¿Quién es más golpista?

Recently, we’ve found that chavistas are shocked, shocked that somebody who has actually participated in a coup attempt might think he’s fit to be president. Will wonders never...

Recently, we’ve found that chavistas are shocked, shocked that somebody who has actually participated in a coup attempt might think he’s fit to be president. Will wonders never cease?

Seriously, though, how do Rosales and Chávez stack up in the old coup-o-meter?

Rosales Chávez
Signed a document to certify he attended a ceremony that went on to endorse a coup against an elected government. Spent over 10 years leading the planning, organization and promotion of a coup against an elected government.
Sat in an audience lending tacit support to a plan to shut down all of the nation’s democratic institutions. Drafted a plan to shut down all of the nation’s democratic institutions.
Apologized for his participation in a coup attempt. Repeatedly celebrates and brags about his participation in a coup attempt.
Was a bit player in a coup where the army took power without firing a shot. Organized and led a guns-a-blazin’ putsch that left dozens dead.