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Republicans have been predicting the decline of American power ever since President Obama was photographed at last week’s hemispheric summit shaking the hand of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela and — gasp! — smiling. Former Vice President Dick Cheney warned that that act of civility would be viewed as a sign of “weakness.” Newt Gingrich, who may be honing his attack skills for a presidential run, said Mr. Obama’s behavior was bolstering “enemies of America.”

We have no patience for Mr. Chávez. He was elected as a champion of the poor and has turned himself into a standard-issue autocrat — playing the anti-America card to divert attention from his failed economic policies and ever more outrageous power grabs.

But Venezuela is no strategic threat. And this country has paid far too high a price in both power and influence for former President George W. Bush’s bullying.

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    engineer7 months, 3 weeks ago

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    If we don't talk, nothing will ever happen and the tension will always be there.

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      lloydm657 months, 3 weeks ago

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      Theres nothing wrong with shaking hands with an idiot despot if you wash your hand soon after,Be sure to see a doctor before leaving air force one.

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