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Coyotl

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9. And this is why I have always been suspicious

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 12:47 AM

Mar 2013

The history of right-wing dictators indiscriminately killing anyone who even appeared to be a leftist of leftist sympathizer. If you think the right-wing in Venezuela or elsewhere isn't inclined to off Hugo, you have no sense of history of Latin America.

George Bush Sr. May Face Charges: Conspiring to Kidnap and Murder Political Activists
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2459135

It was President Taft that proclaimed the U.S. flag would fly from pole to pole in the Americas because of "our moral superiority". And white color and military might, of course. That threat is still clearly understood south of the border, just ask the Cubans about the embargo. The U.S. is hated for good reasons, and i bet the new President is not speaking without reason.

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What would happen if Bush Jr. went and Cheney said "Dems" did it? [View all] Renew Deal Mar 2013 OP

This kind of Demagoguery is why I have always been suspicious of Chavez and his cronies. stevenleser Mar 2013 #1

And this is why I have always been suspicious Coyotl Mar 2013 #9

No. I would never justify inflicting Venezuela with Dick Cheney... hlthe2b Mar 2013 #2

But isn't the whole reason he travels to Cuba for medical care because he JaneyVee Mar 2013 #3

The more likely situation is Drale Mar 2013 #4

I doubt anyone did Renew Deal Mar 2013 #5

I doubt it to Drale Mar 2013 #6

US has a history Rigby5 Mar 2013 #10

And there certainly is no BASIS for such an accusation! *coughCastroAllendeNoriegacough* WinkyDink Mar 2013 #7

Let's face the facts. There was an overthrow and his life was in danger before. Coyotl Mar 2013 #8

President Obama is used to these type attacks. Zax2me Mar 2013 #11

We know the hx of American oil interests newfie11 Mar 2013 #12