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Bacchus4.0

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32. Maduro has said the opposition is "destabilizing" the country by doing 3 things:
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:56 PM
Apr 2013

1. Increasing the number of homicides. Homicides have skyrocketed during Hugo's reign, so apparently Maduro believes they will continue and his government can't or won't do anything to address the violence that plagues the country.

2. Sabotage the electrical system. The state owned electric authority has experienced increased blackouts recently due to neglect of the infrastructure and incompetence.

3. Assasinate Maduro as he claims. He also said the CIA wanted to assassinate Capriles and, of course, Chavez always claimed he was a target of assassination by the US.

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Wouldn't it be awesome to know roody Apr 2013 #1
Let's see if the CNE allows a recount. joshcryer Apr 2013 #5
"All Capriles wants is access to the paper recount"... ocpagu Apr 2013 #42
I don't care really. joshcryer Apr 2013 #45
What happens in the Otto Reich script? flamingdem Apr 2013 #2
Short version Catherina Apr 2013 #6
I was just going to write that. The formula never changes, does it? sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #52
His buddy Noriega formulated it here Catherina Apr 2013 #18
Same neo cons different war flamingdem Apr 2013 #34
He'll recognize it if it is legitimate. joshcryer Apr 2013 #3
No, he won't. ocpagu Apr 2013 #46
I think he has proof it's illegitimate. joshcryer Apr 2013 #49
well he's not al gore lol nt msongs Apr 2013 #4
Yep. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #7
Asking for a recount is fascist? joshcryer Apr 2013 #8
Remember, this is DU Scootaloo Apr 2013 #14
I think it's just a double standard. joshcryer Apr 2013 #15
This is just the beginning of the script. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #16
Or maybe it's just a request for a recount? RZM Apr 2013 #20
If there is such a way, I'm sure he does. nt Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #21
Can one oppose Chavismo and not be a fascist? RZM Apr 2013 #22
Can they? Sure. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #23
I'm not aware of an impending coup attempt against Maduro RZM Apr 2013 #24
Maduro has said the opposition is "destabilizing" the country by doing 3 things: Bacchus4.0 Apr 2013 #32
Capriles has never tried to overthrow anyone. joshcryer Apr 2013 #39
No. He just hangs out with people who have tried. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #40
Like Maduro? joshcryer Apr 2013 #47
Asking for a recount is one thing Daniel537 Apr 2013 #29
He has what are called actas. joshcryer Apr 2013 #38
Sure. ocpagu Apr 2013 #50
Heh joshcryer Apr 2013 #51
Agreed Catherina Apr 2013 #9
Capriles says his tally of votes came up with "a result that is different from the official results Catherina Apr 2013 #10
Oh golly, suggesting a recount = classless. joshcryer Apr 2013 #11
Calling the official winner "illegitimate" without any hard evidence of fraud Daniel537 Apr 2013 #25
It's what Al Gore should've done in 2000. joshcryer Apr 2013 #48
What a dirty, unethical, spiteful little maggot he is. "The people don't love you?" Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #36
I'd want a recount too but he's already calling Maduro "illegitimate" pa28 Apr 2013 #12
His witnesses have actas, post-vote audit tabulations. joshcryer Apr 2013 #13
FYI naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #17
How about some context? Daniel537 Apr 2013 #26
I'm not sure naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #28
That's why its important to be careful with these types of vids. Daniel537 Apr 2013 #30
Yes I agree. nt. naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #31
Yeah, I've seen it circulating, too. Just fodder for the most part. joshcryer Apr 2013 #43
The main problem is he stays until the vote is complete. joshcryer Apr 2013 #41
He's on record, weeks ago, saying he wouldn't recognize them Catherina Apr 2013 #19
Its childish, but its to be expected. Daniel537 Apr 2013 #27
expected and orchestrated Catherina Apr 2013 #33
After the Honduras debacle flamingdem Apr 2013 #35
The OAS which is supported 60% by US dollars. They'll help the little fella, for sure. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #37
Uh, you do realize that they're labeling Capriles a thief and sore loser, right? joshcryer Apr 2013 #44
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