[bourbon]

Reuters use of euphemisms constantly astounds. Chavez= "feisty?" How about 'power-mad' or 'megalomanical?' These seem more appropriate.

If Reuters was writing a story on Lenin today, they would probably describe him as "feisty" too.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

I know. The worst one they use - and they use it often - is "firebrand." They just can't bring themselves to label him
a communist. I guess they believe they've covered that base by saying Castro is his mentor and closest ally.