Let's see. The Venezuelan governmental system was totally corrupt and gave the people no representation, right? Somehow, though, the people acted through the system to elect Chavez, right? And now that Chavez has gained power through the democratic process, he begins dismantling said democratic process in favor of a benevolent dictatorship, so the people can be better served, right?

Is there something I'm missing here? And Katlaughing dares to call herself a Democrat, as I do by the way, and yet we dare to criticize the benevolent-dictatorial-process! The gall!