Posted on 02/25/2005 6:44:26 AM PST by bigsky
Sen. Dodd's buddies--at it again.
Not to be confused with a Bolivian army, of course.
Yes! Somebody's finally saying it.
Not that these things are unconnected. Two of the countries from which Chavez is buying his weapons and military vehicles are European countries: Russia and Spain. Spain just signed a contract with VZ for two or possibly four (the numbers vary in different reports) military vessels and six large cargo planes that could be used for military purposes. And it was recently revealed that the French ambassador in VZ had a meeting with the FARC leader Granda (the one nabbed by Colombia) at Chavez' presidential mansion last year.
So Europe has got its dirty socialist fingers all through this situation.
"Coordinates confirmed..."
"Missiles armed..."
"Awaiting launch orders..."
Dealing with FARC is simple:
Unleash the AUC instead of demobilizing it.
An immigrant wave from down south?
This might actually be their loss, our gain.
If you recall, the Cuban immigration wave was extremely positive for our country, bringing with it well-educated and committed people.
Sounds like the same thing might be happening in Venezuela.
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The good news is that the Chinese/Iranian weapons are substandard.
The bad news is that the Europeans are about to start selling sophisticated weapons to China.
So China will sell its military junk to these banana-republic dictators and use the cash to buy modern European weapons.
With European "allies" like France, who needs enemies?
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Well, I've been saying it for years....South America is the fire next time.
Hopefully by that time our military will be back from Iraq and guarding our border.
I can imagine the hysteria from Michelle Malkin now.
Plus, there is this matter of the Monroe Doctrine.
Is it true that Zapatero is going to visit this jerk?
Considering they'll only be armed with "marching powder" I don't see the threat. :P
I've been saying it all along. Chavez's ambitions lie far past just Venezuela, he sees himself as the modern day Simon Bolivar.
I have posted my concerns before.
Chavez is nothing more than a little Hitler.
I fear we are in for big trouble in Northern South America and Central America.
America has dropped the ball and someone needs to take notice that our real immediate threats are not thousands of miles away in North Korea but our own back yard.
It's time for Chavez to go and quickly.
As a Christian it is hard to ask but Chavez needs the 7.62MM attitude adjustment.
Chavez is a snake and will bite us when we least expect it.
PS to post.
All of this started way back with Peanut Jimmy Carter and his sell out of Panama.
This let the Chinese come in the back door.
Guess who is supplying Chavez?
Its a little late for the US to work up a sweat about Red China. The Clintons sold them everything they need.
I understand that Chavez has recently purchased more than 200 armored vehicles.
What use are armored vehicles if your neighbors are friendly.
Chavez needs to be removed from office ! Bush needs to do something or the price will keep getting higher to deal with him.
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