Venezuelan "Strongman" Wins Reelection, Obama Administration Congratulates Venezuela

by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
Liberty -vs- Tyranny

Philosophic and Political Camaraderie?
A ruler who has proven himself to be anti USA at almost every turn has handily won reelection to the Presidency in Venezuela. Reports are voter turn out was 90%.

The Weekly Standard - Yesterday, Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez "won" reelection. Today, the White House is congratulating Venezuela on that outcome.

From the pool report, which details a gaggle held by White House spokesman Jay Carney:

-Carney said US congratulates Venezuelan people on its election, while noting the US has its differences with Chavez. {Read More}

Via: Memeorandum

Comments

  1. Left Coast RebelMon Oct 08, 06:04:00 PM EDT

    A news report about a week ago had Chavez saying that he would vote for Obama, were he an American. I can find the article if you want.

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    1. Les CarpenterMon Oct 08, 09:35:00 PM EDT

      Please do if possible Tim. Somebody had mentioned this but I did not see the article.

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    2. Left Coast RebelMon Oct 08, 09:48:00 PM EDT

      Here's the link:Reutuers: Chavez Endorses Obama

      This is Reuters reporting this, no less.

      I wonder what Jersey McObamnunistclones has to say about this?

      Delete
  2. SilverfiddleMon Oct 08, 06:39:00 PM EDT

    What next? Thanking the North Korean politburo for being environmentally friendly by denying its citizens food and electricity?

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  3. Jersey McJonesMon Oct 08, 07:22:00 PM EDT

    Did you read anything else about that election?

    The reason the some erstwhile enemies of Chavez, as is the Obama Administration, which has given him the cold shoulder, do note that this election was surprisingly clean. Chavez really did seem to have won - relatively honestly.

    Whether the result of that relatively open election is good for Venezuela or any other nation is another matter, as the Obama administration reminded us.

    In a way it's good news, and in a way it's not. It depends on who you are. BUT. Apparently, a sizeable number of Venezuelans, the people most directly affected by the Chavez regime, would rather keep his policies in place. That's interesting.

    Taking a cheap shot at Obama is all well and fine, but isn't it interesting that so many Venezuelan voters chose Chavez?

    To me, that would make for a better conversation.

    JMJ

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    1. Les CarpenterMon Oct 08, 09:39:00 PM EDT

      What ever the Venezuelan's want they should get. The connection between the leftist in Venezuela and those in the Obama administration is quite eerie. In my never humble opinion.

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    2. Les CarpenterMon Oct 08, 09:43:00 PM EDT

      After thought, I'm quite sure many American leftists would vote for Chavez as well if they were Venezuelan. Statists of a feather always seem to flock together.

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    3. Left Coast RebelMon Oct 08, 09:51:00 PM EDT

      They would have no problem with Chavez' policies of jailing dissidents, cracking down on free speech, ruling with an iron fist...

      Or as Jersey McObamunistclones above says, in a way, it's good news, in a way, it's not...

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  4. AnonymousTue Oct 09, 05:20:00 AM EDT

    Nice to see you are against free elections. America should have a 90% turnout. I'm sure you think we should overthrow any freely elected government just because we disagree with it

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    1. Left Coast RebelTue Oct 09, 03:49:00 PM EDT

      Anon:

      Wrong. We have the right to overthrow any government -- freely elected or not -- that transgresses our Constitutional individual rights.

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    2. Les CarpenterTue Oct 09, 05:06:00 PM EDT

      1) Your words not mine.
      2) Yes, it would be nice to see 90% turnout, Do you turn out.
      3) Your words again, not mine.

      You and you buddies over at PE can put words in another mouth all you want, it however does not represent truth.

      Now, as you have nothing to offer don't come back as you will merely be wasting your time.

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    3. dmarksFri Oct 12, 12:18:00 PM EDT

      Anon said: "Nice to see you are against free elections."

      No, we are against fascism. And how can you call it a free election when the dictator in Venezuela rammed through a law that made it a crime to criticize him in Venezuelan media?

      "I'm sure you think we should overthrow any freely elected government just because we disagree with it"

      No, but we might have to overthrow this dictator who has won rigged elections if he moves forward with his loudly proclaimed promise to destroy the United States. That would only be self-defense on our part.

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    4. dmarksFri Oct 12, 12:18:00 PM EDT

      This Anon above is a voice defending fascism and dictatorship.

      Delete
  5. AnonymousTue Oct 09, 06:02:00 PM EDT

    There's no bigger waste of time than reading your shit opinions

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    1. Les CarpenterTue Oct 09, 09:13:00 PM EDT

      I assure you the feeling is quite mutual.

      Now bye, bye...

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    2. AnonymousFri Oct 12, 11:26:00 AM EDT

      You have no clue what my opinions are, you think I'm Steve. Just more proof how bad your judgment is.

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    3. Les CarpenterFri Oct 12, 11:33:00 AM EDT

      Whatever Anon, whatever...

      Bye, Bye...

      Delete
  6. Will "take no prisoners" HartTue Oct 09, 06:31:00 PM EDT

    That Sean Penn endorsement probably tipped it for him, Les. It's the only thing that I can think of.

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    1. Les CarpenterTue Oct 09, 09:14:00 PM EDT

      LMAO!

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    2. Will "take no prisoners" HartWed Oct 10, 10:24:00 PM EDT

      I have a job for Mr. Penn when and if the acting gigs start to dry up on him; spell-checker at an M&M factory.

      Delete

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