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In reply to the discussion: Chavez foe seen victim of anti-Semitism in Venezuela [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)13. What I read is that he had a loyal minion make that particular accusation.
It's just a different cultural experience--firstly, seeing these sorts of accusatory 'hate speech' comments fly, and secondly, hearing a Presidential candidate talking about his 'scores' with the ladies! I suppose I could picture Newt engaging in that kind of talk, but picture Mittsy boasting about getting down to business--it's inconceivable!
Mario Silva, a staunch Chavez ally who hosts a late-night talk show on state television called "La Hojilla," or "The Razor Blade," recently suggested that Capriles is gay.
Citing an alleged police report, Silva said police officers spotted Capriles engaged in a sexual act with another man. Capriles denied the accusation.
While homosexuality is accepted by many Venezuelans, politicians often use sexual orientation as a means of insulting rivals.
Capriles occasionally boasts of his sexual exploits with women. "I'm like a ship captain: I have a woman in every port," he told The Associated Press during an interview last year.
Citing an alleged police report, Silva said police officers spotted Capriles engaged in a sexual act with another man. Capriles denied the accusation.
While homosexuality is accepted by many Venezuelans, politicians often use sexual orientation as a means of insulting rivals.
Capriles occasionally boasts of his sexual exploits with women. "I'm like a ship captain: I have a woman in every port," he told The Associated Press during an interview last year.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/17/jewish-group-chavez-foe-a_n_1285507.html
I'll have to do some reading in the LA forum--thanks for the tip!
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I'm quite sure Chavez has those things, so I don't quite take the "ironic" point.
MADem
Feb 2012
#26
The irony is that you make it sound as if Henrique Capriles is the one at risk
Scootaloo
Feb 2012
#71
Anyone who "someone who gloats over another person having cancer" isn't going to win any respect
Judi Lynn
Feb 2012
#74
What's bothering him is that for the first time the opposition isn't taking the bait.
joshcryer
Feb 2012
#10
Utilizing the facts is the best tool against the mindless vilification process. n/t
ronnie624
Feb 2012
#24
Actually I've been on DU every day for the last 6 years or so...just 'cause i just
EX500rider
Feb 2012
#45
Well it turns out you can actually read posts at DU and not be signed up...who knew?! n/t
EX500rider
Feb 2012
#53
Yes, no one achieves wisdom till they have a high post count...snort...lol n/t
EX500rider
Feb 2012
#48
Do you mean Chavez's attempted military coup he was arrested for or another one? lol n/t
EX500rider
Feb 2012
#47
Just a clarification here, Capriles did not support the coup, and Chavez' own judges...
joshcryer
Feb 2012
#84