U.S. warm to Venezuelan overture to return ambassadors

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 06:41 AM

U.S. warm to Venezuelan overture to return ambassadors - CNN.com

(CNN) -- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez is considering naming an ambassador to the United States, signaling a shift in the historically tense relations between the two nations -- one that the Obama administration welcomed.

"It is possible we will begin evaluating the designation of an ambassador in the United States," Chavez said in a statement Saturday after the meeting of leaders and representatives from 34 countries at the the fifth Summit of the Americas. "We want to move in that direction."

A senior Obama administration official told CNN late Saturday that Chavez had approached Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss returning ambassadors to posts in Caracas and Washington.

"This is a positive development that will help advance U.S. interests," the official said. "And, the State Department will now work to further this shared goal."

Earlier, another administration official told CNN, "We don't know yet if Chavez is serious. ... We're not rushing into this."

The welcoming attitude from both sides contrasts with the mood during the Bush administration, during which Chavez expelled the U.S. ambassador to Venezuela in September. The United States responded by expelling Venezuela's ambassador, heightening tensions between the two nations.

Chavez -- whose anti-U.S. rhetoric has included calling former President George W. Bush the devil -- made the announcement Saturday after President Obama presented a different approach to the United States' neighbors, offering "favorable prospects" for the future, a White House economic adviser said.

"We take Obama at his word, with the one difference we have: We [Venezuelans] are socialists," Chavez said.

Chavez told CNN affiliate GloboVision that he has tapped Roy Chaderton, Venezuela's ambassador to the Organization of American States, as his candidate for the post.

"Now we have to wait for Washington to give the authorization so he can take office," he said.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 06:45 AM

I know the GOP people will frown upon this....heck they would have sent the CIA to shoot Gandi if they could get away with it.

It's not a good thing to have the world against you...

**Stewart14** · 04-19-2009, 10:41 AM

I am a republican, but I like this move. In fact, I really don't see why the US can't just go to every country that "hates" us and have a sit down and air out the dirty laundry between the countries. Is that too naive a proposition? Do I think it would work? Sure, maybe, I don't think it would have any effect on terrorism and stuff like that, but I think if you can mend a lot of the anti US sentiment around the world, eventually I think the terrorists would possibly stop, because really if you think about it, they target the US and when they do something to us, a lot of the world cheers them for it. If this stopped happening, maybe they would lose the incentive to keep at it.

Eh, that is my naive approach to world politics rant on a sunday afternoon.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Stewart14

I am a republican, but I like this move. In fact, I really don't see why the US can't just go to every country that "hates" us and have a sit down and air out the dirty laundry between the countries. Is that too naive a proposition? Do I think it would work? Sure, maybe, I don't think it would have any effect on terrorism and stuff like that, but I think if you can mend a lot of the anti US sentiment around the world, eventually I think the terrorists would possibly stop, because really if you think about it, they target the US and when they do something to us, a lot of the world cheers them for it. If this stopped happening, maybe they would lose the incentive to keep at it.

Eh, that is my naive approach to world politics rant on a sunday afternoon.

It's not naive in my opinion.

**danzik17** · 04-19-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Stewart14

I am a republican, but I like this move. In fact, I really don't see why the US can't just go to every country that "hates" us and have a sit down and air out the dirty laundry between the countries. Is that too naive a proposition? Do I think it would work? Sure, maybe, I don't think it would have any effect on terrorism and stuff like that, but I think if you can mend a lot of the anti US sentiment around the world, eventually I think the terrorists would possibly stop, because really if you think about it, they target the US and when they do something to us, a lot of the world cheers them for it. If this stopped happening, maybe they would lose the incentive to keep at it.

Eh, that is my naive approach to world politics rant on a sunday afternoon.

Not at all. That's the way it SHOULD be done, war is a last resort. There were a lot of papers put out that the current situation between us and the ME are a direct result of past policies. Obligatory Ron Paul for 2012 comment.

**Chubby** · 04-19-2009, 11:35 AM

It is time for both countries to move on and think about future. It is better to have more friends than enemies.

**ROID** · 04-19-2009, 11:38 AM

I wouldn't trust Hugo or Fidel's brother.

Isn't Hugo trying to secure a dictatorship for himself by do away with term limits ? or has he already done this.

Maybe they just want a little bail out money

**lnvanry** · 04-19-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by ROID

I wouldn't trust Hugo or Fidel's brother.

Isn't Hugo trying to secure a dictatorship for himself by do away with term limits ? or has he already done this.

Maybe they just want a little bail out money

He tried and failed

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by ROID

I wouldn't trust Hugo or Fidel's brother.

Isn't Hugo trying to secure a dictatorship for himself by do away with term limits ? or has he already done this.

Maybe they just want a little bail out money

Of course we can't any one of them, but by treating them like shit we don't accomplish anything.
Second option would be to get rid of them.

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

**ROID** · 04-19-2009, 11:58 AM

good point, you have won me to your way of thinking.

I've been brain washed by the Bush Admin.

**bio-chem** · 04-19-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I know the GOP people will frown upon this....heck they would have sent the CIA to shoot Gandi if they could get away with it.

It's not a good thing to have the world against you...

more proof you have completely lost it and are now doing nothing more than drinking from the anti-GOP kool aid regardless of what it tastes like.

did you really just compare the leader of Venezuela to Ghandi?

I love how obama has continued many of bushes policies that were very unpopular, but obama gets a free pass for it. maybe it was just the right thing to do regardless of politics.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

more proof you have completely lost it and are now doing nothing more than drinking from the anti-GOP kool aid regardless of what it tastes like.

did you really just compare the leader of Venezuela to Ghandi?

I love how obama has continued many of bushes policies that were very unpopular, but obama gets a free pass for it. maybe it was just the right thing to do regardless of politics.

Wow, I like that.

What I am trying to say that I am sure the republicans here...the Rush fans would hate a people like Gandi, MLK because they preach peace.

The point I am making is that this is a good approach but I know you and others disagree with it.
I don't agree with everything he has done but at least I have the decency to acknowledge something good he trying to accomplish.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by ROID

good point, you have won me to your way of thinking.

I've been brain washed by the Bush Admin.

Obey your master.

**Chubby** · 04-19-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Obey your master.

Yes, Master Lee

**bio-chem** · 04-19-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Wow, I like that.

What I am trying to say that I am sure the republicans here...the Rush fans would hate a people like Gandi, MLK because they preach peace.

any chance you want to back that up with evidence? who has the evil rush and GOP wanted to off because they practiced peace?

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 12:21 PM

I thought what Bush did for Africa was pretty cool.

Bush Has Quietly Tripled Aid to Africa
unfortunately when I made this thread no one gave a fuck, people just love to harp on the negatives both DEMs and REPs....although the reps here act like bitter old men.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

any chance you want to back that up with evidence? who has the evil rush and GOP wanted to off because they practiced peace?

Never mind, it never happened.

Rush is not evil, he's a dick.

**ROID** · 04-19-2009, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Obey your master.

I'm not sure why this appeals to me but for some reason I kinda like being in a dominating country. I like the fact that parts of the world dislike Americans. Peace is the right way to go in any situation.

Then again the military/defense industry is why I have a job. Wars make for good business.

**bio-chem** · 04-19-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Rush is not evil, he's a dick.

Now that I can get behind.

**min0 lee** · 04-19-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by ROID

I'm not sure why this appeals to me but for some reason I kinda like being in a dominating country. I like the fact that parts of the world dislike Americans. Peace is the right way to go in any situation.

Then again the military/defense industry is why I have a job. Wars make for good business.

We can and should be armed at all times, like having a gun...you own one but only when you have too.

Make sense?

**ROID** · 04-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Never mind, it never happened.

Rush is not evil, he's a dick.

Rush seems to have become real arrogant over the past few years. Maybe he has always been like that. He does make sense sometimes though.

**lnvanry** · 04-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

more proof you have completely lost it and are now doing nothing more than drinking from the anti-GOP kool aid regardless of what it tastes like.

did you really just compare the leader of Venezuela to Ghandi?

I love how obama has continued many of bushes policies that were very unpopular, but obama gets a free pass for it. maybe it was just the right thing to do regardless of politics.

Obama started getting the daily intel briefings and was instructed or realized why past admins made certain decisions, like domestic surveillance (which the left has begun to ostracize him for).

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