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In praise of Blogging the Revolution
“Caracas Chronicles has been an indispensable source of lucidity and perspective in these turbulent times in Venezuela. Toro and Nagel have been right on target, without pretending to be ludicrously impartial; they have been able to rise above polarization, trying hard to make sense of an often implausible reality. Blogging the Revolution shows them at their best. If you are not already a fan, you will become one.”
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Tag Archives: inflation
Paging Dr. Who
Personally, I like my time sequential. Starting at the beginning and running straight through to the end. Which is why I don’t appreciate the crazy time-warpy feeling I get reading about chavista policy. I mean, seriously? You want to fight … Continue reading
Why Innumeracy Matters
Last year, your salary was Bs.100. And you could buy a sack of potatoes for Bs.100. This year, a sack of potatoes costs Bs.130. And your salary went up to Bs.125. So, did you get a pay hike? In economic terms, … Continue reading
Things that are scarce
I hate to discuss this, but it’s so shocking it needs to be told. Apparently the latest thing you simply cannot find in Venezuela’ shelves is … sanitary napkins. As if women needing to buy this product needed one more … Continue reading
