Jump to content

Commandante Hugo Chavez Dies at 58

Alvarez

By Alvarez
in Politics?

 Share

Recommended Posts

Alvarez Forum Lurker

Alvarez

Posted
Posted

After seeking cancer treatment in Cuba and at home, Chavez finally passed away today, according to the Vice President.

This guy made life hell for the U.S. gov't, while befriending some of the world's most apeshit dictators. Definitely someone who will be talked about for decades to come. The article can be found here.

Captain Giraffe BAR Forum Enthusiast

Captain Giraffe BAR

Posted
Posted

It's absolutely classless to celebrate the death of someone you disagree with. The man was a pomeranian, making a lot of noise, while doing relatively little. He helped a lot of downtrodden, underrepresented people in Venezuela, and affected a lot of positive reforms in public education and social services. But he was a socialist, and he said some stupid shit, so Americans are going to hate him and compare him to dictators regardless.

Peaker Forum Voyeur

Peaker

Posted
Posted (edited)

Disregarding the fact that the US sponsored some of the worst dictators in South America (and worldwide), helped topple democratically elected governments and are party to torture outsourcing. But of course since Chavez was socialist, he's worse.

Edited by Peaker 1st MRB
Armstrong 1st MRB Forum Fan

Armstrong 1st MRB

Posted
Posted

I don't feel anything regarding his death, I do know that he was a bit of a handful for the U.S., and I don't really care about whether he was socialist, communist, democratic or whatever, the fact is he is dead and history will remember him as a minor player on the world stage while being a recognizable name for us here in North America at least.

Perrone Forum Lurker

Perrone

Posted
Posted

He wasn't really that bad of a person. He was a douche, yeah, and he's done some stupid stuff in office, but what politician doesn't do something stupid while in office? Still, he did a lot of good for his country.

That being said... he was a "handful"... since when? The dude might've said a lot of stupid stuff when it came to the US, but he wasn't that bad. He wasn't even an enemy of the US. The dude was just a bit out there. He didn't do anything really that bad aside from attempting to make himself president for life.

And for those bad mouthing him... what's the word of this unit? Respect. Lets remember that even if we didn't agree with the guy and even if he did some nutty things, lets show some respect to him.

Alvarez Forum Lurker

Alvarez

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Never said a bad word about Chavez. I could have cared less how he treated the U.S. gov't, and I certainly wouldn't celebrate his death. I know he brought Venezuela up to speed in a lot of areas, but he was just off his rocker [as many politicians are]. Let's not forget he became a politician after being imprisoned for attempting a military coup... The dude was like the LAST remnant of 20th Century leadership.

P.S.: Socialism schmocialism. Democracy schmocracy... As far as I'm concerned, if you sit behind a desk and make decisions for other people, you're probably an arsehole. Which makes government in general full of arseholes. Venezuelan, American, Vulcan... All the same when you put on the suit and tie. Call me blue collar, I guess.

Edited by Alvarez 1st MRB
M. Johnson 1st MRB Forum Ninja

M. Johnson 1st MRB

Posted
Posted
It's absolutely classless to celebrate the death of someone you disagree with. The man was a pomeranian, making a lot of noise, while doing relatively little. He helped a lot of downtrodden, underrepresented people in Venezuela, and affected a lot of positive reforms in public education and social services. But he was a socialist, and he said some stupid shit, so Americans are going to hate him and compare him to dictators regardless.

100% agree with everything in this post. Especially the part in bold.

Captain Giraffe BAR Forum Enthusiast

Captain Giraffe BAR

Posted
Posted

After all the shit the CIA pulled in Latin America starting in the 60s, including Operation CONDOR and the removal of Salvador Allende in Chile, none of which the U.S. has apologized for, by rights the U.S. shouldn't expect friendship from ANY Latin American countries.

And if you consider Chavez an enemy d the U.S. you shouldn't really be happy he's gone, because it's more of the same on the way.

M. Johnson 1st MRB Forum Ninja

M. Johnson 1st MRB

Posted
Posted
Although I celebrate the death of people who torture, traumatize, and murder women and children....Saddam, Osama, Hitler, Pol Pot, etc etc etc.....

Those are people that I think unlaterally everyone can agree were evil people.

These are a few people who have said things about Hugo Chavez's death.

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon offered his "deepest condolences to the families and people and the government of Venezuela" and noted Mr Chavez's contributions to his country's development. He will be issuing a formal statement later.

President Francois Hollande said that while Mr Chavez's "temperament and the positions he took were not shared by everyone" he expressed "an undeniable wish to fight for justice and development".

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

"This death should fill all Latin and Central Americans with sadness," she said. "Hugo Chavez was without doubt a leader committed to his country and to the development of the people of Latin America."

There are alot more as well.

Alvarez Forum Lurker

Alvarez

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Chavez was one of a HANDFUL in the international community to support Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and the legitimate Syrian government. For that, I have a great respect for the way he was a thorn in the U.S.'s side: Because the U.S. and NATO are pimping the Faux Syrian Army and a bunch of Wahabbi nutjobs [islamists]. I don't think there's any argument who is more evil: Us or Him.

Anyways, I started this thread to post a news article and get your opinions, not to "woo-hoo" the death of a leader. I don't celebrate such events, not even Sheikh bin Laden's death.

S. Richards Forum Connoisseur

S. Richards

Posted
Posted
All the same when you put on the suit and tie. Call me blue collar, I guess.

Right on. Work hard, play hard. I give two shits less about Americas so called "enemies". We have a whole cabinet full sitting in the White House sending this once great country down the shitter.

Morton Forum Blow-Up Doll

Morton

Posted
Posted
All the same when you put on the suit and tie. Call me blue collar, I guess.

Right on. Work hard, play hard. I give two shits less about Americas so called "enemies". We have a whole cabinet full sitting in the White House sending this once great country down the shitter.

What's interesting is that people have been sayings this for a long time, so we either been sliding down the shitter for hundreds of years, or people are over reacting.

As for Chavez, he did some good things, and some not so good things, nobody is perfect.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Recent Posts

    • Candy 1st MRB
      Quote Thread

      By Candy 1st MRB · Posted

      Cannon: I used probability to shoot you in that bush Candy. Candy: What is that "Bush Probability Focus?" Ucar: "Bush probability Focus?" Thats what I call sex. Everyone laughs.  
    • Logue 1st MRB
      [Accepted Discord - DoDs] Enlistment Application F. Flobbs

      By Logue 1st MRB · Posted

      Welcome to the 1st Marine Raider Battalion! Now that you have been accepted don't forget to: 1. Check in at the Recruit Depot 2. Read the Marine Raider Handbook (you are expected to know everything in it) 3. Change your steam friends Avatar 4. Download, install and log into Discord NOTE: Please be aware that you will not have access to the above links until an officer has given you full access to the forum. Access to the forum should be given to you within the next day.
    • Flobbs 1st MRB
      [Accepted Discord - DoDs] Enlistment Application F. Flobbs

      By Flobbs 1st MRB · Posted

      I acknowledge & understand   - Flobbs
    • Logue 1st MRB
      [Accepted Discord - DoDs] Enlistment Application F. Flobbs

      By Logue 1st MRB · Posted

      MARINE CORPS ENLISTMENT OFFICE Camp Pendleton, CA   RECRUITMENT LETTER     Hello F. Flobbs   Thank you for taking interest in joining the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. There are a few things you should know before I give you a date for Basic Combat Training (BCT). Firstly, you are restricted to the weapon class of Rifleman for the duration of your time as a Recruit. Secondly, any questions you have about our unit, alternate times for your BCT, or just rules in general, you should contact your drill instructors GySgt. R. Fielding, 1stSgt. J. Candy, CWO. A. Pitteway, and 2ndLt. R. Martinez.    BCT will be Held on a day communicated to you by a member of the Drill Instructor team.   Do not hesitate to reach out to our Drill Instructors for additional information. They can be reached through the Forum Private Messaging System most reliably (click the envelope next to their name above).   Upon stating that you understand all the information here, an admin will change your forum name and login to be:   Flobbs 1st MRB   Take the time now to change your Steam and in-game name to:   Rec. F. Flobbs [1st MRB]   Please make sure to verify your forum account by checking your email. Also, please respond below with a reply showing that you have read and understand these rules and restrictions set. You cannot be fully accepted until you do so. We have a limit on the time to reply, if you do not do so within 48 hours, your application will be denied. Once you reply, you will be approved for your BCT unless otherwise posted.  
    • Logue 1st MRB
      [Accepted Discord - DoDs] Enlistment Application F. Flobbs

      By Logue 1st MRB · Posted

      1. Name you wish to use and Age:, (Our unit uses realistic names, this does not have to be your real name) Flobbs 2. Platform Type, Steam 3. Steam ID (Use 17 Digit SteamID 64 / PC Game Pass Account Username):, 76561198031905030 4. Do you have a microphone?, Yes 5. Which game title are you applying for?, Day of Defeat: Source 6. If you've selected Hell Let Loose, do you understand that this game is currently not cross platform capable and only PC players currently may apply? ( Steam or PC Game Pass), Yes 7. Why do you wish to join the 1st Marine Raiders?, Fielding is making me. no, known everyone for a while 8. Did any of our current members play a part in you enlisting? If so, who? If none, how did you learn about us:, lots, but I suppose Fielding 9. This unit offers more than just a place to play games with each other, do you have any online skills you think would be useful?, several. Ran a large 300 person DOD group back in my days. Ran a few for other games, Ran one for HLL. Developed software, plugins, websites, .... just ask 10. Do you have any Leadership experience that you think will be helpful?, yes 11. Have you ever been in a realism unit before, and if so, which unit was it?, no 12. By posting this Enlistment form, I acknowledge the instructions completely, declare that I am 16 years old or older, and agree that I have and will follow server and unit rules maturely and respectfully or face immediate rejection., Yes Submission stats UserId: 112220260907614208 Username: flobbs User: @Flobbs™ Duration: 363s Joined guild 3 years ago
×
×
  • Create New...