Chavez Threatens To Cut United States Off

American Voices • Politics • ISSUE 44•07 • Feb 13, 2008

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has threatened to stop sending oil to the United States, citing Washington’s role in aiding Exxon Mobil with a lawsuit against nationalizing the country’s oil. What do you think?

“Bullies like Chavez should never underestimate the little guy—in this case, Exxon Mobil.”
Bettie Arnold –
Systems Analyst
“I'm surprised by how relatively reasonable this threat is.”
Pedro Barajas –
Hotel Clerk
“Exxon Mobil or Hugo Chavez. Please don't make me choose sides here.”
Adam Metz –
Carpet Installer

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