Despotism vs Democracy: Putin Wins. Chavez Loses

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UPDATED: Sunday, July 19, 2026 16:36
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Originally posted by SignyM:
I think Chavez might have won quite handily if he'd left off the "reform" that allowed him to be "President for life".

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Always look upstream.

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In that respect he deserved what he got.

Don't drink downstream from the herd

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