| "ZM--could you be more specific about what Chavez does, beyond vague goals and intentions, that makes him an enemy."
Garland, I'm not going to get into a situation here with you where we spend hours parsing each other's words. We've done that before and it's not cute. I view his alliance with Ahmadinejad as a dangerous thing in our own backyard. We're both well-versed on Mr. Chavez and I view those "vague goals and intentions" along with the actions he takes to further those goals as detrimental to American interests. It is because he is so regionally powerful and flush with oil cash that his rhetoric becomes important, but those circumstances exist, so he must be taken more seriously than the usual crackpot. If you don't share my view, that's fine. Educated and informed adults can actually take certain things as given, but add their own perspective. There is no doubt that Chavez is no friend to America. Where one takes that information is up to the individual. You cast your vote as you see fit and I will do the same. I want a president who will keep Mr. Chavez, et al. in check. If you think there's a better way, then we'll see after the election. |