Posted on 09/20/2006 8:59:04 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
UNITED NATIONS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took his verbal battle with the United States to the floor of the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, calling President Bush "the devil." "The devil came here yesterday," Chavez said. "He came here talking as if he were the owner of the world."
The leftist leader, who joined Iran last week in an alliance against U.S. influence, accused Washington of "domination, exploitation and pillage of peoples of the world."
"We appeal to the people of the United States and the world to halt this threat, which is like a sword hanging over our head," he said.
He also said the U.N. in its current system "doesn't work" and is "antidemocratic."
Chavez called for reform, saying the U.S. government's "immoral veto" had allowed recent Israeli bombings of Lebanon to continue unabated for more than a month.
"Venezuela once again proposes today that we reform the United Nations," he said.
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds up a Spanish language version of Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance by Noam Chomsky as he addresses the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
What a total jackass. Chavez shows his behind to the world.
Well, now we know what's on Hugo's bedisde table... Noam Chomsky. right next to Cindy's latest book.
Who's the lady stifling a laugh behind Hugo?
Great post. Thanks for sharing it.
and this idiot is lobbying for a seat on the UN Security Council..?
This comment will probably do the trick, knowing the UN and its "illustrious" history.
If I were a DNC handler, I'd be slitting my throat right now.
It's all Rove, the Gop's Lex Luther's fault.
Hugo Chavez. President of Venezuela, addresses the 61st session of the U.N. General Assembly at UN headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Just another a-hole at the useless UN.
Hugo Chavez. President of Venezuela, holds up a book by Noam Chomsky as he addresses the 61st session of the U.N. General Assembly at UN headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
I agree, they are in total meltdown right now.
My word, things must be dreadful in Venezuela for a meathead like this to get elected president.
I think we should state to the UN if you want our money Venezuela doesn't get the seat or that Oil rich country can pay more than the little 2 million in dues compared to our over 600 million Plus the cost of having the UN in our country
You should have a sign saying which is your mouth, which is your rectum, because when you were gabbing, I thought you farted.
Regards, Ivan
This is the kind of "man" the UN embraces. He will be hailed as hero for standing up to "The Great Satan." We need to get out of this silly worthless organization.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez addresses members of the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Why hasn't someone put a bullet in this guy?
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