RE: More self-rule sought for the oil-rich 'Texas of Venezuela'

But...but...but, I thought Chavez was beloved of his people. I thought a new socialist workers' paradise was being built on all that evil old oil money. I thought everything was peaches and cream in Venezuela.

Who has ever insinuated all of those things? Just wondering. Besides, where some in Zulia are coming from is illustrated perfectly in the article's first two sentences:

The state of Zulia has always thought of itself as the Texas of Venezuela -- a land dominated by oil, cattle and largely conservative politicians. So it's no surprise that some of its people would want more autonomy.

Exactly. No surprise.

I'm just wondering, Steve: what's your point?