Threats to Democracy

“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” – Edward R. Morrow.

Monday, January 23, 2006

Do the words Pot,Kettle and Black mean anything to you?

And the criticism comes from the one country that spends nearly half of its budget on its military!

U.S.: Venezuela Overspending on Military

Venezuela is planning a "buying spree" for military equipment that goes beyond the country's legitimate needs, the State Department said Friday.
In recent days, the United States has sought to block proposed sales of military planes and other equipment to Venezuela by Spain and Brazil.
The transactions are part of what "we would consider an outsized military buildup in Venezuela," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.

posted by Nixmix at 4:18 p.m.

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