[Jim Noble]

The "Chavez problem," the Morales promise to promote cocoa harvesting, the growing Iranian and Chinese influence to our south, the potential collapse of democracy and free enterprise in Central America -- all argue for immediate attention from Washington's distracted policy makers

If we were not engaged in economic intercourse with these ignorant beggars, why would it matter?

Cut off trade, close the border, and let them have all the socialism they can handle.

[Thunder90]

Don't forget about those Spetsnaz (Russian Special Forces) in Venezuela.