Opposing Digits

A conservative advocacy group is urging Americans to boycott Citgo gas stations, since Citgo is owned by the Venezuelan government, and the Venezuelan president has vowed to topple the U.S. government. President Hugo Chavez recently told a TV audience, "Enough of imperialist aggression; we must tell the world: down with the U.S. empire. We have to bury imperialism this century." The guest on that particular program was anti-Bush, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan. The American Family Association is urging Americans to send an email to Chavez and Citgo, letting them know that "you will not be shopping at a Citgo station." The AFA said sales at Citgo stations send money back to Chavez to help him undermine U.S. interests. "Why should U.S. citizens who love freedom be financing a dictator who has vowed to take down our government?" AFA Founder and Chairman Donald Wildmon asked in a message to supporters. Citgo's website notes that it is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of Venezuela.

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