The Venezualans will not go up against the US, but will us weapons to bully and build a greater empire in S. America. This should not be allowed to go forward. There is no reason for any country in S. America to feel threatened, any weapon is for offense only.
If venezuela gets Nicaragua on board (Ortega), they can take Mexico. With the help of Russia and China, they could try something stupid. (Anyone see Red Dawn?)
I think Chavez has his eye on his neighboring countries. He knows he has the oil to finance his ambitions. I don't think we'll stand by and let him do it. That's how we'll eventually be up against them.