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Judi Lynn

(164,155 posts) Thu Jan 10, 2013, 03:12 PM Jan 2013

Supporters rally in show of support for Hugo Chavez [View all]

Source: Associated Press

Supporters rally in show of support for Hugo Chavez
Associated Press | Updated: January 10, 2013 22:36 IST

Caracas, Venezuela: Thousands of cheerful supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez rallied outside his presidential palace on Thursday in an alternative inauguration for a leader too ill to return home for the real thing.

Backers wearing T-shirts with the slogan "I am Chavez" waved flags while upbeat music from Chavez's last presidential campaign blared from speakers, proclaiming: "Chavez, heart of the people!"
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Vice President Nicolas Maduro, whom Chavez designated his chosen successor last month, said that even though it isn't an official swearing-in, Thursday's event still marks the start of a new term for the president following his re-election in October.

"A historic period of this second decade of the 21st century is starting, with our commander leading," Maduro said.

Read more: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/supporters-rally-in-show-of-support-for-hugo-chavez-315926

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Supporters rally in show of support for Hugo Chavez [View all] Judi Lynn Jan 2013 OP

Disinformation still clouds the US debate on Ch�vez's legacy in Venezuela Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #1

Standard "Exxon" still seems to have a lot of power with the media. Chavez was instrumental in jwirr Jan 2013 #2

Chavez Is Probably Dead SoCalMusicLover Jan 2013 #3

To whom do you imagine you're speaking? Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #4

Yes, His Chosen Successor SoCalMusicLover Jan 2013 #9

You need to pay closer attention, don't you? Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #13

thats what I am thinking now, no elections need be held if Chavez is alive Bacchus4.0 Jan 2013 #5

Damn, Sir: That is One Humongously Stupid and Ignorant Comment The Magistrate Jan 2013 #15

I don't think he thought it up, it's just a talking point. bitchkitty Jan 2013 #18

Still, Ma'am, It Was Quite a Pile, and Deserved A Chromo.... The Magistrate Jan 2013 #19

:) n/t bitchkitty Jan 2013 #20

not nearly as stupid as inaugurating a dead man, ma'am. n/t Bacchus4.0 Jan 2013 #22

How many times have you declared him dead? JackRiddler Jan 2013 #11

Chavez supporters rally in Caracas without the main man Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #6

Great pictures! nt. polly7 Jan 2013 #8

Thanks for your post. The people don't really look like mindless idiots, do they? Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #14

They look like lovely, energized, passionate people and I don't understand Spanish, but the polly7 Jan 2013 #16

I just went back to take a look for a sign. Saw one I could read, Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #17

Thank you for the translations! nt. polly7 Jan 2013 #23

Venezuela stages inauguration rally without Chavez Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #7

Supporters of ailing Hugo Chavez rally at alternative inauguration Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #10

Bump! JackRiddler Jan 2013 #12

Truly heartwarming. bitchkitty Jan 2013 #21

Chavez lived, Chavez lives and Chavez will live Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #24