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In reply to the discussion: Hugo Chavez has died, and in a way, that's a shame. [View all]Cleita
(75,480 posts)66. But that's the point. The elections weren't rigged like they are
in places like the Soviet Union and North Korea. Their elections are more honest than ours.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-weisbrot/venezuela-elections_b_1939944.html
Here is what Jimmy Carter said about Venezuela's "dictatorship" a few weeks ago: "As a matter of fact, of the 92 elections that we've monitored, I would say that the election process in Venezuela is the best in the world."
So are you calling President Jimmy Carter a liar? Amazing how all those rw think tank lying hit pieces find their way onto the pages of DU.
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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