In an effort to be fair, I honestly agree with the administration's statement (not actions) on Chavez. I think he has been marginalized and the threat he offers is exceptionally minor. Most in world politics believe the guy to be a kook, about one step lower on the ladder of lunacy than our old, deceased friend Kim Jong Il. He is the biggest threat to his own people, no one else.
obama admires the way chavaz exercises control over the economy. obama's goal is control of the internet and control of the credit system. the bank's will remain in private hands but credit will be allocated by directive from washington.