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2008-08-07 Caribbean-Latin America

Venezuelans protest Chavez's new socialist push

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Posted by Steve White 2008-08-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 This reminds me - how come Obama isn't planning any visits to Venezuela during his campaign? And if he did visit would he have any protestors?

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2008-08-07 03:29|| 2008-08-07 03:29|| Front Page Top

#2 > punishing business owners who fail to comply with price controls with fines, closure and even 10-year prison terms.

So the way to avoid jail, is to stop selling at a loss? i.e. stop selling.

Will I be called a Cassandra for predicting food shortages?

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2008-08-07 06:49|| 2008-08-07 06:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Will I be called a Cassandra for predicting food shortages?

No, but don't be surprised if you hear econometrician.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-08-07 07:22|| 2008-08-07 07:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Well at least some of the peopel there are wakign up to Hugo trying to make Venezuela into Zimbabwe.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-08-07 10:24|| 2008-08-07 10:24|| Front Page Top

#5 He's an elected president. I hope they got what they wanted.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-08-07 10:35|| 2008-08-07 10:35|| Front Page Top

#6 If Obama's elected here should I hope you got what you wanted?

Posted by Abdominal Snowman 2008-08-07 10:38|| 2008-08-07 10:38|| Front Page Top

#7 Big Jim, the people defeated Hugo at the polls, but the count went to Hugo. I'm not sure how, ask Jimmah Carter.
Bush should'a dropped a dime on Hugo after that.

Posted by wxjames 2008-08-07 12:12|| 2008-08-07 12:12|| Front Page Top

#8 Socialism does not, has never and will not ever work.

Posted by DarthVader 2008-08-07 13:04|| 2008-08-07 13:04|| Front Page Top

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