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In reply to the discussion: Hugo Chavez has died, and in a way, that's a shame. [View all]Mosby
(16,117 posts)43. Maybe next they could built casinos
For the benefit of the people of course.
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Yes but even then, the "free speech" he silenced was a network calling for his overthrow
Taverner
Mar 2013
#30
He was a great leader. Socialism worked in Venezuela - which is why the US hated him
Taverner
Mar 2013
#28
Absolutely great idea. The thing is, in these United States, we socialize risk and privatize reward.
Octafish
Mar 2013
#81
Nobody was ever "crushed" in Venezuela. Rich people CAN'T be crushed and can't be victims.
Ken Burch
Mar 2013
#72
Chavez had multi party elections...and victories for the opposition were always respected
Ken Burch
Mar 2013
#75
In another, more accurate way, it's an opportunity for the people of Venezuela.
bluedigger
Mar 2013
#85