Who Was Offended With The Chavez Remarks About Bush?

[orleans]

calling him the devil

saying he could still smell the sulfur

i was very amused with it.

sure, it got him a cheep round of applause (i guess)

sure, he's been no angel (apparently)

but to say this to the world?? to say something we have said in the privacy of our household about fuck head? i was very amused. (i think i did one of those: OMG! Ha! things)

what was your gut reaction?

[EFerrari]

1. I laughed my @ss off and called my mom so she could laugh, too.

:)

[Rainscents]

2. I laughed my ass of and cheered!

[pitohui]

3. my gut reaction? WHOO HOO, an honest man!

diogenes can put down his lamp and get a good night's sleep for a change

[JanusAscending]

4. Exactly the same!! Especially when Chavez said that Bush thinks

he is the ruler of the world!!:rofl:

[bigluckyfeet]

122. I Loved It

What a man Chavez is.Makes the chimp look like a monkey.

[QuestionAll...]

5. not offended at all.

elated is more like it - with a little gasp of surprise and amusement.

then uproarious cheering and dancing about (scared my dog)

[madfloridian]

6. If others respected our president, it would never have happened.

Yes, I admit it, I laughed.

We are in such sad shape now that others draw laughs about our president.

[EFerrari]

11. If more people laughed at the Resident, it would be much harder

for him to abuse and kill here or abroad.

[Change has come]

134. and that IS the bottom line. . . n/t

[Vidar]

29. Resident. Presidents must be elected.

[still_one]

7. chavez isn't my hero

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Chavez
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Anti-chavez_march.jpg

[EFerrari]

10. That was your gut reaction?

[still_one]

12. you got it, I detest chavez

[EFerrari]

18. Okay. n/t

[still_one]

23. Okay n/t

[alittlelark]

32. I detest okra.

I know it's good for me, but I hate it on a visceral/gut level.

[still_one]

33. not bad

[aquart]

24. He has to be a hero to rip Bush?

Eh. He's rabidly kneejerk anti-Israel and I still enjoyed it..

[BrotherBuzz]

28. The neutrality of this article is disputed.

A Wikipedian has expressed the opinion that this article is unbalanced.


But what the heck, let's beat the dead horse a bit more. :)

Hugo Chávez is a passionately disputed personality. Supporters view him as a socialist liberator, hailing him for promoting Latin American integration, fighting imperialism and neoliberalism, empowering Venezuela's poor and indigenous communities, and reducing poverty and unemployment. Meanwhile, his opponents see him as an authoritarian militarist and demagogue who has failed to deliver on his promises, violated fundamental rights, meddled in the affairs of other Latin American countries, threatened Venezuela's economy and democracy, and destabilized global oil prices.

There, that's a balanced statement. My opinion of Hugo Chávez lies somewhere between these two extremes. He ain't no Choir boy, and he's certainly not the son of Satan, either.

[Patchuli]

36. Wikipedia is GIGO

Garbage in and garbage out...not to be taken seriously. Whatever else Chavez may be, at least he calls a spade a spade or, er a devil!

[rman]

132. Right. any source referenced by a wiki article automatically becomes

garbage simply because it is referenced on wiki.

[Patchuli]

142. Not sure if that was

:sarcasm: or agreement but any information source that can be edited by just anyone is suspect. I'm a library professional and I do not recommend to patrons that they research with Wikipedia. There are better research sources.

[Cleita]

121. According to your source,

Domestically, Chávez has launched Bolivarian Missions, whose goals are to combat disease, illiteracy, malnutrition, poverty, and other social ills.

Jeez, what a horrible guy! Imagine someone who wants to combat disease, illiteracy, malnutrition, poverty and other ills. He must be condemned for being an angel. Our devil does not approve of those things.

[rhiannon55]

8. I always love it when people stand up to that asshat *

and if they're funny while they're doing it--all the better! :applause:

[Cleita]

9. I'm glad someone had the cojones to say it.

Bush and other Americans have no problem calling other world leaders they don't like names, like oh I remember an axis of evil speech sometime ago.

Bush doesn't own the world and neither do we as it was pointed out.

[filer]

13. Chavez said he smelled like sulfur.

Our president...a fart joke.

[BattyDem]

14. No matter what you think of Chavez ...

you have to admit - it was nice to FINALLY hear someone say it! :evilgrin:

[judaspriestess]

15. I think it was kinda like a bad accident

you can't help but slow down and stare.

what he said was not the most articulate thing to say but it is pretty damn funny and I'm glad he said it. Bush is "el diablo"

[EFerrari]

19. Chavex is nothing if not articulate. This was a calculation. n/t

[scarletwoman]

16. I LOVED it! Especially when he crossed himself! (I'm an old Catholic girl)

I hope folks will read the transcript of his entire speech. It's really a very righteous rant -- spot on!

Here's a post with the transcript, btw: PRESIDENT CHAVEZ DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY

sw

[orleans]

27. thanks for the link. n/t

[Cha]

70. Thanks for link..I've been

wanting to read it in its entirety.

[scarletwoman]

99. Please thank the person who originally posted the transcript.

I'm just trying to spread it around.

I just don't understand how so many people can be so quick to buy the corporate media spin without bothering to look at Chavez's entire speech.

sw

[eleny]

17. He helped suck the air out of W's sails - I liked that a lot

[Moochy]

20. I hoped he would use his nickname for Bush..

Mr Danger, you are a donkey!

[Art_from_Ark]

129. In the Caracas barrios, they don't just call someone "donkey"

They call them "coje burra", which is someone who has an unhealthy affinity for female donkeys.

[amitten]

21. I LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

it!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce:

Seriously made my day.

[NJCher]

22. it was completely humiliating

Can you imagine Chavez or anyone else making such a joke about Clinton? Would never happen.

The fact that other leaders can make jokes of this nature about bush says everything about how seriously he is taken in the world and how little respect he has.

On television, they showed Chavez speaking and then panned to the U.S.'s empty seat. The imagery was powerful: it said that when it comes to U.S. leadership, the seat is vacant--there's nothing there.




Cher

[aquart]

26. The humiliation is well-earned.

We didn't impeach. We didn't make sure our elections were honest. We earned it.

[tenshi816]

41. Didn't Chavez get applause

for his remarks (and I don't know for sure because I didn't see his speech, but I've read that people applauded)? If that's the case, then it piles on even more humiliation.

That empty seat spoke volumes, and what it said wasn't complimentary about American "leadership".

Edited because I posted too quickly!

[NJCher]

45. yes, the applause was swift and hearty

I heard it on TV but also I was reading the rapture ready board because someone here on the why can't freepers spell thread was pointing it out. The fundies were horrified that Chavez was getting the applause he got. But even over there they are sadly observing that the U.S. has no friends.




Cher

[tenshi816]

58. The take the RR board people have on events

is pretty bizarre, isn't it? They represent *'s base and their cognitive dissonance is something to behold, all the more so once you factor in their end-times delusions.

I find their views on the EU downright comical. A day or so ago, one bright spark over there referred to the European Union as the "military arm" of Europe. WTF???

[KoKo]

67. It showed Bush up for the Bullying, Arrogant Fool he is! Bush has

belittled other leaders...let him get a little of his own medicine. He's the one who started the fight with his "Tough Talking Fake Texas Twang."

That one feels like crossing oneself in the presence of "eau du sulfer" is a reaction most of us here would have after knowing the torture and bombing of innocents he's responsible for.

[donheld]

25. I'm offended by anyone who was offended by what Mr Chavez said. n/t

[Moochy]

30. But oh how the ignore list has grown!!

Funny thing is in a few weeks, all those fresh screen names, spewing Chavez hatred will be gone by November 3rd, having crawled back to their holes.

[Bake]

60. Really? I've been a DUer from the beginning.

How about you?

Bake

[Moochy]

66. 2002

Is that far back enough for you?

If you believe that you are worthy of my ignore list, I'll review your posts now and get back to you.

hugs and kisses.

[Bake]

72. Countering your point about newcomers

Not everyone who thinks Chavez blew it and Dems ought to distance themselves from it, is a newbie.

And feel free to review my posts for orthodoxy. Whether you put me on Ignore or not, that's your call and it won't bother me either way.

If you're here only to chat with those with whom you agree, I've got a site for you: https://www.freerepublic.com.


Bake

[Moochy]

74. Hey cool site!

:eyes:

And I get your point about all those who dont like Chavez' remarks are not newbies.

I respect those folks who can take a reasoned position but I dont respect those whose opinions are based on lies, and when those lies are clearly documented those posters continue to ignore the evidence that their opinions are based on nothing.

Cheers

[Bake]

79. I don't necessarily disagree with Chavez' points re: policy

But I vehently disagree with the packaging - the sound bite.

Let Dems make their OWN points about policy, and not be dragged down by the baggage that goes along with agreeing with Chavez.

I'm tired of "losing" elections.

Bake

[Moochy]

84. And that distinction is important

I am reacting not as a pragmatic democratic strategist, but merely as a person fed up with so much rabid nationalism and defense of Bush, by folks on our side of the aisle.

And I'll readily admit that "Bush is the Devil" aint gonna win Chavez or Democrats much of the moderate fed-up republican-types of voters.

I too am tired of losing elections.

As an individual I can agree with Chavez because I'm not running for office.

Thank you for the reasoned response!
Cheers

PS:did you read or hear the entire speech? not just the sound bites that have been extracted by the sensationalist media?

[ldf]

100. and the practice of

keeping our mouth shut
trying not to offend ANYONE
taking the high road
refusing to call a lie a lie
and countless other true to form democratic leadership tactics have won us so many elections that i think we are getting just plain greedy.

:eyes:

[KaptBunnyPants]

130. It's amazing, isn't it?

I had all of 2 people on my ignore list till just a few days ago, both of whom had been tombstoned when I checked earlier today. Now it's around 30. It's funny, all I have to do is check each Chavez post for people saying things which are flagrantly false about him. It's DU's very own online bs detector - if they lie about Chavez, then how can anything else they say be trusted? And the freeps and DLCers are genetically incapable of passing by a Chavez post without saying something stupid, so it's the perfect net.

[Vidar]

31. What he said.

[Name removed]

34. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Taoschick]

59. Obvious about what?

Chavez acted like he was 12 years old. He was addressing the UN General assembly, not a bunch of kids talking shit and lobbing spitballs.

[earth mom]

63. Read the Chavez speech. Then tell me

that was a 12 year old.

:eyes:

[Taoschick]

86. I did read the speech

And that's why I compared him to a 12 year old.

His behavior was inappropriate and childish. Instead of presenting his message in a way that would resonate with adults, which he could have easily done, he chose to discredit himself by acting like a child.

[bvar22]

117. I guess the UN General Assembly must ALL be 12 yr old....

...because THEY LOVED IT!

[Moochy]

144. Recognize the Right wing framing?

See the paternalistic "father-knows-best" framing? Don't think of an Elephant!

Anyone who recognized the truth and humor in his speech are "children" and the Chavez haters are the adults, strong father figures.

[AZBlue]

95. Read it. Saw it. 12 year old.

Not offended by it though, as the OP asked.

I am certainly offended by your broad-stroke, flame-baiting implications though.

[Bucky]

40. I'm offended that you take offense at anyone who's offended by the offense

of the... um... I mean... oh, what was my point?

[Patchuli]

35. I agreed

Only a devil could be as coldhearted and cruel as *. If he wasn't so butt-ugly and stupid, I would think he was the AC...

[killbotfactory]

37. It made me laugh

And laugh some more when all the headlines repeated it.

[CJCRANE]

38. It was very theatrical

but somehow appropriate.

[tenshi816]

39. Me, I thought it was a hoot, but

I imagine that Chrubbie was offended.

That makes me very, very happy. :D

I can just imagine him stomping all around the Oval Office, looking for something to break in a fit of pique. He's probably already asked Karl and Dick if the US can invade Venezuela to remove Chavez from office.

[Raksha]

42. I LOVE IT!!! I printed out the whole speech and I totally agree with it.

I very much appreciated the fact that Chavez recognizes that the American people and their (present) government are at odds with each other. The people want peace while their government wants war.

[JI7]

43. i think it's funny

[bowens43]

44. I wasn't offnded at all.

I myself have thought that if the Devil actually existed he would be very like the idiot.

[zreosumgame]

46. that he was being kind

[malaise]

55. I was rolling on the floor

laughing. It was hysterically funny in a way that only ex-catholic atheists would truly enjoy with the sign of the cross and all. What's more, the entire world 'got it' which is why they can't respond.

While they are playing up this part, the whores on MSM will not touch the substance of other points raised like: he thinks he owns the world; domination; imperialism; attempted coups, illegal wars; providing bombs to killing Lebanese people while claiming to care about them; imposing neoliberal policies through the IMF and World Bank and bullying the UN.
Until they are prepared to discuss the substance as Rachael Maddow attempted to do inspite of Whora and Ben Ferguson, MSM and Bushco can shut the fugg up.
The reason for that warm applause is that Chavez merely expressed the feelings of billions on this planet and the sad truth is that Bush created this hatred of America.

[NotGivingUp]

47. i was happier than hell that somebody said it.

[npincus]

48. the Devil was. He said (quote):

"I've got nothing to do with that prick!"

[Roxy66]

49. Not me....n/t

[Generic Other]

50. Not offended here

I like people who speak the truth.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

51. Personally, I found it VERY funny

I don't think in the end it did him or Venezuela any favors, however.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

52. It offends some people's nationalistic sensibilities.

I've been reading this book "King Leopold's Ghost."

http://www.amazon.com/King-Leopold%92s-Ghost-Heroism-Colonial/dp/0618001905/sr=8-1/qid=1158856736/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5710390-0386322?ie=UTF8&s=books

It's about a holocaust in the Belgian Congo at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Millions of Congolese were slaughtered. Frankly, it makes the Armenian holocaust look well known by comparison.

Anyway, I've also been reading some criticism of the book. Most of which is overwhelmingly favorable. There, however, was this Belgian critic (name escapes me) who was upset that King Leopold was compared with Hitler. The argument being that while King Leopold killed millions of Congolese, he wasn't actually trying to wipe out their race like Hitler. Nevermind the millions killed.

So it seems to me that everytime some country's leader is criticized, there's going to be nationalistic fucks who get upset about it no matter how valid the criticism.

[orleans]

57. did you see or hear what charlie rangel & pelosi said?

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of President George W. Bush's fiercest political opponents at home took his side on Thursday, calling Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez a "thug" for his remark that Bush is like the devil."

"Hugo Chavez fancies himself a modern day Simon Bolivar but all he is an everyday thug," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said at a news conference, referring to Chavez' comments in a U.N. General Assembly speech on Wednesday.
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyID=2006-09-21T164252Z_01_N21334844_RTRUKOC_0_US-VENEZUELA-USA-SPAT.xml&WTmodLoc=NewsHome-C3-politicsNews-2



i thought: get over it--why don't you talk about WHY he said what he said instead of saying we're the only ones who can critize the asshole and we'll call you a thug if YOU do it

then there is this from rangel's website

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny15_rangel/CBRStatementChavezUNspeech09212006.html

"CONG. RANGEL CONDEMNS CHAVEZ'S ATTACK ON BUSH
WASHINGTON - I want to express my extreme displeasure with statements by the President of Venezuela attacking U.S. President George Bush in such a personal and disparaging way during his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly.

"It should be clear to all heads of government that criticism of Bush Administration policies, either domestic or foreign, does not entitle them to attack the President personally."

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

71. Yeah.

In fact, I just started thinking about my own comment.

Maybe I should start a thread, eh?

[Cha]

73. So that's who "Leopold's Ghost"

is?

"So it seems to me that everytime some country's leader is criticized, there's going to be nationalistic fucks who get upset about it no matter how valid the criticism."

We are witnessing that today.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

75. You mean the DUer?

Yeah, I assume he read the book.

:shrug:

[Cha]

78. I meant the original

because I figured the DUer named himself after it.

[Sparkly]

53. I was not offended by Chavez at all.

I'm offended that we have such a greedy, arrogant, incompetent, asinine, idiotic preznit -- propped up by a cabal -- that our country and its leadership offices are despised around the world.

[mnhtnbb]

54. Bush had it coming. The "opposition party" has been way too polite

[rniel]

56. I was driving in my car

heard it on NPR and went WOOOO HOOOO!!! I thought it was funny.

I'm pretty neutral on Chavez. I don't see him as a danger. I know we've helped with attempts to liquidate him so I would not be very happy with bush either. I think his anger is with Bush not the people.

So the real question is can we run him as a Democratic candidate in '08? Just kidding..

[AlCzervik]

61. i found the voice of the female translator hilarious, like she couldn't

believe what he was saying and that she had to say it. She sounded so surprised.

[onenote]

62. I thought it was stupid

I'm offended whenever debate degnerates to the level of name calling. I'm offended when American politicians and elected officials do it and I'm equally offended when leaders of other countries do it.

[tabasco]

64. Hahahahahahhaha!! I am offended that Bush is a free man !

Bush belongs in prison !

[Hubert Flottz]

65. Bush, Pat and Jerry!

And a few freepers!

[Justice Is Comin]

68. I'd like to buy him a beer,

in fact a truck load.

[ShortnFiery]

80. And I'll invite him to a cook out ...

Have ya heard? Chomsky's books have never sold better! :rofl:

[Cha]

69. My reaction was ..

"Oh, Chavez is Chavez!" "Who else is goin' call chimpy the devil on the national stage at the UN?"

I'm thinking "war criminal" would have been better then we could see if Charlie Rangle or Nancy Pelosi took offense?

[Evergreen Emerald]

76. It made me sad, and the applause the world gave him was telling

Bush has destroyed the good name we had around the world. We were respected and held in high regard. We are now the butt of jokes--and the world laughed and applauded.

And, It was an example of the old adage: you get what you give. Bush gives nothing in foreign policy and this is his return.

We need new leaders.

[yppahemnkm]

77. I was embarrassed for him.

Regardless of your views, leaders of nations should not get up in front of the United Nations and speak like that. He lost all credibility when he did.

If he would have spoke like the president of Iran, he would gain credibility. He could have gotten his point across without the name calling.

[windbreeze]

83. But it's ok for OUR leader to get up in front of God and everyone

and insist that particular countries and their leaders are the axis of evil????(considering Iraqi's are saying it's much worse in their country now, than it ever was under Saddam)......

sometimes you just gotta call a spade a spade...and stop pussyfooting around trying to be nice about it....it's time to remember that if you're gona dish it out...then you better be able to take it....

wb

[huskerlaw]

90. Hey, at least

he didn't stand up there and bald-faced lie to them. Unlike um...some other country's leaders...

[bvar22]

120. Chavez still has "CREDS".

Ask the Billions in Venezuela, the Caribbean, South America, China, Russia, the Middle East, Palestine, Indonesia, Africa,...The cheering crowd in the UN General Assembly
Chavez has credibility in MOST of the WORLD.

It is only a small population (a few million) in the US and Israel that doubt his credibility.
Chavez says that the "Imperial" US is dying.
He is right.

Too bad if he offended your personal sensibilities, but you are in an extreme minority.

[mmonk]

81. Rightwingers were offended

and in the new Murika, they need to be whipped up into a frenzy so more garbage can spew from the media, rightwing politicians, and apologetic jump through hoops democrats.

[Taoschick]

88. I suppose

Senator Pelosi and Congressman Rangel are "rightwingers"?

[me b zola]

93. No, they don't want to give fuel to the rethugs...

No, they don't want to give fuel to the rethugs one month before the midterms.

I don't agree with their statemnents and wish that the the Democratic oposition hadn't been so spineless for the past 6 years that they would have to issue such statements before an election, but that's just where we are. It's politics, and republicans can kiss my ass.

Viva Chavez!


:rofl:

[Quantess]

82. I found it delightfully amusing.

I think it's a strong statement, definitely, but a lot of people worldwide agree with Chavez' statement. He said out loud what a lot of people are thinking.

[Swamp Rat]

85. I laughed my ass off

:D Now, FUX Nooz, Clear Channel et al are going to spend a lot of time on it, thus giving it MUCH more airplay! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[OhioChick]

87. You and me both.........

Like they say......"if the shoe fits"

[Imagevision]

89. Bush went to war using fabricated intel, the world isn't stupid...

[Midlodemocrat]

91. And thousands of people are dead because of his

'leadership'.

I think the UN is the perfect place for a world leader to show that he thinks Bush is an evil, manipulative, murderer.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

92. Selective Outrage? Rank Hypocrisy?

Bush and his "minions" regularly criticize and smear world leaders and fellow countrymen that don't agree with them at every media-covered taxpayer financed speech/address they make. Where's the outrage about THAT? Didn't Rush Limbaugh publicly call Tom Daschle "El Diablo" on his radio show for daring to raise questions about Bush and his so-called "war on terror" back in 2002? Where was the outrage about that? Frankly, I'm not really offended about Chavez's comments. I didn't vote for Bush and I think that he has been the worst thing that could've ever happened to our wonderful country. I feel bad that the rest of the world feels so negatively about us nowadays and I blame Bush and his extraordinarily poor social and diplomatic skills for this. He has squandered (nearly?) all of the worldwide goodwill that Clinton (and then 9/11) left us. I only hope that Chavez and the rest of the world understands that Bush really doesn't represent all of us (or most of us for that matter). Unless Bush and his "minions", which have, frankly, not said very nice things about Chavez really want to start "changing the tone" in terms of how they relate to other world leaders and countrymen who don't agree with them, then they really shouldn't be surprised to find other people saying unkind things about them. I guess Bush must have skipped over the portion of the Bible that talked about the concept of the "golden rule?"

[Evergreen Emerald]

94. agreed

The whole world is in the 6th grade mindset. Everyone needs to take lessons on diplomacy--not just Chavez. Didn't Bush call North Korea's president a "pigmy?"

However, in looking at this from Chavez's perspective: it was politically advantageous. His people--and the world--agree with him. His poll numbers will skyrocket.

[SmokingJacket]

96. Offended? Hardly.

Seems pretty much about as bad as "Axis of Evil."

[KansDem]

97. I WAS OUTRAGED...!!!

...that it hadn't been said sooner! }(

[dback]

98. All he's done is give Bush another boost--the wagons will circle

Whether I agree with him or not (I think he was overstating, but there was a lot of truth to what he said), the point is, he may now drive a lot of people who were unhappy or waffling with Bush back to his camp--"he may be a schmuck, but he's OUR schmuck." Perversely, it's a little like Clinton's approval ratings boost during and after impeachment.

[NoPasaran]

101. I don't think is was appropriate

It puts Chavez in the same category of loudmouthed jerk as Bush himself.

[Phentex]

118. Me either but still I enjoyed hearing Bush being called "satan"

:evilgrin:

[Beelzebud]

102. On one hand I thought it was hilarious. On the other....

I thought it was a bad way to introduce himself to the average American.

[6000eliot]

103. I was offended!

How could Chavez insult Satan in that way?

[Ksec]

104. Was it good for him politically ? I doubt it BUT

it showed courage . Its refreshing to see a guy stand up for his principles despite the political fallout that may come. Bush brought us wars, torture , poverty, propaganda, lies, etc.

If he aint the devil, he sure has alot in commom with him.

[Snivi Yllom]

105. do you think that kind of talk is appropriate for the UN

an organization dedicated to civilized diplomacy?

I don't.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

108. Better uncivilized talk than uncivilized behavior.

As exhibited by our Barbarian-in-Chief.

[wordpix]

112. here, here

[rman]

133. The audience at the UN thought so,

hence the applause and laughter.

[JVS]

137. Nor do I.

[No Exit]

106. When someone tries to ASSASSINATE YOU, I'd say calling him

the devil is a very restrained and measured response.

You want proof? Okay, but first give me proof that Saddam Hussein tried to assassinate Poppy Bush.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

107. Well, "Low-life, half-witted, fratboy" would have been more appropriate.

But, I'll take "Devil" over "President of the United States".

[Snivi Yllom]

141. "Low-life, half-witted, fratboy" could apply to Bush and Chavez

but that kind of talk is not ok at the UN

[Clarkie1]

109. I support the U.N. and the goals of the U.N., so I did find it insulting.

It's childish, immature, petty, and he basically took a crap all over the floor of the U.N. today.

[B Calm]

111. If Bush tried to get you killed would you feel the same way?

[wordpix]

110. LMAO here, too---I think Chavez would be a friend if we had a good pres

[philly_bob]

113. If I ever meet Bush, I'll make the sign of the cross

I've often wondered what I would do if I was in a room with President Bush. Previously, I thought I'd simply turn my back. Now I think I'll remember my old Catholic-school sign of the cross.

[Lilith Velkor]

114. I did one of those: Holy Fucking Shit! things

:wow:

Then I was like: FUCK yeah! :headbang:

[LibertyorDeath]

115. I logged on to the DU to see what the freeptards were saying

They come out in droves to denounce him every chance they get.
The truth hurts I guess.
There's a shitload of them out and about.

bush and evil should be synonymous at this point to anyone awake enough to see
what he's up to.

[Uzybone]

116. I thought it was funny and childish

Chavez is a fucking clown. He is like a cudgel handed to the GOP to bash us (American liberals) over the head with. Bush is a criminal, thats something thats without doubt, but Chavez gained nothing by looking like a fool in front of the entire world.

[Hosnon]

119. Not "offended." Just thought it was melodramatic and stupid. nt

[Gman]

123. What did Chavez say that was so wrong??

:shrug:

[lumpy]

124. It is so ridiculous that any swaggering,

foulmouthed, jocular, egoistic, sex-obsessed, self absorbed, materialistic US citizen would be outraged by the words Chavez chose to describe the narcissistic, swaggering, warmongering, egotistical ignoramous work of art sitting in the White House.

[Homer Wells]

125. Sounds about right to me

n/t

[niallmac]

126. I was deeply offended by the spinelessness of Pelosi and Rangel.n/t

[goodhue]

127. I thought it was great

I'm suprised so many are offended by the suggestion that Bush is the antichrist. I thought that was pretty much a given in leftist circles.

[jasmeel]

128. Right on Chavez! n/t

[SunDrop23]

131. What's his face in the White House is reaping what he sowed.

FUGWB

[farmboxer]

135. Bush was not elected, he was appointed

at least Chavez was elected. Hey, wasn't Bush an alcoholic, cocaine, AWOL, deserter? He is for torture, cheating the sick, elderly, children, destroying our planet, cheating our troops, ad infinitum, so saith the Pope.

The late Pope told it like it was when he called Bush the Antichrist, Hell, what else could he be?

Chavez to give oil to the poor, etc., Bush would never do that!

[hyphenate]

136. I was amused.

We know Chavez has had it out for Bush for a long time, so it wasn't much of s surprise.

I think our "heroes" like Pelosi and Rangel should shut the hell up, though. Personally, I would be more than happy to allow these comments to be how the world really does view the chimp in chief.

[stella]

138. I was disgusted

with the democratic leaders coming out in defence of bush by mocking Chavez for dare to tell the world what they really think of dimwit but they are not saying anything about the torture bill, go figure.

[orleans]

143. yeah, i wasn't happy with them either (the dem. leaders) n/t

[warrior1]

139. Not offended

just sad. That we have this idiot for our leader and he is suppose to speak for us. He does not speak for me. Until the day I day, I will never own this terror he has brought on the world.

[The Gunslinger]

140. I dont think the UN was the right place

The whole point is for all the countries to work together, and that is divisive, but that being said I agree with what Chavez said 100%

[cwydro]

145. I have to admit

I laughed...and I especially loved the sulphur remark and when he crossed himself....