[Mariebl]

Is the left in this country really all that different from Hugo Chavez?

Yes, I believe that our political traditions are quite a bit different from Venezuala's. And, after I've taken a fast look at the history of Venezuela, I believe it even more.

Note also that amendments have to be ratified by 3/4ths of the states.

[Zeddicus]

Yes, I believe that our political traditions are quite a bit different from Venezuala's. And, after I've taken a fast look at the history of Venezuela, I believe it even more.

Our political traditions, yes. Our leftists, not so much. We are in uncharted waters - do not succumb to the complacency of an "it can't happen here" attitude. Look no further than the erosion of the 2nd amendment for an example of what's happening to our "political traditions".