Both in Ukraine and in Venezuela, rebels are out to bring down legitimate, elected governments.
The Ukrainian rebellion is led by a more unified and fanatical, nationalist right, reliant in part on crypto-Nazis and anti-Semitism.
Also, the Ukrainian rebels have had powerful outside encouragement.
The opposition in Venezuela seems more like our own conservative movement, right down to the delusions of majority support.
Ooops, steady on, old chap, "legitimate" might be a tad strong to apply to elections in either of those states!
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