It's kind of scary that Chavez was democratically elected, isn't it?


>Venezuela is one of the most democratic countries on the world. The only dynasty there is that of the beauty queens :o) But they ARE elected :o)
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>>>In many countries, in special at USA they usually create a set and mix the cultures and call latin culture.. There isn't nothing (politically, culturally speaking) in common with the place that I live and Argentina (as example).. Seems different planets.. Completelly.. It is a big mistake and a preconception to think that we have common cultures/thoughts..
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>>Hi Claudio,
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>>I don't know about other countries, but for me, thanks to president chavez, things have become a bit easier. Venezuela is one of the few countries that some people here know where it is without ever having been invaded by the US.
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>>But sometimes I have conversations like this one:
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>>Stranger: Where are you from?
>>Me: Venezuela.
>>Stranger: Hmmmm, my wife has a cousing called "Carlos" who lives in Argentina. Maybe you know him?
>>Me: No, I am from Venezuela.
>>Stranger: Is that close to argentina?
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>>I swore that I would tell the next idiot who made such comments to me, that Venezuela is about 100 Km south of Argentina. That'll teach'em!
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>>Alex