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David__77

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1. Let's not be simplistic.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Sun Oct 7, 2012, 11:43 PM

Oct 2012

Not every critic of Capriles would characterize him or all opposition elements as "fascist." That's just as simplistic as what "pro-Chavez" forces you are critiquing.

I think that the existence of Chavez and the Bolivarian current are on the whole positive, yes. Simply declaring that "there IS an alternative" helps combat cynicism and pragmatic dullness. That's not enough, obviously. The "Jefetura" politics of the PSUV had better be superseded soon. Otherwise Chavismo will be just another Peronism.

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Capriles conceeding now. [View all] joshcryer Oct 2012 OP

Let's not be simplistic. David__77 Oct 2012 #1

Unfortunately, I think that the possiblity for introspection is gone now. joshcryer Oct 2012 #2

They've got a history of doing just that. It was a legitimate fear... Peace Patriot Oct 2012 #3

They did not cry fraud. Capriles conceeded. joshcryer Oct 2012 #4

How easy it is to remember these opposition clowns have circulated the election fraud claims. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #5

Well, hopefully the noise level will go down a bit now. nt bemildred Oct 2012 #6

pretty much as expected Bacchus4.0 Oct 2012 #7

I think this process shows that there is an opposition, which is a very good thing. Flatulo Oct 2012 #8