Venezuela sends cargo of 300,000 barrels of gasoline direct to Louisiana

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Venezuela sends cargo of 300,000 barrels of gasoline direct to Louisiana

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias has confirmed that a cargo of 300,000 barrels of gasoline is on its way to the USA to help Southern States affected by Hurricane Katrina. The President as confirmed that before traveling to New York to attend the UN summit, Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Blanco phoned the Venezuelan President accepting his offer of help.

Chavez Frias broke the news on arrival in the USA and has reminded reporters that the Venezuelan government had offered 8 electrical plants and drinking water supplies to help the homeless, aid which has been rejected. Making a distinction between the USA people and its government, Chavez Frias has confirmed his readiness to help the former and the oil cargo is a concrete sign of his commitment.

During his visit to New York, which includes a talk at Columbia University and a black congregation in New York, the President has repeated his criticism of the Bush's administration slow reaction to Hurricane Katrina and the African American community in New Orleans.

http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=45995

[jobycom]

1. He's beating Bush at his own game!

Sending assistance to coincide with his own visit. He's pretty good. He's won me over already.

[mike_c]

2. viva Chavez!

Blanco accepted his help directly. Shrub's head must be exploding. :woohoo:

[sonias]

3. I bet the US doesn't turn this away

It's got to gaul bu$h that Chavez can deliver this directly to Louisiana. Hell that's a huge donation.

Thank you Venezuela!

Sonia

[pushycat]

8. Let's see where the fuel gets delivered - would FEMA

obstruct or somehow command this distribution effort like it has ALL so far?

[kestrel91316]

13. I predict it never gets into a port, or if it does, it will be confiscated

FEMA as compensation.

[Wilms]

4. Will Faux cover this story?

:shrug:

[Judi Lynn]

5. In the spirit of giving, Bush reciprocates by sending funding to Chavez's

right-wing, filthy opposition to further attempt to overthrow him.

[Child_Of_Isis]

6. Smack down!

Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Blanco phoned the Venezuelan President accepting his offer of help.

Shrub is going to be so mad.

:popcorn:

[blue agave]

7. Bravo - Venezuela is moving up the list

of my preferred expat retirement locations.

[sarahlee]

9. Did you see him on nightline last night?

See my comment about one of Koppel's last questions, here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4802879

[symbolman]

10. CHAVEZ FOR PREZ!

I'm just about ready to make the leap and head for Venezula..

THis guy has CLASS and he's not STUPID.

Way to GO Mi Amigo!

[barb162]

11. that is VERY VERY nice of him; I like that man

[Barkley]

12. I hope Chavez comes to the Million More March next month!

[McCamy Taylor]

14. Thank you, CHavez!

[Lori Price CLG]

15. Chavez *rocks!!!* I'd be willing to join Chavez's National Guard, or

equivalent.

Lori Price

[Serial Mom]

16. He has said; "We are all equals" ...

He has a better view of governance than anybody in this mis-administration!

Dubya and his toadys all want to keep the middle and lower class down where they belong ... talk big, but their actions (or should I say INACTIONS) speak for themselves.

I like him!