An interesting point, Tachikaze.
I would say, however, that his use of enhanced powers, and the time span, six years and counting, give me reason to lean towards the view that he is not simply doing this for the good of the state. To me, it does not seem that Venezuela is so unstable that this is necessary.
His laws against dissent, trying to muzzle the media, stack the courts, etc., point towards someone who is not just using a bit more executive power to keep the nation together, but also to cement his control over it.

Nice articles Rabbit , who would have thought that the source of the articles was funded by Exxon Mobil eh
Really? Do tell.

Well , Jag ould be right if he said that the majority of Venezuelan news agencies were part of a big anti-Chavez conspiracy wouldn't he Rabbit , due to the fact that the media owners were involved in the coup in a very BIG way .
Hmm, did I say that the Venezuelan media wasn't anti-Chavez? Do try and not make wild conjunctures.

Crazed Rabbit