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227. "Gotcha? No. More like a "WTF?" moment....

Mon Mar 10, 2014, 02:25 AM

Mar 2014

They explained in the article you posted. You may not LIKE the explanation but it was.

I guess it depends on what you value more. The rights of people or of property.

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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