Monday, November 17, 2008

Russia & Venezuela in the Caribbean

Russia & Venezuela in the Caribbean
A recent Economist article mentioned Russia and Venezuela holding joint military exercises in the Caribbean. Some people see this as an invasion of the USA sphere of influence. I see it as a real estate marketing opportunity. Venezuelans and Russians are both major customers in the Miami real estate market. Why not invite the Sailors to take liberty in Miami.
They could come into the cruise ship terminal. Developers could pick them up and have parties for them. They could show them their property inventory. Having been in the navy myself at one time, I am fairly certain the sailors don’t have the wherewithal to buy right now. Some of the officers probably do. At any rate they will be exposed to the wonderful climate and lifestyle of the USA. Some may wish to return. Some may wish to change things at home.
Excluding people for what ever reason usually promotes disharmony. The people of Venezuela and Russia are not our enemies. Their leaders are using us as a bogey-man to frighten their citizens into obedience or to incite national pride. Shine the light under the bed or in the closet and the monsters go away.

David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http://www.segrestrealty.com His email is david@segrestrealty.com

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