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
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
The New Cold War
The New Cold War
What will the “new cold war” mean for the “new world order”. The world’s hopes for peace were pretty much dashed when George Bush moved into the Whitehouse. Bill Clinton had spent 8 years making friends around the world, wiping out the budget deficit and spreading peace and good will. George Bush has spent his 8 years making enemies, blowing the budget and spreading war, jealousy and hatred.
There was no reason to be so insensitive to Russian national pride. Russia was trying to be a good or at least a better world citizen. The USA superior attitude destroyed all of that. There was and is no need for a missile defense system that does not work anyway. Until now there has been no need to expand NATO into the former Warsaw Pact. Now we need it in Georgia bad. The real competition is no longer missiles and warfare abilities. The new competition is energy. We are driving Russia from the Western camp to the Chinese camp. It may be a cold winter in Europe. If not this year, next year for sure.
I just hope the next “leader of the free world” will be less arrogant and more charismatic.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http://www.segrestrealty.com His email is david@segrestrealty.com
What will the “new cold war” mean for the “new world order”. The world’s hopes for peace were pretty much dashed when George Bush moved into the Whitehouse. Bill Clinton had spent 8 years making friends around the world, wiping out the budget deficit and spreading peace and good will. George Bush has spent his 8 years making enemies, blowing the budget and spreading war, jealousy and hatred.
There was no reason to be so insensitive to Russian national pride. Russia was trying to be a good or at least a better world citizen. The USA superior attitude destroyed all of that. There was and is no need for a missile defense system that does not work anyway. Until now there has been no need to expand NATO into the former Warsaw Pact. Now we need it in Georgia bad. The real competition is no longer missiles and warfare abilities. The new competition is energy. We are driving Russia from the Western camp to the Chinese camp. It may be a cold winter in Europe. If not this year, next year for sure.
I just hope the next “leader of the free world” will be less arrogant and more charismatic.
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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