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Published Date: 12 May 2008
HUGO Chavez has lashed out at Germany's chancellor, suggesting that her party shares the political ideals of Adolf Hitler.
The Venezuelan leader criticised Chancellor Angela Merkel for belonging to the conservative Christian Democratic Union, calling the movement "the same right wing that supported Hitler and fascism."


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  • Last Updated: 12 May 2008 10:32 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

James Donald,

Newbridge 12/05/2008 12:26:51
From the International Herald Tribune:

"Merkel's spokesman Thomas Steg said that the chancellor had said in an interview that no single country could harm overall relations between the European Union and Latin America.
Steg quoted Merkel as saying: "President Chavez does not speak for Latin America — every country has its own voice, with which they pursue their own interests."
"There is nothing to add to this interview statement," Steg said after Chavez's comments about Merkel, adding that the chancellor also had no comment about his accusations.
"The comments of President Chavez speak for themselves," Steg said.".

The comments of President Chavez do indeed speak for themselves - He is tit.
2

Dougie, Edinburgh,

12/05/2008 17:19:53
Chavez himself has far more in common with Hitler than Merkel does. Socialist populism for example; appealing to external threats to bolster domestic support; scapegoating social minorities
3

George F,

Michigan 12/05/2008 17:34:17
#1 Caratacus, aye your right mate but he's a dangerous tit.
4

John Blackley,

Florida 12/05/2008 20:14:21
Ms. Merkel, I recommend you repeat King Juan Carlos' question to Chavez. He obviously didn't hear it the first time.

 

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