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In reply to the discussion: Chavez on top ahead of election [View all]Kolesar
(31,182 posts)36. Perez ordered his police, many of whom refused, then his military, to open fire on crowds ...
... of protesters after he raised the cost of their heating oil
You had mentioned that account before, but I never got the name of it. Now I have something to go on. It was 1989.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracazo
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They don't bother to know anything beyond what Drudge tells them. Really sad.
Judi Lynn
Oct 2012
#43
In the meantime the people's President Chavez is increasing the gift of education to the poor
Judi Lynn
Oct 2012
#31
Perez ordered his police, many of whom refused, then his military, to open fire on crowds ...
Kolesar
Oct 2012
#36
He engages in voluntary agreements with the existing governments of other countries.
ronnie624
Oct 2012
#19
Clearly you need to spend time RESEARCHING instead of giving your opinion first.
Judi Lynn
Oct 2012
#35