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2014-04-05 Caribbean-Latin America

Venezuelans wary that food ID cards are thin end of rationing wedge

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Posted by Besoeker 2014-04-05 06:11|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Thin end of the wedge, me arse. It's more a sign Venezuela is well down the slippery slope and about to take the plunge. Enjoy the socialism, suckers! Pity. Used to be a fairly prosperous country.

Posted by SteveS 2014-04-05 14:48|| 2014-04-05 14:48|| Front Page Top

#2 How will an electronic card system end food shortages? Oh, that's right you're prevented from buying food that you want.

Isn't there a word for that?

Posted by AlanC 2014-04-05 18:53|| 2014-04-05 18:53|| Front Page Top

#3 only the "loyal" will get full rations. C'mon! You know this tune? Sing it with me. Democrats and Politically Loyal Uber Alles

Posted by Frank G 2014-04-05 22:05|| 2014-04-05 22:05|| Front Page Top

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