Comment by themafia

> and the citizens of neighboring countries who've had to reckon with the legacy of Chavez think about this.

Sure, just ask them about the legacy of Chevron in South America next.

If they're old enough ask them about the United Fruit Company.

> You can extend this to anything really with good results.

Your trick is not enough to overcome your ignorance of history.

> No valuable insight will be gleaned from chat boards and reddit in the immediate aftermath of these sorts of events.

Ridiculous. How exactly do you expect me to probe the feelings of an entire nation of people? Have CNN do it for me?