Chavez Flees Nyc

ballz2wallz · 09-21-2006, 09:22 AM

CHAVEZ FLEES NYC

That's all drudge has so far...

Something is gonna happen...

7960 · 09-21-2006, 09:27 AM

this would make a fantastic resort destination....maybe we should take it

Google Maps

SoFlaJDM · 09-21-2006, 09:33 AM

it is

i'm down for a trip

WickedLou9 · 09-21-2006, 10:07 AM

One of my friends at work just got back from a vacation there. It seems that he had some hassle getting back into the US.

SoFlaJDM · 09-21-2006, 10:12 AM

fox news says he is still in NY

ballz2wallz · 09-21-2006, 10:19 AM

CHAVEZ FLEES NYC; CUTS TRIP SHORT AFTER 'DEVIL' SPEECH
Thu Sep 21 2006 08:21:15 ET

Fiery Venezuela President Hugo Chavez will 'wrap up' his controversial NYC visit early this morning to return home to Caracas, sources say.

The president cancelled several appointments previously scheduled in NYC today including a second news conference he was to hold at Venezuela's United Nations mission.

On Wednesday, Chavez, in a controversial speech in the UN General Assembly, mocked President George Bush repeatedly calling him 'The Devil'.

Developing...

kinggovernor · 09-21-2006, 10:25 AM

why are we allowing these people into our country?

ballz2wallz · 09-21-2006, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

why are we allowing these people into our country?

That's what I don't get either. Although, since the UN is here in NYC, I kind of understand, if they are indeed part of the UN. Considering they don't really do much with the UN, they still seem to want to come to the US using the UN as their excuse. The other thing that boggles me is this; why do the Americans seem to embrace these people coming to the US? Here is the latest:

Iranian President Invited to Speak at CU - News

beez · 09-21-2006, 11:00 AM

Ooh I hope he does speak at Columbia. I'd love to see him speak in person and hear him handle questions from a college/grad-age crowd. Thanks for posting that.

kinggovernor · 09-21-2006, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by beez

Ooh I hope he does speak at Columbia. I'd love to see him speak in person and hear him handle questions from a college/grad-age crowd. Thanks for posting that.

this is how I believe it will go:

College Kid: "Intelligent Question"

Chavez: "Blame USA, next question"

hsmith · 09-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

why are we allowing these people into our country?

The UN isn't considered to be US soil.

beez · 09-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

this is how I believe it will go:

College Kid: "Intelligent Question"

Chavez: "Blame USA, next question"

It's sort of like seeing a band perform live. You know what you're going to get but it's fun to see it done in person.

kinggovernor · 09-21-2006, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by hsmith

The UN isn't considered to be US soil.

so where did chavez's plane land?

garbagemanlb · 09-21-2006, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

so where did chavez's plane land?

There is an understanding that the U.S. won't impede any member nation's delegates from going to the U.N. If the nation is on hostile terms with the U.S., then the delegation can be confined to Manhattan island.

motivez · 09-21-2006, 04:18 PM

We can't deny leaders of UN member nations access to enter the country to speak at the UN simply because we disagree with their politics..

We did what we should have, IMO. Allowed them to speak while the US officials aren't paying too much attention to their ridiculous rhetoric.

I think it's imperative that we provide adequate security for any foriegn leader who comes to the US.. we'd want the same for US Presidents.

archangel003 · 09-21-2006, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

so where did chavez's plane land?

The UN has a helipad or three.