tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post4411888507471168486..comments2023-05-20T19:15:41.574+10:00Comments on A Venezuelan wacky guy living his Australian dream: Welcome to the banana republic.Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560913192316453429noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-25037046191814627132010-04-27T00:08:52.223+10:002010-04-27T00:08:52.223+10:00There is a proverb in Venezuela (or should I say ...There is a proverb in Venezuela (or should I say Latin-American countries) that phrases<br /><i>‘Every nation has the ruler that fits their minds’</i><br /><br />If you find oppression, injustice and corruption as part of a nation culture it means that society and culture got rotten and those whom excel are vicious people. But is it enough reason to leave?<br />Yes... Those are definitely enough reasons to take a different path.<br /><br />Last week I was precisely talking to a mate (co-worker as the matter of fact) trying to explain him the entire picture of that country that I can’t feel any close to ‘home town’.<br />When I got a little confused between feelings and frustration he told me,<br /><i> Please stop... I know perfectly how you feel... I am from Russia and you are describing everything that we had (and still have). Those bastards cheated and tricked the people into believe is all good; until is too late and they have gathered enough power to do as they please. I did not realise until now similarities between people seeking for power ending in brute and pure oppression. Is just the same thing, different country, different ruler, different people.</i><br /><br />Thanks to you, I have read my post (noticing some grammar errors as well =P) and those words <br />“I can't believe, nor understand how ignorant the people are...” and I am not sorry because I didn’t say it out frustration (maybe a little). It is pure ignorance because they did not know that enough power makes people weak and corrupts them. Is ignorance when you ignore or just don’t know that there is history related to this kind of decisions and its consequences.<br /><br />Cheers,Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560913192316453429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-31919836037110812922010-04-26T16:19:24.260+10:002010-04-26T16:19:24.260+10:00WOW! Simply WOW!
What started as something dead ob...WOW! Simply WOW!<br />What started as something dead obvious (voting no for unlimited reelection) suddenly turned (to my amazement) upside down.<br />It kind of reminds me of my own country. And this is a behavior that eludes me completely. The situation is bad, the people complain, but they seem to take decisions that make them go in the same direction (take this vote for instance).<br /><br />And I understand your initial frustration... calling them ignorant. It is because of this kind of people that you are forced to leave your country. It is a proven fact that you eventually become the average of those surrounding you.<br /><br />I'd like to hear your opinion on this comment.<br /><br />Cheerstreazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739939350536672363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-29563684993890866822009-03-10T18:17:00.000+11:002009-03-10T18:17:00.000+11:00although we are on opposite sides of the world, it...although we are on opposite sides of the world, it seems that our countries are similar. I have applied for Austrlia too, because my country ,iran, is head straight to hell. Unfortunatly a small group of people can't change anything even if we give our lives for a greater cause.<BR/>good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-3686642993274500452009-02-22T19:26:00.000+11:002009-02-22T19:26:00.000+11:00I just to live in Melbourne but Im moving very soo...I just to live in Melbourne but Im moving very soon to Sydney where I've got a position in a busy hospital. <BR/><BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/><BR/>BeckerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-29735371186286270742009-02-21T10:43:00.000+11:002009-02-21T10:43:00.000+11:00You've said it all mate.However, I don't agree wit...You've said it all mate.<BR/>However, I don't agree with you about the county flag. I picture it as you placed but red colored :D<BR/><BR/>Oh... I forgot, the center banana would be CH's face.The Perth Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538577848888323218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-28944900010656539242009-02-18T20:15:00.000+11:002009-02-18T20:15:00.000+11:00Vivo en Melbourne desde hace 4 anosSaludosBeckerVivo en Melbourne desde hace 4 anos<BR/><BR/>Saludos<BR/><BR/>BeckerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-1106619497919079392009-02-18T13:01:00.000+11:002009-02-18T13:01:00.000+11:00Hehe, por simple curiosidad... Donde te encuentras...Hehe, por simple curiosidad... Donde te encuentras radicado? Digo: en caso de necesitar una consulta con algún paisano.Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560913192316453429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-69529323359776015942009-02-17T23:39:00.000+11:002009-02-17T23:39:00.000+11:00Rodrigo soy un Medico Venezolano que decidio irse ...Rodrigo soy un Medico Venezolano que decidio irse de Venezuela hace 4 anos, sintiendome frustrado en el pais que me vio nacer y pensaba lo mismo que tu has escrito.<BR/>Hoy dia mi vida cambio en Australia donde ejerzo la medicina y he tenido una segunda oportunidad de seguir adelante, siento Australia como mi madre adoptiva.<BR/>Se que es dificil la vida alla, pero ten paciencia, se que tu vida cambiara cuando te aprueben la visa. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>BeckerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-47523147355247109662009-02-17T05:34:00.000+11:002009-02-17T05:34:00.000+11:00Anonymous, you're right about the ignorance and th...Anonymous, you're right about the ignorance and the disqualification; I went a little too far in the post, and I don't want to express nor explain my point of view (as I said I want my blog to be a reference of anything but political).<BR/><BR/>But could you give me reasons to believe that this change is good my what used to be my hometown nation? As I can see everywhere around, this entire process bring more poverty, insecurity, and corruption than previous governments (in pro-chavez government institutions as well opposition) and give an opportunity to rule forever to the one holding or keeping the power doesn't seem to be a cleaver idea.<BR/><BR/>Anyway thanks on remember me how or what I shouldn't post.<BR/><BR/>By the way, being anonymous gives you the opportunity to post quality comments as this one... Sadly not many understands it and use it just to offend. But why didn't you used at least a nickname?<BR/><BR/>Cheers and thanks again for the comment.Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560913192316453429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929510491800566160.post-37811220540228677632009-02-17T05:11:00.000+11:002009-02-17T05:11:00.000+11:00"I can’t believe, nor understand how ignorant the ..."I can’t believe, nor understand how ignorant the people are..."<BR/><BR/>Ignorance is in the eye of the beholder. Have you thought that maybe other people think that is you the ignorant one?<BR/><BR/>Disqualification is not precisely the best way to win the hearts of minds of those that oppose your ideas (and ideals).<BR/><BR/>Good luck in AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com