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This charming little excerpt COLGATE4 Apr 2014 #1
You keep using that word "fascist" Marksman_91 Apr 2014 #2
Those who support the democratic left in Latin America know exactly what 'fascist' means. delrem Apr 2014 #3
Interesting observations from the Meriam-Webster definition Flatulo Apr 2014 #5
so I guess his/her point is that since Maduro was elected he can't be a fascist Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #6
I think one can argue whether Hitler should be considered 'left' or 'right' wing too. Oele Apr 2014 #7
As I said, I'm sure fascists have a few semantic quibbles. What else to expect? delrem Apr 2014 #8
what's a good word to describe chavismo and madurismo type of government ? inept, repressive, Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #10
You and I must be reading different versions of DU. Where in the name of all that is fucking holy Flatulo Apr 2014 #21
I must have missed the posts where folks here denied Flatulo Apr 2014 #13
Your own posts are perfect denials of all historical fact. delrem Apr 2014 #14
As I thought. You're full of it. Thanks. Flatulo Apr 2014 #16
Those who support the democratic left in Latin America know exactly what 'fascist' means. delrem Apr 2014 #25
Repeating a post you already posted? Now it's confirmed you're just here to troll. Marksman_91 Apr 2014 #26
Since my friend Flatulo hadn't been paying attention. delrem Apr 2014 #28
You don't understand nuance very well, do you? In your mind, are there no positions in between Flatulo Apr 2014 #29
Do you read your own posts? delrem Apr 2014 #33
The Maduro government is the very definition of a fascist state. Flatulo Apr 2014 #4
And so in a puff of hot fetid air the history of fascism in Latin America is denied, then delrem Apr 2014 #9
You don't ready very well. Can you point out where Flatulo Apr 2014 #15
I repeat: it's your modus operandi. delrem Apr 2014 #19
You're a cute one, aren't you. You level accusations, Flatulo Apr 2014 #20
You've got that right. "Hot fetid air" is even complimentary! Judi Lynn Apr 2014 #27
agreed, I don't see how any one could ever wish a government like in Venezuela upon anyone Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #11
The interesting thing about all socialist Utopian revolutions, Flatulo Apr 2014 #12
Of course, it's a war against the poor victimized billionaires, like the Kochs. delrem Apr 2014 #17
Yes, a war against the rich... Marksman_91 Apr 2014 #18
We've seen the play book a hundred times. Trumped-up charges, kangaroo courts, civilian defenders Flatulo Apr 2014 #22
I wonder what the end game for chavistas including the keyboard revolutionaries is supposed to be Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #23
If history is any teacher, those in power are loathe Flatulo Apr 2014 #24
"running a modern state with only brute labor and slogans." Memorable, sorta. Judi Lynn Apr 2014 #30
This (miniature) problem of communication delrem Apr 2014 #35
Disdain for the poor, as you put it, has nothing to do with anything. It's about the need for a Flatulo Apr 2014 #36
Yes, we've heard all the promises about ensuring that the trains run on time. delrem Apr 2014 #37
The Bolivarian program is modeled after thoroughly discredited Marxist teachings and is, as Flatulo Apr 2014 #38
amazing the decline that has taken place there over the past 15 years Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #31
Here ya go, whiner delrem Apr 2014 #34
Venezuela's not going to do well no matter which side is in power. Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2014 #32
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