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Venezuela’s elections: Courage in the face of economic and psychological war [View all]
The enemies of Venezuela, both in the country and in the U.S., foment just this sort of crime and violence in order to manipulate the collective consciousness of the people in an attempt to coerce them into abandoning the Bolivarian Revolution in favor of a right-wing, pro-U.S., pro-IMF, neoliberal ruling class that will theoretically restore order and guarantee safety. Ultimately, that’s what this Sunday’s election is really about: courage in the face of intimidation. Venezuela is not always as beautiful as it appears from an airplane window. It is a country fighting for survival against the Empire, such fights are rarely pretty. But in doing so, Venezuela is also fighting on behalf of all countries targeted by the U.S. And that is truly something beautiful.http://www.telesurtv.net/english/opinion/Venezuelas-Elections-Courage-in-the-Face-of-Economic-and-Psychological-War-20151204-0019.html
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