Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.
Unknown FeedVia Outsidethebeltaway, The top ten myths of the Iraqi war, definitely worth reading. Amazing how people believe what they read! But the blogs will set you straight!
Note added: Outsidethebeltway is right, did not see the credit to Vodkapundit at the end!
The Devil's Excrement 
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