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29. And we're in charge in all these places? Nope. Check similar pics in Asia & elsewhere we give aid

Sun Feb 1, 2015, 09:06 AM

Feb 2015

The point being that the US has had little to do with any of these places. Aid is often wasted or corrupted. Look at Africa; its hard to get aid to those who need it because of corruption. So I guess we shouldnt even try?
And VZ will continue to slide until the people awaken to the lies they've been fed. And its coming.

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Venezuela allows possible deadly force at protests [View all] EX500rider Jan 2015 OP

So, somewhat like in America? Where it is not only possible, it is actual police deadly force? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #1

Not, not somewhat like America... EX500rider Jan 2015 #5

The protests and counter-protests early last year were indeed horrible. A full report: Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #6

As non-right-wingers already know, these protests,called "guarimbas" (violent protests) are violent. Judi Lynn Jan 2015 #13

They have lots of protests that start out peaceful till the government goes all overboard. EX500rider Jan 2015 #15

You'll not be able to sell that to anyone who can do his/her homework long enough Judi Lynn Jan 2015 #16

Exactly, only the ignorant defend this government n/t Bacchus4.0 Jan 2015 #17

Seems to be a few making their apologist tour here already nt 7962 Jan 2015 #21

You mean like all those Venezuelans who have repeatedly voted for it? Comrade Grumpy Feb 2015 #22

Let's hear from what Human Rights Watch has to say: EX500rider Feb 2015 #31

"You can hope to mislead people for the rest of your life, but the truth will be known, regardless. EX500rider Feb 2015 #32

The didn't have to daleo Feb 2015 #37

So the US Secdef has authorized US soldiers to shoot protesters? Nt hack89 Jan 2015 #19

Compare and contrast with NYPD Commissioner Bratton's recent announcement. leveymg Jan 2015 #2

Maybe the soldiers could just back-off instead? FLPanhandle Jan 2015 #3

Hmmm, not really much to this, is there? Comrade Grumpy Jan 2015 #4

Not even constitutional. EX500rider Jan 2015 #7

Gotta protect the "revolution" whether anyone likes it or not!! 7962 Jan 2015 #8

"This once great country." Comrade Grumpy Jan 2015 #12

That president, Carlos Andres Perez was later impeached, was held under house arrest, Judi Lynn Jan 2015 #14

And maybe these pictures will be replaced as well 7962 Jan 2015 #20

Here's another pic. Can't blame socialism for this one. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2015 #24

What is blindingly clear to normally intelligent people doesn't happen for right-wingers. Judi Lynn Feb 2015 #27

Great idea! Here are photos from US-supported (largest recipient of US aid in LatAm) Colombia. Judi Lynn Feb 2015 #28

And we're in charge in all these places? Nope. Check similar pics in Asia & elsewhere we give aid 7962 Feb 2015 #29

Here are some shoppers in Caracas looking for food Bacchus4.0 Feb 2015 #35

Poverty rises in Venezuela, according to UN report Bacchus4.0 Feb 2015 #33

So, they've codified into law what they've been doing for the last year or more. nt MADem Jan 2015 #9

Hell, American cops do that all the time: "I feared for my life" Comrade Grumpy Jan 2015 #10

The OP refers to soldiers hack89 Jan 2015 #18

This isn't about shooting "protesters." Comrade Grumpy Feb 2015 #23

I would wonder why the military was in the streets control rooting demonstrators hack89 Feb 2015 #34

Except according to Human Rights Watch they have been shooting unarmed protesters. EX500rider Feb 2015 #36

And who can forget, "Turn that thing off or I will fucking kill you." leveymg Jan 2015 #11

Chavez falls, US rises in Venezuela. blkmusclmachine Feb 2015 #25

Bill Would Allow Texas Teachers To Kill Students Judi Lynn Feb 2015 #26

Aren't the police in NYC or somewhere being issued fucking MACHINE GUNS to use at demonstrations? djean111 Feb 2015 #30