Monthly Archives: February 2014

Ideology vs. reason and a constitutional crisis

Posted on 26 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Most sentient humans have ideological beliefs. When they become acceptable substitutes for rational thought they can be pernicious. Jonathan Turley, whom I consider a liberal in the old-fashioned sense and not what I refer to as a “librul,” today testified before … Continue reading →

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US Senator Marco Rubio on Cuba and Venezuela

Posted on 25 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

“Be sure to watch it all. It’s well worth your time.” I second the motion. Please watch it.

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Why do the left generally support the Chavistas in Venezuela?

Posted on 24 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

With three principal exceptions — Panamá, Colombia and Chile — Latin American governments are oriented toward the far left.  An article at Huff & Puff by a self-proclaimed leftist, Carlos González, argues than leftists should not automatically support dictators, even … Continue reading →

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After DHS Denial, Local News Station Finds Evidence Terrorists

Posted on 23 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Originally posted on Socialism is not the Answer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw3HFpOltpw#t=61 Terrorists Exploit Open Border via Moonbattery It is no secret that the southern border is deliberately left under-defended, so that ever more Third World peasants can be imported to shore up…

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Peaceful Day, Violent Evening in Venezuela

Posted on 23 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Originally posted on The Devil's Excrement:
After a very peaceful day, when Chavismo held its somewhat small march and the opposition, despite the limited media availability, held huge marches everywhere, including a massive one in Caracas as you can…

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Nasty things are being said about government of, for and by Chavistas.

Posted on 21 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Most are true, but what difference does that make? The left prefer spin. An article posted on February 20th at Puffington Host, titled In Defense of Venezuela, praises governmental actions against the violent, rich, elitist brats who protest against the benign … Continue reading →

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While Protests Continue, Government Creates Third fx Market

Posted on 20 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Originally posted on The Devil's Excrement:
Life in Caracas right now is anything but normal. Last night, I tried to go to the supermarket at &:30 PM as I had little to eat where I stay, but just as…

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Ya Basta, Carajo!

Posted on 20 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Once upon a time, Venezuelans could have rejected and ejected el Thugo Chávez with relative ease. He died, but his pale and ineffectual ghosts, Maduro and Cabello, live on. Based on everything I have read and seen – little of … Continue reading →

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As Protests Become Widespread, So Does Repression in Venezuela

Posted on 20 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

Originally posted on The Devil's Excrement:
After the Government showed some restraint all day yesterday in Caracas, mobilizing National Guard troops but not having them act, despite the widespread  blocking of the highways and major street in Caracas, things…

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Further reflections on the situation in Venezuela

Posted on 19 February 2014 by danmillerinpanama

There are fewer things there to like now than a decade or more before, but even now there are some. The past several days in Venezuela, marginally covered by the “legitimate” media in the United States, were highly disturbing. My … Continue reading →

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