[shanec]

That was General de Brigada, Néstor González González, of the Venezuelian Army who left Chavez October 22nd to join his fellow dissenting officers protesting what was being done to their country by Chavez and vowing to stand together fighting him and his regime till they were gone.

He told me that story, about a week ago in my room overlooking the Altamira Plaza, of how he'd wrestled the gun from Chavez's mouth while pleading with him not to kill himself. Genuinely wishes today he'd not of restrained him so, is an understatement. Could only slowly shake his head as he recounted the ironic story, like something out of a gothic tale of palace intrigue, now that his own head was surely at risk of being on the block for having since deserted Chavez.

I have a lot of admiration for these career military officers truly risking it all (remember, they are publicly standing their ground here, not hiding or running off to Miami) because they are appalled at what's come of their country and very fearful of the Cubanization plans Chavez has embraced. See more of these brave officers taking a stand on principles here...http://www.militaresdemocraticos.com/sp/oficiales.html

-Shane

[livius]

Thanks, what an account! He is a very courageous man, and obviously, an ethical one. That's always a disadvantage in dealing with a megalomaniac demagogue like Chavez.

Quite frankly, I am stunned by the strength of these officers and by their commitment to their country. I hope somebody somewhere is relaying this to Washington.

Thanks for the link, really amazing.