I'm a bit concerned about this information, Dave. It doesn't seem to have been written by Glenn Beck, and is alarmingly...accurate. Are you sure you want this one getting out there? :shock:
Thanks, but my mother lives in Venezuela. I think I'll trust her take on things.Alot of the discussion of Hugo Chavez etc tends to bear very little relation to whats actually happening in the country. I came across this blog a few weeks back which is written by an Australian living in Venezuela and gives a very intresting account of whats actually happening on the ground. so here it is
A Gringa Diary
Thanks, but my mother lives in Venezuela. I think I'll trust her take on things.
Of course the Aussie and his Gringa Diary are a broad analysis.Why would anyone trust mere anecdotal sentiments without consideration of broader analysis?
Of course the Aussie and his Gringa Diary are a broad analysis.
Jeesh :rofl
I didn't say mom was my only source now did I?I didn't claim such, did I? I've always noted that unique personal perspectives are important complements to wide-ranging analysis, especially since such analysis is in fact an amalgamation of numerous such perspectives. I'm merely wondering why you don't have the same interest in that analysis. :2wave:
I didn't say mom was my only source now did I?
You just assumed.
Your bad :2wave:
Of course the Aussie and his Gringa Diary are a broad analysis.
Jeesh :rofl
I didn't say mom was my only source now did I?
You just assumed.
Your bad :2wave:
Now come on Shayah -- you know it's always considered a "broad analysis" when it conforms to the rigid ideological straightjackets with which the reader views the world!
It was silly of you. Not unexpected thoughI did assume that you had a preference for anecdotal reports rather than sound large-scale analysis when a family member was the first and only thing that you chose to mention, yes. How silly of me.
Agna has the problem with sources, not me.
When I need pomposity, I'll be sure to check in with ya :2razz:That's a curious comment. Perhaps we can see you provide actual substantiation of it when you provide something along the lines of this. :2wave:
When I need pomposity, I'll be sure to check in with ya :2razz:
I have probably met a dozen or so Venezuelans who have all expressed their disdain for Chavez and his agenda. In fact, I've NOT met even a single Venezuelan who has anything good to say about Chavez. Of course, they're all living in the U.S., at least now they are.
Alot of the discussion of Hugo Chavez etc tends to bear very little relation to whats actually happening in the country. I came across this blog a few weeks back which is written by an Australian living in Venezuela and gives a very intresting account of whats actually happening on the ground. so here it is
A Gringa Diary
It's those that have the money to get out of the country. Millions of poor don't have the same resources...
So, someone's opinions are now news? Looks like some really does like Glenn Beck.
Millions of poor that have voted for him over 8 times.
Or else...
Wanna add some evidence to that?
I'll provide as much evidence as you did to start this thread.
The end of Venezuela as I know it
:2wave:
P.S. One more thought... it's difficult to provide the other side of an issue when accounts are shut off.
Venezuelan blogger’s account “deactivated” | Babalú Blog: an island on the net without a bearded dictator
But I'm sure it's all flowers & music living there. Really.
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