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In reply to the discussion: Venezuelan president tries out new powers [View all]joshcryer
(62,331 posts)38. Closest we've got to is the line item veto.
But I personally would prefer my leader not have decree powers. He's the same person who wanted to put everything on the table.
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Wasn't there a Republican politician that was talking about a coup just the other day?
Ash_F
Nov 2013
#10
I just refuse to judge him and his running of his country as an outsider not knowing all
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#9
True, I think they have taken over many foreign businesses in the last few years
davidpdx
Nov 2013
#33
No, it will create product shortages. Which are already happening due to price controls.
geek tragedy
Nov 2013
#14
My understanding was that the government owned much of the manufacturing and industry in general
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#16
They do have a debt/GDP ratio half that of the US and have trading surpluses
Theyletmeeatcake2
Nov 2013
#28
They are the 5th highest oil producing country. It should be much better than that.
stevenleser
Nov 2013
#44
Not sure about that as their oil production continues to drop precipitously
stevenleser
Nov 2013
#52
Yes indeed, don't give those poor people money as they don't know how to use it properly
Theyletmeeatcake2
Nov 2013
#25