Bull. You need the full cooperation of the military to pull off a socialist coup. Guess what? These idjits are not even as smart as Hugo Chavez they seem to so genuinely admire.
Bull? I think you misunderstand both my comments and the situation. They've already thumbed their noses at the supreme court and have demonstrated willingness to send men with guns to take care of anyone who might attempt to break this unconstitutional law. Resist and you will be met with lethal force, which is the ultimate threat behind all laws.
They are counting on their ability to keep this tied up in legal proceedings for as long as they desire. If a court strikes their newest law down, they will change a word and continue doing exactly what they have in the past because there are no consequences to them. They don't have to pay for the lawsuits.
No, you only need their acquiesene, that is non interferance. That Obammie will have. It's Tradition! After all, it's not the Turkish military, with a long history of making the politicians conform to their Constitution.