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In reply to the discussion: Venezuela election: Chávez holds mass rally on final day of campaigning [View all]David__77
(23,214 posts)10. I think that it's fine for it to be expected of party members.
But unfortunately the Democratic Party is not a "party" in that sense. No one should face discrimination for attendance or non-attendance (discrimination in housing, employment, etc.).
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Venezuela election: Chávez holds mass rally on final day of campaigning [View all]
alp227
Oct 2012
OP
I would hope that the Democrats in this country wouldn't make attending a rally compulsory.
joshcryer
Oct 2012
#8
I say good luck to Venezuela, and good luck to the next president whoever gets elected.
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
#3
The funny thing about "escuálidos" is that Capiles supporters have embraced it.
joshcryer
Oct 2012
#15
The opposition has been saying that for years! He would shoot it down every time!
joshcryer
Oct 2012
#30
leaked docs show anti-Chavez candidate plans to go full neoliberal after election
yurbud
Oct 2012
#24
no one apparently has the time, and definitely no one is getting a paycheck to do the latter.
yurbud
Oct 2012
#29
That has been denied by Capriles and he has actually come out in favor of the missions.
joshcryer
Oct 2012
#31