Comments on: The curious case of Antonio Ledezma http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/ 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. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:05:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: GWEH http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1406 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:44:29 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1406 Kepler I don’t have suggestions but he’s tied in with Pedro Torres who fronts for Diosdado and JVR. They are Chavez inner circle guys. When Arne Chacon goes to Miami he goes in style. Why a PEP like him (politically exposed person) at his level with his ties can come and go freely from the US beats me… maybe he has no assets and investments in the US but clearly USG is overwhelmed when it comes to sorting out the Bolivarian PEPs and money launderers that use and abuse US financial system. Arne, as a former 4F coupster against the democratic government of CAP can be denied a US Visa on this ground alone (Chavez was denied visa by the Clinton administration for same reason).

]]> By: GeronL http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1401 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:53:21 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1401 “It can’t happen in America” They always say….

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/Political-opposition-is-not-a-hate-crime-7949121-50392297.html

]]> By: Kepler http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1400 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:50:09 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1400 OT: if you have suggestions to add to this, let me know
(specially GWEH):

http://desarrollosostenibleparavenezuela.blogspot.com/2009/07/la-boliburguesia.html

]]> By: Hans http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1399 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:25:13 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1399 @Roberto, someone sayed one day to me, and I agree with that, in Venezuela 30% vote for Chavez, 30% against Chavez and 40% dont go to vote.

The numbers as we get them in the end are made up at the CNE. See some threads down miguel has those math. statistiks about the 2004 recall, thats the way it is.

As long as there are not a majority of citizens going to join the vote its just too easy for the government to make up the numbers…

Hans

]]> By: Roberto http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1398 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:52:58 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1398 Deana:
I still think that elections will be held at some point. I don’t think it has gotten to the point, yet, where he can get away with not having elections.

Granted, there is a delay while the new Law is being “discussed”, but at some point elections will need to be announced and held. I realize we are overdue for some local ones (which should have been planned for this November).

Of course they will want to wait for Chavez’ popularity to rise, so that the “aircraft carrier” effect is in play, but people will also begin to chafe if too much time passes with no elections.

It will be interesting to watch as this scenario unfolds.

]]> By: deananash http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1397 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:27:45 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1397 Roberto, you speak as if you believe that Chavez is ever going to hand over the reins of power. He isn’t. (See Cuba/Fidel)

]]> By: El Curioso caso de Antonio Ledezma « El Excremento del Diablo http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1396 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:51:10 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1396 [...] El Curioso caso de Antonio Ledezma Julio 9, 2009 (This post can be found in English here) [...]

]]> By: Roberto http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1395 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:36:15 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1395 Well it seems that 43-44% of the population has the same question you do MiguelE.

According to Datanalisis, 43% identified themselves as “ni de un bando ni del otro” in the most recent poll.

One thing Ledezma does have going for him is his spirit, which he has demonstrated since before the votes were stolen.

But in one sense, there are too many opposition leaders, each with their strengths and weaknesses. And then there is the matter of who replaces the “anointed one”.

Whoever ends up being the candidate to run against Chavez, better have big ones, to deal with a post Chavez Venezuela.

Imagine the color of that sancocho!

]]> By: island canuck http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1394 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:05:11 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1394 Miguel,
I have an interesting email I would like to send you however I can’t find a “reply privately” button.

If you are interested please contact me.

]]> By: MiguelE http://devilsexcrement.com/2009/07/09/the-curious-case-of-antonio-ledezma/#comment-1392 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:21 +0000 http://devilsexcrement.com/?p=6239#comment-1392 Whenever I speak to friends in the UK or Australia, they all agree that Chavez tramples over democracy and freedom, but they also ask: is there a leader in the opposition that can stand against Chavez, and I never have an answer.
Is Ledezma the answer? He seems to be willing to go the extra mile to confront Chavez.

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