Why Bush hates Hugo Chavez

Because Hugo Chavez is right and a threat to imperialism.

Bush administration: We don't have a problem with leftist regimes

Unless they're headed by someone by the name of Chavez.

A top U.S. official said Washington was willing to work with most of Latin America's leftist governments but criticized Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's moves to nationalize industries as a return to the “failed policies of the past.”

When they're talking about the industries Chavez is going to nationalize, take a guess which one really gets their underwear in a bunch. If you guessed the oil industry you would be right. There's almost always oil involved.

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Fidel Castro health watch

Today he's on the mend: Chavez.

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said that Cuba’s Fidel Castro has visibly improved, describing how the ailing Cuban leader has gained weight and is walking around and studying.

“A notable improvement,” Chavez said yesterday, describing Castro’s condition when the two met recently in Havana.

“He has gained several kilograms, and I think he is walking about more than me, analysing, studying,” Chavez said at a news conference in Caracas.

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