re: You were talking about how screwed up the country is. However, if you want to talk economics - - -
Unfortunately, Venezuela is part of OPEC and it does affect us at the moment.
Makes sense. OTOH, it doesn't.
Of course, we should look for other options, we're overdue now. No, Bowser, I'm talking oil here, but alternative means (burning weeds, leafs whatever else but our food sources). If someone comes up with an answer, he/she will be rich and we'll all be better for it (providing they're not greedy either).
Again, Venezuela is part of OPEC.
Ironically, Brazil exports oil too, but they don't use or consume as much.
Chavez sucks.