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Obama Will ‘Regret’ Failure to ‘Back Up’ Colombia: El Tiempo, Colombia
themoderatevoice.com - 104 minutes ago
Obama Will ‘Regret’ Failure to ‘Back Up’ Colombia: El Tiempo, Colombia
— themoderatevoice.com — On behalf of all of the people of WORLDMEETS.US , I want to wish everyone who works... on or visits the Moderate Voice a very Happy Thanksgiving. It’s a venue that would have to be invented if it didn’t already exist. But despite the Thanksgiving holiday, world news rolls ... (more) Obama Will ‘Regret’ Failure to ‘Back Up’ Colombia: El ...

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The perfect example of socialist production principles: Venezuela’s Venirauto
faustasblog.com - 31 hours ago
The perfect example of socialist production principles: Venezuela’s Venirauto
— faustasblog.com — The Economist has a brief case study of automotive ineptitude SELDOM, since the day Adolf Hitler gave... the order to produce the Volkswagen, has a car been given such an explicitly ideological mission. But the vehicles that roll, occasionally, off the production line at Venirauto’s factory, ... (more) The perfect example of socialist production principles: ...

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Hugo Chávez Latest Blog Posts

Obama Will ‘Regret’ Failure to ‘Back Up’ Colombia: El Tiempo, Colombia
104 minutes ago at The Moderate Voice
Chavez: 'Israel plans to terminate the Palestinian people'
8 hours ago at Israel Matzav
Ahmadinejad visits Evo and Hugo: 15 Minutes on Latin America
faustasblog.com - 3 days ago
Ahmadinejad visits Evo and Hugo: 15 Minutes on Latin America
— faustasblog.com — In today’s podcast at 11AM Eastern, Ahmadinejad and his entrouage of 200 businessmen visit Bolivia and Venezuela... . Related reading : Iran’s leader gets backing in friendly Bolivia Iran, Bolivia agree to cooperate on study of Lithium Iran’s Ahmadinejad arrives in ... (more) Ahmadinejad visits Evo and Hugo: 15 Minutes on Latin America

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betsyspage.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
What does Hugo Chavez's fan club say about his latest craziness?
— betsyspage.blogspot.com — Over the years, quite a few of leftist celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Danny Glover, Sean Penn,... and Kevin Spacey have trooped down to Venezuela to express their admiration of Hugo Chavez. Maybe the next time that they're having a softball ... (more) What does Hugo Chavez's fan club say about his latest ...

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corner.nationalreview.com - 4 days ago
You Are Allegedly Reading the Corner -- By: Jay Nordlinger
— corner.nationalreview.com — Tell you something funny -- but not funny/ha-ha. In Impromptus today , I talk about Hugo Chávez... and his praise for Carlos the Jackal, Robert Mugabe, Idi Amin, and other lovely creatures. I link to an article from the Associated Press ( here ). But ... (more) You Are Allegedly Reading the Corner -- By: Jay Nordlinger

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telegraph.co.uk - 5 days ago
Hugo Chavez 'doubts' brutality of Idi Amin
— telegraph.co.uk — Fresh from defending Carlos the Jackal Hugo Chavez managed to upset Ugandans on Sunday by claiming that... Idi Amin was not as brutal as everyone made him out to be. (more) Hugo Chavez 'doubts' brutality of Idi Amin

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Hugo Chávez praises Carlos the Jackal
timesonline.co.uk - 6 days ago
Hugo Chávez praises Carlos the Jackal
— timesonline.co.uk — Hugo Chávez praises Carlos the Jackal (more) Hugo Chávez praises Carlos the Jackal

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boingboing.net - 7 days ago
Hugo Chavez, cannibalism apologist
— boingboing.net — Is Bruce Vilanch writing for Hugo Chavez now? 'Cause the Venezuelan leader's comedy material is pretty good... lately: now he's a cannibalism apologist. In a recent speech, Chavez praised Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the late ... (more) Hugo Chavez, cannibalism apologist

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Venezuela's Hugo Chavez defends 'Carlos the Jackal'
news.bbc.co.uk - 7 days ago
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez defends 'Carlos the Jackal'
— news.bbc.co.uk — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has defended jailed killer "Carlos the Jackal" and several world leaders he says... are wrongly considered "bad guys". In a speech to international socialist politicians, Mr Chavez said "Carlos", a Venezuelan, was not a ... (more) Venezuela's Hugo Chavez defends 'Carlos the Jackal'

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Chavez now making clouds abort from the presidential palace
faustasblog.com - 9 days ago
Chavez now making clouds abort from the presidential palace
— faustasblog.com — Remember how the other day Hugo Chávez was saying that he was having Cuban technicians bomb clouds... for rain ? He proclaimed it on TV (video in Spanish) Well, Hugo Chávez claims he is now able to make the clouds abort by firing rays from a cannon housed at his presidential palace.  ... (more) Chavez now making clouds abort from the presidential palace

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VIDEO Venezuela Franklin Brito’s hunger strike: 15 Minutes on Latin America
faustasblog.com - 10 days ago
VIDEO Venezuela Franklin Brito’s hunger strike: 15 Minutes on Latin America
— faustasblog.com — In today’s podcast at 11AM Eastern, Franklin Brito, biologist, who recommended that farmers use a blight-resistant variety... of yam instead of using the toxic pesticides that the mayor of Sucre municipality wanted, is on hunger strike. Here he explains his plight (in Spanish):  ... (more) VIDEO Venezuela Franklin Brito’s hunger strike: 15 ...

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faustasblog.com - 11 days ago
Islamic militants and the drug trade
— faustasblog.com — At the Washington Times, Islamic militants boosting role in drug trade The sea lanes of the South... Atlantic have become a favored route for drug traffickers carrying narcotics from Latin America to West and North Africa, where al Qaeda-related groups are increasingly involved in transporting ... (more) Islamic militants and the drug trade

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alertnet.org - 12 days ago
Chavez asking Cubans to 'bomb clouds' amid drought
— alertnet.org — *Cubans to try to seed clouds in South American nation *Government criticized for poor planning in drought... CARACAS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez says he will join a team of Cuban scientists on flights to "bomb clouds" to ... (more) Chavez asking Cubans to 'bomb clouds' amid drought

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google.com - 14 days ago
The Associated Press: The Chavez Diet: Venezuelans urged to lose weight
— google.com — (AP) 14 hours ago CARACAS, Venezuela Call it the Bolivarian battle of the bulge. President Hugo Chavez... said in a televised speech Friday that "there are lots of fat people" in Venezuela and advised his supporters to exercise and eat healthy to trim ... (more) The Associated Press: The Chavez Diet: Venezuelans urged ...

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Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War Statements
faustasblog.com - 15 days ago
Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War Statements
— faustasblog.com — My latest article, Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War Statements is up at Real Clear World. Please read... it and leave a comment. (more) Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War Statements

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pajamasmedia.com - 16 days ago
MEGAN MCARDLE: Chavez’s Economic Problems Turn Nasty: “For a long time I have been saying ...
— pajamasmedia.com — MEGAN MCARDLE: Chavez’s Economic Problems Turn Nasty: “For a long time I have been saying (along with... a lot of other people), that Hugo Chavez was running his country into the ground. He diverted investment funds from PDVSA, ... (more) MEGAN MCARDLE: Chavez’s Economic Problems Turn Nasty:  ...

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Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. Hands’ – Ultimas Noticias, Venezuela
themoderatevoice.com - 16 days ago
Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. Hands’ – Ultimas Noticias, Venezuela
— themoderatevoice.com — As the Venezuela article we posted yesterday headlined If War Breaks Out, Venezuela’s ‘Fifth Column’ Will Have... to Be Confronted ably demonstrates, tensions – and paranoia – are increasing along the Venezuela-Colombian border. A few days ago during his weekly ... (more) Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. ...

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Mexico: Amlo’s pretend government
faustasblog.com - 16 days ago
Mexico: Amlo’s pretend government
— faustasblog.com — What to do when you lose but can’t let go? Well, if you are Andrés Manuel López... Obrador, best known as Amlo, you claim to be the actual government. No wonder so many Americans, Europeans and Asians think of Latin America as the place where magical realism best describes reality.  ... (more) Mexico: Amlo’s pretend government

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John Kenneth Galbraith News - The New York Times
topics.nytimes.com - 16 days ago
John Kenneth Galbraith News - The New York Times
— topics.nytimes.com — Editors' Note Editors' Note clarifying what Venezuela Pres Hugo Chavez said at United Nations; article, because of... editing error derived from translation of Chavez's speech, has Chavez saying he admired Noam Chomsky, and was sorry he didn't meet him ... (more) John Kenneth Galbraith News - The New York Times

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huffingtonpost.com - 17 days ago
David Vitter Mistakenly Accuses Climate Bill Of Giving Dictatorial Powers To President
— huffingtonpost.com — This is a deeply strange story, ably picked apart by the smart conservative blogger Ed Morrissey. Sen.... David Vitter (R-La.) has been making the rounds today claiming that the climate bill includes a provision that -- in the words of the Washington ... (more) David Vitter Mistakenly Accuses Climate Bill Of Giving ...

Comments vote down MoJo Blog Posts: mojo found this 17 days agofound this
noticias24.com - 17 days ago
» Chávez dice que “hay muchos gordos en Venezuela” y los manda a rebajar en ...
— noticias24.com — El Presidente Hugo Chávez ha criticado hoy, en el programa Aló Presidente, que “hay mucha gente gorda... en Venezuela”. Revisando un estudio nutricional ha afirmado que el porcentaje de obesidad ha pasado de un 6,3 a un 14,5% .“Ojo con los gordos: a ... (more) » Chávez dice que “hay muchos gordos en ...

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faustasblog.com - 17 days ago
Blackout in Venezuela: 15 Minutes on Latin America
— faustasblog.com — In today’s podcast at 11AM Eastern: The country suffers power shortages while Chavez sends troops to the... Colombian border. Related reading: Blackouts Plague Energy-Rich Venezuela Bolivarian bully Chavez Orders Venezuela to Ready for War as Colombia Urges Calm Chavez Says ... (more) Blackout in Venezuela: 15 Minutes on Latin America

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telegraph.co.uk - 18 days ago
Hugo Chavez intensifies conflict threat with Colombia
— telegraph.co.uk — Hugo Chavez has intensified his country's threat of conflict with Colombia after accusing its South American neighbour... of "lies" and "hypocrisy" over hosting US bases. (more) Hugo Chavez intensifies conflict threat with Colombia

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faustasblog.com - 18 days ago
OAS calls emergency meeting on Honduras
— faustasblog.com — Extraordinary OAS meeting to consider the Honduran situation The Organization of American States Permanent Council will hold... an extraordinary meeting Tuesday to assess the situation in Honduras following the interruption of the process agreed by both sides to end the several months political ... (more) OAS calls emergency meeting on Honduras

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washingtonexaminer.com - 18 days ago
Climate bill's 'emergency provision' gives Obama strong
— washingtonexaminer.com — Both the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade energy approved earlier this year and the version just okayed by Sen. Barbara... Boxer s Senate Environment and Public Works Committee s Democrats (Republicans boycotted the vote) contains an obscure but nasty ... (more) Climate bill's 'emergency provision' gives Obama strong

Comments vote down Dr. Melissa Clouthier found this 18 days agofound this
timesonline.co.uk - 19 days ago
Hugo Chavez tells Venezuela troops to 'prepare for war' with Colombia
— timesonline.co.uk — Colombia and Venezuela drew closer to the brink of conflict today after President Hugo Chavez sent 15,000... Venezuelan troops to the volatile border between the two countries, claiming that the US planned to use Colombian bases to mount an invasion of ... (more) Hugo Chavez tells Venezuela troops to 'prepare for war' ...

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qando.net - 19 days ago
Chavez: Prepare For War, Here Come The Americans …
— qando.net — A pparently peace, love and the Obama magic have a 9 month shelf life. Hugo Chavez has... determined that the US is up to its old tricks again – and besides, things aren’t going particularly well in the Bolivarian socialist paradise, so it ... (more) Chavez: Prepare For War, Here Come The Americans …

Comments vote down Fausta's Blog found this 19 days agofound this
Chavez steps up Colombia war talk
news.bbc.co.uk - 19 days ago
Chavez steps up Colombia war talk
— news.bbc.co.uk — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has urged his armed forces to be prepared for possible war with Colombia... amid growing diplomatic and border tensions. He said the best way to avoid war was to prepare for it. In response, Colombia said it would seek UN ... (more) Chavez steps up Colombia war talk

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telegraph.co.uk - 19 days ago
Hugo Chavez tells Venezuela's military to prepare for possible conflict with Colombia
— telegraph.co.uk — President Hugo Chavez has ordered Venezuela's military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia saying... his country's soldiers should be ready if the United States attempts to provoke a war between the South American neighbours. (more) Hugo Chavez tells Venezuela's military to prepare for ...

Comments vote down Theo Spark found this 19 days agofound this
Zelaya Says Honduras Deal Is Off
faustasblog.com - 21 days ago
Zelaya Says Honduras Deal Is Off
— faustasblog.com — Mel Zelaya and Thomas Shannon in the tin-foil-lined room Zelaya Says Honduras Deal Is Off, as Election... Nears Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Friday pulled out of an agreement that was supposed to solve the country’s political crisis, leaving the next moves to voters in a ... (more) Zelaya Says Honduras Deal Is Off

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New row over Colombia
news.bbc.co.uk - 23 days ago
New row over Colombia
— news.bbc.co.uk — Colombian opposition groups have reacted angrily after details of a controversial military deal with the US were... made public. Under the 10-year deal, the US military will not only have access to military bases, but also be able to use major ... (more) New row over Colombia

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To the bathroom with a flashlight in Caracas: 15 Minutes on Latin America
faustasblog.com - 24 days ago
To the bathroom with a flashlight in Caracas: 15 Minutes on Latin America
— faustasblog.com — Today’s podcast at 11AM Eastern, Plunging the country into rationing water and electricity, Hugo Chavez dishes out... advice to the suffering public. Use the flashlight: Be a good Communist, take a short shower: Related reading: Water Rationing Begins in Caracas, Other ... (more) To the bathroom with a flashlight in Caracas: 15 Minutes ...

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Exposing the Farce of Chavez — and His Western Admirers
pajamasmedia.com - 25 days ago
Exposing the Farce of Chavez — and His Western Admirers
— pajamasmedia.com — Troubled by the intellectuals and celebrities who support the dictator, an expat Venezuelan writes a book on... the horrors of Hugo Chavez. (more) Exposing the Farce of Chavez — and His Western Admirers

Comments vote down Doug Ross @ Journal found this 25 days agofound this
Socialism In Action In Venezuela
lawhawk.blogspot.com - 26 days ago
Socialism In Action In Venezuela
— lawhawk.blogspot.com — It looks like Hugo Chavez's economic policies aren't exactly having a positive effect on the Venezuelan economy.... Caracas now has to ration water because of shortages. Residents of the Venezuelan capital face cuts in water service for as much as 48 ... (more) Socialism In Action In Venezuela

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High Level U.S. Diplomat Meets With Chavez
jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com - 26 days ago
High Level U.S. Diplomat Meets With Chavez
— jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com — He's promising the Venezuelan madman he'll soon be meeting with Barack Obama, so I'm assuming he's now... the de facto Secretary of State while Hillary Clinton is off negotiating the return of the Honduran thug to power.Sean Penn, the Hollywood star who ... (more) High Level U.S. Diplomat Meets With Chavez

Comments vote down Fausta's Blog found this 26 days agofound this
breitbart.com - 26 days ago
Water rationing for Venezuela
— breitbart.com — Residents of the Venezuelan capital face cuts in water service for as much as 48 hours per... week, after the government imposed rationing to stem a 25 percent shortfall in the city's supply, officials said Monday. Officials said cuts in water service ... (more) Water rationing for Venezuela

Comments vote down A Blog For All found this 26 days agofound this
Advice from Penn pal Chavez
nypost.com - 29 days ago
Advice from Penn pal Chavez
— nypost.com — Sean Penn , the Hollywood star who wants to be a journalist, has now become an amateur... diplomat by visiting America's noisiest enemies in the Southern Hemisphere and promising to relay their messages back to Washington. After Penn's visit with Hugo ... (more) Advice from Penn pal Chavez

Comments vote down JammieWearingFool found this 29 days agofound this