Life has been hard for Venezuelans for the last few years. I’ve not followed it closely, but it appears they were caught in a squeeze play by the Saudi Arabians, who resented their presence in the energy markets, and leaders, democratically elected, who don’t know what they’re doing.
And that’s where I start getting uncomfortable. Look, the parallels between Venezuela and the United States are not particularly strong. In terms of population, we’re maybe a magnitude larger, far more natural resources, all that sort of thing.
But one thing we do have in common is the election of gross incompetents.
And now Venezuela, according to reports, are experiencing food shortages, inflation, and professionals are leaving in droves, while those who can’t leave are resorting to piracy.
In an age of technology, overpopulation, and manic national ambitions, I can’t help but think you want the best there are at the helm of your country – not some bankrupt businessman with a big mouth who knows how to con enough voters.
