gdp's Comments

VC Adventure : Want more jobs? Support Entrepreneurship

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 01:53:38 +0000

Thanks a lot for your reply. It is very frustrating, as in the US I found opportunities I cannot get elsewhere. An undergrad, from a 3rd world country, no experience, managed to get support and set a start up. To me, that's incredible, I didn't expect to make it, but I tried anyway, and I made it happen. And now, boom, the dream is gone, or at least delayed, Here is a bit of information about our prototype: http://tr.im/GRpQ Thanks a lot for your good wishes.

VC Adventure : Want more jobs? Support Entrepreneurship

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:44:27 +0000

You touched a nerve with this piece, Mr. Levine. I am part of a biotechnology start-up. We want to develop a handheld, inexpensive device for DNA tests, DIY biology and educational purposes. We already manufactured a prototype device, looking for funding now. I needed to get a replacement visa, my old one was damaged, but valid until 2015. I got my old one cancelled and my new one denied. And it was a B1 visa, not even a green card. Having that visa allowed me to go to the US and talk to people, learn, gather attention and a great team. A year later, we have results, we secured IP, and I am stuck here because according to a functionary, I am a risk, I will stay as illegal. I do not think that realizing the importance of a start up in times of recession is that difficult.

Caracas Chronicles : Only in Venezuela, part 58,271,943

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:22:13 +0000

What about Scotch, then? There is no shortage of that.

Caracas Chronicles : Only in Venezuela, part 58,271,943

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:20:00 +0000

WTF? spelling mistakes in a book that was not translated?! This is intolerable. Beyond the fucking pale.

Caracas Chronicles : This socialism thing is hard!

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:13:43 +0000

LOL, you sound exactly like the Randbots talking about CEOs who deserve to be paid 8000 times more than minimum wage.

Caracas Chronicles : This socialism thing is hard!

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:11:07 +0000

Crickets chirping

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:11:30 +0000

It takes a lot of balance to stay at middle, as you'll find here, Nestor. And you have seen the lesson some people wants us to learn. They kill, insult and try to prevent others from gaining access to health care, but if you call them on their bullshit, you are the mean one...

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:52:27 +0000

Well, of course, if I think that quotations are reasonable, I'll argue and not support them, even if they are used to defend points of view I agree with. Yo no trago entero. Is that a revolutionary (pun intended) notion for you? Satyre is an incredibly powerful weapon, and I do not care what do you think. I am not trying to censor and control, neither telling you what to think. OTOH, you are telling me how to argue and have the chutzpah to claim it is me who wants to control others? I gave plenty of links and arguments, and tons of people died and are suffering because this twisted notion of AE, and we are supposed to pay attention to this cooky 21st century equivalent of McCarthy, would she think I am dressed in black today because I support burqas? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAA

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:51:55 +0000

Poor conservatives, relentlessly censored by the Internet Leftist Troops! It is dishonest from you, Boludo, to join me with Nestor, as I have never opposed the use of quotations, if the quotations seem reasonable. For somebody sooooooooo interested in Personal Responsibility (TM) and Individualism, you seem a bit lax treating people as individuals and you are addressing their behavior collectively. Michelle Malkin is not the author of the video, which is a very different case from Ayn Rand being the author of the quote. Had Malkin (or Coulter, for that case) made a sound remark about Chávez, I'd say nothing. However, when your opponents insist that you are a creepy right-winger, enemy of the poor and so on, it is at least unwise to link to Malkin's blog if you do not need to link. Comparing me to Ayatollah Khomeini? LOL. I am not surprised. I am "worked up" as JC said before, not surprised in the slightest. So, do right wingers' modus operandi implies comparing everyone who disagrees with them to Islamic rulers? Really lame argument. " Why is one of the “bad guys” getting this out first instead of one of the “good guys?” WHY? " Because they are stupid, paranoid, and distrustful of everything that is not 100% American, according to their narrow worldview? Seriously. Would you trust the opinion of somebody that wants to make a private company drop an ad, because a piece of clothes supposedly resembles a keffiyah? LOL, LOL^2, LOL,^3 ... LOL^n Is it that they care now because they are trying to compare Obama to every possible thug, tyrant and dictator? Is it because comparing Sweden's "socialism" actually makes America looks worse? It's not, I think, because they care about Venezuela. And for liberal blogs, BoingBoing really gives good coverage of tyrants of any color, all around the world. I do not care if 100% of Americans believe on their exceptionalism. The doctrine is wrong and unfounded in reality, and leads to that absolutely stupid doctrine of "my country, right or wrong". You see the difference between sensible people, conservative or not, with that. Sullivan now says the war in Iraq was wrong and misguided. Malkin, on the other hand, is angry because Obama dares to recognize there had been mistakes. Is that sensible? Is that what you support, Boludo? If I can live with Chavista thugs, who think that Chavez is never wrong, then it won't be that different to live with Conservative people who think America is never wrong. I am surrounded by Chavistas 24/7, do you think I will get scared because of rednecks? LOL LOL LOL I was in Louisiana when Obama won the elections! PS: I never said AE was a fringe belief. Quote me on that, please. Insane it is, absurd, delusional and misguided, it also is. Or you can prove that it is real and factually accurate? Is America never wrong? Is it wrong to admit mistakes?

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 02:07:21 +0000

I DO get worked up about insanity and stupidity. it is not a matter of being polite or tolerant or agreeing 100%. I often disagree with Sullivan, specially on healthcare, but he is not ranting and spewing the kind of venom that Malkin does. He is a Catholic and a self defined conservative, things that I am not, but I read his blog because he is sensible, and even when we disagree, I can find some common ground and well written arguments for his position, not certainly allusions to "American exceptionalism" and half witted attacks. Why should I not get worked up on such a display of assholery? I got worked up with Jorg Heider, I get worked up with Berlusconi. The day I do not get outraged with these kind of things, from left and right (man, I got WORKED UP, when I read "Ode to Stalin" by Neruda) I'll be dead. When I read "American Exceptionalism", it is pretty much when I read "Lebensraum". Stupid doctrine based on delusions, not on reality, used by racists who like war and bring dead upon "inferior" people.

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 01:14:11 +0000

Au contraire, mon ami. I tolerate her, I am not calling for her show to be canceled or that she stops writing. She and her pals call for others to be bombed because America is always right. So, how they call others thousands of names spew hat and we are the intolerants? Projection, anybody?

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 01:05:22 +0000

You beat me to that comment, wlad. That person is absolutely apalling. She is nuts. http://scienceblogs.com/dispatches/2008/05/idiots... http://crooksandliars.com/david-neiwert/malkins-v... Somebody who thinks is right to screw other people in name of American (I spit on it) Exceptionalism? Next time give us the youtube link, Juan. Seriously, this makes me go out of my way and call this woman and her ilk disturbed cooks, so I can make extremely clear she (and Rick WantsMeInJail Santorum) do not represent my views.

Caracas Chronicles : Chavista porn

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:55:17 +0000

No he leans for sanity, which obviously is not MM's realm.

Caracas Chronicles : Lonely red planet

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:09:01 +0000

Yes. I used to have one of those. I traveled with it, now, I cannot travel as I used to. I am depending on my sponsors for everything when I travel. And if I need dollars, it is illegal for me to get them, no matter the price. On the other hand, my rich friends have no trouble with the credit cards they have had since long ago. Yes, this govt. is reaaally socialist, as our marginal tax rate shows (cough, cough)

United Press International - UPI.com : BO keeps elbows down on coasters - UPI.com

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:04:38 +0000

Nanny state? It's a private company!

Caracas Chronicles : Just (about to get) married

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:39:52 +0000

That's why asked: In which language are they getting married? Tell us the gossip, Cristina! No, honestly, it is very interesting from the cultural point of view.

Caracas Chronicles : Just (about to get) married

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:38:41 +0000

Ask the Swiss about it!

Caracas Chronicles : Chavismo's Idea of Press Freedom

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:23:23 +0000

My mistake. But I never said opposition was not violent there. And here is a first hand account, with link to BBC news that states the violence was from both sides. http://promedio-ecs.blogspot.com/2007/11/hoy.html And you have not condemned the journalist beating yet.

Caracas Chronicles : Just (about to get) married

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:54:01 +0000

Congrats to all of you! Io aspetto che sarai molto felice, Quico, tanti auguri!!!. (Yes, I know, my Italian is very rusty). On which language are you getting married? I am very curious. French? And, finally, [Faux News mode=ON]please, JC, take care. You are going to an evil socialist country with death panels. I f you twist an ankle they will euthanize you. And the sanctity of your marriage will disappear, since men get married there[/Faux News Mode=OFF]

Caracas Chronicles : Just (about to get) married

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:49:35 +0000

He has already, Haven't you paid attention to his fit about golf attires? Who on his right mind pays attention to that? He has been looking at tuxedos, wedding dresses and mantelpieces colors.