Hugo Chavez has died

[Hosehead]

I wouldn't be surprised if a military Junta takes over (despite them saying they will respect the VP )

 

[BLIXEMPIE]

PRESIDENT ZUMA SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa

Zuma you useless piece of s#it, don't you speak on my behalf!

 

[Redeemed]

Here are some of his best-known quotes:

DURING SHORT-LIVED COUP AGAINST HIM IN 2002

"I am a president held prisoner, I have not resigned."

ON INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, 2003

"Christopher Columbus (the Italian-born explorer) was the spearhead of the biggest invasion and genocide ever seen in the history of humanity."

ON FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AT THE UNITED NATIONS, 2006

"Yesterday the devil came here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today."

MORE ON BUSH, 2006

"You are an alcoholic, a drunk, a liar, an immoral person, Mr. Danger. You are the worst ... a psychologically sick man."

ON ISRAEL, DURING A VISIT TO IRAN, 2006

"Israel criticizes Hitler a lot, so do we, but they've done something very similar, even worse, than what the Nazis did."

ON THEN-BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR, 2006

"You are an imperialist pawn. ... Go straight to hell."

ON SOCIALISM AND CAPITALISM, 2006

"Capitalism is the way of the devil and exploitation. If you really want to look at things through the eyes of Jesus Christ - who I think was the first socialist - only socialism can really create a genuine society."

AFTER EXPELLING U.S. AMBASSADOR, 2008

"Go to hell, Yankee ****s, here stands a dignified people. Go to hell a hundred times, we are the sons of Bolivar!"

TO U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AT THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS, 2009

"I want to be your friend."

SUPPORTING FORMER LIBYAN LEADER MUAMMAR GADDAFI, 2011

"Bombing the brave Libyan people to save them? What a brilliant strategy by the mad empire. Where are the international rights? This is like the caveman era."

BEFORE ONE OF WORLD'S LONGEST SPEECHES, 9 1/2 HOURS, 2012

"I promise you that at least I will make an effort not to be so lengthy."

ON THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

"It will be easier for a donkey to pass through the eye of a needle than for the opposition to win the elections."

ON ELECTION OPPONENT HENRIQUE CAPRILES

"You have a pig's tail, a pig's ears, you snort like a pig, you're a low-life pig. You're a pig, don't try and hide it.


ON FORMER SPANISH PRIME MINISTER JOSE MARIA AZNAR, 2007

"He was a true fascist."

The comment was part of a series made by Chavez at a summit that prompted Spain's King Juan Carlos to shoot back, "Why don't you shut up?"

Chavez later responded, "If I shut up, you will hear the shouts of the stones of all the peoples of Latin America willing to be free from 500 years of colonialism."

Colorful.

 

[themba990]

Chavez was a champion for the poor people of Venzuela. His social welfare programs helped countless people out of poverty.
It's easy to criticize but how many of you have sacrificed to help your countryman.

 

[Fudzy]

Chavez was a champion for the poor people of Venzuela. His social welfare programs helped countless people out of poverty.
It's easy to criticize but how many of you have sacrificed to help your countryman.

It helped crash the country too. You can't make wealth by taking it.

 

[daveza]

It's easy to criticize but how many of you have sacrificed to help your countryman.

I sacrifice some of my salary every month.

Pity it never filters down to helping the poor.

And Evita Peron was also a champion for the poor.....

 

[CataclysmZA]

Chavez also used his considerable oil wealth to keep other South American countries afloat during the economic crisis and had some trade agreements with some North African countries as well. Once his party loses the elections, I can see America (even China, possibly) taking a bigger interest in what Venezuela can do for them and not the other way around.

 

[Tun@]

Chavez also used his considerable oil wealth to keep other South American countries afloat during the economic crisis and had some trade agreements with some North African countries as well. Once his party loses the elections, I can see America (even China, possibly) taking a bigger interest in what Venezuela can do for them and not the other way around.

He's not even in the ground & their slithering out messages already:

Obama kept a measured tone in a statement released Tuesday evening.
"At this challenging time of President Hugo Chavez’s passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan government," Obama said. "As Venezuela begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to policies that promote democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

Be a cold day in hell if they ever kept their nose in their own backyard

 

[waterprism]

On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has sent his condolences to the Government and the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the passing on of President Hugo Chávez on Tuesday, 5 March 2013.

On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has sent his condolences

On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma

His Excellency President Jacob Zuma

His Excellency

 

[Vrotappel]

Chavez was a champion for the poor people of Venzuela. His social welfare programs helped countless people out of poverty.
It's easy to criticize but how many of you have sacrificed to help your countryman.

Really, why is the country then falling apart?

 

[killadoob]

Absolutely. A right royal dictatorial prick!

Naturally The ANC will be devastated about this though! I'm sure they've already sent flowers to his family and tenders to Nicolas Maduro...

Really?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/oct/04/venezuela-hugo-chavez-election-data

You obviously have little to no knowledge on him other than your view that he was a naughty dictator.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/...-wave-of-grief-washes-over-latin-america?lite

http://www.biography.com/people/hugo-chávez-193225

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/mar/06/hugo-chavez-widely-mourned-some-hope-change-way/

We came to know a man who expressed a vision to bring profound changes to his country to benefit especially those people who had felt neglected and marginalized," Carter wrote. "Although we have not agreed with all of the methods followed by his government, we have never doubted Hugo Chavez's commitment to improving the lives of millions of his fellow countrymen."

Really doesn't sound like the ANC, only a silly person would compare the anc to a man who tried to help his people.

So many links to read before making such silly comments dj. That country is more than likely going to get a puppet dictator in power now and be far worse off.

 

[crackersa]

Chavez was still a dictator...have you noticed all the dictators are dropping like flies lately?

 

[killadoob]

DJ/cracker another thing, a dictator is someone who runs a country with no democracy.

Chavez was voted into power via a democratic process. Meaning he was a legit leader and not a dictator like you seem to think.

Here is an RT article for you to read so you gain a bit more insight into the anti US leader.

http://rt.com/op-edge/venezuela-chavez-legacy-obama-889/

Hopefully that article opens your eyes a bit more so you can see clearly, you seem to have the US goggles on.

 

[Mila]

...have you noticed all the dictators are dropping like flies lately?

Karma? We can only hope.

 

[BBSA]

DJ/cracker another thing, a dictator is someone who runs a country with no democracy.

Chavez was voted into power via a democratic process. Meaning he was a legit leader and not a dictator like you seem to think.

Here is an RT article for you to read so you gain a bit more insight into the anti US leader.

http://rt.com/op-edge/venezuela-chavez-legacy-obama-889/

Hopefully that article opens your eyes a bit more so you can see clearly, you seem to have the US goggles on.

Mugabe was also voted into power via a democratic process

 

[killadoob]

Mugabe was also voted into power via a democratic process

Exactly, he isn't a dictator. They have a democratic process. Nobody thinks chavez wins by pulling mugabe tactics, the entire planet knows how mugabe wins. He still is not a dictator.

Bahrain, saudi arabia, egypt, libya etc were/are dictatorships. Chavez was very loved by most his people, mugabe the people are scared of.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Exactly, he isn't a dictator. They have a democratic process. Nobody thinks chavez wins by pulling mugabe tactics, the entire planet knows how mugabe wins. He still is not a dictator.

You think their elections are free and fair, without coercion and bullying?

Bahrain, saudi arabia, egypt, libya etc were/are dictatorships. Chavez was very loved by most his people, mugabe the people are scared of.

I always find it suspicious when people cry like that over a President or leader.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

I always find it suspicious when people cry like that over a President or leader.

People cried when JFK died.

 

[Sm00thSm0k3]

If only it were mugabe.

My thoughts exactly....how long will it be till we see a headline like that involving ol' Bob.

The oke is way past his sell-by date.

 

[w1z4rd]

I think Killadoob is right on one point. Chavez was democratically elected and stayed in power through democracy. As far as I know, Venezuela is a true multiparty democracy. I personally didnt like Chavez (he was too far left), but his people really loved him.