| 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary Elections |
This year we've had elections in Canada, the UK, Burma, Singapore, Argentina, and Poland, and elections in Peru and the US 'round the corner. So, it's time for Venezuela!
I'll start by saying that I think that the opposition, for the first time since former president Chávez took power on 1998, has a real chance of winning, due to, well, really obvious reasons. However, Venezuela has... less than democratic institutions. The executive and the running party effectively control almost everything, most worryingly, the judiciary and the National Electoral Council (electoral commission). Add that to statements like this one, and you'll understand why I'm not sure that the election will be fair. President Maduro has said he will recognize the results, but I'm not sure about that. Venezuela technically has a multiparty system, but most parties are part of two coalitions:
RandomGuy199
Representative of the Federal Republic of Karnetvor Resident Venezuelan/Lampshade Bar & Grill Manager- The South Pacific Soldier, South Pacific Special Forces "You're talkin' to the Rolex wearin', diamond ring wearin', kiss stealin', wheelin' n' dealin', limousine ridin', jet flyin', son of a gun, and I'm having a hard time keeping these alligators down!" "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair
Its a lost cause, my friend. We all know that your country is corrupt.
Very. VERY. CORRUPT. Although, who knows? Maybe Maduro will allow the opposition its victory. Why? Because you are seeing this webpage.
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7) (11-24-2015, 10:00 AM)Ryccia Wrote: Its a lost cause, my friend. We all know that your country is corrupt. ALRIGHT, YOU NEGATIVE NANCY, LISTEN UP! I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME, BUT IN MY AMERICA, WE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY! Maduro can't be trusted to give honest results, because Maduro. But Random, you gotta keep fighting. Read up on Portugal, Spain, the Philippines, etc. See how they did it, and follow in their footsteps. And no matter how hard it gets, how much pressure Maduro puts on you and other pro-democracy advocates, you must never give up. Yes, he may be able to silence thousands, may be 100's of thousands, but he will never be able to silence an entire country. And as long as you keep fighting; keep protesting; keep opposing Maduro's power, he will be forced to surrender. Spain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_tr..._democracy Portugal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnation_Revolution Phillipines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_Power_Revolution
An eye for an eye just makes the whole world go blind.
~Mahatma Gandhi
No, don't do it! Don't fight in the streets! I want RG SAFE! SAFE from that tyrannical government!
And if we were fighting for democracy like the old times, statehood-ists and independence-ists would be in the streets, punching riot policemen and throwing molotovs for a status change! But you don't see that happening, right?! No! We must fight IN THE POLLS! Unless Maduro censors the internet, we MUST have hope! And if he wins again, release the beasts.
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
Whoa, I didn't expect so much support for our cause. Thanks
 However, I have to clarify that the Venezuelan regime isn't nearly as repressive as the ones in Franquist Spain, or Marcos' Philippines. We can talk about almost anything (not in front of the ridiculously corrupt police, of course), there are numerous opposition TV, radio stations, and newspapers, and opposition supporters, although harassed, aren't arrested for their views (unless you are an important figure, or go to protest on the streets. If they arrest you then, you're screwed). The Internet isn't censored (however, I'll admit that is a concern of mine, that they may try to do so someday). The government is dictatorial in the sense that it's not democratic: It's extremely corrupt, patronage and nepotism are rampant, people routinely steal public funds and used them for personal gain, opposition leaders are arrested, the prison system is practically hell on earth (trust me, you don't want to go to a Venezuelan prison), state media is filled with ridiculous propaganda, the ruling party and the President control everything, including the judiciary, the legislature, the electoral commission, the economy (and you know how well that turned out), and the military; and the electoral system is notoriously unfair to anybody who isn't the ruling party. If Maduro leaves, I hope is by democratic elections. I would call for a revolution if the elections are blatantly rigged or the government doesn't recognize the results (apparently opinion polls show that the opposition has the advantage, so I think a government victory is very unlikely). Besides, the opposition already tried to force his resignation protesting on the streets, last year, to be exact. The government replied with tear gas, rubber bullets, and armed pro-government gangs. So, don't worry, I'll not become a street protester myself
RandomGuy199
Representative of the Federal Republic of Karnetvor Resident Venezuelan/Lampshade Bar & Grill Manager- The South Pacific Soldier, South Pacific Special Forces "You're talkin' to the Rolex wearin', diamond ring wearin', kiss stealin', wheelin' n' dealin', limousine ridin', jet flyin', son of a gun, and I'm having a hard time keeping these alligators down!" "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair
I hope they don't censor the internetz. That day, I'll pretend to be a street protester myself, and there will be hell on earth, for at least one riot cop. I'll steal his weapons and shield, and encourage others to do the same...
Yeah, it is nice to dream...
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
O....o.....o......o.....
Im....impossible.... Its....its a mira....its a miracle....
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
I wouldn't call it a miracle, as everybody knew it would happen (unless the government didn't accept the results), but still
The opposition has won an absolute majority; out of 167 seats, the MUD coalition won 99, the PSUV (the ruling party) won 46, and 22 seats have yet to be declared. President Maduro recognized the results. The new Assembly takes office on January 5th, so let's see what happens next EDIT: The full results were announced. The opposition won 112 seats; the PSUV, 51.
RandomGuy199
Representative of the Federal Republic of Karnetvor Resident Venezuelan/Lampshade Bar & Grill Manager- The South Pacific Soldier, South Pacific Special Forces "You're talkin' to the Rolex wearin', diamond ring wearin', kiss stealin', wheelin' n' dealin', limousine ridin', jet flyin', son of a gun, and I'm having a hard time keeping these alligators down!" "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair
It is for me. For such a corrupt and oppressive government, it is a miracle. Especially on how the opposition won.
Also, isn't it 112 seats the opposition, 51 to PSUV? Whatever it is, is the best thing ever I could wish for Christmas. The world might be worsening, but it is also getting better as well! Myanmar and Venezuela are examples! However, I somewhat concerned, as the opposition is majorly centre to centre-right. But such a government is better than a superstitious, authoritarian, corrupt, populist leftist regime.
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
Democracy is democracy.
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