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Latin America

GatoGordo

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8. I don't think Judi has ever been to Venezuela,

Reply to saidsimplesimon (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 10:45 AM

Jul 2017

nor does she know anyone who lives there. I think her views on Chavismo and Maduro would be quite different if she did. IMO.

However, I think Judi is well versed in all things leftist. I wouldn't dare to challenge her on the rhetoric and talking points of the extreme left. IMO.

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Commentary: Canada's lamentable double standard towards Venezuela [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2017 OP

Thank you, Judi saidsimplesimon Jul 2017 #1

Wow. The timing is impeccable. That song/statement is especially poignant exactly now, isn't it? Judi Lynn Jul 2017 #2

Who is this expert in foreign affairs you mention? Zorro Jul 2017 #5

Judi is an expert, imo. saidsimplesimon Jul 2017 #6

I don't think Judi has ever been to Venezuela, GatoGordo Jul 2017 #8

I guess we're just gonna ignore the fact that the Chavista regime is a criminal narcostate? Marksman_91 Jul 2017 #3

Oh, and just one more detail I'd like to add Marksman_91 Jul 2017 #4

There was a time when the Left had a legitimate claim in Venezuela GatoGordo Jul 2017 #7