My good friend Maruja dedicates this video to Venezuela’s Political prisoners, those persecuted and those in exile
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 7, 2016 at 12:59 pm
From Instapundit:
This is not a joke nor even an exaggeration. I just found out that my sister in law’s other brother-in-law was arrested in Venezuela at the airport while trying to leave the country. His crime, he was an employee for a company that went out of business. Waiting for more? There isn’t any. Maduro has decreed that any business that goes out of business has committed economic treason and its employees are subject to arrest. They had already arrested numerous owners and managers but this is the first time they went after rank and file worker bees.
https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/240560/#respond
August 2, 2016 at 1:46 am
There is zero doubt that Leopoldo will be the next president.
August 11, 2016 at 4:21 pm
As long as they are in power, he will remain in stifled in jail. But you are right, someday he will be president.
August 1, 2016 at 10:58 am
Nice video. Many more people should be demanding the release of political prisoners. Where’s Maria Corina lately? And Ledezma, and Capriles? They seem quite intimidated by the regime. Leopoldo was the real threat, so he’s in prison forever. Manuel Rosales? Daniel Ceballos? Does the MUD do anything for Leopoldo and others?
Lilian Tintori seems to be the only one still fighting.. Pathetic.
August 1, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Who wants to stand up when the only place people want to stand is in the food line? Second, this is the AN’s lawful fight now and even then the risks are real. Everyone knows the past results of protests and at this point is to hope that when the government falls things will be better.
August 2, 2016 at 9:10 am
Hey, if I was living in Venezuela now, under this repression, under that military dictatorship, I probably would also think twice before hitting the streets and protest.. you might get shot, or end up in jail..
August 2, 2016 at 9:51 am
I’ll bet you would think more than twice. Perhaps 10 times. We Con You is the only hope, right?
July 31, 2016 at 10:02 am
gracias Miky!!