; hugochavez; larryking
What's not to love about Hugo?
1 posted on 12/10/2010 2:34:10 PM PST by Rufus2007
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To: Rufus2007

Haw Haw, Larry, and that Hitler was a laugh riot!! Mussolini...now there was a character! Loved cheeseburgers! ha ha ha...Pol Pot, had his serious side, but he loved Seinfeld. Couldn’t get enough of that Kramer guy. hahahahaha


2 posted on 12/10/2010 2:37:38 PM PST by AnnGora (Let 'er rip, Tater Chip!)
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To: Rufus2007

Haw Haw, Larry, and that Hitler was a laugh riot!! Mussolini...now there was a character! Loved cheeseburgers! ha ha ha...Pol Pot, had his serious side, but he loved Seinfeld. Couldn’t get enough of that Kramer guy. hahahahaha


3 posted on 12/10/2010 2:37:46 PM PST by AnnGora (Let 'er rip, Tater Chip!)
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To: Rufus2007

The Big RED Machine.......somehow....it makes sense....LOL!


4 posted on 12/10/2010 2:41:16 PM PST by BossLady (Even Russia has a 13% Flat Tax!!!!)
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To: Rufus2007

...”And tomorrow night a full hour with Sean Penn and Danny Glover.”


5 posted on 12/10/2010 2:42:09 PM PST by JPG (Sarah dedicated her new book to Trig: "I'm glad you're here.")
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To: Rufus2007

Great (not). The crank loves my favorite team.


6 posted on 12/10/2010 2:42:10 PM PST by Buckeye Battle Cry (Conservatives want a CHOICE not an echo - No more RINOs!)
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To: Rufus2007

The fact that Larry King is a celebrity gives hope to everyone with the IQ of 70 or less. The man is a Complete Idiot.


7 posted on 12/10/2010 2:42:48 PM PST by liberty or death
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To: Rufus2007

When a Democrat, banana republic dictator, or journalist say they “love the Reds”, they aren’t talking about baseball.


8 posted on 12/10/2010 2:43:05 PM PST by Bryanw92 (Obama is like a rocket scientist....who's trying to do brain surgery with a hammer.)
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To: Buckeye Battle Cry

So according the headline, you too must be fascinating


9 posted on 12/10/2010 2:57:24 PM PST by Jolla
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To: Rufus2007

Cripes, what a d-bag.

Larry, its time to go into assisted living.


10 posted on 12/10/2010 3:00:01 PM PST by FormerACLUmember (Character is defined by how we treat those who society says have no value.)
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To: FormerACLUmember

CNN is his assisted living.


11 posted on 12/10/2010 3:03:08 PM PST by BenLurkin (This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
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To: Bryanw92

LOL!


12 posted on 12/10/2010 3:06:54 PM PST by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: Rufus2007

What indeed.

Dangerous, predatory psychopaths are often charismatic, charming and engaging.

It’s part of the profile and one of the tools they use to suck their victims in with.

Plus I think Larry King, like most lefty media types, really swoon over Anti American dictatorial strong men.


13 posted on 12/10/2010 3:16:56 PM PST by rdcbn
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To: FormerACLUmember
Example of Larry King's incredibly incisive interview skills (from a 2006 transcript):

We now welcome to LARRY KING LIVE judge Chuck Weller. What a story. He was shot on June 12th. How are you doing? JUDGE CHUCK WELLER, SHOT AT COURTHOUSE: I'm a little sore. I'm probably pushing it to be on your program tonight, but there are some things that need to be said, and I wanted to come to say them, and thank you for giving me the opportunity.

KING: You've been shot before, right?

WELLER: I was shot in a robbery a long time ago, just after I got out of law school, yes.

KING: You ever get used to it?

14 posted on 12/10/2010 3:18:07 PM PST by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: Rufus2007
“You know who’s fascinating?” King said. “Dictators. Chávez was fascinating, from Venezuela – one, because he’s a crazy baseball fan.”

Reminds me of those old MovieTone clips from before Hitler attacked "Uncle Joe" Stalin. The narrator would gush like a schoolgirl when talking about Hitler and his conquests.

15 posted on 12/10/2010 3:38:35 PM PST by rhinohunter (I think Jeb's very happy in Florida, and I hope he'll stay there.)
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To: pieceofthepuzzle

LOL.

King is such a fool, albeit less of a fool than the dementia fossil crowd who watches him religiously (as long as it doesn’t interfere with Wheel of Fortune or Matlock reruns).


16 posted on 12/10/2010 3:48:33 PM PST by FormerACLUmember (Character is defined by how we treat those who society says have no value.)
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To: liberty or death

I guess when you spend most of the time interviewing liberals and screwed up celebrities what else can you expect?


17 posted on 12/10/2010 3:56:25 PM PST by Americanexpat
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To: Rufus2007

I wonder if he farted all over Chavez when he was talking to him. King has a major flatulence problem


18 posted on 12/10/2010 4:12:42 PM PST by UCFRoadWarrior (National Security begins at the Border)
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