Chavez is a megalomaniac who has destroyed almost every semblance of press and individual freedom in Venezuela in his quest to become President-for-life. He also has aligned himself with and serves as an agent of Iran and Hezbollah. Chavez goes out of his way to undermine other Latin American countries, including funding and supporting the FARC narco-guerrillas in Colombia.
Yet for this, Obama greets Chavez with not a polite diplomatic handshake, but a warm clasping of hands as befits two old friends meeting again, and a loving hand placed on Chavez’s shoulder. Chavez’s press office was so pleased that it is circulating the photos.
By contrast, in a break with standing practice, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington soon, Obama is refusing to meet with him.
When are those who fantasized about Obama being an agent of hope in the world going to realize that in Obama’s quest to be liked by those who hate us, he is throwing freedom-loving peoples under the bus. Obama doesn’t need to invade countries, or even attack them. But he could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the hopes and aspirations of Venezuelans, Iranians and others, instead of with their oppressors.
UPDATE: Michelle Malkin and Ed Morrissey have more. LGF calls it “absolutely sickening.” Powerline has a good post with quotes and close up photos.
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