Comments on: Washington planning to “checkmate” Hugo Chavez according to Heinz Dieterich

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:45:18 +0000

It seems to me the most effective action that the US could take is to start weaning itself away from Venezuelan oil. The details of how this could be achieved I would leave to the experts, but there surely is a way. Pressure of various kinds could be put on Citgo. It should be started now while prices are relatively low, and Chavez is still dependent on US refineries for his heavy crude. it might not be pain-free for the US in the short term, but its long -term benefits could be incalculable.

By: GWEH

GWEH — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:24:08 +0000

The preceeding editorial marks a milestone for US-Venezuela relations. Can reality trump Chavez’ oil power? It’s all a matter of priorities for the US… note how others (DPRK, Iran) are ratcheting up a notch. Chavez does say the truth when he’s not lying for a clash with the US is inevitable and Chavez is soley to blame.

By: GWEH

GWEH — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:19:08 +0000

From delusional Dietrich to harsh reality:

http://www.ibdeditorial.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=333327767981821

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:55:46 +0000

Chavez’s biggest enemy is Chavez! Or if not Chavez then the guy who is telling him to destroy PdVSA and squander the money on everything but improving Venezuela! You could not ask for a better sabatour. The US response, just a more LatAm politic than most are use to. No more of that cowboy crap.

By: Marcio

Marcio — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:22:47 +0000

… Lula and Mercosur are now on the side of the US“

Someone please tell Mr Dieterich, Lula is only faking he sides with US. He is just like any other leftist. His talk is smooth until the time will come…

By: Asha Nair

Asha Nair — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:19:50 +0000

WOW! FANTASTIC!

By: moctavio

moctavio — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:10:37 +0000

No only that, but this is a follow up to Bush’s plan, which is being continued by Obama, hard to believe no?

By: Asha Nair

Asha Nair — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:02:34 +0000

Implicit in the Dietrich’s analysis is the fact that Obama’s administration (read Hillary) had YET decided AND PLANNED the chavez’s end.

And at the same moment, that JUST USA can liberate us from chavez.

Not sure about both, but interesting questions, isn’t?

By: GeronL

GeronL — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:52:41 +0000

Well thats strange. I am an American who gets the feeling that Obama emulates Chavez, his first instinct is leftist too. He took sides against Honduras when it removed its corrupt President, just as Chavez did.

But these people always nee enemies to distract the population from whats really going on. Don’t notice the food shortage, look at big bad America. Don’t wonder about the lack of jobs, blame those dastardly opposition leaders. Don’t look at whats happening with the state oil company and banks, look at the terrible threatening nation of Colombia.
Never mind that Colombia has no tanks, we will double ours.