Tens of thousands protest Chavez in Venezuela

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Sept. 5, 2009, 6:19PM
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, Venezuela — Tens of thousands marched through Venezuela's capital on Saturday to protest what they call growing authoritarianism by President Hugo Chavez.

A few thousand of the president's backers held a separate counter-rally to express support for the government's policies.

Anti-Chavez protesters, many of them wearing white, filled the streets of Caracas, denouncing recent arrests of opposition members for alleged violence during protests and a new education law that critics fear could lead to indoctrination in schools.

"It's very concerning because education is Venezuela's future," said 23-year-old engineering student Carlos Delgado, who also complained of soaring inflation and rampant crime after more than a decade under Chavez.

"We have 11 years with the same faces, the same problems, and the truth is that we don't see any solutions," Delgado said.

Carlos Garcia, a 41-year-old administrative worker who attended the pro-government march, said Venezuela's poorer sectors have achieved greater equality under Chavez. He dismissed the opposition's claims about the education law, saying it aims to make the system more inclusive, and defended the recent jailing of opposition demonstrators.

"If a person is provoking violence, they should be punished," Garcia said.

There were no reports of disturbances Saturday.

(This version CORRECTS that opponents were arrested for alleged violence during protests, instead of during the protests.)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/latinamerica/6604694.html
 
He still has a massive amount of support. In a country of millions, if you have a base of passionate supporters you can get thousands together on almost anything. It doesn't represent majority opinion.
 
To hear the right and PaT Robertson talk about Hugo one would think he would kill those 10k protesters.....

could we be being misled a bit?
 
It seems most people no matter the country doesn't want Socialism, because as we can see it always leads to FASCISM...

I'd say the Hugo Obama and the Progressive party better take note..
 
It seems most people no matter the country doesn't want Socialism, because as we can see it always leads to FASCISM...

I'd say the Hugo Obama and the Progressive party better take note..

We had socialism before Bush brought in Fascism?
 
Venezuelan people love Hugo Chavez.

Stupid American talk shit of bull about Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan people know truth. Venezuelan people vote Hugo Chavez. Venezuelan people watch Hugo Chavez lecture on tractor. Five hour. No words on screen. All from head.

American president no talk if not word machine. Look bad in hat. Make fuck with hospital.

Venezuelan people happy they not stupid American.
 
We have no business meddling in the affairs of other nations.

Does mememe! even read the stuff she cites in her posts? If she had, she'd have seen this:

"Carlos Garcia, a 41-year-old administrative worker who attended the pro-government march, said Venezuela's poorer sectors have achieved greater equality under Chavez. He dismissed the opposition's claims about the education law, saying it aims to make the system more inclusive, and defended the recent jailing of opposition demonstrators.

The part in bold print is probably why mememe! hates the democratically elected president of Venezuela. She hates the democratically elected president of the United States of America too, and for the same reason - plus, he's Black.

Teabaggers need to remember that while open and honest debate is welcomed, their tactics are being watched.

"If a person is provoking violence, they should be punished," Garcia said.
" :readit:
 
We have no business meddling in the affairs of other nations.

Does mememe! even read the stuff she cites in her posts? If she had, she'd have seen this:

"Carlos Garcia, a 41-year-old administrative worker who attended the pro-government march, said Venezuela's poorer sectors have achieved greater equality under Chavez. He dismissed the opposition's claims about the education law, saying it aims to make the system more inclusive, and defended the recent jailing of opposition demonstrators.

The part in bold print is probably why mememe! hates the democratically elected president of Venezuela. She hates the democratically elected president of the United States of America too, and for the same reason - plus, he's Black.

Teabaggers need to remember that while open and honest debate is welcomed, their tactics are being watched.

"If a person is provoking violence, they should be punished," Garcia said.
" :readit:

lol, you forgot to tell your dear leader about not meddling in other nations affairs..another funny one, we are OPEN to honest debate...this all now that you "progressives" didn't get your hostile health care takeover SHOVED down our throats before the people found out what was in it...

you make me laugh..
 
A brilliant man who did what was best for the country. He put your interests ahead of his own, mememe! It's called service.
 
A brilliant man who did what was best for the country. He put your interests ahead of his own, mememe! It's called service.

I'll try to shed a few tears for him, later...but as I said, only the beginning..we are coming..:clink:
 
Venezuelan people love Hugo Chavez.

Stupid American talk shit of bull about Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan people know truth.
Venezuelan people vote Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan people watch Hugo Chavez lecture on tractor.
Five hour. No words on screen. All from head.

American president no talk if not word machine. Look bad in hat. Make fuck with hospital.

Venezuelan people happy they not stupid American.

Wow, Dude.... this sounds like a cave man talking.

If you’re going to troll Hugo Chavez, at least get some tips from the Frito Bandito, or Ricky Ricardo on “I Love Lucy”.

 
Of course these "tens of thousands" were spread out over several South American countries. Yep, the right wing fascists are quite bitter that they can't have their way.

Tough shit. Like the neocons in America, they'll have to live with it.
 
Of course these "tens of thousands" were spread out over several South American countries. Yep, the right wing fascists are quite bitter that they can't have their way.

Tough shit. Like the neocons in America, they'll have to live with it.

the problem is that we are having to live in the crap that the neocons created.

But they are out of power for now so we are supposed to just forget all that they did. But only the bad stuff somehow...
 
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