Chavez isn't even in the same ballpark with fierce critics of President Bush. In fact Chavez is a figment of his own, and Reuters' imaginations.
Posted on 03/19/2006 2:45:29 PM PST by Crackingham
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday lobbed a litany of insults at U.S. President George W. Bush ranging from "donkey" to "drunkard" in response to a White House report branding the left-wing leader a demagogue.
Chavez is one of Bush's fiercest critics and has repeatedly accused the U.S. government of seeking to oust him from the presidency of Venezuela, the world's No. 5 oil exporter and a supplier of around 15 percent of U.S. crude imports.
"You are a donkey, Mr. Bush," said Chavez, speaking in English on his weekly Sunday broadcast.
"You're an alcoholic Mr. Danger, or rather, you're a drunkard," Chavez said, referring to Bush by a nickname he frequently uses to describe the U.S. president.
A White House report released last week on pre-emptive force in national security described Chavez as a "demagogue" who uses Venezuela's oil wealth to destabilize democracy in the region.
Washington is increasingly at odds with the former soldier over his close alliance with Cuba and Iran. U.S. officials dismiss his anti-U.S. tirades as rhetoric meant to stir nationalism before presidential elections in December.
Chavez's remarks also came after Venezuela's El Universal newspaper printed an interview with U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela William Brownfield, who reiterated his government's concern over growing ties between Venezuela and Iran.
Tensions between the Washington and Caracas rose in January after Venezuela expelled a U.S. naval attache on espionage charges and the U.S. State Department responded by removing a top Venezuelan diplomat from Washington.
Chavez isn't even in the same ballpark with fierce critics of President Bush. In fact Chavez is a figment of his own, and Reuters' imaginations.
"Chavez is one of Bush's fiercest critics"
One of them.... the majority of his critics dwell in Hollywood with unlimited access to a microphone, not to mention the rabid dems who fling insults at their own President daily. He is simply taking their lead.
Exactly. It's like an 8 year old is running Venezuela. One that has an attitude.
Senor~ Chavez needs to meet Mr. 308
This man is a raving psychopath.
Don't think for one minute that he does not have crosshairs on him every single day.
I think "Mr. Barrett .50" would be a nicer treat :-)
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You beat me to it.
It won't be that effective. Laws of supply & demand will drive up demand to other retailers who, in turn, will raise prices.
Chavez is a short little fat slob who seems to have had a unhappy childhood, maybe bum bandito's got him or something. All that pent up anger will probably give him a heart attack before long. It sure doesn't look like he eats very healthy either.
LOL! I was just going to point that out. I think Chavez is too dumb to see the difference.
It won't be that effective. Laws of supply & demand will drive up demand to other retailers who, in turn, will raise prices.
How do you say farthead in the pigeon spanish of venezuala?
Ewwww! His face just looks so passionate too. Gross.
"Lord, I thank You for my enemies."
Good call, Diana in Wisconsin hit the nail right on the head though in post #7!
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