Sarpedon
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well, pretending the president isn't dying apparently has been a major part of this fellow's job in recent years.
Venezuela's limbo and the illness of Hugo Chávez (It's official, he's dead)
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IIRC, it's because after the election, Chavez was "too ill" (or maybe already dead, as far as I know) to actually be sworn in or made offical or whatever, so that means the VP's previous term ended but he hadn't been made the VP again. In effect, no official VP when Chavez died.
What Mara said. Basically, since Maduro had been VP the previous term, they let it like that.
Since new elections have been called, I think to perhaps start a new thread about if everyone's cool about it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21731336
Capriles just announced three hours ago that he will run. Elections are due on April 12th.
It was quite obvious during the elections that he was ill, he went from an unstoppable one-man show to addressing crowds by phone and barely making acts outside the capital. Also, during his victory speech there was a strange, depressing air among his crowd.
This has led to many to believe that he knew he was pretty ill and yet he clutched to power 'til the end.
It was reported as a massive heart attack due complications of cancer. His last words were reported as: I don't want to die, please don't let me.
Jesus. Okay, now I feel pity for him. The poor man managed to delude even himself.
Pride is a powerful narcotic!!! ~ Northern Exposure season 1 episode 2, and oh so true.
Hey, guess who has been forced to present their respects to our late Comandante? My mother. And guess who's comming along? Yours truly.
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Head down, eyes n ears open, Max. If nothing else, all of this is fodder for a book down the road.
But no taking a Sharpie marker, either.
But no taking a Sharpie marker, either.
Sarpedon
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Wow, I'm sorry my earlier post proved so prophetic. Have fun with the somber shuffling. I don't suppose you'll be allowed to bring a book.
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Why was your ma chosen, Max? Does she works for the government, or just has a good poker face*?
*Next to Lenin's embalmed corpse is a "No smiling" sign.
*Next to Lenin's embalmed corpse is a "No smiling" sign.
She works in a ministry, nonetheless, since she was middle-management she was usually extempt of assisting political rallies and so on. Apparently they are going to rent a bus so they can present their respects.
Depending on when it's going to be the trip we will be going to Los Próceres parading grounds and Military Academy (where he has been exhibited) or the Museum of the Revolution (where he's going to rest so far).
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/14/world/americas/venezuela-chavez-embalm/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
Scientists say that decision to embalm Chavez 'should have been made sooner.'
Translation: He's rotting.
Scientists say that decision to embalm Chavez 'should have been made sooner.'
Translation: He's rotting.
Either way, it doesn't help to cause for sainthood. Also, during a speech Maduro accidentally mentioned that both Chavez and Bolivar passed away outside Venezuela. He didn't elaborate on.
Kaiser, by the way, a Latin American pope. Another one for the list of unbelievable things this year?
Kaiser, by the way, a Latin American pope. Another one for the list of unbelievable things this year?
A very interesting year, but I'm actually a bit disappointed they didn't chose the black dude. That would've been interesting.