This story is a case study in the dynamics of flagging on HN. Every Chavez story has been flagged aggressively, with most dropping off the front page within minutes of their appearance. This one appears to have snuck in through a lull and collected enough votes to fend off the flags.

I flagged it anyways, of course.

Plonk! And now it's off the front page.

I feel like whatever gets voted to the front page by the community belongs on this site.

Yes, I won't be surprised if it gets unceremoniously dropped soon.

So don't upvote it.