INCREDIBLE "cacerolazos" going on all around Venezuela tonight.

[joshcryer]

Incomprehensible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacerolazo

A cacerolazo, cacerolada or casserole is a form of popular protest practised in certain Spanish-speaking countries – in particular Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Spain – and most recently English-speaking countries which consists in a group of people creating noise by banging pots, pans, and other utensils in order to call for attention. What is peculiar about this type of demonstration is that the people protest from their own homes, thus achieving a high level of support and participation.

The word comes from Spanish cacerola, which means "stew pot". The derivative suffix -azo denotes a hitting (punching or striking) action, and has been extended metaphorically to any sort of shock demonstration[citation needed]. This type of manifestation started in 1971 in Chile, against the shortages of industrial products during the administration of Salvador Allende. When this manner of protest was practised in Canada, in English it was referred to by most media as "casseroles" rather than the Spanish term cacerolazo.

If you recall the 2010 elections in Venezuela the opposition did a cacerolazo the night before. They won the popular vote the next day (though due to gerrymandering they did not get the majority of seats).

[MADem]

1. It's a clever way to protest, that's for sure.

Tomorrow is the election...wonder what will happen?

[joshcryer]

2. I have a strong feeling about what will happen.

But I am done saying what will happen.

It is exciting nonetheless.

While the western media may downplay it, in the event of a loss, Capriles put up an epic, indescribable fight against the oppressive forces against him.

VIVE VENEZUELA!

[SESKATOW]

3. oppressive??

[joshcryer]

4. Yep.

[SESKATOW]

5. You're pulling yourself aren't you?