Comments on: Venezuela Investigates Corruption, Post Finds it Threatening

By: jonolan

jonolan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:54:21 +0000

Oh yes, I’ve been there and enjoyed my stays. Of course those were during the pre-Chavez years when most of what you’re describing actually was true.

By: VenWorld

VenWorld — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:14:33 +0000

Venezuela is a democracy, not only because it has free and fair elections that have been certified by the Carter Center and the Organization of American States, but also because there is freedom of expression and assembly. Local people organize their own community councils. Newspaper, television stations, and individuals are freely, openly and vocally critical of the government. This was not true of Soviet Russia. Additionally, Soviet Russia was not the easiest place for Americans to visit. However, you can go to Venezuela without a visa and see for yourself. However, the tone of your statement indicates that you haven’t.

By: jonolan

jonolan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:38:46 +0000

It’s Venezuela! What democracy? Just because there are “elections” doesn’t mean it’s a democracy. Hell, the Soviets “elected” their government officials as well and Iranians do so now, but neither nation could be even loosely described as democracies.