It is a sore subject and in a democracy we should have the right to protest. Things though can go too far and backfire and lead to more crackdowns, imprisonment torture even death depending which country that you are in.
However, the voice of the people and the potential of the people as a force cannot be underestimated, look at how many governments and regimes have been toppled by the people.
How Venezuela is still run by these corrupt baffoons baffles me.
I am all for protesting but there has to be a line, which should not be crossed.
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Yep, It is a sore subject and people will always have a different point of view depending on where they live and their circumstances.
Yes, the voice of the people is important but it must be accompanied by other forces behind the scenes. At least that is the conclusion I can draw from our situation.
Your bewilderment about Venezuela is understandable. I think for someone looking in from the outside there is no possible explanation. For those of us on the inside, the answer is very obvious. The huge amount of money that flows but does not reach the population, the corruption, the use of state assets as if they belonged to the ruling party, and the interests of the government's international allies are some of the reasons. There are many internal and external forces interested to keep it that way.
And I agree that there is a limit that must not be crossed and that is violence. When the protest becomes violent, you have everything to lose. Of course, it is also difficult not to respond to violence with violence. In short, it is a delicate subject with many nuances.
Nigeria and Venezuela have so many similarities and a sad state of affairs for both countries. I know some of the reasons why as you outlined, but it still bewilders me Super Eli!
Think happy thoughts and enjoy your Saturday night!
We won the Scottish Cup this afternoon after extra time 2-0 So we did win something after our loss on Friday and the funeral yesterday of jimmy Bell the kitman, a stressful time for all and now I have a break until August
No Surrender :)
Oh, that's cool, Super Ed. I'm glad you won the Scottish Cup after that heart-stopping game last Wednesday and all the stress. No Surrender! Other victories will come.
Thank you! I'm staying at home today and all weekend, I have a rather nagging and persistent cough and many of Rodrigo's friends are with Covid. So better to be safe.
Have a good night! 🤗
oh nooooo, how do you feel apart from the cough?
Yes No Surrender it was awesome to see:)
Covid is still here, we still need to be wary of it. Well I walked to Raith Lake yesterday finally and to the wooded park today woohoo I am fighting fit!
Keep hydrated Super Eli:)
I feel fine, except for the cough. But Covid is still here too. And Rodrigo about to graduate is going to parties all the weekends, even worse he and his friends don't want to miss going to school even one day, because they only have 3 weeks left. So my impression is that even if they have cough or minor symptoms, they are going to school.
I'm glad you finally went for a walk at Raith lake, so a post with cool pictures should be on the way, I guess ;) 😄
the swans have built their nest it is so cool :)
Yes I will make one and post
Yes I guess they don't want to miss a day right enough, oh well you take care of yourself and how is Carlos is ahe all recovered now?
Cool 🦢🦢😍
Carlos is recovered. He has to take some tests next month, but he feels well. But he better stay away from Covid of any kind. So he is been confined to the couch with Ageese for some days. And Ageese is happy with that I can say 😹😹😹