Venezuelans Reject Dictatorship
Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under International Politics |
The Venezuelan electorate has voted against a raft of autocratic proposals in a referendum that president Hugo Chavez had hoped would clear the way for his assumption of indefinite control of the petro-state. In fairness to Mr Chavez, he accepted the defeat graciously enough, saying:
“To those who voted against my proposal, I thank them and congratulate them,” he said. “I ask all of you to go home, know how to handle your victory.”
The last part sounds a little sinister, but as strongman presidents go he’s not the worst. Not as long as election-rigging Vladimir Putin is around anyway, which will be probably be for some time yet.
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Hmph! This is pleasantly surprising. Especially in light of the Russian elections as you mention.
**Hugo Chavez gets +40 democracy points and levels up**