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BarkellWH -> RE: Dyt båt dynamolygte (Mar. 8 2013 17:48:42)
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Well, I was not talking about Chavez, about whom i know nothing, I was talking about Spanish fascism.
But I remember well, when I was writing my thesis on the effect of information technology on the Third world, I discovered that the American multinationals and the American government were the most sinverguenza del mundo, overthrowing foreign governments, starting wars, putting pressure on Brazil to stifle its growning microcomputer industry etc, etc: the list of self interested vergonzosos actions is too long for this or any other forum. Morally the good old USA is the leper of the world.
I know that you were talking about Spanish Fascism. But it was in the context of my comment about Chavez's criticism, and my point is that Chavez was hardly in a position to criticize how Spain was governed, given the way he has run Venezuela. The only reason his policies have not run Venezuela completely into the ground is the vast reserves of oil that keep it afloat, in spite of his political and economic policies that have led to inflation, retarded growth, resulted in shortages, provoked an outflow of capital, and discouraged foreign direct investment.
Regarding your comment that, "Morally the good old USA is the leper of the world," I don't see a shred of evidence to back up all your accusations that preceded it. The US has engaged in some unsavory practices, but it also has done much good. You seem incapable of distinguishing between the two, preferring to take the easy way out by suggesting that the US has been nothing but "the leper of the world." It is so much easier to substitute bumper-sticker shibboleths for serious thought.
Cheers,
Bill
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