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In reply to the discussion: Protests continue after Venezuelan diplomatic win [View all]EX500rider
(12,161 posts)251. Right...you think oil services companies in Houston care about "propping up" or making money? n/t
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So you don't think they are protesting massive shortages and runaway inflation? n/t
totodeinhere
Mar 2014
#11
I'm not sure about that. There are countries in Latin America with governments that are to
totodeinhere
Mar 2014
#237
Typical. A place votes against U.S. Type Capitalism so we cut off their supplies...
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#2
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
Inflation is a comparative statistic. In the 90's other Lat Am countries had even more inflation.
ChangoLoa
Mar 2014
#159
It's not THAT. The aim of the US to make sure Socialism NEVER has a success story.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#47
So we hate Socialism based on what side of a ocean it is on? That's your position? n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#241
Right after you learn some economic theories so you'll understand where Venz. problems are. n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#280
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
Based on the current situation, I'd say that Chavez did more than enough...
S_B_Jackson
Mar 2014
#226
Have never seen these stats represented visually. Hard to ignore! Thanks. n/t
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#230
I know, wanting to get paid and to get their equip. back....the nerve!! lol n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#254
Oh sure, the oil companies all pulled out after that article came out.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#265
Eegadds!!! They aren't pulling it ALL out at once!!! Proof they're total FAILURES!!!
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#285
"If you aim to communicate with people, stop harassing them." LOL! REALLY!?!?
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#243
Right...you think oil services companies in Houston care about "propping up" or making money? n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#251
It's such a pleasure when a factual article makes it through the wall of crap.
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#124
"The U.S. wants Venezuelan oil, just as with Iraq.' Just where do you think they send their oil now?
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#283
Makes it hilarious to see things like McCain at Sturgis hanging around with bikers.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#298
No, they sell all the oil they can but still don't have enough hard currency left over. n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#95
Uh huh, and according to CPAC Obama sucks too. I question the reporting.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#114
I blame the Capitalists who have decided to smash this experiment in Socialism.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#58
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
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
It's an economic system, not political and has proved to be much superior..
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#198
No, for the masses. the # of people who live on under a dollar a day drops every year.
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#289
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
Fine. Keep up with the corporate media narrative. You'll sleep soundly.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#66
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
Don't you know socialism leads to misery? Just look at,...uh,...Venezuela.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#84
Well the problem here is you can't argue this subject with people who have a...
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#141
Hmm.. let's see... Do you have more experience with Russia, Germany, Japan, Venez., Ukraine? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#268
Hmm... I was born abroad, my grandparents are from other countries, I lived in still 2 other
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#278
Hmm... I don't blame the current administration for the disasters which began in the 1980s
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#293
Give it up. I posted a link to Democracy Now where they expose our funding the Right Wing.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#113
When you didn't take the time to read the article with the photo, you showed DU'ers
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#173
And here YA go, Zorro! Taken right from the Caracas Chronicles, an anti-Chavez/Maduro site!
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#184
As is publicly displayed, the message board welcomes Democrats, progressives, liberals, etc.
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#174
Her definition seems to be" "anybody who has a different opinion then me". n/t
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#189
Since the OAS turned out to be a good thing for VN, will they reinstate relations with Panama? nt
geek tragedy
Mar 2014
#6
"In spite of all this, the average Venezuelan is far better off than just a few years ago."
EX500rider
Mar 2014
#36
It's the govts. responsibility to assure that monetary policies are in place
smokey775
Mar 2014
#158
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
"Pots-and-pans protests" were used by the CIA to help bring down Allende in '73.
Ken Burch
Mar 2014
#212
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