11-25-2008, 01:33 PM
mick e wrote:
mick e always thought it was funny when people called Chavez a "dictator". A true dictator seizes powers and controls elections, no?
Venezuela is, in actuality one of the best examples of true democracy in the region.
Yep, that's why it's good to see signs that there may be resistance to changing their constitution to allow Chavez to continue to run for president. Unfortunately, it wouldn't surprise me if Chavez were to eventually find a way to stay in power even if they do reject revision to the constitution. I'm afraid that in time he will become essentially a dictator. Maybe my fears are uncalled for, though. That's one thing I'd like to be wrong about.