Maruja Tarre, who probably does not remember that we met too many years ago in Boston and who I understand is a stealth reader of this blog, wrote this very funny article in today’s El Universal which I thought had to be translated. Life may get tough, but one needs to keep a positive attitude at all times, humor, especially intelligent humor helps in this goal.
Good Ideas for 2005 by Maruja Tarre
I have been told that, as resolution for the New Year, many people have decided to “collaborate” in enthusiastic fashion with the revolution. Behind are left the marches, whistles, and shouts, they have now decided to take advantage of the oil bubble and benefit of the very elusive bonanza. There even seems to exist a combo, promoted by highly entrepreneurial facilitators, that by the lowly sum of a million and a half bolivars, eliminates names form the recall petitions and gets Bolivarian passports.
Impressed by the sensibility and wisdom of these new and convinced Bolivarian, I have been thinking ways to deepen the revolution and contribute, me too! with the success of the process.
I remained absolutely convinced by the Minister that is in charge of large farm states and I allow myself to suggest that in Cojedes state he does not forget Hato Piñero. As Otaiza expressed it very clearly, there are yuppie values that do not agree with revolutionary ideology. The use of land is fundamental and in Piñero, they have allowed the proliferation of a large amount of animal species which are absolutely useless and savage. In particular, there is a birdie called chechena that attracts supposed scientists from all over the world. We all know that most of them are CIA or Mossad agents, thus, the best thing that can be done with the chechenias is to use them to feed the people.
One can take advantage of the successful reinstruction of Parque Central to decide, once and for all, the destiny of the Contemporary Art Museum Sofia Imber. There were too many strange paintings there, which do not correspond to revolutionary esthetics. We should begin a new collection, with national values appreciated by the Chavista people. I ask myself: where is that famous painting that Commander Chavez painted when he was jailed in yare? Jose Vicente (the VP) showed it in the famous video he taped in clandestine fashion in jail and we were all in awe in front of that masterful trace and the beauty of colors of that small masterpiece. If the VP incorporated it to his collection he should donate it to the nation to initiate with shine the new era of the Contemporary Art Museum Sofia Imber. (We still have pending the change in name!)
As for oil, let’s follow Russia! It has been demonstrated at the international level, the transparency and lack of corruption in that old nation which turn it into the ideal partner for any important business. Putin and company will bring us the security that the oil money will be well managed and invested. These are only three modest ideas, but I will continue thinking other recommendations with real revolutionary value that will allow me to join daring 2005 the group of winners. Happy New Year!
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