Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: Chavez foe seen victim of anti-Semitism in Venezuela [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)30. As I clarified upthread, he used minions to shop the more unsavory accusations.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=54809
The poster calling me "loathsome" knew that, too, I suspect. He or she simply wants to characterize me as a "meanie who doesn't like the heroic and wonderful Chavez" while not having the intestinal fortitude to call me names directly.
However will I survive these brutal attacks on my character?
I think you are probably right, and it may be that Chavez will only give up the Presidency if cancer takes him first. I wouldn't be surprised if he found a "national emergency" reason to delay the election if his opponent got too popular. He's already packed the courts and rewritten the Constitution, who knows what other stunts he might pull?
As I said elsewhere in this thread, If I were the oppo candidate, I'd be very interested in quality security, to include ballistic clothing, armoured transportation, and top-shelf bodyguards.
The poster calling me "loathsome" knew that, too, I suspect. He or she simply wants to characterize me as a "meanie who doesn't like the heroic and wonderful Chavez" while not having the intestinal fortitude to call me names directly.
However will I survive these brutal attacks on my character?
I think you are probably right, and it may be that Chavez will only give up the Presidency if cancer takes him first. I wouldn't be surprised if he found a "national emergency" reason to delay the election if his opponent got too popular. He's already packed the courts and rewritten the Constitution, who knows what other stunts he might pull?
As I said elsewhere in this thread, If I were the oppo candidate, I'd be very interested in quality security, to include ballistic clothing, armoured transportation, and top-shelf bodyguards.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
96 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
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