December 02, 2007
And so it begins
The newly emboldened dictatorship of Venezuela is already claiming victory in today’s pivotal vote to determine the future of the country. Deep down I hoped against the obvious that somehow the Venezuelan people would find a way to defeat the man and the movement that will ultimately enslave them. But it appears that no matter what they did in the polls today, the outcome had been decided long ago.
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez appeared headed for victory on Sunday in a referendum on allowing the leftist to rule for as long as he keeps winning elections, government-linked sources said, citing exit polls.
Foreign investors worry that the opposition could contest the result if it suspects fraud, sparking political turbulence after a campaign marred by violent street clashes.
Contrary to what chavez and his thugs may be hoping for, it is still not over. It will now fall to the Venezuelan people to decide whether or not to accept this yoke of oppression being placed on their shoulders.
This is but one of the first news items regarding the outcome of today’s voting. Perhaps things may not seem as bad as they are being reported, but I am quickly running out of optimism. You can read the entire Reuters article HERE.
H/T rsnlk
I am reading a lot of reports, one from the New York Times, that the Venezuelan government has not released the results of the vote yet because the count is too close to call. Being one that has been accused of cynicism on more than one occasion when it comes to lying and thieving communists, I can’t help but to be troubled when we also have the Chinese news service, Xinhua, reporting that the delay in the release of the vote count is due to the “high” turnout of voters. Conversely, the original Reuters article linked above, as well as many others throughout the day, mentioned a lower than expected voter turnout.
This whole thing has smelled from day one, and now it is starting to really stink. We have no choice now but to wait until an official announcement is made. In the meantime, the world must maintain their eyes on Venezuela. I have read on various internet forums in Venezuela where reports are coming in of students being rounded up and held for no reason other than being opposed to chavez's grab for dictatorial power.
I will keep the Babalublog community posted as often as I can on the progress in Caracas.
Well folks, it is already Monday here in Miami and in Caracas. Still, there is no word from the chavista government as to the results of today’s yes or no vote. Thirty minutes ago an opposition leader, Ismael Garcia, publicly demanded that the government release the results of the vote immediately. And now, General Baduel is demanding an explanation as to why the numbers have not been released. You can read both of their statements HERE.
Fifteen minutes ago, Reuters released another news article downplaying their original story that proclaimed victory for the communist dictator, and is instead now describing the closeness of the vote and the very distinct possibility that the opposition may have beaten the chavistas. It is all said very carefully to ensure full access to the eventual winner, I am sure.
As for me, your faithful observer must go to work tomorrow and I need to catch some sleep. I will be searching the news tomorrow morning, however, to give all of you the latest information that pops up between now and tomorrow morning.
Good night and hopefully, it will also be a good night for our brothers and sisters in Venezuela.
Posted by Alberto de la Cruz at December 2, 2007 06:12 PM
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Keep an eye on Mega Resistencia, they're always updating:
http://www.megaresistencia.com/foro/viewforum.php?f=1
In reality, NO won, but Chavez's propaganda turned it into "SI".
We know what's the real wish of the Venezuelan people. And that's not Chavez.
Posted by: Stefania ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.babalublog.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at December 2, 2007 06:31 PM
Today is the day that the Venzuelan facists stole and killed the democratic process in Venezuela. Like Baudel said, it a coup was declared today by the Venezuelan facists.
Now it is up to those that want a democracy in Venezuela to use whatever means necessary to take back their country from the facists. There is no other alternative when the democratic process has been shammed and stolen from the people.
In this country we rely on force to ENFORCE justice and the rights granted under the constitution.
Posted by: LaConchita at December 2, 2007 06:35 PM
Posted by: Abajofidel at December 2, 2007 06:38 PM
Only a wall of fire and lead gets rid of that desease, it was done in Iraq and the left is still bitching, so brace now, he'll wait to see which way the wind blows in DC and then mess with Colombia.
Posted by: Doorgunner at December 2, 2007 06:41 PM
I can't get over the fact that people can be so stupid as to vote for Communism. It's a hard thing to understand.
Posted by: rmartel at December 2, 2007 06:54 PM
LIDERES OPOSITORES VENEZOLANOS ACABAN 7.58PM DOMINGO DE DESMENTIR ARTICULO DE REUTERS QUE DA GANADOR AL OFICIALISMO
REPITO DESMENTIDO REUTERS
Posted by: Abajofidel at December 2, 2007 07:01 PM
Lets hope Reuters is wrong and the opposition is correct. However, if pro-Chavez sources are declaring a win it's because they have rigged another election and know the decision was a foregone conclusion. The Left is a ravenous political ideology, best exemplified by folks like Chavez and Fidel; they will never give up power. Hate to say this, but we need to close the doors at MIA and force the Venezuelan people, led by the opposition, to throw that monster out. We can't afford to allow any more escape valves like we've done with Fidel and the Cuban people. You let him in? Now kick him out or suffer!
Posted by: Mambi at December 2, 2007 08:36 PM
Did any of us really expect a different outcome? He's a bully, a pimp and a crook, and those are his good traits. He owns the voting machine company, does he not? The problem now will be the mass exodus of Venezuelans (to the US?) and the fact that Chavez in power means that when fifo bites it, chavez will have his chubby little commie hands all over Cuba- worse than he already does- once the opportunity presents itself.
I agree with Mambi 100%- force the malcontents to stay and do something about their situation- the same way chavez came into power, someone else can. No cojones=mass suffering.
Claudia
www.claudia4libertad.com
(cambio bracelets still available)
Posted by: Claudia4Libertad at December 2, 2007 10:41 PM
How can we Cubans who were granted refuge tell others to bite the bullet? Its not too late for us either. Lets kick all us Cubans out of the US and make us take back Cuba based on that logic. Or are we asking Venezuela to bail us out of having chavez taking over Cuba. That is OUR problem.
Posted by: pototo at December 2, 2007 11:02 PM
Mistakes were made by us Cubans--grave errors--and now we are paying the price for lost opportunities and wrong affiliations. There is nothing wrong with pointing out to our Venezuelan brothers and sisters the methods they are going to have to take to return their country back to the people. By the same token, just as we have been able to enjoy refuge in this great country, so should the Venezuelans if the situation requires it.
Mass bloody uprisings are not a thing that happen spontenaeously--they come to be after all other options are exhausted and the masses, who have had everything stripped of them, including their dignity, feel they have nothing left to lose. That is how fifo has avoided mass uprisings; everytime the pressure builds and he sees one coming, he releives the pressure just enough to keep it under control.
The same will happen in Venezuela, unless its people manage to not fall into that perpetual trap. Once they fall in, however, it's going to be hell to get out. Just look at us--we've been almost 50 years trying to free ourselves.
Posted by: albertodelacruz at December 2, 2007 11:21 PM
Y perdio Chavez..Chavez lost, announced 11:22 CST, castro drilling for oil all over the place....
Posted by: Doorgunner at December 3, 2007 12:25 AM
chavez slipped and in his speech shared info that he should not have known regarding the results.
I wonder if he is still willing to cut off our oil? He is taking the "high road" by saying he won't call a recount though he claims he could. He says that he does not want to create doubt in Venezuela as the US did when Gore lost. What a joke! This may now affect whether they announce castro's real condition.
Posted by: pototo at December 3, 2007 12:34 AM
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