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200. My company used to do business in Venezuela....

Sun Mar 9, 2014, 06:56 PM

Mar 2014

unfortunately, Venzuelan laws make it nearly impossible to obtain payment for goods and services outside of VZ - essentially, no credit can be offered and equipment owned by our company would not be returned to our control. So we ate our losses, and no business to VZ businesses.

They pull the same crap with European businesses, so EU businesses no longer do business with them. And other South American and Central American businesses with the same result. They can't be trusted, so no one does business with them and they're left to stew in the pressure cooker of their own making.

We didn't pull the "your money is no good here"....they did.

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Protests continue after Venezuelan diplomatic win [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2014 OP

The protesters don't want peace; they want the revolution ended. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #1

So you don't think they are protesting massive shortages and runaway inflation? n/t totodeinhere Mar 2014 #11

Many of them are... JackRiddler Mar 2014 #130

I'm not sure about that. There are countries in Latin America with governments that are to totodeinhere Mar 2014 #237

They are kids. joshcryer Mar 2014 #28

Typical. A place votes against U.S. Type Capitalism so we cut off their supplies... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #2

We didn't cut off their supplies hack89 Mar 2014 #3

Exactly. We pulled the "your money is no good here" crap. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #4

Dollars or Euros are the currency for global commerce hack89 Mar 2014 #5

Which is why counties can be exploited. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #15

How? That makes no sense. hack89 Mar 2014 #18

It used to be based on a standard that was less volatile.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #22

What standard would that be? hack89 Mar 2014 #24

Used to be gold and silver.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #27

"I believe "money" will be gone in the future." EX500rider Mar 2014 #239

Do you honestly expect an advanced civilization uses tokens? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #246

No, I expect 1's and 0's like i just said. n.t EX500rider Mar 2014 #252

And who decides who the zeros are? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #267

I believe the EX500Rider was referring to binary code NickB79 Mar 2014 #271

It's just another way for the few to accumulate more. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #272

The computer that's stores the 1's and 0's. lol n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #275

Uh huh.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #281

would you trade in your life savings for Venezuelan currency? nt geek tragedy Mar 2014 #7

The way the dollar has been? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #16

is it your understanding that the dollar has been more volatile geek tragedy Mar 2014 #21

Used to be a time when you could pay for something that was one Euro with one Dollar and get change. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #23

Sure, 17 years ago. nt geek tragedy Mar 2014 #26

"your money is no good here' EX500rider Mar 2014 #9

"Yes, we don't take Venezuelan Bolivars in the US." Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #17

Ever been to a currency exchange? EX500rider Mar 2014 #34

The oil should make it worth SOMETHING. Right? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #56

In small quantities yes. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #59

I know, one minute the oil is vital and the next it ain't all that. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #61

however sabbat hunter Mar 2014 #73

It does help a lot. ChangoLoa Mar 2014 #157

The Venezuelan Bolivar is non-exchangeable outside Venezuela ChangoLoa Mar 2014 #154

And you can BET there are forces snatching up that cheap money.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #161

Exactly, the government controls the exchange system. ChangoLoa Mar 2014 #170

We "pulled" what? Anyone who wants to take a Venezuelan bolívar... PosterChild Mar 2014 #12

Apparently everything was A-OK with you when Ven.'s inflation was 103% Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #19

Inflation is a comparative statistic. In the 90's other Lat Am countries had even more inflation. ChangoLoa Mar 2014 #159

"the very class of people you adore" EX500rider Mar 2014 #240

"Whose fault is that?" Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #25

No, the people voting for what they thought would be a competent leader, smokey775 Mar 2014 #42

It's not THAT. The aim of the US to make sure Socialism NEVER has a success story. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #47

OK!!!! smokey775 Mar 2014 #49

You've never HEARD that before? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #139

Ad Nauseous. smokey775 Mar 2014 #143

Why wouldn't it? It's considered a threat. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #146

But the US isn't threatening Maduro with a coup. smokey775 Mar 2014 #152

Didn't you watch the Democracy Now! clip? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #162

Why? It's just the same ole same ole as VenezuelaAnalysis.com smokey775 Mar 2014 #164

LOL! Guess we're DONE if you refuse to accept facts. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #166

Who's facts? smokey775 Mar 2014 #168

Contrary to popular belief, you can't vote for reality. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #195

Are we seeing a pattern here? Zorra Mar 2014 #191

I think it's plaid. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #194

I know, our constant attempts to over throw Sweden MUST STOP!! lol n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #137

I should specify our efforts are on THIS side of the pond. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #140

So we hate Socialism based on what side of a ocean it is on? That's your position? n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #241

Ever hear of the Monroe Doctrine? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #247

Yes, and I don't think it has a anti-socialist clause. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #253

I see Western Hemesphere History is new to you. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #259

You see wrong. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #261

Summarize how it's been abused. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #269

Assigning homework now? No thanks. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #273

It ain't hard. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #279

Right after you learn some economic theories so you'll understand where Venz. problems are. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #280

I already outlined them. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #282

Right, the ghost of the Nixon administration or something... EX500rider Mar 2014 #284

BZZZZZZZZZZZ! Wrong answer. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #286

My company used to do business in Venezuela.... S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #200

Actually, the money changers did. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #203

No, the Venezuelan government...(PDVSA) did S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #205

You work for the oil industry? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #206

It's a matter of record. smokey775 Mar 2014 #207

Did you know under some communist takeovers that all land deeds and contracts are null and void? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #208

So, you approve of the Venezuelan govt not paying their bills and stealing the equipment smokey775 Mar 2014 #209

Do you remember the uproar when the railroads were nationalized? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #211

Why won't you answer the question? smokey775 Mar 2014 #213

I am NOT outraged by this. Should I be? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #215

Y'all will find any excuse for this govt. won't you? smokey775 Mar 2014 #216

You seem to have an unnatural hatred for it. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #217

I have a deep dislike for corruption, smokey775 Mar 2014 #218

And Maduro is Chavez' handpicked successor..... S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #223

Chavez could have done a lot more but didn't. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #224

Based on the current situation, I'd say that Chavez did more than enough... S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #226

You really are going overboard.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #229

Have never seen these stats represented visually. Hard to ignore! Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #230

No problem. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #231

Chavez did too damn much, smokey775 Mar 2014 #234

Naw, that's because of the "commie" hysterics. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #235

No, it's because of the stealing. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #242

I can hear the oil companies now saying, "That's OUR job!" Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #248

I know, wanting to get paid and to get their equip. back....the nerve!! lol n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #254

Shame that they don't own the joint. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #257

Don't think oil services companies are interested in that mess. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #262

Oh sure, the oil companies all pulled out after that article came out. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #265

Venezuela's oil production has been declining for 15 years now NickB79 Mar 2014 #277

Eegadds!!! They aren't pulling it ALL out at once!!! Proof they're total FAILURES!!! Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #285

Not in the manner that you're implying, no. S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #210

I asked. That's all. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #214

And that's why you though you had a "Gotcha!" moment? S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #221

And who are you, right-wing thread cop? Do not hover over the poster. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #222

I'm engaging in conversation, and hardly "hovering"... S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #225

"If you aim to communicate with people, stop harassing them." LOL! REALLY!?!? EX500rider Mar 2014 #243

"Gotcha? No. More like a "WTF?" moment.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #227

What article did I post? S_B_Jackson Mar 2014 #228

funny how the trust level is keyed to Right wing or Left. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #232

No, it's keyed to "pays"/"doesn't pay" EX500rider Mar 2014 #244

More like "Who gets propped up and who doesn't". Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #250

Right...you think oil services companies in Houston care about "propping up" or making money? n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #251

LOL! You think private companies are like countries? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #263

No I don't but you sure seem to. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #264

THEY think they are. They sure bought the Republicans. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #266

Venezuela Is Not Near Bankruptcy or Unable to Pay Its Debts. Justina For Justice Mar 2014 #111

Thank you! Actual facts are quite helpful. Peace Patriot Mar 2014 #122

It's such a pleasure when a factual article makes it through the wall of crap. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #124

Venezuela Bonds Plunge After Bolivar Weakened for Travel hack89 Mar 2014 #128

If the value of your money dropped 50% a year, 4% a month, 1% a week hack89 Mar 2014 #129

Mark Weisbrot isn't exactly an unbiased source in this NickB79 Mar 2014 #276

"The U.S. wants Venezuelan oil, just as with Iraq.' Just where do you think they send their oil now? EX500rider Mar 2014 #283

Right Wingers believe THEY are the ONLY ones who make money..... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #290

They can't remember they even do that, don't realize the conflict. n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #297

Makes it hilarious to see things like McCain at Sturgis hanging around with bikers. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #298

Hope he remembered to invite the Sturgis crowd to visit him Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #299

Really.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #300

"so we cut off their supplies" EX500rider Mar 2014 #8

Try buying Pampers there..... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #13

"there's no market for that because nobody is having a baby." EX500rider Mar 2014 #38

Haven't you heard? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #45

Companies who ship pampers want to be paid in dollars.. EX500rider Mar 2014 #63

Did they GIVE us their oil FOR FREE? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #65

No and they won't get any pampers for free either. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #70

Just passed right by,...didn't it.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #75

But they don't have enough. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #79

???? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #81

Dollars....Venz has a hard currency shortage. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #88

Does their oil have commie cooties? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #90

No, they sell all the oil they can but still don't have enough hard currency left over. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #95

Ah! But if the election went the other way they would. Right? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #97

Maybe, maybe not. smokey775 Mar 2014 #101

Right Wing. IOW: World Bank Pre-Approved Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #103

Aaaaand, the RW accusation again. smokey775 Mar 2014 #106

I didn't accuse YOU of being a RWer. That's what he ran against. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #108

Ok, I'll accept that you didn't accuse me of being a RW'er and I apologize. smokey775 Mar 2014 #112

Uh huh, and according to CPAC Obama sucks too. I question the reporting. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #114

CPAC? smokey775 Mar 2014 #116

You seem to have a problem with comparisons. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #117

George Ciccariello-Maher is excellent. So is Democracy Now. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #125

Possibly if the new administration was more competent then this one... EX500rider Mar 2014 #133

You don't believe sabotage is a factor? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #134

If you mean self-sabotage by inept government then yes. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #135

How about forces from within that are breaking the law? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #138

Examples? n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #142

Learn to use "The Google".... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #144

Again with the pro Venezuelan govt link. smokey775 Mar 2014 #145

I see. I should make sure I post stuff from CNN.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #148

You should go watch VICE reporting on Venezuela snooper2 Mar 2014 #233

You mean the one where they interview the Putin loyalists? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #236

Toady blogs not news source. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #150

That's the thread winner for the most ridiculous answer. smokey775 Mar 2014 #40

This is... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #43

WSWS.org? smokey775 Mar 2014 #44

Neutral is boring. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #46

And so are you with your almost god like defense of Pres. Maduro. smokey775 Mar 2014 #50

LOL!!! What is with acting like the choice is either hate or worship? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #53

Was wondering when the reference to right wingers would come in. smokey775 Mar 2014 #54

I blame the Capitalists who have decided to smash this experiment in Socialism. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #58

So, I guess you're denying that the poor, smokey775 Mar 2014 #67

You know WHY? Because they have had SHORTAGES.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #71

Where are the links? smokey775 Mar 2014 #74

Tell you what, have them elect Dick Cheney. I'm sure everything will work out just fine for them.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #77

Dick Cheney? smokey775 Mar 2014 #86

Why do I get the idea you are new to politics? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #118

Not new, but, maybe a little naive. smokey775 Mar 2014 #120

All Superpowers have sucked over the years.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #123

"American companies could have sold them refrigerators." EX500rider Mar 2014 #151

I suppose you believe the Soviets WANTED it that way. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #163

Did they want their money to be useless? probably not but it was none-the-less. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #165

It was a decision by the West to refuse to accept their economic model.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #167

Because their economic model was a disaster in the long run, smokey775 Mar 2014 #171

"It was a decision by the West to refuse to accept their economic model." EX500rider Mar 2014 #172

It didn't work because it was a Police State.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #177

"It didn't work because it was a Police State...." EX500rider Mar 2014 #187

Yeah, just like Capitalism. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #192

No, not at all like that. n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #196

You haven't bought that whole "Capitalism = Freedom" lie, have you? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #197

It's an economic system, not political and has proved to be much superior.. EX500rider Mar 2014 #198

For the few. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #287

No, for the masses. the # of people who live on under a dollar a day drops every year. EX500rider Mar 2014 #289

Oh yeah,....that "trickle down" thing has been a wild success. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #291

"That's tough when your country is mostly pine trees." lol EX500rider Mar 2014 #245

A lot of it in permafrost. On the bright side it's a great place if you're looking for Mammoths. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #255

Or oil/natural gas or minerals, or timber maybe? n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #260

Bears. Hence their old symbol... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #270

Easy, cut off imports.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #14

Nobody cut off imports. Nt hack89 Mar 2014 #29

Nobodys cut off imports, smokey775 Mar 2014 #30

Gee, guess he should stick to driving a bus. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #31

Gee, maybe he should have, smokey775 Mar 2014 #33

He reached out to the political right and got his hand slapped. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #48

While at the same time, smokey775 Mar 2014 #52

Did you follow the situation in Haiti? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #55

Gee, I thought we were talking about the ineptness of Maduro in Venezuela, smokey775 Mar 2014 #62

Fine. Keep up with the corporate media narrative. You'll sleep soundly. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #66

Corporate media narrative? smokey775 Mar 2014 #68

You call this a "debate?" Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #72

Yes, I do, one that you are losing very badly. smokey775 Mar 2014 #76

Frankly, I don't see where all the hate for this guy came from except from the manner of reporting. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #78

I don't hate him personally, smokey775 Mar 2014 #80

Don't you know socialism leads to misery? Just look at,...uh,...Venezuela. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #84

In this case, yeah, it did. smokey775 Mar 2014 #87

Well the problem here is you can't argue this subject with people who have a... EX500rider Mar 2014 #141

So it would seem. smokey775 Mar 2014 #147

Not by our standards.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #57

This again? smokey775 Mar 2014 #104

Like The Wall Street Journal? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #105

You're flailing really badly now. smokey775 Mar 2014 #107

Go check out the link to Democracy Now. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #109

The shortages are caused by simple economics... EX500rider Mar 2014 #37

They revealed there was market manipulation by political opponents. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #51

"They" huh? Must be true then........... n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #60

Oh yeah, that's right. Buncha commies. Can't trust em. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #64

Gee, the government blamed the problem on someone else you say? EX500rider Mar 2014 #188

All the comforts of home. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #193

We "cut off" their supplies? What a joke... PosterChild Mar 2014 #10

The U.S. motto should be: "Regime-change tactics - It's what we do!" nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #82

I especially like the "School Of The Americas" during Reagan... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #89

Yup, set up the situation, then blame it on the other side and voila!! Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #91

That's the reason we like Right Wing Dictators.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #96

"Isn't the U.S. just delightful?" Yes, it is. EX500rider Mar 2014 #249

I don't know. Do you live in Russia, Germany or Japan? nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #256

Oh, we can only comment on the country we live in, is that it? lol EX500rider Mar 2014 #258

Hmm.. let's see... Do you have more experience with Russia, Germany, Japan, Venez., Ukraine? nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #268

Some of those yes...do you? EX500rider Mar 2014 #274

Hmm... I was born abroad, my grandparents are from other countries, I lived in still 2 other Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #278

Really? EX500rider Mar 2014 #288

Hmm... I don't blame the current administration for the disasters which began in the 1980s Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #293

Oh,now we're going back to the Reagan years smokey775 Mar 2014 #93

I could go back to the Monroe Doctrine if you wish... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #94

Yeah, let's go back to 1947 to prove that the US is now responsible smokey775 Mar 2014 #98

You act like it's impossible.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #102

Maybe you should be posting in the CT section? smokey775 Mar 2014 #110

Give it up. I posted a link to Democracy Now where they expose our funding the Right Wing. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #113

Democracy Now? smokey775 Mar 2014 #115

You should know by know your mud-slinging carries no weight. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #126

Mud slinging? Coming from you? smokey775 Mar 2014 #136

The very same organization has never been defunct. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #99

Then post the links that the School of Americas still exists. smokey775 Mar 2014 #100

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #119

Aaaand there it is again. smokey775 Mar 2014 #121

Go get that link, and post it, so people can see who made that claim, Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #127

That photo has been posted time and time again, smokey775 Mar 2014 #153

When you didn't take the time to read the article with the photo, you showed DU'ers Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #173

No, I read the article and saw the photo shopped pic you posted, smokey775 Mar 2014 #175

Uh, huh. You don't seem to know what you're talking about, do you? n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #178

Here's the actual picture without the photo shopping. smokey775 Mar 2014 #180

Here ya go Zorro Mar 2014 #176

Thanks for finding that. smokey775 Mar 2014 #179

Ha ha ha Zorro Mar 2014 #181

Guess I should've added the sarcasm thingy. smokey775 Mar 2014 #182

And here YA go, Zorro! Taken right from the Caracas Chronicles, an anti-Chavez/Maduro site! Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #184

For anyone who's interested, give a hard squint at the images displayed Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #185

Knew you couldn't/wouldn't apologize for posting Photoshopped images Zorro Mar 2014 #186

As i posted in the other thread: Oele Mar 2014 #301

"who obsessively stick their heads into conversations to disrupt." EX500rider Mar 2014 #149

As is publicly displayed, the message board welcomes Democrats, progressives, liberals, etc. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #174

That word "fascists"? smokey775 Mar 2014 #183

Her definition seems to be" "anybody who has a different opinion then me". n/t EX500rider Mar 2014 #189

Gotta put on your raincoat and galoshes Zorro Mar 2014 #199

Since the OAS turned out to be a good thing for VN, will they reinstate relations with Panama? nt geek tragedy Mar 2014 #6

This is by no means the first time . . FairWinds Mar 2014 #20

"In spite of all this, the average Venezuelan is far better off than just a few years ago." EX500rider Mar 2014 #36

Absolutely! You summed it up perfectly. nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #85

but they still can't provide toilet paper and other basics to the people dlwickham Mar 2014 #32

So, its the govt's responsibility to provide toilet paper? Mika Mar 2014 #155

It's the govts. responsibility to assure that monetary policies are in place smokey775 Mar 2014 #158

Of course it is! ChangoLoa Mar 2014 #169

Takin' it to the streets! Pterodactyl Mar 2014 #35

Yeah, you betcha! Attadactyl! Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #294

You're awesome at copying and pasting. Pterodactyl Mar 2014 #295

You do not address the issue . . FairWinds Mar 2014 #39

You say well documented? smokey775 Mar 2014 #41

I've asked this before and got no answer, I'll try again.. EX500rider Mar 2014 #69

Well, um . . FairWinds Mar 2014 #83

And just WTF does the 2002 coup attempt have to do with the current smokey775 Mar 2014 #92

Yeah,they just gave up and went away...... Reality check badly needed!!!!!! Theyletmeeatcake2 Mar 2014 #131

Also as if the USA has never done this before....I laughed when Kerry criticised Russia..:) Theyletmeeatcake2 Mar 2014 #132

Washington sponsors the leaders of the RW Opposition, and then has the unmitigated gall to Zorra Mar 2014 #156

Then why are the poor now joining the protest. smokey775 Mar 2014 #160

It appears that you lack background information on this subject. Zorra Mar 2014 #190

you aint just whistling dixie reddread Mar 2014 #202

Opposition Mob Targets Venezuelan Actors in El Hatillo Restaurant Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #201

thanks Judi Lynn! NuttyFluffers Mar 2014 #204

Your post means far more than you can imagine, thank you so much. Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #219

I second that... Agony Mar 2014 #292

"Pots-and-pans protests" were used by the CIA to help bring down Allende in '73. Ken Burch Mar 2014 #212

Jailed Venezuela protest leader mocks Maduro's talks Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #220

Offering to engage in open public dialogue in daylight with fascists is often the most effective Zorra Mar 2014 #238

Yes! It happened also years ago when these "protesters'" older brothers & sisters Judi Lynn Mar 2014 #296