Venezuelan navy plans to buy 3 submarines

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2005/08/25/afx2192313.html

CARACAS (AFX) - The Venezuelan navy plans to acquire three submarines, said Vice Admiral Armando Laguna.

Laguna said the Venezuelan government has already received offers from Germany, France, Italy and Russia.

He noted that no date has been set for the acquisition.

[VegasWolf]

1. Maybe he can buy some from Brain, * needs the money. Then he

sends Pat Robertson to convert Chavez and his government.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Pat Robertson better not plan to do any sailing, if that's the case.

Dive, Pat, Dive.

[Judi Lynn]

3. Interesting. Apparently Bush doesn't believe any countries

with a non-European-descended President should be allowed to have any means of defending itself.

According to the Forbes article:

Venezuela has two submarines, which are currently being repaired.

I've heard ALL of their military equipment is very old, and needs replacement.

No reason Venezuela should remain helpless, since _Bush started making threats, and sending huge chunks of change to his opposition, a little "walking around money," "long green," etc.

[cliss]

4. Remember when Chavez ordered about 100,000 Kalashnikov

rifles. RumsFailed came out and said, "Well, what on earth would they need those for? Goodness Gracious."

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The most ironic thing about these Oil Wars is that the money Chavez uses to BUY all this stuff, comes from the U.S. It must drive Bush crazy.

He's helping Chavez fund his own protection.

[Judi Lynn]

7. He undoubtedly thought his remark was unusually cocky

but it simply showed him as the buffoon he is. If ONLY these Republicans could see themselves the way they really are. They'd be mortified. Not a shred of dignity in the whole party.

[Flanker]

6. The military is indeed in need of refurbishing equipment

The last time major purchases were done was in the early 90's, the current pair of subs in particular were laid in the 60's or 70's.

[cornfedyank]

5. who are we protecting ourselves from?

barf, barf, barf. sorry but i really dislike people