@michaelbd I have problems with Chavez, but "dictators" usually do not subject themselves to free, internationally-monitored elections.
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Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@michaelbd Chavez had enormous resources of gov, media at his disposal. Even if election was mostly free, it wasn't remotely fair2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanielLarison
@DanielLarison@michaelbd Yes, I don't think it was remotely fair, but I also don't think the unfairness qualifies Chavez as a "dictator."2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@michaelbd Well, he's a populist who rules the country in a semi-authoritarian way.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanielLarison
@DanielLarison@michaelbd Would you agree with Michael that he's a "dictator"?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@michaelbd Freedom House considers Venezuela to be a "partly free" country just like Georgia. Has very bad rating for press freedom1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanielLarison
@DanielLarison@michaelbd I would say "partly free" also describes America rather well. Press freedoms are not so great here either.2 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@michaelbd These ratings are comparative to a degree. If U.S. is lacking in freedoms, other places are often lacking in more1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanielLarison
@DanielLarison@michaelbd Yes, but the US is often portrayed (mostly on the Right) as a sterling, unimpeachable promoter of various Freedoms2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@michaelbd I understand, and we agree that this is extremely misleading and self-justifying rhetoric.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@DanielLarison @michaelbd I don't think the assault on journalists attempting to cover Occupy is fully appreciated. I was attacked myself.
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