Quote Originally Posted by Adrian II
So did I, and I am rather disappointed that the margin is so small. I had hoped that the student movement that led the 'No' vote would have more influence by now, as would some of the unions who do not equate socialism with Hugo C. alone. But give them some time and hopefully they will make the Supremo manageable yet.
When did you become so naive Adrian, blimey.

People state that this vote was one for 'democracy'. Just because a yes win would have made Chavez eligable to stay in power for unlimited terms, it doesn't mean that he wouldn't have democratic, free and fair elections. Chavez is not only one of the most beloved leaders by his people, but is one of the most democratically elected ones to boot.

I wanted a yes vote because it would have institutionalised his reforms and made it that much harder for the US and their puppet opposition in Venezuela to try and unwrap all the good Chavez has done, continues to do and will do in the future.

Hopefully - as there should be with a vote this tight - there will be another chance for the people to vote yes, maybe this time a more basic easier to win vote, with the same principles at it's core though.

Anyway, what really killed this vote for Chavez were the 'disloyal friends' of Chavez who came out with the absurd claims in the media. Chavez was and still remains, one of the greatest leaders of any nation at this present time and long may it continue.