magellan
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Mon Jul-18-05 01:02 AM
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I'm just pointing out that capitalism wasn't always practiced this way. And it needn't be.
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| -Chavez Urges Venezuelans to Embrace Socialism, Poll Shows 28 Percent |
cal04 |
Jul-17-05 11:40 PM |
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the problem is the word--it's like an invitation for invasion |
yurbud |
Jul-17-05 11:45 PM |
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Note that only 28% support capitalism. I'd call that an even horserace. |
Carolab |
Jul-17-05 11:47 PM |
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Good point! Classic AP headline. |
cheeseit |
Jul-18-05 10:52 AM |
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Sounds like with a little tweaking he could quickly have 56% support |
fob |
Jul-18-05 04:53 PM |
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Because them are not real choices |
nolabels |
Jul-18-05 11:02 PM |
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Can you say "draft"? |
madeline_con |
Jul-17-05 11:56 PM |
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Venezuela was targeted before |
wli |
Jul-17-05 11:57 PM |
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CIA-sponsored coups d'etat |
madeline_con |
Jul-18-05 12:45 AM |
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Yeah, Bush's first attempt to remove Chavez.... |
krkaufman |
Jul-18-05 10:49 AM |
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You know the Admin is moving against Chavez... |
krkaufman |
Jul-18-05 10:47 AM |
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Capitalism isn't bad |
magellan |
Jul-17-05 11:56 PM |
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Capitalism, as practiced in this world, IS the root of all evil. |
Carolab |
Jul-18-05 12:29 AM |
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We don't disagree |
magellan |
Jul-18-05 01:02 AM |
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When was capitalism not practiced this way? EOM |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 10:15 AM |
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3 a.m.? |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Jul-18-05 06:01 PM |
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Maybe I'm naive |
magellan |
Jul-18-05 10:20 PM |
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YES. It granted "personhood". And that IS when it started. |
Carolab |
Jul-19-05 12:04 AM |
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Thanks, Carolab (nt) |
magellan |
Jul-19-05 02:34 AM |
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Yes. |
yibbehobba |
Jul-18-05 11:03 AM |
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Straw man argument. |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 12:41 PM |
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I agree...'profit margins' are destroying the entire planet |
OKthatsIT |
Jul-18-05 03:09 PM |
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Why should people be allowed to exploit other people? |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 10:14 AM |
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If you really want to know what Chavez thinks, read his book. |
1932 |
Jul-18-05 12:35 AM |
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P.S. - support it by buying your gas at Citgo. n/t |
FtWayneBlue |
Jul-18-05 09:16 AM |
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Jesus condemned the rich to eternal damnation |
IndianaGreen |
Jul-18-05 12:39 AM |
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No, Jesus did not "condemn the rich to eternal damnation." |
Peace Patriot |
Jul-18-05 12:19 PM |
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Great post...eom |
54anickel |
Jul-18-05 12:48 PM |
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Name removed |
Jul-18-05 01:05 PM |
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Thank you for sharing your wisdom |
info being |
Jul-18-05 01:09 PM |
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That almost perfectly captures my beliefs |
Zodiak Ironfist |
Jul-18-05 05:04 PM |
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Humans are imperfect beings. |
r0x0r Mc0wnage |
Jul-19-05 12:30 AM |
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The point of the eye of the needle thing is that you shouldn't die rich. |
1932 |
Jul-18-05 12:29 PM |
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Perhaps he should just move in that direction, |
Matilda |
Jul-18-05 09:26 AM |
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He should use the word socialism. |
David__77 |
Jul-18-05 10:06 AM |
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Chavez approval rating above 70 percent |
AlphaCentauri |
Jul-18-05 09:53 AM |
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RE: 28% - the lack of an example and the effect of US terror |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 10:18 AM |
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I think Chavez would have better success by |
mountebank |
Jul-18-05 10:47 AM |
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The highly charged rhetoric tends only to be in the Tampa Bay press. |
1932 |
Jul-18-05 11:11 AM |
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True, but remember... |
Solon |
Jul-18-05 12:28 PM |
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"Chavez wants . . . [an] airplane manufacturing company." |
r0x0r Mc0wnage |
Jul-19-05 12:02 AM |
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As a guy who used to sell his grandmother's spidercakes, |
1932 |
Jul-19-05 01:16 AM |
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I think its best not to equate capitalism with competition or markets. |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 12:46 PM |
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? |
1932 |
Jul-18-05 02:58 PM |
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Sure. |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 03:12 PM |
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I think I see your point... |
Redleg |
Jul-18-05 03:04 PM |
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The guy with a head start always likes to talk about competition. |
K-W |
Jul-18-05 03:21 PM |
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Hence the real need for government regulation to ensure fair competition |
Redleg |
Jul-18-05 04:37 PM |
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It's not as though Chavez is opposed to 'private entrepeneurship'. |
rman |
Jul-19-05 03:47 AM |
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Socialism is not against family owned businesses |
IndianaGreen |
Jul-19-05 04:04 AM |
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Now if only "moderates" everywhere would understand this... |
rman |
Jul-19-05 04:27 AM |
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Question about Venezuela |
mike923 |
Jul-18-05 04:30 PM |
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His party has won 6 elections in 8 years by increasing margins. |
1932 |
Jul-18-05 04:52 PM |
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It's a shame we're getting information from El Nacional. |
Judi Lynn |
Jul-18-05 11:25 PM |
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More "substance" from El Nacional..... |
Judi Lynn |
Jul-19-05 02:34 AM |
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Most Venezuelans Prefer Socialism (Prensa Latina) |
IndianaGreen |
Jul-19-05 03:29 AM |
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The only thing I was afraid of with Chavez is that he'd turn out to be |
Mairead |
Jul-19-05 03:52 AM |
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Venezuela in effect already is socialist, thanks to Chavez, |
rman |
Jul-19-05 03:43 AM |
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