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Since I'm in this thread, I think it's only proper manners that I address the question posed in it before I address other issues........... Was Hugo Chavez a Better Black Leader Than President Obama? *If the term "Black Leader" is being defined as a leader who happens to be Black.... No Because Hugo Chavez was not Black. It's obvious he had African ancestry and I believe he mentioned it, however he also had European (Spanish) and Indian ancestry as well and looked more Meztizo than Afro. *However if the term "Black Leader" is defined as a leader (of any race) who Black people are following. I would have to say the answer would be Yes Chavez's socialist policies benefitted the poor and lower classes much more than the capitalist "bail 'em out" policies of President Obama. And since most Black people are on the lower end of the economic ladder, they would benefit more under HIS policies than under Obama's. I'm a capitalist, but I don't believe in crony capitalism and I also believe some things (like healthcare) should be socialized. But concerning the brutha in the video............ I'm not sure if it's because he's driving and not totally focused on what he's saying, but the gentleman in the video seems too angry and inarticulate to adequately get his point across. One shouldn't be so quick to make a video and broadcast it to a world wide audience until they know WHAT they want to say and HOW to say it....less you sound so sloppy that people will be too busy laughing at you to focus on what you're trying to say. Now I agree with him that President Obama hasn't done enough for Black people or most of the liberal base who put him in. However if you want someone to do something you must first figure out what exactly it is you want and put it down in writing and present it to him as a a PLAN. What do you want? Better schools? Better paying jobs? Free healthcare? What is your AGENDA? Another problem is too many Black people think that all they have to do is vote their man in and thier job is done. A negro will put on a suit and tie and go vote, stop to get some Popeye's chicken and a red pop, and go home to eat and sleep soundly thinking his job is done. Once you put a man in office you must support him financially and keep the money coming in to counter the money being sent from the opposing lobbyists to make sure your man stays on the inside and your agenda stays on the table. Also you must support him through the media by constantly getting on television and radio arguing for YOUR issues and interests and not just going along with whatever your particular political party is promoting today. Its' not magic, It's about money and influence....plain and simple. BTW..... I believe the "turtle looking guy" on CNN he's refering to is Don Lemon. He's a pretty professional journalist in my opinion but being openly gay (not sure why HE had to come out while Anderson Cooper gets to stay in the closet) it's clear he supports Obama because of his pro-gay stance.