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New breed of Venezuelan anaconda the U.S.A. Print E-mail
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Written by Boogie Bless   
09/13/2007
It is obvious what will happen to the Bolivar and the Venezuelan economy over the next few years. Given the current events any plans this nation has for prosperity will fail. What may not be obvious is the underlying reason for failure despite the ideological efforts of Mr. Hugo Chavez.

In my opinion, U.S. dominance of the western hemisphere, particularly; the north and north western countries of Latin America, the Caribbean basin, and Central America has placed a strangle hold on any prospect of self-sustained prosperity in these countries - not in line with the U.S. oligarchy. U.S. - Venezuelan relations have a long history. When President Roosevelt intervened on Venezuela's behalf regarding disputes over debts owed by the country and its leaders it began a relationship mired in usury. Usury not in the traditional sense but in a political frame of thought where the U.S. is entitled to influence the direction of the country. This is evident, in part, when our government has supported coup attempts and monetarily seditious actions aimed at leaders the U.S. finds unfavorable. The U.S. has two main controls over the aforementioned region, monetary and military. We have tried both in regard to controlling Venezuela. These subversive actions have used the guise of national security and at times gave no explanation of reason. The plight Venezuela now faces correlates to the perceived need of the U.S. to control this nation.

The actions of President Chavez are only an attempt to counteract this influence. Even if one does not agree with all polices prescribed by Chavez, I believe his intentions are valid. Aide for the nations poor, control of natural resources, a political and monetary environment devoid of overwhelming U.S. influence, these are all rights of a sovereign nation.

Why would economic policy aimed at helping the poor weaken an economy? Other "oil nations" do not seem to have this problem. Is that because they do not care about their poor or because they are following the rules dictated by the U.S.? Are these other "oil nations" rich enough to deter U.S. influence?

It also appears that Venezuelans, in their effort to survive, are hastening their demise. Are there no patriots in this country? Why does Venezuela continue to borrow from the U.S.? Why the continued dependence on foreign money particularly from the U.S.?

I believe if these fundamental problems are addressed Venezuela may be able to achieve a few of the visions held by Mr. Chavez.

"When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators." ~ P. J. O'Rourke



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