Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

re: Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

Thaelman — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:52:08 GMT

Felicitaciones Rubén, por este texto honesto e inteligente. De hoy en adelante seguiré tu blog con interés. Saludos,

Thaelman

re: Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

The Haitian — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:59:13 GMT

Ruben,

I think both of your letters represent an element of hope that these governments and people can change their ways. I am a skeptic of humanity, myself, but at the same time, I believe that with enough momentum there is room for what you suggest. Indeed as someone said above, one needs to motivate some of the (quiet or scared?) voices in Venezuela.

re: Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

cxxguy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:34:40 GMT

I would say that freedom would be the best antidote to pessimism in Venezuela. If you are not permitted to produce, optimism is irrational. If you cannot speak out, optimism is misguided. If you are trapped in government imposed poverty, even if you actually believe that Socialism is the way to wealth, your eyes will overwhelm your imagination, and your optimism will be short lived.

re: Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

W. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:40:51 GMT

Thank you Ruben and good work!

Seems like there is too much pessimism in Venezuela. How could you help to change that? From my personal experience its best to start with yourself/your surroundings.

re: Issues for a Chávez & Obama summit / Asuntos para una cumbre Chávez y Obama

Tya Writer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:23:27 GMT

Rubén,

I think your letter is well presented, in a non-threatening way, and will be very well be received. Good work!