Venezuela's Maduro to provide guns to 400,000 loyalists amid peaking tension

[Richva]

He will probably buy them at Walmart. 

[MIseker]

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@jimc91 wrote:

It would appear the founders of Venezuela did not include a clause similar to our Second Amendment.  After the central government disarmed the citizens they can now rule them with an iron fist.

Makes me thankful our founders escaped a tyrannical government and knew how to protect future generations or at least give us a fighting chance.

Constitution of United States of America 1789 (rev. 1992)

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

 In view of the talk on this board about President Trump acting like a dictator you would think they would appreciate our Second Amendment.  That just confirms how serious the Trump Derangement Syndrome is and the affects it has on one's ability to think critically.

Just sain'

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revised 1992? just saying

[afisher]

... NEWS from April.    your point?   

[rker321]

Great idea!!!!!! they will kill each other and then they are all dead, perhaps they will emerge as a country that has some brains.

[jimc91]

It would appear the founders of Venezuela did not include a clause similar to our Second Amendment.  After the central government disarmed the citizens they can now rule them with an iron fist.

Makes me thankful our founders escaped a tyrannical government and knew how to protect future generations or at least give us a fighting chance.

Constitution of United States of America 1789 (rev. 1992)

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

 In view of the talk on this board about President Trump acting like a dictator you would think they would appreciate our Second Amendment.  That just confirms how serious the Trump Derangement Syndrome is and the affects it has on one's ability to think critically.

Just sain'

[jimc91]

Venezuela bans private gun ownership

• 1 June 2012

Image captionThe government implemented a gun amnesty ahead of the introduction of the new law

Venezuela has brought a new gun law into effect which bans the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition.

Until now, anyone with a gun permit could buy arms from a private company.

Under the new law, only the army, police and certain groups like security companies will be able to buy arms from the state-owned weapons manufacturer and importer.

The ban is the latest attempt by the government to improve security and cut crime ahead of elections in October

Venezuela saw more than 18,000 murders last year and the capital, Caracas, is thought to be one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America.

'Must do more'

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-18288430

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In view of what is going on today the general population have no means to protect themselves and their personal property.

It would appear that is exactly what their "Central Government" wants for the citizens.

The is not enough food or living supplies for average people to survive and they are literially not being cared for by a failing government.

[jimc91]

Published  April 18, 2017

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he will expand the number of civilians involved in armed militias, providing guns to as many as 400,000 loyalists.

The announcement came as Maduro's opponents are gearing up for what they pledge will be the largest rally yet to press for elections and a host of other demands Wednesday.

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The current unrest is the strongest the country has seen since 2014, when protests left dozens dead.(EFE)

The Bolivarian militias, currently at approximately 100,000, were created by the late Hugo Chavez to assist the armed forces in the defense of his revolution from external and domestic attacks.

Speaking to thousands of militia members dressed in beige uniforms gathered in front of the presidential palace, Maduro said that vision remains relevant as Venezuela continues to face "imperialist aggression."

"A gun for every militiaman!" he cried.

Maduro's government claims foreign-backed opposition leaders are fomenting violence in an attempt to remove him from power. The opposition denies that assertion, saying it is Maduro himself who is responsible for Venezuela's woes, including triple-digit inflation, rising crime and food shortages.

They also blame Maduro for ordering security forces to use tear gas against protesters and failing to stop pro-government armed groups from attacking demonstrators.

President Maduro holds a painting depicting late President Chavez, Venezuelan liberator Simon Bolivar and himself during march to commemorate 7th anniversary of the Bolivarian Militia in Caracas, Apr. 17, 2017. (EFE)

During the act, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez read a text saying the country is living a “crucial situation.”  

“The excessive ambition of [our] enemies threatens the peace and stability by carrying out a criminal agenda loaded with hate that includes terrorist acts, disturbances, looting, vandalism, different forms of violence against innocent people and public health facilities," Padrino said.

The defense chief said that the violent acts perpetrated during recent opposition protests, which to date have resulted in six deaths and about 100 arrests, are geared toward creating "anxiety in the public, anarchy and chaos, with the ignoble aim of toppling the democratic government."

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Venezuela disarmed its citizenry in 2013.  Now their dictator is arming only the people that support him.  

I bet there are some people there that wish they had not given up their guns so easily in the name of "Public Safety"...