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4. There is no question that most of their economic problems are self inflicted

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 10:52 AM

Apr 2014

so yes, Maduro is an inept leader.

Democratic Socialism works fine - look at Sweden or Norway. But they have competent leaders.

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Venezuelan police block opposition lawmaker's return [View all] Zorro Apr 2014 OP

I thought she forfeited her seat when she took a speaking tour fasttense Apr 2014 #1

That IS what this is about. dotymed Apr 2014 #3

THis. Democratic Socialism isn't at fault. Fuckwit leaders are. NT Adrahil Apr 2014 #5

Yes, IMO Democratic Socialism is an ideal form of government. dotymed Apr 2014 #6

To be fair bitchkitty Apr 2014 #11

She didn't forfeit. The Venezuelan Constitution says... ChangoLoa Apr 2014 #15

Dear Magistrate, are you interested in what the Venezuelan law says? ChangoLoa Apr 2014 #14

She Accepted Accreditation From A Foreign Power As Its Representative, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2014 #16

So? There must be a law for that in our Constitution, right? ChangoLoa Apr 2014 #17

It is my understanding she has violated the constitution MyNameGoesHere Apr 2014 #8

But she is kinda cute. Lars28 Apr 2014 #9

She is cute in a Sarah Palin and fasttense Apr 2014 #10

"enlisting a hostile foreign nation to help" EX500rider Apr 2014 #13