After conquering space, where he spends his days and nights, wacky dictator Hugo Chavez has decided to conquer time itself. According to the August 21 New York Times, no less, Chavez is changing the clocks starting in 2008 as part of his plan to move to a six-hour workday.
The left's second-favorite dictator, after Castro, "claims that it will help the metabolism and productivity of his fellow citizens," wrote the Times in a bizarre brief.
During his lengthy Sunday TV show, Chavez was joined by Héctor Navarro, the minister of science and technology. The Times quoted him saying: "This is about the metabolic effect, where the human brain is conditioned by sunlight."
Next up, the "passionate," "dignified," and "intelligent" Chavez, as Barbara Walters called him March 16, says he wants to help America's poor and then raises the price of oil again.
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Brain cramp!
August 27, 2007 - 13:11 ET by HelenSI couldn't even read the article attached to this headline! I saw the word "Dignified" attached to "Chavez" and my brain went into shut-down mode.
Terrifying and confusing situation.
Phew! Must...have...coffee...!
"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war" - Shakespeare
Oooookaaaaayyyy
August 27, 2007 - 13:13 ET by heldmywComing soon: Repealing the Law of Gravity.
Hugo Chavez-Venezuelan free-range looney!
Master of the Universe: Hugo
August 27, 2007 - 14:51 ET by steviep831Master of the Universe: Hugo Chavez to disprove the theory of relativity by simultaneously shaking hands with every democratic member of congress... from Venezuela. What's next?
Brother Bluto
August 27, 2007 - 13:15 ET by KC MulvilleWhen I first heard this story, I couldn't help but think of John Belushi in Animal House, and the reading on his watch, just before the Big Cheese.
If Chavez really wants to
August 27, 2007 - 13:19 ET by MightyMouthIf Chavez really wants to make his mark he should delcare Pluto a planet again.
You know, for such a meglomaniac this guy really thinks small, 30 minutes? sheesh!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Chavez Officially Recognizes Pluto
August 27, 2007 - 14:56 ET by Sergeant ROCKHa ha ha... yeah, he should at that!
}}---> Plutocrats
August 27, 2007 - 15:02 ET by Cool ArrowHaving demonstrated his plutocrat leanings, it's not surprising Chavez would buck the wave of "scientific consensus". Of course he's as much a scientist as Al Gore.
Now he's going to "the beginning" to redefine what was originally called Day and Night.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
"This is about the
August 27, 2007 - 14:57 ET by drillanwr"This is about the metabolic effect, where the human brain is conditioned by sunlight."
So, who do you think he'll have shot if the Sun doesn't comply with his adjustments?
Hugo Chavez ... Taking liberal socialist truth creativity to new heights.
Chavez' first step
August 27, 2007 - 15:45 ET by Mica the MagnificentThis is the first step Chavez is taking to nationalize the universe.
Chavez joins Al Gore and King Canute
August 27, 2007 - 15:59 ET by RJTime, climate, tides.....the royal megalomaniacs control all....bwahahaha!
Chavez learns nothing from French foolishness
August 27, 2007 - 17:39 ET by nkviking75Six hour workdays? Sounds as bright as the French mandating less-than-40-hour work weeks and 4 weeks of vacation, a plan they are finally beginning to abandon. I suppose that's easier than economic policies that create more work for people. This guy is going to run his country right off a cliff.
When you put the clowns in charge, especially as dictator, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
How droll to snicker at
August 27, 2007 - 23:27 ET by jdhawkHow droll to snicker at Chavez. Meanwhile, the murdering thug is step by step stripping Venzuela of what little freedoms it once enjoyed. And, shipping his brand of sickening communism throughout Latin America. All the while, fostering ties to radical Islam.