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Hugo Chavez's Threat to U.S. Security and Regional Stability
Hugo Chavez's Threat to U.S. Security and Regional StabilityTake a look at the comments posted on this article for a good example of USEFUL IDIOTS operating to destroy this country. By Frederick Stakelbeck, Jr.  Although their actions have slipped largely under the radar screen due to America's continuing duties in the War on Terror and in Iraq, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his minions have initiated an aggressively anti-American campaign in recent months that poses a direct threat to the security of the United States. In late January, Venezuelan General Melvin Lopez Hidalgo, Secretary of the country's National Defense Council, and Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez both commented on perceived "hostile expressions" and "plans for a U.S. attack" on Venezuela. U.S. officials have responded by denying any suggestion of an overthrow of the Chavez government. However, given the frequency and nature of the anti-American comments coming out of Caracas, should the Bush Administration be concerned? The answer is a resounding yes. The Chavez presidency poses a substantial national security threat to U.S. interests, Latin America and the Venezuelan people. During his often tumultuous tenure as president, Chavez has systematically eroded many of the freedoms gained with the overthrow of Venezuela's last dictator, General Marcos Perez Jimenez. He has authorized an end to the privatization of state holdings, augmented his presidential powers, weakened the judiciary and legislature, cut oil production to raise prices, and expanded the governing role of the military. Posted by: TMH 2005-02-20 |
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