Should we—U.S. citizens, that is—support Hugo Chávez in particular or Latin America’s leftist revolution in general? If so, why? And how?

The answer to the first question is OF COURSE. We should help because their cause is just. And if anyone calls you anti-American, tell them to shove their hypocrisy up their ass.

Chávez’ enemies are our enemies. We’re at war with our oun country—with renegade corporations and the army of corporate attorneys, crooked politicians and media whores that work for them. The “pink tide” that is currently sweeping across Latin America could one day roll into the U.S. That would be a day to celebrate.

Anyone contemplating helping Hugo Chávez must consider the legal liabilities. Purchasing an attack helicopter for Chávez might not be a smart thing to do. And it will only get worse if Venezuela is officially added to the Axis of Evil. The day could come when U.S. citizens aren’t allowed to do business with or even visist Venezuela, similar to our sleazy embargo against Cuba.

But our most powerful weapons are words and ideas. The U.S. and Venezuela are already at war, and that war is being fought in the media and on the Internet. Though the media whores may not be prevailing in Latin America, they’re kicking ass here in the U.S.

So if you want to help, you can start by educating yourself. Take the time to learn a little about Latin America and the new leaders who are steering it towards independence. Learn about the United States’ justly condemned treatment of Latin America.

Then help spread the word. Talk to your family, friends and colleagues. Get on the Internet occasionally and say a few words in support of the good guys on a blog or forum. If you’re a fighter, mix it up with some right-wing assholes now and then, if only to demonstrate that Americans can be passionate about more than supporting corporate corruption.

If you’d like to view a list of political forums and blogs, try my Speak Out page. I’ll list a few more resources that are more focused on Hugo Chávez or Latin American politics on my Chávez Links page.

You can also help by promoting this website or my campaign for public office.

Political reform doesn’t happen by itself. Take a cue from the millions of Latin Americans who have actually voted for good leaders, participated in protests and even taken up arms for a cause. Supporting the cause can be as simple as adding Microsoft to your shit list. That’s just one example of an issue on which many Latin American nationsn are way ahead of the U.S.

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.)