Chavez says Obama same as Bush on drug war

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Chavez says Obama same as Bush on drug war
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2.28.09


CARACAS (AFP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday condemned a US report on global counternarcotics, saying President Barack Obama is continuing the policies of his predecessor, George W. Bush.

"Is there a new government in the United States or is it Bush still in power? Obama seems to be a continuation of the Bush era. But it doesn't matter to me. Regardless of US imperialism, this revolution will continue its course," Chavez said in a speech.

"The Obama administration has again attacked Venezuela. He said that Venezuela and I, even citing my name, do not cooperate in the fight against drug trafficking. The country that most supports drug trafficking on this planet is the United States.

"The United States is the world's leading consumer of drugs. Why can't they stop drugs from coming into their country? Obama, you take care of your business and I'll take care of mine. Don't mess with me, Mr Obama," he added.

The US Department of State noted in its global counternarcotics report on Friday that Venezuela continues to be a major transit point for drug trafficking in the region and refuses to cooperate with US drug interdiction programs.

"Geography, corruption, a weak judicial system, incompetent and in some cases complicit security forces, and lack of international counternarcotics cooperation make (Venezuela) vulnerable to illicit drug transshipments," the report said.

But Chavez shot back, saying his government "has beaten back the drug trade like never before. The DEA (US Drug Enforcement Agency) supported drug trafficking and overthrowing the government."

Venezuela suspended a bilateral counternarcotics agreement with the United States in 2005, accusing DEA agents of acting as spies.

The US has since refuse to provide Venezuela with an annual certification granted to countries that cooperate in the fight against drugs.

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No shit he has balls, especially with that "don't mess with me" comment. I like South America's view on drug laws, it's prohibition that feeds the cartels. There will be consumers no matter what, by putting the only supply in the hands of millitants and gangs the US is screwing themselves over. And think of all the revenue that would be generated if it was taxed! Maybe this economic recession could be a catalyst for something ;)
 
^Yeah, they're pretty much the same as the U.S., with much worse prisons. Chavez is full of shit, and anybody with a 3rd grade education should be able to see that.
 
No matter who's in office, we will never see a big change in the way we execute our drug policies. Did you really think voting for Obama was a vote for change in the way we run our drug policy?? Drug legalization or decriminalization just won't fly with majority of the American people. I don't dissagree with the opinion that Chavez "has balls", considering he's tried to repeal term limits, presides with and authoritarian style and has several human rights violations against his administration involving anti-Chavez supporters. Great guy, huh?
 
Obama is no different from any other politician. He doesn't give a shit about us, he only cares about gaining political power. "Change for America" my ass.
 
Soooo without even reading the article, who the fuck cares what that raving twat says??
 
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