Viva Chávez!

Like two ships passing in the night, the United States and Latin America are on opposite courses. As the U.S. tumbles ever deeper into a black hole of corruption, arrogance and stupidity, Latin America—to some degree led by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez—is flexing its muscles, even daring to proclaim its independence from the plantation masters to the north.

So what should we do—fight Chávez, support him or just ignore him? What’s this “21st century socialism” Chávez promotes? And what about all the charges the media level at Chávez; is he really a deranged, dictatorial, anti-American terrorist?

In fact, Chávez is a far better leader and friend than his arch enemy, George W. Bush. After all, no world leader has done more to stand up to Bush, who can truly be described as this generation’s Adolph Hitler.

Chávez also has the power to hold Bill Gates and Microsoft accountable, in what could be one of the most sensational examples of blowback in history.

And as those famously stupid Americans mull over John McCain, Billary Clinton and Obama, Chávez may be our only chance to rescue Campaign 2008.

When I ran for a seat on the Seattle School Board in 2007, I used my campaign in part to support Chávez. I even mentioned him in my statement in the Voters Pamphlet. Although U.S. liberals like to praise Chávez, I’m not aware of any other candidate or public official who has publicly supported him.

Now a candidate for state office, I’m supporting Chávez as never before. This website is partly a tribute to and examination of Chávez, partly a request for Chávez’ support in return and partly an invitation for other U.S. public officials and candidates to embrace Chávez.

Finally, this website is a call to arms. Having failed miserably at stopping the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, impeaching Bush and just about everything else, it’s time for U.S. citizens to start acting like adults and straighten this country out—before some outside power does the job for us.

Get involved! You can join the team by simply visiting Urban Dictionary > Hugo Chavez and clicking the yellow thumbs up icon , indicating you agree with my definition of Hugo Chavez (the first one listed). It may seem trivial, but it’s quick, easy and free, and words and ideas do matter. (On May 13, 2008, the score was 1-3.)