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| Chavez calls Rumsfeld a 'dog of war' |
| 2006-10-04 |
| President Hugo Chavez called US Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld a "dog of war" on Tuesday, saying the defense chief had no business suggesting neighboring countries were concerned about Venezuela's arms purchases. Chavez said it was disingenuous for Rumsfeld to say he knew of no country that was threatening Venezuela, insisting that the US was a threat. The Venezuelan leader called on Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to clarify whether he shared Rumsfeld's worries about Venezuela's recent military acquisitions, including helicopters, fighter jets and assault rifles. "If this man is saying that my neighbors are worried because the weapons that Venezuela is acquiring could go to the leftist guerrillas, I need to know, President Uribe, if you have some type of worry regarding this," Chavez said. "It should be you who says it, not the dog of war." In his televised speech, Chavez also chuckled as he called Rumsfeld "little dog" and "Mr. Dog." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #14 Had the fascinating experience of going to cousin's wedding reception and being the only person (not otherwise occupied with wedding party or small children) who could speak Spanish with the Jehovah's Witness parents of the Bride. From Venezuela. Tidbits: Chavez is for the poor people, etc. He is providing energy assistance for the poor in New York. His sister is an Evangelical who leads Bible studies. Be interesting to see if her brother repents. For a Testido de Jehova', the father of the bride was quite interested in politics. (Once a week I actually have the time to sit down and enjoy the Burg. Glad to be back.) |
| Posted by: mom 2006-10-04 21:24 |
| #13 We've got a 30lb rat terrior that believes she's a 90lb Doberman. She'll take on anything, including my daughter's Brittany Spaniel. Sometimes I think she's nuts. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2006-10-04 18:22 |
| #12 "I wish I had a dog of war. I've got Cookie, who's not particularly warlike, except when a bunny comes into the yard, and even then she just barks at it." Well Mike, at least Cookie doesn't feign courage like my dog, Sandy. She'll charge right at 'em, until she gets within about 6 feet, then turn tail and run for home. Dog of war? Not hardly. |
| Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-10-04 15:22 |
| #11 Whahahhaha... an old bitch he certainly is Hugo. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2006-10-04 14:28 |
| #10 I wish I had a dog of war. I've got Cookie, who's not particularly warlike, except when a bunny comes into the yard, and even then she just barks at it. |
| Posted by: Mike 2006-10-04 14:22 |
| #9 Pretty heady stuff from the Monkey of Oil, eh? |
| Posted by: OyVey1 2006-10-04 12:55 |
| #8 Sic 'em, puppy! |
| Posted by: Mike 2006-10-04 12:05 |
| #7 Hugo has got to get some N.Korean writing help with his message. I'm sure a boat or two of oil would be good for a first season draft pick and an option on a creative writer. |
| Posted by: Gleaque Shairong2690 2006-10-04 09:12 |
| #6 Unleash the dogs of war!!! |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-10-04 08:16 |
| #5 You have to admit that "dog of war' is much catchier than "dog of transformation". "Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of transformation" only strikes terror into our military. Hugo blusters a good game but he is no match for the 1000 Fighting Styles of Rumsfeld. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2006-10-04 08:06 |
| #4 Oh yeah, like Rummy's worried about this tool... Gah! - I keep getting RSA when trying an IMG embed, so please click on this link of Rummy instead... Rummy with his fists up There was a Venezuelan poster came through the 'burg the other day - and was not very happy with our Hugo. Wonder what he/she thinks about this latest carefully crafted diplomatic response? |
| Posted by: Tony (UK) 2006-10-04 02:36 |
| #3 If I be a dog, then beware my fangs. -- Shylock |
| Posted by: mojo 2006-10-04 01:58 |
| #2 Hugo, that's a BIG DOG to you. And, you know the saying, " If you can't hang with the big dogs, get off the damn porch." |
| Posted by: SpecOp35 2006-10-04 00:46 |
| #1 I wonder if Manuel Noriega will think he is funny when they are cellmates. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2006-10-04 00:46 |
