“The essence of democracy should be participation,” noted Chávez in a press conference on Thursday, “that is what we believe, not representation. Representative democracy is an elite trap designed to ensnare the hopes of the people..."
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Ah, yes. Look to Washington.
Today is a big day for Venezuela. How will participatory democracy fare? Wait and see. But it won't end here. Power and greed are not neutralized at the polls. Nor will they be so here in November.
Best wishes to all Venezolanos.
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