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In reply to the discussion: Obama Signals Four More Years of Bad Relations With Latin America [View all]Bacchus4.0
(6,837 posts)10. just a google search away PP, joshcryer has posted numerous times
The next morning, after Chávez had been taken away but had not resigned, a Venevisión morning program hosted some of the military and civilian coup leaders. The guests on the show thanked the private media channels for their integral role carrying out the coup. As powerful businessman Pedro Carmona became the de-facto president of Venezuela, all the private media owners were present in the palace cheering loudly as the new president dismantled the democratic institutions that Chávez's government had put into place.
http://upsidedownworld.org/main/venezuela-archives-35/2059--media-in-venezuela-facts-and-fiction
my understanding is RCTV can no longer broadcast in venezuela even on cable.
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Obama speaks the truth and Weisbrot is just another of Chavez little bitches n/t
Bacchus4.0
Dec 2012
#2
Mark Weisbrot is accurate as always and knowledgeable. More from his great article:
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#4
Tell us all about it, Bacchus4.0! Can't wait to read your detailed report...
Peace Patriot
Dec 2012
#9
Your observations are absolutely on target. The right-wing racist elites have NO wish to share
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#23
Just found a letter which was written to protest RCTV's Pres. Marcel Granier's upcoming appearance
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#41
Looks like Obama insulted him first and Chavez' quotes were taking out of context
flamingdem
Dec 2012
#16
no, again Obama was just making an accurate observation and Chavez responded
Bacchus4.0
Dec 2012
#17
Your opinion of Latin America's perception of Obama and Chavez is a bit off the mark
Zorro
Dec 2012
#37
outside of Ven. nobody likes him while Obama is very popular. That poster makes things up n/t
Bacchus4.0
Dec 2012
#44
I think Obama's response to the question posed by the Univision reporter was measured and OK
Zorro
Dec 2012
#14