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 FeedThrough Scott I learn that the blogger from Iran that reported on Chavez’s visit and the unveiling of a Simon Bolivar statue in Teheran has been detained. I don’t think Simon Bolivar would have approved of that.
If it can happen there, can it happen anywhere? Yes Ed, I will try to be careful.
The Devil's Excrement 
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