Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez offers cheap gas to poor in U.S.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, popular with the poor in Venezuela, offered on Tuesday to help needy Americans with cheap supplies of gasoline.
"We want to sell gasoline and heating fuel directly to poor communities in the United States," the populist leader told reporters at the end of a visit to Communist-run Cuba.
Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA owns Citgo, which has 14,000 gas stations in the United States.
Source: CNN
And popular evangelical minister Pat Robertson desperately wants to kill him. Why am I not surprised?
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November 23rd, 2005 at 6:03 pm
Hello, I just read the article where President Chavez offers cheap oil to the poor in America. I also noticed how he and President Castro offered to provide health care and train doctors to the poor for free. My first question is has anyone taken advantage of the offers and my second is: are they President Castro and President Chavez serious about these offers? If they are I would be willing to travel to Cararas to speak with President Chavez. I am a Black American and I have admired President Chavez’s courage to speak out against the atrocities that this administration has perpetrated against innocent people in the “name” of freedom. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Yahoshuah
November 23rd, 2005 at 10:30 pm
He is very serious about this offer. In fact according to their press release on 17th November 2005 they plan to begin distributing heating oil at discounted prices starting next week in Boston and Bronx.
Source: CITGO
Let me know in this blog if you do decide to go to Cararas and the outcome of the meeting.
May 7th, 2006 at 7:20 am
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September 20th, 2006 at 11:58 am
We should have ONE real leader like Hugo Chavez or Fidel Castro in the United States! Because we lack balls, we have to build our image on our own weapons of mass destruction which, apparently, fine in “God’s” eyes because our president wears a little American flag on his lapel instead of a swastika on his arm! Does this make Bush a real man? I don’t think so!
September 21st, 2006 at 9:03 am
Can’t believe that Chavez has you fooled. He is an absolute “idiot” and should be laughed off the map. Down with Citgo!
September 22nd, 2006 at 3:58 pm
Hugo Chavez im going to _ _ _ _ you soon
should have done it the other day at the UN !
September 24th, 2006 at 7:56 am
To the kind Attention Of Mr president.
dear President Chavez
Congratulate ,your important stroke and punishment of Devil in united nation.
It was high magnificent manner as like
prophet and holly mans and we will see
your country prosperity and lucky.
best regards
m.Rezaei
September 27th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Have any of you supporters of Chavez actually listened to anything but that one immature lashing. He is worse than Bush, he can’t even rely on security from venezuela to protect him. This is just a ploy, his naive grand scheme to win support. I can’t even begin to start with some of these posts, come on people do some research before you spew words. Also, does anyone know of a forum where one can discuss topics such as these? Much appreciated
January 21st, 2007 at 7:12 pm
To you who think Chavez or Castro should run the U.S.A. or that they are great leaders; I tell you that you are insane. This is not meant as a cheap insult, it is meant as fact!
It is said in the Holy Bible, the only Word of God that in the last days great confusion would be send upon those who deny and refuse God our Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob whose chosen people are the people of Israel. One God, true and holy, whose Son died for all our sins.
You are very confused. Evil, wicked, and violent leaders like Saddam Hussein, Chavez and Castro, Kim Jong Il, the leader of Iran are all insane, evil, vile, violent and wicked men. They do not serve God or do any good. The “good” they do is false and used only to control the poor and destitute.
I hope you can see the error of you ways and ask for forgiveness of Jesus Christ. He is your only hope.
Steven Brooks
U.S.A.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Steven,
You don’t make any sense. Firstly I didn’t say anywhere that Chavez or Castro should run USA. However I do think that any sane person would be an improvement over Bush (including but not limited to Barrack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton), but that’s topic for another day.
Bible is just a book. It contains some wise words and some not so wise. If your entire logic is based on Bible then you are the one who is not only mistaken but dangerously delusional and in my book fundamentalists of any religion fall in the same category as Osama Bin Laden and Mullah Omar.
> Evil, wicked, and violent leaders like
Who decides that they are “evil, wicked and violent”? Personally I would consider Bush all of those too. He evily attacked Iraq, he wickedly and violently caused the death and suffering of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi’s and Afganis.
Who is good and who is evil is mostly based on who is talking. For many million devout Muslims, Osama bin Laden is a holy personality and jihadi, with assured place in heaven. Devout Christians consider King Arthur and his merry band of crusaders to be fighters for religion and to be respected. For rest of the world they are merely a bunch of cannibal war mongering uncivilised brutes.
> I hope you can see the error of you ways and ask for forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
I am astounded by your arrogance. A significant number of the world population have no faith in Christ, if he even existed in the first place, and his ways. As far as I am concerned her is just a good person and also did some questionable things.
Why would I have to believe in Jesus or Bible? Any good reason other than “Bible said so” or “you will be damned to hell otherwise”?
Isn’t he the one, is he really existed that is, who is late on fulfilling his promise on coming back for over 2000 years.
I do not believe in the religion where people are eternally afraid of being damned and constantly have to ask for forgiveness.
My relationship with God is that of love and only love. I don’t have to prove anything to Him. He knows everything I am doing, every step of the way. I do not live in the fear of hell, nor lust for the rewards of heaven. I seek neither for they are all transient.
So I suggest you look for your potential converts elsewhere, weak-minded people you can hope of converting with your fear-psychosis. That “is your only hope”. And frankly have you considered that being a devout Christian you are destined to be in a Muslim hell (as you are not a devout Muslim and do not believe the ways of Allah) and miss all the virgin houris? That will save you all the trouble of trying to convert and getting a reserved seat in “heaven”, unless you commit millions of potential “sins” in your lifetime.
BTW: Have you considered signing up for the blaspheming the Holy Spirit campaign? You can really win a free DVD.
March 10th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Mr Chavez:
You are a digusting animal. I would ride a horse, before I would buy gas from Citgo. All of this crap that he is sending gas over here for the poor is rubbish and anyone that believes it is NUTS!!!
This man hates us. He doesn’t care if we are warm in our homes. It’s just a ploy to buy his gas. If Bush allows any of these people into this country, he’s a bigger ass than he already is. I’m sick of these immigrants whinning and crying. Stay where you belong, suffering or not. Your Presidents are what is ruining your countries. They are the ones that put you in that situation. Not Americans. They are a bunch of cry babies. I’m SICK of all of them. Thy can’t and won’t speak English. They want everything for free. They own business that we give them the money for and then RIP us off. Americans are stupid for allowing this. This country is in the shape it’s in because of them. All of them. I’m voting for Tom Tancredo. Stopping them from coming here is first thing on his list. He’s got my vote. Chavez,
you make me sick!
March 11th, 2007 at 1:31 am
> I would ride a horse
That’s actually a wonderful idea. Looking forward to see all the cowboys / girls again ala texas style.
It would be beneficial for the environment too.
March 16th, 2007 at 6:35 am
I saw the interview with President Chavez and I have t say that I am impressed with the President. He seems to be a man of his word and is doing his best to help the poor of America. I don’t understand why people in America hate him. He is the first country to stand behind us and help us financially. England backs us up in fighting terrorism. Other than that what have other countries done for us? This man has a heart for the poor and I admire that. Now a days we are only concerned with filling our own pockets and the poor scrape by eating our trash and freezing to death.
I think a lot of people mistreat President Chavez because here in AMerica our government rapes their own people financially. Politians are basically in office for the benefits they get and the money. They give themselves raises at midnight and then when money is needed they take from the elderly , children and services for the poor. They are most of them above the law and never get punished for their crimes. If President Chavez ran for President in USA bet your butt I would vote for him. At this time I believe that most of the people in this country would do the same. You know why? Most of the people in this country are reaching senior years, and this man is out for the elders who are all in the poor category. He would win. I am ashamed of what the government does in this country, I won’t move out because it is my country too and one day we will take control of it and it will return to the country it was when our fore fathers ran it with morals and principles.
Not with greed and injustice.
I applaud you President Hugo Chavez for all you do. I hope that the idiot we have for a President right now does not ruin our relationship that Joseph Kennedy has with you.
Thank you!
April 14th, 2007 at 5:07 am
Chavez and Castro are scumbags! They are both communists who try to lure the poor into thinking he is helping them with cheap gas or free medical care. Most of the poor dont have cars and you have to wait weeks to see a doctor under their healtcare system. Boycott Citgo gas!!!!!!!!!!
May 18th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Dear President Chavez, I have much admiration for what you have accomplished in Venezuela and respect the work that I see you doing. I am a doctor of Chinese medicine (acupuncture and herbology as well as other natural healing modalities) and would like to visit your country and meet with someone in the medical community about the possibilities of utilizing this highly effective and inexpensive medicine to support the medical needs of your people. I wish you the greatest success in your grand endeavor. Most respectfully, Pamela Bellamy, L. Ac.
June 11th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Sr.Hugo Chavez, tienes todo lo que se requiere para ser un dictador al puro estilo de Porfirio Diaz en Mexico. Eres cobarde para empezar; tienes delirio de persecucion por parte de EE.UU.
Te has engrandecido por que te dejaron venir aca a hablar tonterias, solo para ocupar el espacio que se te brindo frente al microfono.
Creo que puedes ser victima de tu misma prepotencia y grandeza equivocada.
Eso mismo hizo Fidel en Cuba, es decir, una vez en el poder traiciono a su mismo pueblo. Hoy 40 abriles despues se jacta de haber sobrevivido mas de 40 temporadas al embargo internacional.En resumen son mas de 40 abriles de hambruna en la isla…..ese sera tu camino…y solo cuidate de tu misma gente…
Para terminar, quieres ganar adeptos con el oro negro del sub-suelo venezolano…el petroleo se terminara un dia, y tus amigotes como Oertega, Morales entre otros habran desaparecido de igual forma.. no te creas mucho que con un misil de una nave no tripulada podra acabar contigo en segundos y asi todo volvera a la “normalidad”
August 11th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Someone needs to take the whole kit and caboodle, better known as the (The Bush Crime Cartel) out to the back 40 as they call it in Texas, and throw a little necktie party for every son-of-a-bitch associated with this pathetic little man acting as leader of our country
August 11th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
And one more thing!
I’m starting to think that the Bush Regime Dictatorship has joined forces with Osama bin Laden to bring down America.
Why else would the White House be stripping our constitution to shreds all the while ignoring the plight of its citizens.
200 billion on a war could have done a lot of good at home for a lot of needed social programs.
By the way, why doesn’t Bush ever speak about Osama bin Laden anymore. He certainly isn’t in Iraq.
I hate the little dick with the pathetic little wave he gives while in front of the cameras. What a total asshole.
August 11th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Mr. Hugo Chavez
If you are reading this please loan me enough money to by a fuel efficient vehicle.
What will your terms be for repayment?
I have about $25. USD a month extra to spend for repayment if you can help
Please send the loan (money) whatever to
Donald R. Engen
P.O. Box 113
Woodville WI 54028
Thank you for your consideration
August 12th, 2007 at 5:28 am
I never knew Hugo Chavez was so popular!
In case you are wondering, I have no relation to Hugo Chavez, nor do I have his contact information.
I wish you luck on your application for loan.
November 18th, 2007 at 3:15 am
It seems to me that Chavez is the next Idi Amin.No doubt in a few years time we will naively be shocked at the atrocities he has perpetrated against his own people.Oh, we didn’t know will cry the UN,Paper Tigers again.His latest contribution to the OPEC parasites only shows his stupidity.WHEN WE WANT YOUR OIL WE WILL COME AND GET IT. The King of Spain is surely a wise man,hopefully the first voice of many.Without Oil chavez is just another corrupt South American dictator.Please pass on these thoughts to Mr.Chavez will my heartfelt hopes for a short and violent end to his regime Regards jim
December 8th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Mr. Chavez,
Thanks to you my family will enjoy the warmth in our home being provided by your caring donation. We live on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and talk about you a lot.
Pilamaye,
Jean Hammond