This is my country today!

Apr 7, 2017 2:08 AM

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THIS IS VENEZUELA!

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First of all, I want to apologize to some of you for been a bit of a dick yesterday when I first post this. You gotta understand: my country's going to shit and I was inhaling tear gas all day, thrown stones at, and fearing for my life. Then a few trolls came and gave me shit about the lack of info in my post. so here's some:

The Venezuelan Supreme Court has ruled that a decree issued by President Nicolas Maduro last week declaring a state of emergency is constitutional.
The decree gives Mr Maduro extra powers to deal with Venezuela's economic crisis, including the right to impose tougher security measures.
The opposition-controlled parliament rejected the decree on Tuesday.
But the Supreme Court, which rarely rules against the government, said the decree was justifiable.
The court upheld the decree because of what it called "the extraordinary social, economic, political, natural and ecological circumstances that are gravely affecting the national economy."
Many Venezuelans blame Mr Maduro for the economic crisis the country is experiencing.
Its economy contracted by 5.7% last year and is expected to shrink further this year.

The South American country is suffering from triple-digit inflation, shortages of basic foods and medicines, and one of the world's highest murder rates.

Maduro's government has said a US-backed business elite is responsible for Venezuela's economic downturn, and it is trying to foment a coup to impose right-wing rule.

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btw, I'm no reporter or anything, I'm a simple web-designer trying to survive this situation with the best possible attitude, I'm just a Latin American Imgurian who loves this community! thanks.
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Present it in a way that triggers nostalgia. That'll get it coverage today.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Socialism, not even once

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 8

I am admittedly ignorant if this situation. Give me an hour, and the internet, and I will no longer be

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

visited isla margarita last year and everything seemed fine ?! stores were full of products.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yeah but super expensive, people can't afford them...

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

There were many people in the supermarkets but maybe margarita is a little bit different.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

The same thing happening in South Africa today. We're having peaceful protests in support of uninstalling our president, who has over 600 >

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Charges of corruption but cannot be tried as he is president....

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That slingshot is really going to do wonders against that riot gear! In all seriousness it's good to see the people rising against the gov.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Did anyone tried Pepsi?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Good luck, guys! Truly hope that freedom and justice prevail! Warmest wishes from Belarus (sorry for our stupid president supporting yours)

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

username checks out

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your country seems...tense.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Omg as a bolivian i am so sorry you are gping through this. I hope you all make it. Please keep us updated.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Gracias! I will

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fuerza, desde Argentina @OP y pensar que nosotros hibamos para ese camino si ganaba el candidato de Cristina.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Sooo...With everything going on....Is this the beginning of the end of the world?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sure fells like it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Feels*

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Super informational. I now have a great understanding of your country today.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 5

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 18

Christ, the whole world is going to hell. Thank you for passing on current events, and here's hoping you guys make some headway.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

As someone living near Vancouver, BC... which of your hockey teams lost??

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 3

If history has taught me anything, looks like the Canucks lost to the Bruins.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Oh sweet jesus.. not again

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Just imagine if the Canadiens lost to the Leafs

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Please, no more!! I can't re-live the trauma

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Let's hear it for socialism, guys!

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 27

Careful, you're regurgitating what you've been spoonfed without knowing what you're barfing up.

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 5

Ya, and Russia's a democracy. Turns out labels don't mean shit.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

Just give the police some Pepsi.

9 years ago | Likes 235 Dislikes 4

Or a snickers

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

The ploice

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Relevant

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Be safe OP!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Thanks mate!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You're welcome, buddy!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good for you. As a South African - you have all my support. Good luck.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

thanks!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

im Durban where you at?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"this will probably die in user sub"....

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

It was a lot better before Chávez. Oh, fucking wait, it wasn't.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Of course it was! 11 million times better

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Best of luck @op don't die

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

¡FUERZA VENEZUELA! ¡MÉXICO ESTÁ CON USTEDES!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@IneverCommentButWhenIdo To neutralize the burn of pepper spray: wash the skin/eyes with half water, half liquid antacid (mylanta) solution.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Tooth paste also, thanks friend!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

To help with tear gas fumes: goggles and a wet bandana, preferably soaked in apple cider vinegar. Good luck. Don't get arrested or shot.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From Ukraine here... Start buying bulletproof vests and making Molotov cocktails. And barricade must be bigger and stronger ;-)

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

We love you guys!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Venezuela, currently going to shit, president is basically trying to take the country over, people can't find basic necessities. Some info

9 years ago | Likes 588 Dislikes 7

Oh like Turkey and that goat fucker?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

same bullshit in future will hapen in Lithuania to, because goverment is fucked up to. European money feeds this country, so alive for while

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A Pepsi can solve that

9 years ago | Likes 160 Dislikes 7

Be careful though, heard this guy named Mike got locked up because of a Pepsi.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hahah the fuckin Kardashians man

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 3

Not to defend them, but it's not her fault, pepsi made the ad.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Actually ya thats a good point

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

But she agreed to do it. It's blame for all involved

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't blame them. I'd probably do the same thing if I couldn't get my daily imgur fix.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What I can't wrap my head around is that in the US the business elite are already the right-wing rulers... @IneverCommentButWhenIdo

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 110 Dislikes 9

You could be helpful and give information on your own post instead of being a dick and calling everyone stupid when they ask for info

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 35

You went from constructive criticism to needlessly rude.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 3

But yes you're right

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

You agree but didn't want to be the one to say it? Look at all of their comments to people simply asking for more info.. they're rude.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 8

But it's not real socialism so that's why they failed

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 6

They just didn't do enough of it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is there a single country that isnt losing its shit in protests over the president right now?

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 2

Singapore's pretty good

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Irish... we always complain but in the grand scheme of things. We are doing fine-ish

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As a swiss.. Slowly backs away...

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

You made me laugh. Have a like.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Norway, if you are talking about our pm

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I like it here, we have our conservative climate change denier Siv Jensen from FRP, all the way to our cozy communists, Tjen Folket.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its a bad way to sammenligne but it does what it was meant to do xd

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Canada, probably.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

Accurate.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You right.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Actually there are quite a few who aren't happy with Parliament. Issue is it's liberal so if you protest you're called a nazi.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

People are always unhappy with every government and overall things aren't all that bad. Liberals could definitely be doing more though.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Repeatedly raising minimum wage to try to appease people, too. Upwards of 400% in a year. It's a mess. http://imgur.com/SBOmzXX

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

And meanwhile the currency is still worth shit... Yeah I think there was an african country that tries the same thing.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Well they kicked out all the white people and then asked them to come back 2 years later... that's kinda funny, actually.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

The ones that didn't leave had their land violently taken from them. Then with a shortage of people willing/knowledgeable about farming...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kicked out is an understatement. The ones that managed to flee did. The rest were massacred on their farms. Same thing still going on today.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The extra stupidity is that Zimbabwean farmers (both black and white) were some of the wealthiest in the world before. Now it's a shithole.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Might help if you told us the name of the country?

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 14

Venezuela. There are flags everywhere in the post.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

Not just flags. Pic #5; billboard in the background: "Venezuela"

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I automatically can recognize maybe 50 flags and pin the country... can't you?

9 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 58

Op is American. He only recognizes fast food chains and wal marts

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 15

Hahaha...I'll laugh and +1 because OP *is* demonstrating the worst of American snowflake-ism. Fuck OP

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

That leaves about 150 you dont then?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

are you fucking serious? you want people to understand you but you wont even nicely fill in the holes in your stupid post. fuck you.

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 18

Why the hell would anyone need or want to learn venezualas flag?

9 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 17

Cause cocaine!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Ugh... just say the fucking name ass hat... so I can google and learn.

9 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 18

Because you couldn't google the colors of the flag and the stars on the flag in the first place smh...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 7

Good call... my dumbass didn't think of that

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Venezuela... now go finish high school

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 51

It's funny that you think every high school in the world has the same curriculum

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Because I didn't know Venezuela's flag. Wow...

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 5

At least I can do that in my country. Good luck in yours dick.

9 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 6

I did finished high school and then when to Oxford, dick

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 6

I'm old enough to have seen multiple flags for countries, so gonfuck yourself. And your country.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

It's already fucked, but thanks! Have a great day

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I am so glad my parents left Venezuela before they had me. The US is a mess too but goddamn VZ is in shambles.

9 years ago | Likes 89 Dislikes 16

Breaks my heart to say it, but me too.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

My country looks similar today, South Africa. Thousands of people across the nation marching against our corrupt president.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It fucking is, sadly

9 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 10

I have a buddy who lives in venezuela. he wants to fight in the protests but im trying to convince him to help in another way.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Let him fight

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

I guess its more of a selfish thing for me to not want him to fight. i just dont wanna lose a friend :(.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

"US is a mess" lol

9 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 9

Not sure I get the joke. We here in the US are in dire straits for sure. But nothing compared to Venezuela... Yet.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 25

As an European the US is still the greatest country in the world !

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

No, you are not. You are in a politically uncomfortable situation and might have severe repercussions in the future but not in a "dire" one.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 4

Yeah choice of phrase. but, I think my point was clear. Aaaaand I just got the sarcasm in the original comment. My bad.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 6

You need to travel more ;p

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

I just didn't see the sarcasm, my bad. I get it now and I agree. Sorry, a little drunk.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 6

As a South Korean the US is maybe 99% NOT in dire straits. Down from 99.2% from Jan 19th, 2017.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

Yes, yes. My comment was worded poorly (and thus construed as ignorant). I do understand, honest.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 6

That's fine & all, but was frustrates me as a foreigner is seeing Americans complain that a minor issue is some major end of the world crap.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(2/2) Face it, the US is hardly doing that bad, even with Trump. You will do just fine in the end. (Sorry if you realize, I'm just venting.)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0