Does that release us from any obligation to help them 5 or 10 years down the road when they relize that Democracy was a good thing. When the people want our help to over throw him what should our reply be?
2007-03-10 11:16:01 · 8 answers · asked by Mother 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a sad situation, actually . I worked with the Venezuelan Military in the early 80's . Those guys are the kindest, most friendly people I have ever met . All of us U.S. Army guys that were training them would say the same thing . In fact, it was difficult to get them to be serious long enough to learn what we were teaching them . One of them accidentally shot one of their own guys in a jungle warfare training exercise . Mostly because they were too busy playin and joking around when we were trying to teach them . In general, I believe they are a gentle people, who don't like conflict in any way, and that's the perfect scenario for a dictator to strong-arm his way to power.
I'd normally love to say. . .'the heck with them', but I can't, because I know who they are .
2007-03-10 17:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are Historically four major powers from Europe .Anglos,Spanish[or Latinos] French and Russians.And in most of the history of last 500 years they have been always fighting each other from time to time and always suspicious of each others.America is the extension of Anglos[That is why Chavez says Gringo Go Home.]Due to mistake made by United States in the recent past of 60 years Now these Latin countries are making a group of their own.I think United states should not interfere with them because it will be like waisting your own time.United States will hardly gain any thing.It is better to keep them away.
2007-03-10 15:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was elected by the people, he then abused his presidential powers to change the constitution and allow him to remain in power longer. I suspect he wasn't elected by the majority of the people as his government claims. But like any dictator if you speak against him you will face serious consequences. We may be forced to deal with this guy 'Chavez' who constantly mocks the American way of life and people. Right now he's just a talker, that's all he does- Talk. All talk and no show, but we must never underestimate him.
2007-03-10 11:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by yellowmedia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry but democracy is just one form of government. I happen to like it, but many countries function well without it. It's not up to us to foist our political beliefs on other countries/cultures. The Saudis seem very happy to have a ruling family that does not allow the government to do anything without 'royal' approval - good for them. The citizens can change it if they want.
We don't belong in ANY country, good or bad, other than our own. That's where we should be spending our time and money
2007-03-10 11:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The issue is way more complicated than that go talk to a true Neo-Con and they'll spin a gory web of Inter-America relationships dating back to the original Spanish invaders of what are now called the Americas.
Peace....
2007-03-10 11:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So you get your info from Faux News eh? Chavez isn't a dictator as neither was Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua in the 1980's.
2007-03-10 11:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Perry L 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
He is not a dictator, he is their leader who they have chosen and we should respect that. They can say a similar thing about us.
2007-03-10 11:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by WISEMAN 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Only with Jimmy "I'll never lie to you" Carter help did he win.
2007-03-10 11:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋