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.
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Chavez celebrated today the eleven year anniversary of his bloody coup attempt during which 137 Venezuelans died, including a nine year old girl. During the celebration, Chavez announced that one of the most arrogant, despicable and obnoxious Generals in the Venezuelan military will be his candidate for Governor in Carabobo state. I choose not to blog today.
The Devil's Excrement 
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