News Media's Favorite Commie Attempts to Buy Off Americans with Oil
Jim Kouri, CPP
November 25, 2005
In a previous article, I predicted that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez would replace Cuba's dictator Fidel Castro as the news media's and the American left's favorite communist. And just look at today's newspaper headlines, listen to broadcast news stories and Democrat Party soundbytes and you'll realize we are witnessing a budding love affair.
Chavez sees that he's strengthened his Latin American ties through generous oil deals. Now he is offering a sweetheart deal to the downtrodden of the United States. The deal begins with cheap heating oil to low-income people in two liberal bastions: New York and Massachusetts, and will be extended to other areas of the country.
Citgo Petroleum Corporation of Venezuela delivered an initial oil shipment to a Boston-area family this week. Eventually, more oil is expected to reach tens of thousands families starting next month, and hospitals, homeless shelters and other facilities in needy communities also are in line to get oil.
Sober minds see Chavez's generosity as a political maneuver aimed at discrediting President Bush and capitalism, a constant target of the leftist President's continued rhetoric. Chavez is destined to garner heartfelt gratitude from some Americans including American politicians who share Chavez's political philosophy, but wish to cover their beliefs with a facade of so-called liberalism. For instance, House Representative Jose Serrano, Democrat from New York, is seen on TV praising Chavez for his gift to America's poor. One would almost expect to hear Rep. Serrano chant, "Workers of the World Unite!"
And Chavez's plan seems to be working -- at least with those Americans who believe the nation owes them a living. Linda Kelly of Quincy, MA, an initial recipient of the gift of black gold, said she feels grateful to Chavez for the fuel that her family of five received this week at a 40 percent discount.
"He's doing the right thing," Kelly, 44, said in a phone interview Wednesday with the Seattle Intelligencer. "The people of Venezuela are lucky to have him. That's what government is supposed to be about -- taking care of the little guy." Perhaps someone should remind Ms. Kelly that there are flights to Caracas leaving US airports everyday. A simple flight to Venezuela and voila', a communist heaven on earth.
The constant barrage of entitlements and Democrat and Republican giveaways have allowed this type of thinking to saturate the American psyche -- what can America do for me. One writer on a left-wing internet news e-zine, Vheadlines, urged Americans to fight Bush and work for peace with the people of Venezuela. But not all the praise comes from the radical left. Many so-called liberals and moderates see Chavez's gesture as his way of reaching out and showing he's not the lunatic we saw when he jumped up and down like a
anti-American fanatic in a stadium full of America haters in Argentina during an economic summit attended by Bush. The news media including Fox News Channel are all over this story with just enough spin to make Hugo a hero.
And Chavez is quite open about his motives. He said that he's leading a socialist "revolution" and calls his program an act of justice for poor Americans, whom he says have been neglected by their own government especially during and after Hurricane Katrina. Venezuela sent extra, market-price oil shipments to the United States after Hurricane Katrina to help areas where Chavez accused Bush of not doing enough for survivors. As if $250 billion is not enough aid.
Of course, no American news story would be complete a rant against Bush. Chavez is quoted as saying Bush is a "madman" and said Venezuela must be prepared to repel a US attack if necessary. Washington denies such plans but has accused Chavez of endangering Venezuelan democracy and destabilizing the region. Sound familiar? Haven't we heard this before from the enemy within the US?
Chavez has been selling fuel to countries across Latin America and the Caribbean on the cheap, while at the same time extending low-interest loans and accepting partial payment using a de facto barter system. Latin American nations trade goods ranging from bananas to sugar for oil. Just imagine. I could fill up my tank with a bunch of Chiquita bananas. I wonder if he'll take Equal or Sweet & Low in lieu of sugar
If one believes Chavez really feels empathy for the poor, it's simply a matter of examining his treatment of his own poor. Chavez's aid for low-income Americans is misplaced because poverty in Venezuela is more serious despite Chavez's many social programs.
Patrick Esteruelas, an analyst with the New York-based think tank Eurasia Group, said the discount sales are a way for Venezuela to "compromise the White House position within the US" and amplify Chavez's voice in America.
Long considered a puppet of Fidel Castro, Chavez proposed offering fuel to poor American neighborhoods during a visit to Cuba in last summer. He even found allies in some congressional Democrats and the Reverend Jesse Jackson. What a shock!
"Chavez is spreading his influence by a good use of energy to people who need it," Jackson said in a phone interview from Las Vegas with a reporter from the Seattle Intelligencer. "So long as spreading influence achieves a noble purpose of relieving poverty and misery, it's a good thing." Of course, no reporter asked the good Reverend what he's doing personally to help the downtrodden, suffering poor in America this winter. He's busy in Las Vegas, which is probably his favorite city since what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas.
Jim Kouri, CPP is currently fifth vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police. He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at a New Jersey university and director of security for several major organizations. He's also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country. He writes for many police and security magazines including Chief of Police, Police Times, The Narc Officer and others. He's a staff writer for New Media Alliance (thenma.org), and he's a columnist for TheConservativeVoice.Com, AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he's syndicated by AXcessNews.Com. He's appeared as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, Fox News, etc. His book Assume The Position is available at Amazon.Com, Booksamillion.com, and can be ordered at local bookstores. If you wish to sign up for his intelligence reports, write to JimKouriReports@aol.com. Kouri's own website is located at http://jimkouri.us
Chavez sees that he's strengthened his Latin American ties through generous oil deals. Now he is offering a sweetheart deal to the downtrodden of the United States. The deal begins with cheap heating oil to low-income people in two liberal bastions: New York and Massachusetts, and will be extended to other areas of the country.
Citgo Petroleum Corporation of Venezuela delivered an initial oil shipment to a Boston-area family this week. Eventually, more oil is expected to reach tens of thousands families starting next month, and hospitals, homeless shelters and other facilities in needy communities also are in line to get oil.
Sober minds see Chavez's generosity as a political maneuver aimed at discrediting President Bush and capitalism, a constant target of the leftist President's continued rhetoric. Chavez is destined to garner heartfelt gratitude from some Americans including American politicians who share Chavez's political philosophy, but wish to cover their beliefs with a facade of so-called liberalism. For instance, House Representative Jose Serrano, Democrat from New York, is seen on TV praising Chavez for his gift to America's poor. One would almost expect to hear Rep. Serrano chant, "Workers of the World Unite!"
And Chavez's plan seems to be working -- at least with those Americans who believe the nation owes them a living. Linda Kelly of Quincy, MA, an initial recipient of the gift of black gold, said she feels grateful to Chavez for the fuel that her family of five received this week at a 40 percent discount.
"He's doing the right thing," Kelly, 44, said in a phone interview Wednesday with the Seattle Intelligencer. "The people of Venezuela are lucky to have him. That's what government is supposed to be about -- taking care of the little guy." Perhaps someone should remind Ms. Kelly that there are flights to Caracas leaving US airports everyday. A simple flight to Venezuela and voila', a communist heaven on earth.
The constant barrage of entitlements and Democrat and Republican giveaways have allowed this type of thinking to saturate the American psyche -- what can America do for me. One writer on a left-wing internet news e-zine, Vheadlines, urged Americans to fight Bush and work for peace with the people of Venezuela. But not all the praise comes from the radical left. Many so-called liberals and moderates see Chavez's gesture as his way of reaching out and showing he's not the lunatic we saw when he jumped up and down like a
anti-American fanatic in a stadium full of America haters in Argentina during an economic summit attended by Bush. The news media including Fox News Channel are all over this story with just enough spin to make Hugo a hero.
And Chavez is quite open about his motives. He said that he's leading a socialist "revolution" and calls his program an act of justice for poor Americans, whom he says have been neglected by their own government especially during and after Hurricane Katrina. Venezuela sent extra, market-price oil shipments to the United States after Hurricane Katrina to help areas where Chavez accused Bush of not doing enough for survivors. As if $250 billion is not enough aid.
Of course, no American news story would be complete a rant against Bush. Chavez is quoted as saying Bush is a "madman" and said Venezuela must be prepared to repel a US attack if necessary. Washington denies such plans but has accused Chavez of endangering Venezuelan democracy and destabilizing the region. Sound familiar? Haven't we heard this before from the enemy within the US?
Chavez has been selling fuel to countries across Latin America and the Caribbean on the cheap, while at the same time extending low-interest loans and accepting partial payment using a de facto barter system. Latin American nations trade goods ranging from bananas to sugar for oil. Just imagine. I could fill up my tank with a bunch of Chiquita bananas. I wonder if he'll take Equal or Sweet & Low in lieu of sugar
If one believes Chavez really feels empathy for the poor, it's simply a matter of examining his treatment of his own poor. Chavez's aid for low-income Americans is misplaced because poverty in Venezuela is more serious despite Chavez's many social programs.
Patrick Esteruelas, an analyst with the New York-based think tank Eurasia Group, said the discount sales are a way for Venezuela to "compromise the White House position within the US" and amplify Chavez's voice in America.
Long considered a puppet of Fidel Castro, Chavez proposed offering fuel to poor American neighborhoods during a visit to Cuba in last summer. He even found allies in some congressional Democrats and the Reverend Jesse Jackson. What a shock!
"Chavez is spreading his influence by a good use of energy to people who need it," Jackson said in a phone interview from Las Vegas with a reporter from the Seattle Intelligencer. "So long as spreading influence achieves a noble purpose of relieving poverty and misery, it's a good thing." Of course, no reporter asked the good Reverend what he's doing personally to help the downtrodden, suffering poor in America this winter. He's busy in Las Vegas, which is probably his favorite city since what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas.
Jim Kouri, CPP is currently fifth vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police. He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at a New Jersey university and director of security for several major organizations. He's also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country. He writes for many police and security magazines including Chief of Police, Police Times, The Narc Officer and others. He's a staff writer for New Media Alliance (thenma.org), and he's a columnist for TheConservativeVoice.Com, AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he's syndicated by AXcessNews.Com. He's appeared as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, Fox News, etc. His book Assume The Position is available at Amazon.Com, Booksamillion.com, and can be ordered at local bookstores. If you wish to sign up for his intelligence reports, write to JimKouriReports@aol.com. Kouri's own website is located at http://jimkouri.us
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