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POPSCurrent situation in Brazil This article is a great analysis of the current economic and social situation in Brazil. The whole thing is worth a read. The clipped portions offer just a taste of the author's observations.
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POPSHugo's Gag Order Isn't this the same Hugo Chavez that went to the US and publicly criticized George Bush--even calling him the devil? Are there no limits to his hypocrisy? I guess if I ever want to go to Venezuela, I should hope he or his goons NEVER read my blog.
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POPSFreedom of Speech, Chavez Style Can you imagine if Bush tried to shut down every major media outlet that opposed him? Of course, that would mean shutting down basically every major media outlet.
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POPSBolivia Tightens the Screws The article goes on to say that this was the result of "protests". It is no secret, however, that the policy of the current Bolivian government is to pressure her neighbors (at Hugo Chavez' insistence) to cough up as much money as possible to fund her socialist revolution.
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POPSWhere is the Abraço? Brazil is a "huggy" society, and the US is a "keep your distance" society, which makes this picture very interesting. Here it is the American who looks far more at ease with the hug. The expression on Lula's face is one I have seen on many Americans' faces as they are unexpectedly hugged by a Brazilian. So what gives? I really think Lula did not expect to be (and did not want to be) in the position of being Bush's favorite Latin president. He has Hugo Chavez and Co. to thank for Bush's affections.
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POPSBush Praises Brazil in Haiti Very well-put observation on the part of the President. Somewhat sly, considering all the criticism Bush gets here because of Iraq.
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POPSLula at Camp David Lula will be the first Latin American president to be received at Camp David since 1991. Cool! I like to see Lula and Bush getting "tight". It must make Chavez gnash his teeth--something else that makes me happy.
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POPSDaniel Ortega and Iran What surprised me was that Ortega actually made it back into power. What does NOT surprise me is the alliances he is making. That should have been a given.
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POPSLula to Iran--No Nukes I'm usually quite critical of Lula, so take this as evidence that I can be fair to him when he gets it right. I did enjoy the caveat at the end--"he was uncertain whether or not Brazil had sold or transferred any nuclear equipment or technology to Iran in the past."
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POPSVenezuelans Voting with their Feet "Chavez doesn't accept political dissidence. Why do they need an enabling law if they have an absolute majority in the National Assembly?" Why indeed? Must be so they can "deepen democracy".
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POPSLula Betrays His Own Country First, this is NOT the end. Evo Morales has learned that he can bully Lula into doing what he wants, and he will most certainly do it again before Lula's term is up. Second, Morales doesn't give a rat's patooty about "democracy". He is concerned about strengthening his hold on power. Brazilians should feel betrayed.
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POPSChavez' Next Power Grab In a couple years, when the consequences are being felt around the world, people will wonder how we let Hugo Chavez come to power. It is because we are turning a blind eye to and rationalizing things like this.
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POPSChavez' Example It even has a similar name...Chavez calls it the Enabling Law, Hitler called it the Enabling Bill. It's purpose was the identical--total control of the government.
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POPSChavez Hypocrisy What about his own meddling in the affairs of just about every other latin american country, and even in US affairs?
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POPSA Fair Price Make no mistake about it. A "fair price" is NOT all they want. Just like Poland was not all Hitler wanted.
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POPSHugo Chavez = Benjamin Franklin? I had to create a new collection for this one. It is tittled "Whatever!!!!". The amount of intellectual dishonesty and downright misrepresentation in this article is staggering. Also, the notion that there can be a middle class without the upper and lower classes defies logic and basic understanding of human affairs. Also, the idea that the US constitution was based on that of the Iroquois is pure myth. As is the idea that the Iroquois were some sort of Utopian society.
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POPSGo 7-11 If I lived in the US, I would definitely be buying 7-11 from now on. Way to show some...uh...cajones!
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