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bitchkitty

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114. Oh, please. Time after time you refer to tyranny and you use
Sun Dec 16, 2012, 12:26 PM
Dec 2012

that expression "chavismo" wrong EVERY FUCKING TIME. Trying to look deliberately stupid is not cute in any way, repeating the same bullshit is not smart in any way. It's just fucking stupid. It just makes you look fucking stupid.

Reminds me of the fifties dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #1
authoritarian policies, suppression of dissent is Obama talking about various Occupy here lunasun Dec 2012 #2
Yeah that too. Actually I was wondering how many drones........ socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #63
That's messed up Kolesar Dec 2012 #3
I don't think ANYONE has it right about Chevez and Venezuela. randome Dec 2012 #5
Yes. It's a big topic. Kolesar Dec 2012 #6
Obama AND Hillary are dumb on Cuba flamingdem Dec 2012 #24
Hillary's brother, Hugh Rodham's wife....Maria Victoria Arias mithnanthy Dec 2012 #42
Oh that's interesting, I've known about her influence for years flamingdem Dec 2012 #43
I edited my post.. mithnanthy Dec 2012 #46
That's good stuff Kolesar Dec 2012 #49
The Hugo Chavez Show is very informative Carnage251 Dec 2012 #11
For being "ineffective and erratic", Hugo certainly has accomplished quite a bit 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #35
Yeah, I don't really care about his personality. randome Dec 2012 #41
Don't be so intellectually lazy, by comparing the two men. HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #66
+ 1000 - well said. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #78
"Intellectually lazy" is the perfect description for all of the anti-democracy trolls bitchkitty Dec 2012 #102
wow, the people support him when he's gained control of all branches of gov., wordpix Dec 2012 #125
Hugo knows that the US/CIA is utterly determined to unseat him somehow 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #149
oh yeah, the US wants to unseat him and he's the CIA's prime target (sarcasm) wordpix Dec 2012 #174
If Chavez were ineffective, roody Dec 2012 #116
Chavez is neither a monster or the Second Coming, what he is ... HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #65
Why does my opinion of Chavez even matter? MyNameGoesHere Dec 2012 #98
he has changed the Constitution and chipped away at democracy and rights of citizens wordpix Dec 2012 #124
The people of Venezuela got it right and it is no one else's business. The Chavez sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #131
And it ain't the only issue he has never got right. Daniel537 Dec 2012 #48
President Obama didn't start "those three" Kolesar Dec 2012 #154
Authoritarian like extrajudicial killing, kidnapping and imprisonment? Ash_F Dec 2012 #4
Authoritarian like only allowing abortion when there is a threat to the life of the pregnant woman Carnage251 Dec 2012 #8
The US is 47 on that list happyslug Dec 2012 #20
Chinese leaders aren't so great either but we never see them getting called out.. flamingdem Dec 2012 #23
and the Chinese leaders were 'picked' not elected but are the business buddies lunasun Dec 2012 #85
Well, he created the community councils that have given Venezuela real democracy(from the ground up) Ken Burch Dec 2012 #27
And is the opposition pro-choice? JackRiddler Dec 2012 #140
Obama has no moral high ground to be calling Venezuela authoritarian Ash_F Dec 2012 #32
I assume you are aware that Venenuela is predominately Catholic country dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #34
That documentary wasn't that much of an indictment. ronnie624 Dec 2012 #64
Virtually all Latin American countries have strict anti-abortion laws. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #91
It would seem impossible for anyone to be unaware of Latin American Catholicism. Yikes. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #92
Chavez has had decree powers for much of his tenure. joshcryer Dec 2012 #96
The candidate you were backing was appealing to them as well. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #97
Yeah, I doubt you could get elected there being pro-choice. joshcryer Dec 2012 #100
There's a difference though, in observing that Chavez may have taken social conservative positions Ken Burch Dec 2012 #101
The thing is Obama gets bashed here for that "pragmatism." joshcryer Dec 2012 #103
'lighter-skinned people' King_David Dec 2012 #127
I was talking about a situation where you have LGBT rights and you also have Ken Burch Dec 2012 #133
most of the poor in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay are lighter skinned Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #136
OK, I was specifically talking about Venezuela. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #146
no, the indigenous populations in those two countries are quite small Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #147
It still applies to Venezuela, though Ken Burch Dec 2012 #150
sure, I would just point out that the current VP Maduro is a homophobe Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #152
You'd have to concede, though, that it would be a loss for Venezuela to end up Ken Burch Dec 2012 #166
not really, nobody has ever argued for austerity Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #168
The decree powers have always been very limited, both in scope and duration, ronnie624 Dec 2012 #109
He's used them beyond that scope before. joshcryer Dec 2012 #118
So having watched the video... Ash_F Dec 2012 #115
He's right about Gaddafi. leftlibdem420 Dec 2012 #123
And Homeland Security and Loyal Party Mayors tama Dec 2012 #38
yes, that is exactly it, I know someone whose house was searched by Chavez' men twice wordpix Dec 2012 #126
Anonymous internet anecdotes are useless here. Ash_F Dec 2012 #128
I am not revealing the names of my friends whose entire family fled Chavez for their lives and due wordpix Dec 2012 #138
First they were searching their homes, now they're kidnapping them off the streets. Ash_F Dec 2012 #157
read this to get it straight: it was Chavez' thugs TWICE at the father's home and wordpix Dec 2012 #173
20% of crimes in Venezuela are attributed to the police, and that number Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #156
And this is relevant reply, how? Ash_F Dec 2012 #158
because you said that Venezuela doesn't do that, you are wrong. Here is your quote Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #159
Try reading for comprehension Ash_F Dec 2012 #162
in your first response you also said the military leans right, nope Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #164
No, the military leans left so they kidnapped him. Ash_F Dec 2012 #167
correct, the military leans left. You should have stopped there Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #170
The military kidnapped Hugo Chavez in 2002 Ash_F Dec 2012 #171
You educated (sic) yourself. You are wrong that the military leans right. Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #172
I am furious with him too Proletariatprincess Dec 2012 #7
Yeah, we also should never criticize North Korea and their political prison camps Carnage251 Dec 2012 #10
It's not him(although there was no excuse for Obama to aid and abet the Honduran coup) Ken Burch Dec 2012 #17
I know my history and I don't see Obama attempting a coup in that country Carnage251 Dec 2012 #50
If you really UNDERSTOOD that history, you'd understand Ken Burch Dec 2012 #86
Venezuelans are more than familiar with US butting into their country's personal business. Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #88
Thanks for the eloquent images, Judi. n/t. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #90
So glad to do it. Can't believe people are arguing who are unaware of this OLD, OLD conflict. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #93
+1 mecherosegarden Dec 2012 #44
Venezuela has nothing in common with North Korea or Syria. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #99
...except for supporting them brooklynite Dec 2012 #135
I agree with President Obama on this. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #9
Why? Tempest Dec 2012 #12
And I hear the trains are always on time, too. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #13
Chavez has nothing in common with Mussolini. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #15
Let's go through the list. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #18
He called George Bush the devil, and I've always appreciated him for that flamingdem Dec 2012 #25
Yeah, we'll see if the new guy is any better when Chavez kicks the bucket. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #59
I'm more partial to his description of Bush being a donkey...LOL HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #67
eres un burrro! flamingdem Dec 2012 #68
"allies with rogue nations" ie: Nations the U.S. hates Tempest Dec 2012 #29
Yeah, I'm easily annoyed by dictators, theocrats and terrorist sympathizers. I'm just like that. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #61
Since Chavez is none of those things, your annoyance is misplaced. n/t Tempest Dec 2012 #74
I was talking about Hugo's terrorist allies (FARC) and his theocrat oil buddies in Iran. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #81
The FARC is a Marxist guerrilla political formation, not "terrorists"... Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #145
FARC is engaged in an armed conflict to overthrow the Colombian democratic government Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #148
They are a political-military formation. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #153
they conscript child soldiers to fight and die, and girls as sexual slaves Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #155
Hey, I gotta trust Barack and Hilary on this one. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #177
So you don't like his health regime and his, and his supporters, style of dress? fasttense Dec 2012 #37
Fatherland & Homeland Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #56
You have no fucking clue what you're talking about. The word patria is used in every Spanish Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #76
"Fatherland" is just a word-by itself, it means nothing. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #95
Actually, you can say that at about many Latin American countries RZM Dec 2012 #169
I don't agree with you. mecherosegarden Dec 2012 #45
They might want socialism, but that does not mean it is a good thing. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #57
As foreigners, It's not our place to say if it "isn't a good thing"-we're not Venezuelan. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #84
They criticize other countries all the time in Venezuela. We can do it, too. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #104
The diffference is that nobody in Latin America has ever tried to overthrow OUR government. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #112
I would think criticizing instead of overthrowing would be an improvement. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #120
By many measures, the people are better off under Chavez Tempest Dec 2012 #28
Obama and Hilary know the score. I trust them to judge Chavez. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #62
Did you trust Mrs. Clinton during all those years she supported her friend Hosni Mubarak? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #77
Of course! Are you saying Clinton and Obama were WRONG? Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #80
Duh! So you support some dictators then. I thought you said above thread you were "Mr. Democracy". nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #82
Yes...they were wrong to not immediately back the Egyptian Revolution. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #87
Oh, great! First you criticize Obama, now you're slamming Carter! Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #105
It's Democratic Underground...NOT "DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTS MUST NEVER BE CRITICIZED Underground". Ken Burch Dec 2012 #111
Don't feed it. /nt Ash_F Dec 2012 #113
Carter, BTW, was BANNED from watchdogging the last election in Venez. THAT's how "democratic" wordpix Dec 2012 #139
Duh! Of course I support the policies of the Obama admin. Pterodactyl Dec 2012 #106
Great now that you've admitted your hypocrisy. We can move on. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #110
He should just shut the hell up about Venezuela. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #14
Totally agree, and we almost had a Republican coup here flamingdem Dec 2012 #22
Obama must realize Stewland Dec 2012 #16
People in this thread are misreading what Obama is saying, typically. joshcryer Dec 2012 #19
How so? Tempest Dec 2012 #30
Case in point. joshcryer Dec 2012 #31
Oh, please. Time after time you refer to tyranny and you use bitchkitty Dec 2012 #114
Um, no, I don't. joshcryer Dec 2012 #117
Um, yes, you do. n/t bitchkitty Dec 2012 #121
Nope, chavismo is an ideology followed by chavistas. joshcryer Dec 2012 #122
And means nothing other than support for socialism and human equality. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #151
Venezuelans just put paid to your "chavismo" talk in the latest elections. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #143
Obama is another oaf on Latin America flamingdem Dec 2012 #21
At a time when we can't even protect our children in the USA what is Obama doing dissing flamingdem Dec 2012 #26
He needs to stop John2 Dec 2012 #51
Obama was in Colombia in April, went to Chile too I believe and Mexico Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #142
how is Chavez protecting his people with the highest murder rate in South America Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #141
I never thought I would see a Chavez thread as a refuge from animosity. Lasher Dec 2012 #33
Venezuela furious at Obama's comments on ailing Chavez dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author bitchkitty Dec 2012 #39
Riiiiigght. "Authoritarian". In *Venezuela*. (Not here.) So sez the 1 billion dollar man. n/t Smarmie Doofus Dec 2012 #40
Exactly! It's not like Chavez asked for the power to rule by decree hughee99 Dec 2012 #54
Yes, Mr. Pres., Venezuela's future belongs to Venezuelans Daniel537 Dec 2012 #47
The President's remarks have infuriated the Venezuelan people, not just Chavez. amandabeech Dec 2012 #129
The emerging Latin American Democracies... bvar22 Dec 2012 #52
Let's not forget that Chavez was the excuse to let the right wing thugs take over in Honduras flamingdem Dec 2012 #53
It's telling that Zelaya was first taken to a USA military base after being deposed. He was byeya Dec 2012 #55
Haven't South and Central America recently organized an OAS-like hemispheric byeya Dec 2012 #58
I'm not sure but it was discussed flamingdem Dec 2012 #69
Thanks for the information byeya Dec 2012 #73
yes, its known as CELAC but hasn't done anyting at all yet Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #144
President Obama You Are WRONG! HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #60
We need to kick his ass on this one flamingdem Dec 2012 #70
There are so many things we must due to ... HoosierRadical Dec 2012 #72
Me too. I listened to his remarks and they aren't as bad as I thought at first flamingdem Dec 2012 #75
Like all autocrats he has done some good and some bad jzodda Dec 2012 #71
Shame on Chavez's authoritarian policies and shame, double shame on his suppression of dissent indepat Dec 2012 #79
McCarthyite tripe. David__77 Dec 2012 #83
Tough crap, Venezuela. Don't allow yourself to be ruled by such a ridiculous dictator Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #89
Take some time to educate yourself with the facts. You'll have to do some reading for that, Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #94
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #107
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #108
Does Pres. O know anything about Venezuela? roody Dec 2012 #119
He's getting more like Smirk every day Doctor_J Dec 2012 #176
What utter nonsense. Venezuela is more free than this country. sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #130
Sorry our President is behind the times in South American policy. Cleita Dec 2012 #132
CELAC: Will it be able to sustain itself? byeya Dec 2012 #134
The DU chavistas are furious too n/t Bacchus4.0 Dec 2012 #137
"But he did say U.S. policy was aimed at ensuring "freedom" in Venezuela." limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #160
USA loves authoritarian regimes in Bahrain, Yemen, Qatar, etc. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #161
I am still waiting for the now-free-to-act-like-a-Dem Obama to show up Doctor_J Dec 2012 #163
Maybe maņana, amigo, maybe maņana. nt Zorra Dec 2012 #175
Hugo's cancer has reportedly metastized into his bones Zorro Dec 2012 #165
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