
When Generals allow themselves to be searched so they can be close to the President, it only proves that they have lost their dignity while Chavez is now full of fear of the same people he claims still love him. Ironic or simply pitiful?
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.

When Generals allow themselves to be searched so they can be close to the President, it only proves that they have lost their dignity while Chavez is now full of fear of the same people he claims still love him. Ironic or simply pitiful?
Pro-Government supporters rioted today in a very organized attack throwing rocks, screaming insults and otherwise causing havoc in the area near the center of the city. The reason? Protesting the funeral of Cardinal Velazco who had passed away during the night and whose funeral was being held at the Cathedral in the downtown area. This is the lowest Chavez’ supporters have fallen to, but is simply a result of their training. They have been trained to despise and hate everythi ng and everyone except their wretched leader. I wonder if the People’s Ombudsman will now come out and speak well of these savages. I am outraged!

I challenge anyone to defend this despicable revolution, its revolutionaries and its leaders