Archive for March 2nd, 2008
Chavez Move Creates a Stir and Thoughts of War
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is sending a clear signal to Columbia. How Bogota responds, may determine if Venezuela and Columbia engage in a military confronation. Chavez ordered trops along the Columbian border and ordered the closure of Venezula’s embassy in Bogota.
According to CNN, “Chavez made the moves in reaction to an operation carried out at […]
Medvedev Wins Russian Election
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Putin, Russia
He didn’t bother campaigning, and it turns out he didn’t have to. Unlike the 2008 election in the US, the Russian election to succeed Vladimir Putin held no suspense or drama. Putin’s endorsement was enough for Dmitry Medvedev to win an easy election. Frankly, if Putin had endorsed my dog Riley, he […]
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