[Cincinatus' Wife]

CARACAS - President Hugo Chávez is wielding a new weapon in his battle against the nation's broadcast media: Venezuelan law.

How Hugo Chavez changed Venezuelan law

''We are in the hands of a demented criminal,'' Ortega said. ``[He] represents a dangerous element; not just for Venezuela but the entire world.''

How tight is Hugo Chavez with terrorists?

Hugo Chavez

[Cindy]

In my opinion, Chavez is his own worst enemy and his reputation is showing.

[WOSG]

''The world should not be surprised if we start closing TV stations in Venezuela shortly,'' Chávez told reporters during a visit to Brazil last weekend. ``This is a country at war. There is a war on the part of the media.''

Like any dictator, he cannot abide FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.

Be very afraid for our Venezuelan friends.

[cricket]

''We are in the hands of a demented criminal,'' Ortega said."

. . .an MO that would describe your typical Marxist/Communist/Liberal. . .

[Rome2000]

``This is a country at war. There is a war on the part of the media.''

Got to hand it to the commies.

They know the press can destroy them, and they take direct action to prevent it from happening.

Its what the rats want to do to Fox News.