Tag Archives: Henrique Capriles

Venezuela Boils

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Lawrence Person

The problem with reporting on the slow-motion trainwreck that is Venezuela is the “slow-motion” part. Things fall apart, children die, people starve, but it’s hard to gauge the rate at which the ship of state is slipping under the iceberg … Continue reading →

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Venezuela: Socialism Is Death

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

When socialists run out of other people’s money, everything falls apart. In Venezuela, socialism is killing babies: By morning, three newborns were already dead. The day had begun with the usual hazards: chronic shortages of antibiotics, intravenous solutions, even food. … Continue reading →

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Venezuelans Now So Screwed They Can’t Afford to Get Screwed

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Thanks to the Magic Power of #Socialism™, in Venezuela a 36-pack of condoms now costs as much as an iPhone: Venezuelans who already must line up for hours to buy chicken, sugar, medicines and other basic products in short supply … Continue reading →

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