Santorum says it's time to "take on" Hugo Chavez

[PaDem]

By Rick Santorum

Before Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush pledged to make Latin America a top foreign-policy priority. But his priorities swiftly changed with the events of that fateful day.
Ever since, a strutting dictator has incited fervent anti-Americanism throughout Latin America, particularly in Bolivia, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Argentina. Even more ominous, he has established alliances with the United States' radical, Islamist enemies in the Middle East.

No, not Cuba's Fidel Castro. He's a Castro clone with barrels of petro-dollars to bankroll his Marxist dreams: Hugo Chavez.

The foreign-policy establishment in both parties considers the Venezuelan president's rantings and brushes him off as a buffoon. True, Chavez can be clownish. But his madness is not without method, and he is a menace to our national security.

This buffoon has maneuvered to monopolize power in every branch and level of Venezuelan government. He has nationalized much of the economy, including the oil, power-generation, telephone and banking sectors, along with most of the media. His Cuban-trained state police bully the opposition.

More at:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/columnists/20081120_The_Elephant_in_the_Room__It_s_time_to_take_on_Chavez.html

[Parche]

1. take on?

because Chavez did what to us?

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. Sold cheap fuel to poor Americans?

:shrug:

[Ian David]

2. Shut-up, Santorum. YOU DIDN'T EVEN VOTE this year! n/t

[LynneSin]

10. He did vote - his vote was challenged because he lives in Virginia

and voted in Pennsylvania

[Ian David]

27. Doesn't that mean he TRIED to vote but wasn't allowed to have his vote counted? n/t

[TahitiNut]

3. Go ahead, (p)Rick ... I'll chip in for the plane fare.

Go put your own fat ass on the line, you nauseating asshole.

[gratuitous]

14. With my dollar, you'll a buck and change

I'm all for sending Mr. Santorum down to "take care of" President Chavez. You go right along there, Ricky! We'll all watch with thinly disguised ennui.

[VeraAgnes]

5. Santorum needs to be in a locked padded room....Rumor has it,

that he has been refusing his medication. He is not relevant.

[tabasco]

6. He should head on down to the recruiting office.

If he ever makes general, maybe somebody will listen to him.

[shadowknows69]

7. Anti-Americanism running rampant in South America!!!

Can I have some of what you're smoking Rick?

[OHdem10]

8. Typical RWer. Start a Wadr so the people will be distracted

from the sorry state of economic affairs.

[spanone]

9. who, sanitation?

[annabanana]

11. Does anyone care what he's saying anymore?

What's he doing with himself these days anyway?

[PaDem]

26. he's at a "think" tank.....

ironically enough.

[AlCzervik]

12. this is upsetting me.

[BR_Parkway]

13. Another dustbin politician - why would anyone even care what he had

to say anymore.Geeze, it's like the one hit wonders doing "together again" reunion shows on VH-1

[anonymous171]

15. Obama should offer to sit down with Chavez. I bet he would chicken out.

These world leaders like to use America as a rallying point. We are more useful as an enemy than a friend.


BTW I'm not a Chavez hater. I actually like a lot of the things that he is doing domestically.

[HelenWheels]

25. Chavez would love

to sit down with Obama. And I think it's a great idea.

[Winterblues]

31. Chavez does not dislike America at all, only the Bush* Administration

I bet it would be a very cordial and meaningful meeting if Obama and Chavez did sit down together. They both want what they feel is best for their people..

[codjh9]

16. I say let 'em have a private room...

[Ichingcarpenter]

17. O RLY?

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

18. I'm sorry, who are you again?

And why are you relevant still?

[Vidar]

19. Why don't you lead the charge against Chavez, Ricky like TR did up

San Juan Hill? Because you're a worthless, bloviating coward & Chavez would take you out without batting an eyelash. Viva Chavez!!!

[EFerrari]

20. LOL!

:rofl:

[Phred42]

21. It's time Santorum was sent to Gitmo - before they close it

[driver8]

22. Who? Santorum? Sorry...name doesn't ring a bell. n/t

[HelenWheels]

23. Does this ring a bell?

Man on dog.

[LynnTheDem]

24. Chavez, DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED.

Oh wait, that doesn't matter to America, duhhhhhh me!

[Marr]

28. Man rejected by electorate, maps future of electorate.

Uh-huh. Who cares what Rick thinks?

[mymessageboardid]

29. Google "santorum" LOL - I love it

http://www.spreadingsantorum.com/

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[NaturalHigh]

30. I don't like Chavez...

but we've "taken on" enough. The last thing we need to do is start another war.

[frylock]

32. i'd pay good money to see that..

Chavez v. Santorum death match. Hugo would rip his head off.

[babydollhead]

33. satorum IS palin. I mean it. you never see them together

[jakefrep]

34. Why doesn't he just go down there...

...and take some Opus Dei whackjobs with him?

[TheKentuckian]

35. Sorry Ricky. We don't give a crap about Hugo

but he's much more important than your worthless ass.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

36. Hey Rick! You're A

[pacalo]

37. Santorum thinks his opinion is revelant?

:rofl:

[Canuckistanian]

38. There's a reason Santorum isn't in politics

He's an asshat.

Why doesn't he get a clue?

[and-justice-for-all]

39. it's time to "take on" Hugo Chavez....What for?

Oh, that's right..because he will not bow to Bushilini.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

40. He is right you know. If the new US administration doesn't go after the Chavez regime

this might happen.