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11. Whatta ya know? His show has been renewed for another season.

Reply to Guy Whitey Corngood (Original post)

Sun Oct 7, 2012, 11:13 PM

Oct 2012

What gets me is he's not really that radical, it's just that America has gone so far to the right that CANADA is considered to be commie.

Quick example: In classic Communist takeovers all deeds on all property are null and void and large landowners have their land seized and distributed to poor farmers. Chavez didn't even shut down the local right-wing radio until they openly called for his death.

The man goes into surrounding jungle villages bringing health care and schools.

For that, he must die.

And people ask if the rich hate the poor. They really do. They are willing to kill leaders who are loved by them.

Want to see the same thing here? All Obama has to do is openly visit and fund homeless shelters and I guarantee you Limbaugh will consider it the last straw.

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Chavez wins Venezuelan election [View all] Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 OP

Good for him. joshcryer Oct 2012 #1

Now, will you promise to calm down for awhile? Like, for his entire term, maybe? harmonicon Oct 2012 #108

It was an election. C'mon, give me a break. joshcryer Oct 2012 #116

Those results seem to be inline with the polls I found. Ash_F Oct 2012 #2

There were exit polls favoring Capriles earlier today Warpy Oct 2012 #52

Exit polls by the firm Varianzas...Now look at the list Ash_F Oct 2012 #64

The people of Venezuela have spoken (again). Comrade Grumpy Oct 2012 #3

Yeah, 16% of the 26% Chavez won by in 2006 went to Capriles. joshcryer Oct 2012 #6

Uh? What? Please explain. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #15

Chavez won by 26% in 2006. He won by 10% in 2012. 16% that went for him went to Capriles. joshcryer Oct 2012 #16

Not sure how you come up with that. Wilms Oct 2012 #21

Fair enough, but he had to take votes *away* from Chavez. joshcryer Oct 2012 #27

Remind me never to hire you as my accountant. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #55

Fair enough. joshcryer Oct 2012 #59

Whatever, Mr. Al-Sahaf. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #106

LOL Kurovski Oct 2012 #127

Sour grapes news-splanation? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #72

Capriles is not right wing. joshcryer Oct 2012 #92

Wiki says you are wrong, for the millionth +1 time. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #95

The wiki is wrong. joshcryer Oct 2012 #99

Then I suggest you edit the wiki page. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #100

I would but Wikipedia has a no original research clause. joshcryer Oct 2012 #103

Psst. "Authoritative sources". Spider Jerusalem Oct 2012 #141

good point, but on reflection the shoe fits. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #142

I have wondered about that also. Anyone who would want to see all the work done, not just by Chavez sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #152

Thanks, Guy Whitey Corngood. Great, wonderful news. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #4

Were they also having congressional elections? If so, when will those results be known? Ken Burch Oct 2012 #5

Those aren't until 2015. State elections (governors) are in December. joshcryer Oct 2012 #7

Thanks for the info. Ken Burch Oct 2012 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #8

I respect the democratic process. He is their choice. bluestateguy Oct 2012 #9

Capriles coneeding now on Globovision. joshcryer Oct 2012 #10

Whatta ya know? His show has been renewed for another season. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #11

Well, that sucks. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #12

Your displeasure is my pleasure. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #14

2ndAmForComputers, I agree with Pterodactyl cstanleytech Oct 2012 #32

The United States had no term limits whatsoever when people kept electing FDR. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #37

Yes, I know that judi and sure you sometimes get a gem but more often than not having someone in cstanleytech Oct 2012 #39

Then propose a bill that puts term limits on being super-wealthy cprise Oct 2012 #82

Not if it is the people's will that they be in power. Scootaloo Oct 2012 #128

Well I will point out that apparently it was the will of the people that Bush was given a 2nd term cstanleytech Oct 2012 #135

That's called democracy. Scootaloo Oct 2012 #138

Well this American didnt vote for that asshole in either election. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #139

That whole fdr era was such a nightmare. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #74

Did you just stop after the cstanleytech Oct 2012 #104

Bush never got elected in the first place Hydra Oct 2012 #122

Term limits make it harder though for problems to become deeply rooted. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #123

It's a nice idea in theory Hydra Oct 2012 #125

I dont know, I still think its a bad idea but hey maybe it will work out for Chavez and his country cstanleytech Oct 2012 #133

Then you must hate our Congress, Supreme Court and Senate. sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #153

I dont hate them, no. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #156

Yes I have felt that way at times, but then when I really think about it, I realize it is not term sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #157

And why is that? The Doctor. Oct 2012 #29

What do you mean? You think US elections are rigged? Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #124

I think so. Rigged AND cajiggered. Kurovski Oct 2012 #129

Well, I hope it's rigged in our favor instead of theirs. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #149

There is no 'rigged in our favor'. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #151

OK. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #159

That's not what 'transparent' means. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #150

Perhaps the right will win here to brighten your day. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #73

. fascisthunter Oct 2012 #84

Good, f*** the NYT/Reuters Capriles propaganda LittleBlue Oct 2012 #13

Since when do Dictators run for re-election? Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2012 #17

See #14. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #53

Well, I guess Matt Drudge is in mourning Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2012 #18

Venezuela's Capriles accepts defeat, congratulates Chavez on re-election Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #19

Wonderful Victory for President Chavez, Big Loss for U.S. Capitalists and Their Puppets. Justina For Justice Oct 2012 #20

I beg to differ - big win for the US... JackRiddler Oct 2012 #22

Thumbs up and welcome Justina........... socialist_n_TN Oct 2012 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #23

I have never seen why this man is so criticized tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #24

Because the Venezuelan equivalent of country club Republicans used to run the country, Lydia Leftcoast Oct 2012 #26

Well said!! Thank you. Overseas Oct 2012 #48

+1,000 LarryNM Oct 2012 #62

That's a good summary tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #121

If he was running here, we on the left would all be supporting him, he would be like FDR on social sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #154

Lydia's got it. Kurovski Oct 2012 #130

The U.S. has a history of supporting right wing parties and dictators. moondust Oct 2012 #46

That can be summed up as being dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #70

Socialist. Oil. n/t bitchkitty Oct 2012 #119

Because the Oligarchy doesn't like that he neutralized them obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #143

Good, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2012 #25

My condolences to the people of Venezuela. I love weed Oct 2012 #28

Keep smokin'. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #31

Dude. You're making us look bad. Panasonic Oct 2012 #35

Wrong turn? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #75

Viva Socialism - TBF Oct 2012 #80

How dare they vote for the government they want. (nt) harmonicon Oct 2012 #109

Democracy sucks hauweg Oct 2012 #113

Aren't you the cutest thing! obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #144

Live streaming of Chavez acceptance speech flamingdem Oct 2012 #30

Cool! They're still celebrating in the streets. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #44

He can give a rousing speech flamingdem Oct 2012 #45

This is going to make the GOPers angry Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #33

What accounts for the exit poll win for the opposition? iandhr Oct 2012 #34

I'm waiting for an explanation from the Spanish newspaper that Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #40

Check out this subthread. Ash_F Oct 2012 #66

Failed precipitous optimism and wishful thinking dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #69

Right wing disinformation. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #76

It's "funny", The right wing wants to pretend fake exit polls in Venezueala are real Kurovski Oct 2012 #131

there were no exit polls fascisthunter Oct 2012 #85

The CIA. hughee99 Oct 2012 #107

K&R!!! DeSwiss Oct 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle Oct 2012 #38

It's sad a2liberal Oct 2012 #41

He knew saying he would Vote for Obama would help him JI7 Oct 2012 #42

Next presidential election, 2019. David__77 Oct 2012 #43

I believe the recall must wait a year or two and I think that would be a stupid move. joshcryer Oct 2012 #49

Im sorry but he's been in power for too long davidn3600 Oct 2012 #47

FDR died much too early. David__77 Oct 2012 #56

You regret FDR's 4th term? Peace Patriot Oct 2012 #63

Great write-up. Thanks for sharing. Ash_F Oct 2012 #65

Our term limits is not about cancelling democracy, it comes from George Washington davidn3600 Oct 2012 #89

I wouldn't look to someone who owned slaves for a reasonable example about anything. harmonicon Oct 2012 #111

The Founders steadfastly rejected putting term limits in the Constitution. Peace Patriot Oct 2012 #140

The problem in the US isn't term limits davidn3600 Oct 2012 #148

This should be an OP -- seriously obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #146

I wonder if Venezuelans think it's too long Blue Yorker Oct 2012 #68

Why? Are Venezuelans too stupid to decide on their own government or something? harmonicon Oct 2012 #110

+1 obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #147

Yeah, he's a regular King Louis XIV NoGOPZone Oct 2012 #120

So True! Louis would have sent heating oil to poor people in the USA if he could have. Kurovski Oct 2012 #132

What did you not like about FDR? obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #145

K&R. Glad to hear it. Overseas Oct 2012 #50

Woo-hoo! Congratulations Venezuela! Zorra Oct 2012 #54

This is what a real democracy looks like joelz Oct 2012 #57

Excellent news. Viva Chavez! Vidar Oct 2012 #58

Sweet! ronnie624 Oct 2012 #60

I don't think Capriles really expected to "win" this election. I love weed Oct 2012 #61

Yes...we've been waiting for Castro's health problems Jazzgirl Oct 2012 #81

yes and he'll be waiting for 6 years..and if Chavez dies his VP takes over..you need to hold off Swagman Oct 2012 #86

people with your view have been salivating at the thought for quite some time. frylock Oct 2012 #87

Back in 2002 Capriles and his fellow right wingers thought they could speed up Chavez' 'health sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #155

Good news! JNelson6563 Oct 2012 #67

Viva! leveymg Oct 2012 #71

The oil companies lose another election...eom Kolesar Oct 2012 #77

Seems like he runs every other year Ter Oct 2012 #78

Every six years. harmonicon Oct 2012 #112

Good news for the region dharmamarx Oct 2012 #79

Thanks for the information on Capriles' idea of taking 2/3rds of Guyana's space. Did not know. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #114

long live democratic socialism! fascisthunter Oct 2012 #83

here here!!!!! Great Caesars Ghost Oct 2012 #88

I love your sig line. It needs (said no one ever) right after it. yurbud Oct 2012 #90

Thank you. I've always found that saying to be both funny and sad because it Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #91

it's the mindset politicians have adopted to grassroots initiatives yurbud Oct 2012 #93

We've kept our gun powder so dry that it's just turned into black talcum. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #94

I hate the saying, "The Democratic Party is where progressive movements go to die..." yurbud Oct 2012 #98

The mole community not liking this one Kingofalldems Oct 2012 #96

��Viva Chavez!!! bitchkitty Oct 2012 #97

And perhaps a modest celebration, why not? Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #115

Martha Reeves - bitchkitty Oct 2012 #118

That would have been epic. What an experience you had. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #126

Congrats Chavez! LiberalLovinLug Oct 2012 #101

WoooHooo! Megahurtz Oct 2012 #102

Rock on Hugo Mosaic Oct 2012 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Oct 2012 #117

Don't be so cynical! Kurovski Oct 2012 #134

Hey, you better fix that and pronto. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #136

We'll give a cry of "Hallelujah"! Kurovski Oct 2012 #137