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Hugo Chavez dies.

Why are people happy about this? As a country have we really become so desensitized and obsessed with death that we will cheer on the death and sadness of another one and their family?

It's not like Hugo's government hasn't prepared for this day. Its not like he doesnt have powerful supporters. so those expecting some radical change might be greatly disappointed. Hell if anything things might get worse. Look at how well that Arab spring worked out. Lol

Ps those hating on him probably have never studied Latin America history. They just assume that we are talking about another Stalin like character. It's amazing what could be learned if Americans just opened up a damn textbook and read about history. It wasn't like Venezuela was some tropical paradise without corruption and with a thriving economy until mean ol Hugo took over.
Once again, folks expecting Venezuela to surge like brazil has done the last decade will probably end up very disappointed.
 
The Thriller said:
Why are people happy about this? As a country have we really become so desensitized and obsessed with death that we will cheer on the death and sadness of another one and their family?

It's not like Hugo's government hasn't prepared for this day. Its not like he doesnt have powerful supporters. so those expecting some radical change might be greatly disappointed. Hell if anything things might get worse. Look at how well that Arab spring worked out. Lol

Ps those hating on him probably have never studied Latin America history. They just assume that we are talking about another Stalin like character. It's amazing what could be learned if Americans just opened up a damn textbook and read about history. It wasn't like Venezuela was some tropical paradise without corruption and with a thriving economy until mean ol Hugo took over.
Once again, folks expecting Venezuela to surge like brazil has done the last decade will probably end up very disappointed.
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I don't see any post that can be interpreted as being happy, so I'll assume you're talking about mine. Let me clarify. I'm not happy that he died. That would imply that I gave a ****, which would be inaccurate. It's nice that you pretend to care though. It's the decent thing to feign.
 
SiroMar said:
I don't see any post that can be interpreted as being happy, so I'll assume you're talking about mine. Let me clarify. I'm not happy that he died. That would imply that I gave a ****, which would be inaccurate. It's nice that you pretend to care though. It's the decent thing to feign.
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I'm sorry that you took my post personally. No need to get your panties in a knot. I was merely speaking generally. If you were to read the op's response, comments on Facebook, and responses through various other media, you'd understand that the general American attitude is happy over this. In fact, one mutual friend just commented on Facebook saying, "finally Venezuela is free!"

Lol free???

So again, sorry you took it so personally. I wasnt responding to you. Have a good day.
 
The Thriller said:
Why are people happy about this? As a country have we really become so desensitized and obsessed with death that we will cheer on the death and sadness of another one and their family?

It's not like Hugo's government hasn't prepared for this day. Its not like he doesnt have powerful supporters. so those expecting some radical change might be greatly disappointed. Hell if anything things might get worse. Look at how well that Arab spring worked out. Lol

Ps those hating on him probably have never studied Latin America history. They just assume that we are talking about another Stalin like character. It's amazing what could be learned if Americans just opened up a damn textbook and read about history. It wasn't like Venezuela was some tropical paradise without corruption and with a thriving economy until mean ol Hugo took over.
Once again, folks expecting Venezuela to surge like brazil has done the last decade will probably end up very disappointed.
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Hugo Chavez was incredibly charismatic and beloved by his supporters. There's no way his appointed successor has that level of charisma and built-up goodwill. Sure, I wouldn't expect any sort of overnight crazy changes, but Chavez really WAS his political party. 14 years is a long time.
 
Stoked said:
https://www.politico.com/politico44...ld-order-lethal-force-in-us-158548.html?hp=l1

They expeled 2 American diplomats. Allege Chavez was poisoned.
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Some Americans believe that Bush knew about maybe even helped to plan 9/11.

Some Americans believe that Obama was born in Kenya and that he hates America and wants to avenge his grandfather (or something stupid like that. Whatever that movie that a lot of conservatives watched).

Some Americans believe that we never actually reached the moon.

Many Americans still reject Evolution.

A lot of Americans thought that Mitt Romney was going to win.

There are a lot of dumbasses out there.
 
The Thriller said:
Some Americans believe that Bush knew about maybe even helped to plan 9/11.

Some Americans believe that Obama was born in Kenya and that he hates America and wants to avenge his grandfather (or something stupid like that. Whatever that movie that a lot of conservatives watched).

Some Americans believe that we never actually reached the moon.

Many Americans still reject Evolution.

A lot of Americans thought that Mitt Romney was going to win.

There are a lot of dumbasses out there.
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Good point.
 
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