Husbands and Wives.

I think that the world has a few reasons to celebrate and few things that we need to be scared of today.
And it all has to do with husband and wife teams.

Recently, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela lost an election in which it would have made him President for life. Chavez has continued to be in power since he was first elected in 1998. During his term, he has continually reached for more power, enacting socialist reforms and putting himself in place of almost a dictator to the country.

This was his first time that he has lost an election in nine years. And who was behind the scenes leading his demise.

His (ex) wife.

Marisabel Rodríguez de Chávez helped to write the new constitution that was formed when Chavez first came into power and has supported him many times. However, she publically spoke out this year in response to the continued reforms that her ex-husband had started, and helped to kick off the movement that helped to turn the elections. Ah, the power of angry ex-wives.

Next, comes the new president of Argentina, Cristina Kirchner, or as many know her, the former first lady of Argentina. That’s right; she accepted power from her husband. Many are not happy with this, with the problems that Argentina has continued to have. And better yet, there are allegations that Chavez illegally helped to finance her campaign. Of course, both countries are denying the allegations.

All of this may be a case in point for what is happening in the United States right now. The Clintons are trying to regain their power through Hilary Clinton. Many have criticized or hailed the last presidency under Bill Clinton. Opponents say that it is just a way that will bring President Clinton and a bad presidency back in power.

Maybe all that we need is for Hilary to get divorced. Nothing like the power of an angry ex-wife.

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