The NEW PBS: Chavez Style!

Bird of Prey · Apr 23, 2007

Venezuelans in TV network protest

Protesters say this represents a final step for democracy

Thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets of Caracas in protest at the president's decision to close the country's oldest private TV network.
Mr Chavez's supporters say Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) backed a 2002 coup which briefly ousted him.
But the country's opposition say the decision to close the network is an attempt to silence Mr Chavez's critics. Many of those who turned out for Saturday's protest carried national flags and placards. "Freedom of speech is a right, as is the right to be informed," said 72-year-old Pablo Mosco from the capital's Catia slum district. . . . http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6580863.stm

tourdeforce · Apr 23, 2007

In other news, Venezuelan public television reported that 72 year old Pablo Mosco fell down a flight of stairs in his first floor studio apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene due to a broken neck.

SC Harrison · Apr 23, 2007

Bird of Prey said:
I guess it's possible that Hugo's sort of a spiritual reincarnation of Che. I think he thinks so.

I think he fancies himself more of a Simon Bolivar than a Che, but just the fact that he fancies himself anything is pretty bad. The cult of personalty issue has already caused multitudes to not question his judgment. When he gets to the point where he no longer questions his own ideas is when the crazy shit begins.

SC Harrison · Apr 23, 2007

Bird of Prey said:
You think he still questions his own ideas? Seriously, you think he's still in semi-rational leader mode?

If he wasn't, that demonstration would have been a bloodbath.

Look, it hasn't been that long since Parliament gave him near-absolute power with the "rule by decree" thing. Regardless of his flamboyant appearance, I don't believe he's gone around the bend yet, but I do believe that will happen in the next few years.

SC Harrison · Apr 23, 2007

Bird of Prey said:
Fidel Castro was treated to a visit this weekend by a rather high ranking Chinese diplomatic entourage. And Hugo adores Fidel.

It begs the question: why would the Red Chinese be remotely interested in Cuba?

It's pretty simple, actually. They're anticipating a surge in Socialism in the Western Hemisphere, and they want to cement their position as the only ethical trading partner of these new governments. It's not like they're sacrificing their trade relations with other nations to do this. Nobody gives a shit anymore.

billythrilly7th · Apr 23, 2007

Where are our CIA assassins?!!!?!?

What happened? Did they never exist?

Is it just movie stuff?

I don't understand why we have such problems taking people out that need to be taken out in a covert, "we will deny any knowledge of this mission," Ethan Hunt way.

AHHH!

Vote Thrilly/Clary in 2024
"We're gonna do all the cool shit you see in the movies."

whistlelock · Apr 23, 2007

Oh, that Chevez!

(insert waa-waaa-waa sound effect here)

RumpleTumbler · Apr 23, 2007

He is just a scared frightened little boy in a mans body.

I feel sorry for him.

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