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asteram · 09-22-2008, 03:47 AM

I live in Venezuela, on Isla de Margarita, which is in the Caribbean just off the NE coast of the country. Born and raised in the USA, I've spent time in Mexico and Canada. I moved here almost 2 years ago; I decided the US was not a good or safe place to be, for me anyway. My experience and background are in "alternative" agriculture and building, with an emphasis on local and sustainable.
I looked at the whole world and chose Venz because of the climate, varied terrain, and vast untapped resources.

I looked seriously at Russia, which also has vast resources, but the climate and language in S America was easier for me. Then I looked at S Am in general, at first being drawn to Argentina, but it turned out to be run by the same crew of needy psychopaths running the US, Europe and all of the British Commonwealth. Venezuela won out on untapped resources plus the fact that it was a center of change; whatever opinion one has about Hugo and his Bolivarian Socialism it is a change.

I have no regrets about moving here; I like the climate and get along with the people. It is in no way or form an enlightened society; purely materialistic and superstitious, consumer oriented. Around 90% of everything consumed is imported, something that is easy enough to do right now with lots of oil and drug money flowing through. It will be a real challenge when that dries up, but I still think the climate and resources are of great advantage.

Though the so-called populist government is thoroughly corrupt, they are mostly only interested in lining their own pockets and continuing to do so, as opposed to the USA where the government is an active enemy of the people. For the most part, Venezolanos can't be bothered to put out that kind of effort.

I have read about the US ambassador being told to leave, and a couple of days ago about two Human Rights Watch leaders being deported. I've discussed it briefly with some locals, but I haven't encountered any hostility personally. They laugh about Chavez for the most part, and for most their dream would still be a condo in Miami. Hugo will bluster and shoot off his mouth whenever he thinks he can get some press from it, but he's still dependent on the USA to buy his oil and for a major portion of the country's imports. Don't look for the present government to last much longer. Considering the times we are in, it may be replaced with something slightly better or worse, or simply degenerate into chaos along with the rest of the world. The latter is coming soon enough, I think.

Again, I like the country and get along well. If the N hemisphere gets too much radiation in the wind, the equator is only a few hundred miles south. Much of the continent's resources are untouched.

09-22-2008, 03:47 AM	#12
asteram Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Isla de Margarita, Venezuela Posts: 161	Re: Venezuela I live in Venezuela, on Isla de Margarita, which is in the Caribbean just off the NE coast of the country. Born and raised in the USA, I've spent time in Mexico and Canada. I moved here almost 2 years ago; I decided the US was not a good or safe place to be, for me anyway. My experience and background are in "alternative" agriculture and building, with an emphasis on local and sustainable. I looked at the whole world and chose Venz because of the climate, varied terrain, and vast untapped resources. I looked seriously at Russia, which also has vast resources, but the climate and language in S America was easier for me. Then I looked at S Am in general, at first being drawn to Argentina, but it turned out to be run by the same crew of needy psychopaths running the US, Europe and all of the British Commonwealth. Venezuela won out on untapped resources plus the fact that it was a center of change; whatever opinion one has about Hugo and his Bolivarian Socialism it is a change. I have no regrets about moving here; I like the climate and get along with the people. It is in no way or form an enlightened society; purely materialistic and superstitious, consumer oriented. Around 90% of everything consumed is imported, something that is easy enough to do right now with lots of oil and drug money flowing through. It will be a real challenge when that dries up, but I still think the climate and resources are of great advantage. Though the so-called populist government is thoroughly corrupt, they are mostly only interested in lining their own pockets and continuing to do so, as opposed to the USA where the government is an active enemy of the people. For the most part, Venezolanos can't be bothered to put out that kind of effort. I have read about the US ambassador being told to leave, and a couple of days ago about two Human Rights Watch leaders being deported. I've discussed it briefly with some locals, but I haven't encountered any hostility personally. They laugh about Chavez for the most part, and for most their dream would still be a condo in Miami. Hugo will bluster and shoot off his mouth whenever he thinks he can get some press from it, but he's still dependent on the USA to buy his oil and for a major portion of the country's imports. Don't look for the present government to last much longer. Considering the times we are in, it may be replaced with something slightly better or worse, or simply degenerate into chaos along with the rest of the world. The latter is coming soon enough, I think. Again, I like the country and get along well. If the N hemisphere gets too much radiation in the wind, the equator is only a few hundred miles south. Much of the continent's resources are untouched.