I appreciate the knowledge that Que, Ew and Mak have dropped. I have been reading alot this summer about the US policy of interventionism. I feel that the wealth from oil should be used to help uplift the people of Venezula. I applaud Chavez for working to nationalize the oil sector becuase it probably would only benefit the few that are in control of the industry. Personally, I think he is damn lucky that we are involved in that quagmire in the Mid-East. That being said, I strongly believe in the ideals of the Constitution and that foreign govts should have the right to select their own method and leaders of govt without intervention from any US govt agency or dept. From my reading, I have ascertained that the US has had its foot on the neck of Central America, South America and certain islands of the Caribbean since the late 1800's if not earlier (economically speaking). That has to end, the citizens of these countries are victims of corporatacy, greed and racism just like the US is but to a much greater extent. Once again, thank you for dropping the knowledge brothers, this thread helped to inspire my summer reading list. Keep up the good work.
I don't remember Castro keeping power that way. Maybe I need a refresher in Cuban History.
wow - wife? 
