[Thumper1960]

If you can't figure that out, what's the point?

You'd prefer to keep a lunatic, like Chavez, in our sphere (this hemisphere) of influence. We really don't need the distractions he brings. Get rid of him and his plans. By any means necessary.

[thackney]

You asked if my comfort was more important than ridding this hemisphere of a lunatic. You then agreed with me that such an action would not get rid of him.

Which is it? Do you think such an action would or would not get rid of Chavez?

You'd prefer to keep a lunatic, like Chavez, in our sphere (this hemisphere) of influence.

Don't claim words for me that I never wrote or implied. Such an action would not get rid of Chavez. What I am against is foolish policy that will not accomplish anything beyond our own penalties.