[lbo-talk] venezuela event (no comment)

[geert lovink]

> Hi,
>
> I trust that you are doing well.  I tried to contact you earlier, but 
> the
> emails bounced.
>
> There is a major conference in London on 10 Nov re: Venezuela.  There 
> will
> be quite a few interesting folks: about 10 govt people, the head of 
> TeleSur
> (Venz answer to CNN), the producers of "the revolution will not be
> televised"... etc.  The whole thing is a charm offensive by the Venz
> embassy... they want to create a critical mass of support for Venz in 
> the
> face of a hostile media campaign.  They are very keen to invite:
> left-parliamentarians, journos or academics.  If needed they can pay
> transport/hotel...
>
> Please let me know if you or someone you know would be interested.  
> There is
> a shortage of folks coming, and it would be super to find some.  NB: 
> not
> just anyone, but those who have commitment and are active.
>
> In advance, thanks
>
> PS2: for December and later during the summer 2008 a few delegations of
> left-academics are going to Venz to talk to quite a few people: 
> academics,
> govt officials, and visit many grassroots movements.  I think this 
> will be
> very interesting, and it looks like some super people are signing up.  
> Let
> me know if you are interested.  The cost will be minimal... or if it 
> is an
> issue we can find funding.