[mcg1969]

Wrong. I did not downplay Chavez, I simply rejected your claim that the same thinking leads to 9/11.

OBL had already taken direct action against the United States before 9/11. Direct action. Declared war, and actually executed it.

Chavez is a blowhard with, granted, some serious power. But there are a variety of ways to destablize his government, because frankly he is nothing but a blowhard without the power of his government to back him up. Assassination is neither necessary nor politically expedient.

[Torie]

Assassination is also illegal. Just a detail. Maybe Robertson wants Bush impeached. :)

[Stellar Dendrite]

So if assasination is not a choice, then what IS your proposal? You state there are a "variety" of ways, lets hear them all

[Kokojmudd]

"Chavez is a blowhard with, granted, some serious power. But there are a variety of ways to destablize his government, because frankly he is nothing but a blowhard without the power of his government to back him up. Assassination is neither necessary nor politically expedient."


I agree....but we have been out of the assassination bidness for too long and we are rusty. Taking out Chavez would be a good tune up.