Venezuela posts National Guard troops on buses to deter rampant crime

Probably the best thing Chavez has done. I don't like the dude, but the cut down on crime it is a good thing to do. In anycase it has been the policies of the government that has formented the increase in crime.

Where do you get such information that it is Chavez's government that is responsible for the crime in Venezuela? Globovision? Crime has been rampant here for decades. There seems to be a great disinformation campaign in the States against Chavez. Que tristessa. He has done more for the Venezolanos who have been marginalized by the disparity of wealth in this country! Yes, I will take the bus tomorrow!!

Really? The news we get are from different sources in the States and around the world. I have a very good friend that stop traveling to Caracas due to the increase in crime. He now travels to the far east and Europe. Chavalo tell me has Chavez torn down the slums and homes built around the hills and given the people new homes? Why not give each Venezuelan one million dollars and a new home that way everyone is equal?

TiredofBS wrote:

Really? The news we get are from different sources in the States and around the world. I have a very good friend that stop traveling to Caracas due to the increase in crime. He now travels to the far east and Europe. Chavalo tell me has Chavez torn down the slums and homes built around the hills and given the people new homes? Why not give each Venezuelan one million dollars and a new home that way everyone is equal?

What will happens if you have a business and you give $1,000,000 to each of your employees?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7381709.stm
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Interesting, but are plastic homes the answer? When you give those that have nothing it is appreciated. With all that petro money in Venezuela the government should build real strong homes of cement and blocks. They withstand hurricane winds and don't burn like plastic. Ah, but Chavez would better at buying Russian weapons. Running a country and having BILLIONS in petro funds is not running a BUSINESS especially when you claim to be the savior of the country. I stay say, give each Venezuelan who is poor one million dollars and a real home, ah, but the government would not be the one to control them.

dvd_abad wrote:

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What will happens if you have a business and you give $1,000,000 to each of your employees?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7381709.stm
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Why dont we get the trannational companies out of here? The oil belongs to Venezuela first and foremost! The gringos complain about Chavez from their mansions in miami..que tristessa

Who is controlling who? Do you remember that all the oil profits in the past went to the United States!! Now the gains are for the Pueblo. Think Chavez does a bad job? Whose house did Bush build? When did Bush give free medical care? Its easy to talk from your lap of luxury, but regardless if your friend decided to travel to Caracas or not, thing are much better for those who were constantlt discriminated against by the Perez government. Okay, Chavez doesnt pay attention to the rich Miameros. The tables have turned. What is wrong with that. Every rich felt they were entitled to something that wasnt theirs , including the Unitred States. Now they have to pay for it. Uvas amarga( Sour grapes)

Chavalo wrote:

Who is controlling who? Do you remember that all the oil profits in the past went to the United States!! Now the gains are for the Pueblo. Think Chavez does a bad job? Whose house did Bush build? When did Bush give free medical care? Its easy to talk from your lap of luxury, but regardless if your friend decided to travel to Caracas or not, thing are much better for those who were constantlt discriminated against by the Perez government. Okay, Chavez doesnt pay attention to the rich Miameros. The tables have turned. What is wrong with that. Every rich felt they were entitled to something that wasnt theirs , including the Unitred States. Now they have to pay for it. Uvas amarga( Sour grapes)

There is a private program that is called "habitat for humanity” that the former president Carter has been involved. So many of the poor can afford housing and live comfortable if they want to. There is Medicaid and Medicare for all who need it. Each worker in this country pays medicare taxes even if they will never use it. The poor need to be helped, but not be used to stay in power. I still say, give each poor a real home and one million dollars that way they will be equal and start to control their own destiny not pawns of the government to use them. I don’t care what government in the past discriminated against if Chavez wants to really help the poor give them one million dollars and a new home. If he they that I would support him! Unfortunately he is just another tin-pot dictator blaming the “imperio” of the north and big companies for their problems. Besides, isn’t Chavez nationalizing everything down there? However, while he is at it keep the Iranians and any other country your “presidente” is signing agreements to explore for more oil. You think they are doing for free? And finally, I do not live in luxury. I live in one small room and drive an 8 year car that is mine and work hard to live a comfortable life. I am not rich, but I am free to tell politicians to go to hell without being scare that I will lose my job.

TiredofBS wrote:

Interesting, but are plastic homes the answer? When you give those that have nothing it is appreciated. With all that petro money in Venezuela the government should build real strong homes of cement and blocks. They withstand hurricane winds and don't burn like plastic. Ah, but Chavez would better at buying Russian weapons. Running a country and having BILLIONS in petro funds is not running a BUSINESS especially when you claim to be the savior of the country. I stay say, give each Venezuelan who is poor one million dollars and a real home, ah, but the government would not be the one to control them.

PetroCasas, a simple, economic and modern technology in constructing homes, bursting into the first decade of the Third Millennium in Latin America. The technology allows the solution of complex problems in diverse climatic conditions and different geographies: jungle, coastal, mountain or desert.
PetroCasas, a simple, economic and modern technology in constructing homes, bursting into the first decade of the Third Millennium in Latin America. The technology allows the solution of complex problems in diverse climatic conditions and different geographies: jungle, coastal, mountain or desert.

by Onelia Chaveco

Not gothic palaces or Hindu temples, PetroCasas, a simple, economic and modern technology in constructing homes, bursting into the first decade of the Third Millennium in Latin America.

The plastic structure of these houses is produced from a derivative obtained from oil refining, known as PVC.

These flexible modules are capable of offering different combinations forms and different designs and breaking with the monolithic concepts of some urban projects.

On a concrete base, the PVC panels fit in together with each other and are filled with concrete or cement in a way that preserves the installations for water, light and telephone.

There are reports of the existence of these constructions in Germany and Canada, while Venezuela began with a pilot test in the Nuestra Señora de Coromoto Community, in the state of Carabobo and is extending it to other sites in the country to the benefit of low income families.

To achieve this objective the PetroCasas Company was started to produce some 100,000 residences a year.

Among some of the advantages of the project is its durability, estimated at some 100 years and its cost 50 percent less than conventional homes, has thermal insulation and requires minimum maintenance, just soap and water.

In addition, the PVC is characterized by its resistance, light weight and does not easily burn.

Another of its benefits lies in the thermal insulation that guarantees cooler temperatures for the tropics.

With this technique the construction is quick, for example a house can be put up in less than 10 days. In addition to the speed of the construction, one of the advantages is its cost, at less than 50 percent of a conventional home of the same size.

TiredofBS wrote:

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There is a private program that is called "habitat for humanity” that the former president Carter has been involved. So many of the poor can afford housing and live comfortable if they want to. There is Medicaid and Medicare for all who need it. Each worker in this country pays medicare taxes even if they will never use it. The poor need to be helped, but not be used to stay in power. I still say, give each poor a real home and one million dollars that way they will be equal and start to control their own destiny not pawns of the government to use them. I don’t care what government in the past discriminated against if Chavez wants to really help the poor give them one million dollars and a new home. If he they that I would support him! Unfortunately he is just another tin-pot dictator blaming the “imperio” of the north and big companies for their problems. Besides, isn’t Chavez nationalizing everything down there? However, while he is at it keep the Iranians and any other country your “presidente” is signing agreements to explore for more oil. You think they are doing for free? And finally, I do not live in luxury. I live in one small room and drive an 8 year car that is mine and work hard to live a comfortable life. I am not rich, but I am free to tell politicians to go to hell without being scare that I will lose my job.

Federal and local agencies in the USA are struggling to help a growing number of families forced out of their homes by an unsteady economy and quickly rising housing prices.Cities around the country are reporting record numbers of homeless people entering shelters or sleeping on the streets. And what about New Orleans?

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-03-1...

TiredofBS wrote:

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There is a private program that is called "habitat for humanity” that the former president Carter has been involved. So many of the poor can afford housing and live comfortable if they want to. There is Medicaid and Medicare for all who need it. Each worker in this country pays medicare taxes even if they will never use it. The poor need to be helped, but not be used to stay in power. I still say, give each poor a real home and one million dollars that way they will be equal and start to control their own destiny not pawns of the government to use them. I don’t care what government in the past discriminated against if Chavez wants to really help the poor give them one million dollars and a new home. If he they that I would support him! Unfortunately he is just another tin-pot dictator blaming the “imperio” of the north and big companies for their problems. Besides, isn’t Chavez nationalizing everything down there? However, while he is at it keep the Iranians and any other country your “presidente” is signing agreements to explore for more oil. You think they are doing for free? And finally, I do not live in luxury. I live in one small room and drive an 8 year car that is mine and work hard to live a comfortable life. I am not rich, but I am free to tell politicians to go to hell without being scare that I will lose my job.

If you have a $1,000,000, will you work as a police, nurse, janitor,carpenter,mechanic,pic king up garbage,fire figther,construction ect.......... I don't think so. Venezuela doesn't have the technology to build robots to do those jobs so Chavez can't afford to give every venezuelan $1,000,000, no wonder why you're living in a room and driving an 8 years old car, you should be more worried about your situation wich is gonna get worse for sure instead of be worried about Venezuela.
" I am free to tell politicians to go to hell without being scare that I will lose my job." Google Globovision, and see how the venezuelan tv station critizice andeven offend Chavez and nothing happens.

TiredofBS wrote:

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There is a private program that is called "habitat for humanity” that the former president Carter has been involved. So many of the poor can afford housing and live comfortable if they want to. There is Medicaid and Medicare for all who need it. Each worker in this country pays medicare taxes even if they will never use it. The poor need to be helped, but not be used to stay in power. I still say, give each poor a real home and one million dollars that way they will be equal and start to control their own destiny not pawns of the government to use them. I don’t care what government in the past discriminated against if Chavez wants to really help the poor give them one million dollars and a new home. If he they that I would support him! Unfortunately he is just another tin-pot dictator blaming the “imperio” of the north and big companies for their problems. Besides, isn’t Chavez nationalizing everything down there? However, while he is at it keep the Iranians and any other country your “presidente” is signing agreements to explore for more oil. You think they are doing for free? And finally, I do not live in luxury. I live in one small room and drive an 8 year car that is mine and work hard to live a comfortable life. I am not rich, but I am free to tell politicians to go to hell without being scare that I will lose my job.

Rich nations copy Venezuela's anti-gang music schools
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentN...

dvd_abad,

It is obvious you defend a system that is not ours, but listen why do you live in Miami? Why not move to Venezuela? And I guess Tiredofbs is happy the way he lives. I can only guess, but I think he prefers to owe no one and be himself. But let me digress back to your claims about someone that would have a million and not work in positions like police or nurse or whatever. 1 Million will not last forever so you either take a chance and invest the money or create your own business, or you can just continue to work in your job and keep your money to help you live comfortable. If I had a million I would have my own business and live comfortable, but hey that is me and not any other person. So brother if you truly believe that government is the answer to every problem citizens have then I suggest you move to Venezuela, but that would be too hard for you since I gather you enjoy south beach.

ASURAMS wrote:

dvd_abad,
It is obvious you defend a system that is not ours, but listen why do you live in Miami? Why not move to Venezuela? And I guess Tiredofbs is happy the way he lives. I can only guess, but I think he prefers to owe no one and be himself. But let me digress back to your claims about someone that would have a million and not work in positions like police or nurse or whatever. 1 Million will not last forever so you either take a chance and invest the money or create your own business, or you can just continue to work in your job and keep your money to help you live comfortable. If I had a million I would have my own business and live comfortable, but hey that is me and not any other person. So brother if you truly believe that government is the answer to every problem citizens have then I suggest you move to Venezuela, but that would be too hard for you since I gather you enjoy south beach.

Soon brother soon.
Your system is not doing so good right now and iI think that the $1,000,00 discution is simply stupid
South Beach?
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

what do people have against venezuela? what do people really know about the system here? they write from the united states where venezuela is distorted in the media!

it is beautiful here, noone hates tye americano. why do people criticize what they dont understand? isnt it time for the priveledgted to pay taxes instead of sending their money out of this country?

asurams writes, why not move to venezuela? WHY NOT!

TiredofBS wrote:

Really? The news we get are from different sources in the States and around the world. I have a very good friend that stop traveling to Caracas due to the increase in crime. He now travels to the far east and Europe. Chavalo tell me has Chavez torn down the slums and homes built around the hills and given the people new homes? Why not give each Venezuelan one million dollars and a new home that way everyone is equal?

Chavez historically is not responsible for the slums. why didnt you ask prez and caldera that before chavez took office? we have barrio adentro for medicine inside tye barrios. who did that? Chavez!!

Chavalo wrote:

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Chavez historically is not responsible for the slums. why didnt you ask prez and caldera that before chavez took office? we have barrio adentro for medicine inside tye barrios. who did that? Chavez!!

Yeah, Chavez is not responsible for the slums of the past, but he is responsible to get rid of them and build real homes not the plastic ones he is giving the poor of your country. Oil is so good to your country that no one should be without a home and food, but Chavez just gives a little to the poor to keep him in power. He has been in power for over 6 years and still there are many poverty and poor people in your country. He should be spending more on the people than the billions on Russian made armament.

SAAS wrote:

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Yeah, Chavez is not responsible for the slums of the past, but he is responsible to get rid of them and build real homes not the plastic ones he is giving the poor of your country. Oil is so good to your country that no one should be without a home and food, but Chavez just gives a little to the poor to keep him in power. He has been in power for over 6 years and still there are many poverty and poor people in your country. He should be spending more on the people than the billions on Russian made armament.

This is from an American group:

U.S. needs to mind our own business

On June 20, I returned from a fact-finding trip to Venezuela with a group called Witness For Peace. In short, we found that as imperfect as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is (as is every leader), our mainstream media has it so wrong. We hear from Condoleezza Rice that, "Hugo Chavez is a negative force in the region." After interviewing dozens of groups and individuals from all backgrounds, we found that the Chavez government is actually doing some amazing things, and we saw hospitals, clinics and new schools popping up all over the country. Imagine a government using its oil wealth for the people!

Furthermore, our government is using a wide variety of methods to undermine Venezuela's very popular, democratically elected government, and trying to move Chavez into the terrorist category. Hmmmm, demonizing a country that has lots of oil -- sound familiar? Have we not noticed that we have our own issues to deal with here at home? When will we learn to mind our own business?

Roy Holman
Everett

SAAS wrote:

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Yeah, Chavez is not responsible for the slums of the past, but he is responsible to get rid of them and build real homes not the plastic ones he is giving the poor of your country. Oil is so good to your country that no one should be without a home and food, but Chavez just gives a little to the poor to keep him in power. He has been in power for over 6 years and still there are many poverty and poor people in your country. He should be spending more on the people than the billions on Russian made armament.

Those plastic hauses are a lot stronger than the ones hurricane Andrew destroyed here in Florida in 1992 and must of the people living in those slums aren't even Venezuelans, they're originnaly from Colombia and Central America and now with Chavez that people have food and free medical assistance, my own sister and her new born are hospitalized right now in Venezuela for more than a week and she haven't paid a single bolivar for the assistant without medical insurance.
A country like Venezuela have to be well armed like any other country and we weren't and i now that as a fact 'cause i was in the Venezuelan air force back in the 80's were we had 6 Mirages sharing the same engine and the rifles were 15 years old at that time.

dvd_abad wrote:

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What will happens if you have a business and you give $1,000,000 to each of your employees?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7381709.stm
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/newsbrief/362...