.. but that's ok because it's for the liberation of the people..
Let's check the list..
Muzzel opposition: None of his elections required the Supreme Court to appoint him leader
Leader for life: Must be re-elected every 6 years
Nationalize everything: As the US nationalises 2 more banks this weekend...
Export Terrorism : ya, maybe but did not invent it...textbook CIA manoeuvres
Invite "Fraternal aid": Regional networking
Lock down the media: What country are we talking about again?
Lock down the borders: Right, we now need passports to get into the US and American grandmothers have been volunteering to patrol the Mexican boarder.
Odd that you would criticize Chavez for mirroring the US's political playbooks.
No matter what Chavez does the Yanks have done it worse. Good for Chavez for promoting that South and Central Americans dictate their own destinies and not rely on the Americans to tell them how to run their countries.