He is a democratically elected leader ... that the US tried to replace with a military Coup d'etat in 2002 ...
He nationalized the oil companies and now gas and oil that are cheaper than ever and their economy is booming!!!
I just feel we should do the same ... screw EXXON MOBIL that money should be going to the tax payers! ... Not rich executives!
Before you question my patriotism I just want to add I was in the Army and a was a Firefighter from 2000-2004 ... what have you done for this country ... if nothing step aside and let others answer!
2006-09-23 19:46:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Didnt he fight George Foreman for the title belt in 79
2006-09-24 14:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm an Army veteran who served in Iraq...not that that makes any difference. Just because someone didn't serve in the armed forces shouldn't mean they can't voice their opinions as Americans. In fact, I joined the military to protect that right, among other reasons.
I do think Chavez is a bad leader, because he restricts the rights of free speech and property in his county. I do no think gas prices absolve him from criticism, either. His country is a major producer of oil, and the Venezuelan government probably subsidizes their gasoline distributors. In most respects, the Venezuelan economy had performed poorly under Chavez.
2006-09-23 23:37:23 · answer #2 · answered by timm1776 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What good does it do to have gasoline for 17 cents a gallon when you can't afford to buy even a used car. 80-85 % of the country is poor. Go visit Venezuela and tell me you would like to live there under their conditions. By the way, I spent over 6 years in the military - so I have been around too. I wouldn't care to live under Chavez's rule - I prefer the American way of life.
2006-09-23 19:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most people believe what they hear, but Venezuela is actually the most democratic country in south America with about 24 political parties. Now since they speak Spanish people automatically think is just like Mexico in poverty or since Chavez hang with Fidel he's a dictator. Although he has done things to take control of his country that are similar to what bush has done here.
2006-09-23 19:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jose R 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you know that the oil was nationalized then why would you present such a question? Some people seem to fail to follow up on the rationale or the ability of nationalization to do what ever it wants. At the expense of the people..
2006-09-23 19:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Venezuala is a democracy, just another thing Fox news will not tell you. Chavez was voted in and Bush supported a coup to overthrow him. This is fact
2006-09-23 20:06:18 · answer #6 · answered by Luke F 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
from everything ive heard hes a great leader and has done great things for his country in going against the grain of "new world order" ... if only the US govt would follow his example this country could get its greatness back instead of being swallowed up by money hungry vultures of the globalist elite.
2006-09-23 19:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ya lets nationalize your home and the state can Put in a Starbucks that will make more money where would it end. and by the way .17 gas does no good when you cant afford a car.
2006-09-23 19:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by setter505 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Booming? They have 12% unemployment, 16% inflation rate, 47% of the population lives in poverty...
2006-09-23 19:56:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but being payed 5 cents a day.
2006-09-23 19:48:43 · answer #10 · answered by Legal Eagle 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋