Overlooked News: Chavez eyes Russia nuclear help

[ManusJustus]

Jackson50 said:

ManusJustus said:

Jackson50 said:
I remember the anticipation I felt when you Venezuelans had to vote on the referendum last year. That he attempted to constitutionally establish himself as a de facto dictator must have been a frightening prospect for you.

Dictators dont get beat in elections.

 That is why I said he attempted to constitutionally establish himself as a de facto dictator. I think it is obvious that his constitutional referendum was an attempt to consolidate and prolong his power. He attempted to do it with through the will of the people, but they responded with a resounding no. I do give him credit, however, as he gracefully accepted defeat; this was somewhat of a surprise to me.

I dont see how being able to run for more than two terms makes one a de facto dictator.  Was Franklin Roosevelt a de facto dictator because he was elected to serve more than two terms?