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In reply to the discussion: The legacy of Hugo Chávez: Low growth, high inflation, intimidation [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)20. You would think, with all of that oil (and the attendant price
increases of said oil over that period of time) that the figure would not be that. I agree, it is a surprising statement.
I tend to disregard the quoting of GDP figures over time--there are so many ways to play a "figures lie/liars figure" game, depending upon what numbers are used. That said, VZ has been underperforming for a long time, given their natural assets, and they do have a vicious inflation and money supply problem.
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I've heard he's hell on wheels when he drives that damned RED VW. What a shame.
Judi Lynn
Mar 2013
#41
"The government can distribute its increased oil rent to alleviate poverty" yeah that really sucks.
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2013
#2
No it wasn't, but having declared me ignorant you can hardly be expected to accept any evidence.
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2013
#19
I think his assessment is, even if you don't like the source, accurate. Chavez is on his way out.
MADem
Feb 2013
#5
Whether Chavez dies or not, the Bolivarian Revolution will go on, because it is...
Peace Patriot
Feb 2013
#35
This article is full of outrageous lies by a known liar (Ricardo Hausman) and is typical of the crap
Peace Patriot
Feb 2013
#24
They never have an answer for that one. They have tried claiming he cheats on elections,
Judi Lynn
Mar 2013
#40