I voted for #7: Not sure, but I distrust the US media portrayal.

If that option wasn't available, I would probably have chosen #4, stating that he is somewhere between an authoritarian and a populist.

If I was forced to choose between #2 and #3, I would probably come down on the side of "champion of the people." Any leader is going to be somewhat authoritarian, but do they use that authority to try to improve things for regular people? or to maintain the status quo?

Anyway, I could be wrong, which was why I went with #7.

-Andy

For anarchist points of view about Venezuela & Chavez (in English), see the El Libertario' website www.nodo50.org/ellibertario

he is very autohorian in his way , much becuase usa and colombian right wing fascists spend so much time trying to remove chavez. so keep in mind that this man is at a ideological war with fascism in americas. btw Andy your site is looking AWESOME ! keep up the good work !