Because he likes to say random stuff like that to "make a point", oblivious to the fact that he is making a fool out of himself.

Without the Moors Western Europe would've never experienced the Reneissance.

Does your lamb taste as delicious when you're used to it?

Yes it does.

For people of all nationalities/cultures etc.:

# 1: At what age do people move out of their parents' house where you live?

#2: At what age do people loose they virginity (averege)?

#3: What's the most popular sport?

#4: What's the msot popular pasttime?

#5: What's the most popular TV show?

What is the general sentiment about Chavez in your country?

care to elaborate

Advaces in the fields of Mathematics, Astronomy, Science, Chemistry, Medicine, plus preserving the works of Greek philosophers, that permitted the Christians from the West to rediscover them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_contributions_to_Medieval_Europe

This is a difficult question. The country   is divided approximately into 3 groups: Those who love Chavez, those who hate him and those who hate Chavez and the Opposition.

Most of those who support Chavez come from a poor background, because they see an opportunity to live a better life with him on charge and despise the "social-democrats" who governed 40 years before Chavez was elected president.

Those who do not support Chavez would be divided into:

-Those who long for the old days (which I do not support)

-Those who want an alternative to both Chavez and the "social-democrats".

But the real problem lies in the education of the people. It's a cultural thing and everyone likes to point fingers and say that it's Chavez fault that we are in this situation. I would like to think as him as a consequence and not as a cause, but it's a simplistic view.

In case anyone wonders what the same costs are in America...In USD (or about 0.7 Euros to the dollar)

1kg of Rice = $1.10 - $1.25 (bought a 20lb bag for $10 a few weeks ago)

1kg of Flour = $0.50 (about $1.25 for 5lbs)

1kg of Sugar = $1.00 (about $2.50 for 5lbs)

1kg of Chicken = Varies by part (legs and thighs are about $2.00 per kg, whereas breasts are about $4.00 per kg and wings can cost up to $5.00 per kg)

1kg of Pork = $3.50 for most pieces. Bacon is more.

1kg of Beef = $5.00 for ground beef, and can vary from $5.00-$20.00 USD depending on cut. A good ribeye steak is about $15.00 per kilogram, but you can get very nice meat for $6.00 per kg.

1kg of Turkey = As low as $1.00 - $1.50/kg. Cheapest meat we have. Some cuts can be expensive like processed cold cuts at $5.00 per kg or turkey bacon at $5.00, but a whole turkey is around $1.00 - $1.50 per kilogram.

1 Liter of Milk = $0.60 (we buy by the gallon, so about 4 liters for $2.49, but can be on sale for lower than $2/gal at some stores)

5kg of potatoes is about $5.00 USD. They are unbelievably cheap, and even cheaper in bulk. I've seen 50lb of potatoes (about 20kg give or take) sell for $10.00.

Carrots = $2.00 per kg

Salad = $2.00 per kg