tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post4954346225888484757..comments2024-03-26T00:37:34.943+01:00Comments on Venezuela News And Views: Chavismo's strategy. Well, sort of.....Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-52542225429975359202011-08-03T15:43:21.217+02:002011-08-03T15:43:21.217+02:00If Chavez were to "really wake up"-I bel...If Chavez were to "really wake up"-I believe he would/should a. fire all of the Genereals around him-esp. the CUban generals-but, ALL.<br />b.Fire all of his staff-VP, Maduro, Rarmirez, all ALL,<br />c. Dismiss the Supreme COurt,<br />d.Dismiss the National Assembly.<br />Start over. <br />Chavez could do better if he went out into the street blindfolded and picked people at random for these positions..<br />Of, course-none of this will happen..RabbiBullanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-2457841056079914612011-08-02T02:44:32.044+02:002011-08-02T02:44:32.044+02:00"On Monday, Chavez applauded with his Cabinet..."On Monday, Chavez applauded with his Cabinet ministers as they chanted, "Long live Moammar Gadhafi."<br /><br />"Brother, we are with you and we are with Libya," he said, saluting toward the camera."-News from CNN.<br />Who are these Cabinet ministers-who do they think they are?<br />Venezuelan people are not being represented.-<br />Is it the drugs?<br />Hey-Chavez - "you are not "with" anyone-LIAR.<br />Yes-you.YOu and Castro!!RabbiBullanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-27544415007085572752011-08-01T21:17:10.057+02:002011-08-01T21:17:10.057+02:00Check out Chavez's new image-
sin pelo.
Remind...Check out Chavez's new image-<br />sin pelo.<br />Reminds me of Dr. Evil-<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQKnx04JokQ<br />Chavez -needs a MiniMe...RabbiBullanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-89684441938094683072011-08-01T20:49:34.653+02:002011-08-01T20:49:34.653+02:00It really does not help the debate when comparison...It really does not help the debate when comparisons as inane as between Lina Ron and Nanci Pelosi are done. At least make the effort to compare what could be comparable in theory, for example Cilia Flores and Nanci Pelosi, for the role they hold in Congress but not on their intellectual ability where the difference is abysmal. Amen of Pelosi being duly elected by the people n a real election.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-88071109532457056752011-08-01T20:12:08.732+02:002011-08-01T20:12:08.732+02:00Here's a list of debt vs GDP by country, as of...Here's a list of debt vs GDP by country, as of 2010. I doubt that it is dead accurate, but surely shows the trends. The numbers for the USA are at the beginning of the article, 97% of GDP, which would put it in 11th place, between Belgium and Ireland.<br /><br />Venezuela is listed in 99th place with debt at 25.5% of GDP, China in 113th place with 17.5%.<br /><br />Guess which country held the least debt, as of 2010? Libya. 3.3%.<br />http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/economics/list-of-national-debt-by-country/m_asterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808513711410506159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-32981965087556473042011-08-01T19:38:48.872+02:002011-08-01T19:38:48.872+02:00What anonymous doesn't list re the Venezuela/U...What anonymous doesn't list re the Venezuela/USA comparison is the unfunded liabilities of the government for such things as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans medical care, and government retirement benefits. I've seen those estimated between 50 and 100 Trillion $ by numerous reliable sources. And that is only the Federal government's unfunded liabilities. The states, cities, and counties probably have an equal amount unfunded.<br /><br />Does Venezuela have a proportionately equal amount of unfunded liabilities to the people?<br /><br />Another point is that the Venezuelan government owns the oil reserves and so at least has a source of operating cash other than taxes and borrowing. The USA does not.m_asterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808513711410506159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-44287220731688180552011-08-01T17:33:20.645+02:002011-08-01T17:33:20.645+02:00Kepler,
The numbers vary, but by some accounts .....Kepler,<br /><br />The numbers vary, but by some accounts ...<br /><br />The total or gross national debt is the sum of the "debt held by the public" and "intragovernmental" debt. As of February 2011, the "debt held by the public" was $9.6 trillion and the "intragovernmental debt" was $4.6 trillion, for a total of $14.2 trillion. <br /><br />As of January 2011, foreigners owned $4.45 trillion of U.S. debt, or approximately 47% of the debt held by the public and 32% of the total debt of $14.2 trillion. The largest holders were the central banks of China, Japan, the United Kingdom and Brazil. The share held by foreign governments has grown over time, rising from 25% of the public debt in 2007.<br /><br />As of May 2011 the largest single holder of U.S. government debt was China, with 26 percent of all foreign-held U.S. Treasury securities.<br /><br />Take a look at this Guardian article: <br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/jan/18/us-federal-deficit-china-america-debt<br /><br />I agree that Venezuela's debt to China is nowhere near the trillion. But it is substantial. I stand by my comparison considering the relative sizes of the two economies. If we are in trouble, so are the Americans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-91109086002112308142011-08-01T16:26:58.115+02:002011-08-01T16:26:58.115+02:00This post is an example of one of the reasons your...This post is an example of one of the reasons yours is my favorite blog.Great summary and analysis Daniel!!<br /><br /><br />With all the smoke and mirrors applied by Chavismo it is important to see through it with a good analysis.<br /><br />It is VERY important to keep in mind the bottom line at all times:<br /><br />*****Chavez will do anything to stay in power.****<br /><br />People have to realize that any electoral gains will only mean the beginning of a much greater struggle.If the Oppos expect to be automatically rewarded for winning like they would in a real democracy, they are going to be caught off guard when the prize is snatched away.firepigettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348890269608169297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-87922405728477151612011-08-01T15:56:36.173+02:002011-08-01T15:56:36.173+02:00Anonymous,
Most of the States debt is to themselv...Anonymous,<br /><br />Most of the States debt is to themselves. Please, get your facts right. One of the thing with these Tea-partiers is their understanding of economics.<br />Obama may be a mess, but comparing him with Chávez is so preposterous...only a Tea-partier can do such a thing.Keplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125538872924743270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-303833649928810862011-08-01T15:55:09.308+02:002011-08-01T15:55:09.308+02:00You know that the government is getting very nervo...You know that the government is getting very nervous about this united opposition.<br /><br />I found it strange that Silly Flores yesterday announced that the tarjeta unica was a fraud.<br /><br />Now Chaves comes out this morning calling the MUD "Mesa de Ultraderecho" (The Ultra right table) & wants to change the letters to MUS - "Mesa de los United States".<br /><br />These are juvenile comments by people running scared.<br /><br />The MUD should now start calling the PSUV the party of the communists or the party of Cuba.Island Canucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-65220432478525833982011-08-01T15:05:25.244+02:002011-08-01T15:05:25.244+02:00Looking at Obama, one thinks of Chavez. There are ...Looking at Obama, one thinks of Chavez. There are some similarities. <br /><br />The imperialist chief has an election 1n 2012, is preparing a budget based on borrowed money to distribute amongst the poor before the election, has something similar to an Alo Presidente every week, is cultivating his own messianic image, and is pissing everybody off. And nobody on the Democratic side wants to oppose him in public in the run off to the election. Lina Ron is gone, but Obama still has Nancy Pelosi. The Republican opposition looks much like the MUD (headless chicken). And both countries are about to default on their debt to the (mainly) Chinese. Hard to say who is learning from whom. <br /><br />Thank you for your post. It helps me see these things clearer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-16510815032604546662011-08-01T09:59:54.265+02:002011-08-01T09:59:54.265+02:00Slightly of topic:
I have been told that there is...Slightly of topic:<br /><br /><i>I have been told that there is no more mouth wash because the regime has blocked a whole bunch of containers and the owners are refusing to cave in the extortion scheme imposed.</i><br /><br />Anything about this in the press? Does the media name and shame corrupt officials? Are there YouTube videos of, por ejemplo, a police officer requesting a bribe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-28472294083015399292011-08-01T05:50:58.632+02:002011-08-01T05:50:58.632+02:00roger
the military are split in two: those who th...roger<br /><br />the military are split in two: those who think chavez is gone and those who do not. it does not help as the split is probably about even. too many made too much money under chavez. but plenty are chaffing at cuban interference.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-6523561313485542782011-08-01T05:43:58.514+02:002011-08-01T05:43:58.514+02:00Reading this today http://www.eluniversal.com/2011...Reading this today http://www.eluniversal.com/2011/07/30/chavez-restrains-the-demons-in-the-clash-for-succession.shtml <br />The military taking over should PSUV,<br />the economy go out of control is a possibility.Rogernoreply@blogger.com