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35. The only thing that's going to happen is

Wed Nov 20, 2013, 05:37 PM

Nov 2013

more mismanagement, more corruption by Maduro's govt, and more oppression of Maduro's political opponents while the people of Venezuela suffer even more economic oppression.

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Venezuela president granted sweeping powers [View all] alp227 Nov 2013 OP

Good luck with that joeglow3 Nov 2013 #1

Hitler was given those powers because of "the Communists" and "the Jews." Archae Nov 2013 #2

Nah, the leaders of Venezuela are perfect davidpdx Nov 2013 #6

Actually those powers were given to Hindenburg NOT Hitler. happyslug Nov 2013 #37

I hope you're right about the granting of such power. Archae Nov 2013 #48

Wow..impressive...it's not often that Theyletmeeatcake2 Nov 2013 #60

Good. Now he can fix everything. Throd Nov 2013 #3

you mean Jackal87 Nov 2013 #9

There goes democracy! hrmjustin Nov 2013 #4

He trumped up charges against a legislator, got her removed, and got a majority to support his MADem Nov 2013 #5

Gee, I wonder how many peasant organizers this tinpot dictator has killed. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2013 #11

over 20,000 murders and 20% of murders commited by police Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #12

A high crime rate is different from political murder. Apples and oranges. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2013 #16

only Honduras is worse than Ven. I didn't realize there was a sliding moral scale Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #19

I don't like police misconduct wherever it happens. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2013 #21

The guy seems to miss the fact Honduras, known for its death squads, Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #23

you could start a GD thread on most corrupt police, but this is about the Ven dictator Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #26

You can buy toilet paper at a reasonable price in Mexico. nt MADem Nov 2013 #41

No mention of the drug cartels is ever made..... Theyletmeeatcake2 Nov 2013 #61

"look over there!" geek tragedy Nov 2013 #14

That is really, really feeble. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2013 #17

Who has the time, indeed! Outstanding comment, perceptive. Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #22

Good stuff... Should shut the pea brains down for a while Theyletmeeatcake2 Nov 2013 #63

Maduro is the one who is acting as dictator, not Santos in Colombia Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #24

Not quite... EX500rider Nov 2013 #32

All kinds of room in the LA group to talk about Columbia ALL DAY LONG.... MADem Nov 2013 #51

Kick and run.. Theyletmeeatcake2 Nov 2013 #62

It's really got to be getting harder and harder Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #25

Is anyone talking up Columbia as a "model?" Archae Nov 2013 #15

It might be more moral to stop pumping boatloads o' taxdollars Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #18

But this thread isn't about Colombia is it? Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #33

a Colombia model would be an improvement, really Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #20

Maybe you should try to pay more attention: Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #27

That's called a "diversionary tactic." Maduro is a fucking nitwit who is dragging his nation into MADem Nov 2013 #40

That's called a "straw man"--and no, I haven't seen anyone here leaping out their own butts about MADem Nov 2013 #52

We aren't talking about Colombia, though. Or Joe McCarthy. So why are you changing the subject? MADem Nov 2013 #38

exactly correct n/t Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #13

Hmmmm. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #7

Power to "stamp out opponents"? dlwickham Nov 2013 #8

Rule By Decree for One Year Wolf Frankula Nov 2013 #10

DU'ers, and trolls, have been discussing Venezuela's enabling law Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #28

Maduro's decree powers are ostensibly to 1) combat corruption 2) against the "economic war" Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #29

It's hilarious to watch the defenders and apologists Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #30

yep, the puzzling question is 'why'? There are several examples of leftist leaders in Bacchus4.0 Nov 2013 #31

"Only an idiot would support this moron." MADem Nov 2013 #39

It's a political way of defending a favorite "star." Archae Nov 2013 #49

Castro's crew is running that joint, anyway... MADem Nov 2013 #50

good luck novano Nov 2013 #34

The only thing that's going to happen is Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #35

At least it won't be like right wing hero Pinochet's government... Kingofalldems Nov 2013 #64

So far. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #65

Are people defending this? hrmjustin Nov 2013 #36

A couple of people in this thread are....it's indefensible. nt MADem Nov 2013 #42

I don't understand it. This has never worked out well when tried before. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #43

For reasons that escape me, VZ gets a pass -- despite rampant corruption, extreme incompetence, MADem Nov 2013 #44

Whether it works or not isn't the point Throd Nov 2013 #45

Even though the fashion now, for the "Boligarchs" is a VZ flag track suit and a wad of Yanqui cash. MADem Nov 2013 #53

The problem is those people have their heads in the sand. joshcryer Nov 2013 #55

There's people who'll defend just about anything Posteritatis Nov 2013 #46

Yes, Decree powers in Venezuela are always defended by the usual suspects. joshcryer Nov 2013 #54

I think it could olny lead to disaster. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #56

If used justly, not really. It's just that it's for the upcoming elections. joshcryer Nov 2013 #57

That's an amazing ego he has. christx30 Nov 2013 #47

Sounds like Mittens. Maduro can't be as bad as Willard, can he? freshwest Nov 2013 #58

Poor Venezuela, it was nice knowing you. Beacool Nov 2013 #59

Good. He needs to start sweeping. The country is getting really dusty. Pterodactyl Jan 2014 #66

I guess people in this thread would condemn the National Industrial Recovery Act and the New Deal? Starry Messenger Jan 2014 #67

I believe many would condemn the wages and lack of benefits of the WPA FrodosPet Jan 2014 #68