A Brief History of Communism’s Constituyentes
A quick scan of ñángara constitution-making from Vladimir Lenin to Manuel Zelaya, with pitstops in Cuba, Nicaragua and the fever-swamps of Tony Negri’s philosophy.
Bolivarian Military Justice, and other myths
Even though it has a completely supine civilian justice system under its control, the regime seems minded to replace it with military tribunals it can straight-up order around.
She stood up to Chávez in the name of justice. Her seven year nightmare is not over.
Last week, Judge Maria Lourdes Afiuni was barred from appointing her own counsel at a disciplinary tribunal to eject her from the bench. A bizarre injustice, but entirely in keeping with the kafkaesque seven year ordeal she has faced.
No Amnesty, Internationale
Lots has been said about the Supreme Tribunal's partisanship. Much less has been said about its insane, asinine, Nazi-based jurisprudence.
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