Gangsters in New York

ã Dr. Gary D. Lemmons, September 24, 2006

A couple of gangsters came to New York this past week.  While that is nothing new for the venerable old city, gangsters being an integral part of its colorful history, these two were unique. 

First, Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nej-ad, the Iranian president, attended the 61^st General Assembly of the United Nations.  Moving about under the protection of his guards, who resembled the movie portrayal of “goodfella” soldiers, Ahmadi-Nej-ad courted the U. N. representatives to this annual conclave in his attempt to bring legitimacy to his fanatical regime.

One only has to look closely into the eyes of this individual to discern the nature of his soul.  This man is dangerous.  I doubt not that had he a nuclear device, he would use it, or, worse, he would enable terrorist elements of Hezbollah or Al-Qaeda to detonate it.  He will have to be dealt with...and soon.

The second gangster who appeared on the scene was Hugo Chávez, president of Venezuela.  Again, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, this buffoon harangued President Bush, labeling him “the devil” and complaining that the lectern and podium of the U. N. General Assembly hall “smelled of sulfur.”

Now, “Georgie” Bush has his faults, and many Americans, me included, have criticized him for them.  What we don’t need Hugo “Bozo” Chávez to point those out to us.

The fact of the matter is that “Bozo” Chávez has dreams of being the next Simón Bolivár of Venezuela. 

Let me tell you something, “Bozo,” I have read about Bolivár, I have studied Bolivár’s life, and you, Sir, are no Bolivár.  In fact, you are NOT worthy to shine his shoes or clean his restroom!  Now waddle on back to Venezuela!