Another Castro in Latin America? Venezuela's Chavez proudly following in Cuba's steps

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Tuesday, January 15, 2002 | By Toby Westerman

[JohnHuang2]

Quote of the Day by sinkspur

[JohnHuang2]

Heads up

[GeronL]

we've known this since he was elected

I only ate half that chocolate Santa

[JohnHuang2]

heads up

[JohnHuang2]

Dude, you're quick....you were here before I pinged ya.

[GeronL]

I remember telling a newspaper down there (although they probably don't read english) 'Congats, you've elected a dictator'... the day he was elected

It put me on all sorts of spanish SPAM lists

[JohnHuang2]

'Congats, you've elected a dictator'... the day he was elected

A totalitarian, Stalinist-communist dictator, at that.

[Humidston]

Thanks for the ping, JH2. Hubby's old company buys crude down there and they're having trouble getting any bargains since this communist was elected. Interesting read since it's also semi-personal.

[JohnHuang2]

You're welcome, amigo.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Thank you for the post JH2!

Back in December of 2000: Fidel, Saddam and Hugo --An improbable but growing friendship of three military revolutionaries-- The Castro-Hussein-Chávez connection is anti-American and anti-capitalistic, but not in an ideological way. What matters to the three is domestic power built upon a base of nationalism that they believe legitimizes their policies In a way, this bizarre trio represents the rebirth, a half century later, of the kind of nationalist populism spawned by General Juan Perón in Argentina and Gamal Abdel Nasser in Egypt. Mr. Castro and Mr. Saddam gained power through armed revolutions; Mr. Chávez, a paratroopers' lieutenant colonel, was democratically elected in 1998, after serving time for trying to overthrow the government in 1992.

Then in June of 2001: CARACAS, Venezuela …."There is a legal framework that clearly states when liberty of expression begins and when that liberty of expression becomes a violation" of Chavez's right to maintain his own honor, said Saab. "Does liberty of opinion and expression give you the right to slander whoever you want? Especially if you are not an internal political dissident but a foreigner?" … Some business and opposition leaders reacted with dismay Monday to President Hugo Chavez's threat to expel foreigners who criticize Venezuela. But many doubted that the fiery nationalist would follow through.

Here Venezuelans are eight months later: Venezuelan Paper Calls Chavez Dictator -- Chavez called the violence a "warning" to the opposition "and its absurd and evil intention" of trying to destabilize his government. He threatened to deploy supporters on "every street corner" to "defend the revolution," as the leftist leader refers to his policies. --SOURCE

[meenie]

WHAT!!! I thought communism was dead except for the New York senators.

[IronJack]

I am truly afraid that Chavez will be the token commie in the Western Hemisphere after Castro goes to that Great Collective in the Sky. At least Venezuela isn't within shouting distance of our border. But they DO have oil, and with the Chinese in the Panama Canal, another pinko outpost in the New World is the last thing we need.

[JohnHuang2]

Good point, IronJack. Yet, the 'mainstream' press has yet to give major developments there the attention they deserve.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Athletic training----yeah, right.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Bump!

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Yet, the 'mainstream' press has yet to give major developments there the attention they deserve.

Bump!

[OldFriend]

President Bush negotiated an oil agreement with Venezuela when he first became elected (Bush). It will be interesting to see if they will be cutting off their nose to spite their face and reneging on the deal. Obviously the will need the cash but Chavez will not care if his people suffer if would prefer to spite the United States.

I suggest we enjoy the low oil prices while we can and save for a rainy day when it comes to energy prices.....and the price of everything else too.

[SusanUSA]

In a few years, if Chavez stays in power, Venezuela herself will be reduced to trying to barter "medical, educational and athletic training assistance" for real goods and services.

Bump for truth!

Chavez – along with Castro's Cuba – is advocating the economic and political integration of all Latin American and Caribbean nations into a single economic and political entity.

Thanks for the heads up, John!

[JohnHuang2]

Morning, Cincy =^)