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5 The corporate media, King Abdullah vs. Hugo Chavez [View all]
The corporate media, King Abdullah vs. Hugo Chavez
John Kerry on King Abdullah: "King Abdullah was a man of wisdom & vision."
John Kerry on Hugo Chavez: "Throughout his time in office, President Chavez has repeatedly undermined democratic institutions by using extra-legal means, including politically motivated incarcerations, to consolidate power."
NYT on Abdullah: "Nudged Saudi Arabia Forward" "earned a reputation as a cautious reformer" "a force of moderation"
NYT on Chavez: "A Polarizing Figure Who Led a Movement" "strutting like the strongman in a caudillo novel"
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