Maduro kicks off Venezuela's 'most important military drills in history' (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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2. Nick's disco party. Could that be "YMCA" I hear in the background? The Macarena?

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Translation: We advance in the consolidation of our new Military Doctrine, the "War of the Whole People", based on the ideals of our liberators and resumed, for the Integral Defense of the Nation, by our Commander Chávez.

Yes, Nick was having a big old disco dance party, complete with more red flags of the revolution (PSUV) than the national flag of Venezuela. Had it been in black and white (and orderly, professional and remotely choreographed), it might remind a historically minded person of Germany in the 1930's.

If the Chavistas can be counted on for anything, its their wholesale buy-in to symbolism. The "Chavez eyes" and the "Chavez signature" are plastered on every flat surface. And of course, they have attached the "Bolivarian" name to each and every government entity. Significant, since The Revolution is what is important, and not Venezuela.