The Devil's Excrement
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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The Devil's Excrement 
August 16, 2010 at 12:50 pm
what Venezuelan child has not seen violence in the streets and in daily life, particularly in Caracas?
August 16, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I am getting old, did it from memory
August 16, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Actually MO, and Guillermo A., the foto was taken December 26th, 2009.
Tremendo regalito de navidad.
August 16, 2010 at 12:25 pm
The photographer already proved the picture was taken on december 9th. 2009.
August 16, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Good for Tal Qual,
The only way we can fight lies is with the truth.Lies are expressed in omission just as much as in commission.
The only way we can stand up to hypocrisy is to stand up.
Every time we worry about being politically correct, or appropriate for all sensitive ears we are worried that the truth is somehow to be apologized for.
August 16, 2010 at 12:08 pm
What a waste of resources! Now they say the photo was taken many years ago so… it’s just a scam pulled by el Nacional. Now, they say it’s a problem for the children, the good venezuelan children whose development is being put in jeopardy because that picture. Come on. What a hypocritical argument!