A little more in-depth here.It seems there isn't much question that they had sex, but rather that she has a history of lying, including about rape, and she has unsavoury drug-dealer friends.http://www.businessinsider.com/two-terrible-possibilities-in-the-dsk-rap...I guess the main in-depth story is at Harper's.Credit to Jeff for catching this one early..... (Jeff, I though you had gone off the deep end, but not so!)

Dear Jeff and all, I rarely disagree with you. It is this time. Your stance against Chavez is blown out of proportions if you compare him to other leaders. A request, before you throw any "stone" in the direction of Mr Chavez watch this movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id--ZFtjR5cHe is not perfect and often does things that go against private property and liberty but I take him other any other leader in the world. all the best,Radek

Jeff, You were smart on DSK. I've got to credit you for catching it so fast. However, his past does appear about as shady as that of the chambermaid - that is, not that he has had "free sex," but more that he's used a lot of pressure and force in his sexual escapades (I'm referring to coverage in the Business insider). As to Chavez, I was a shareholder with Crystallex, a company that invested over $100 million in developing the Las Cristinas project. Chavez basically exploited the company by setting ever more regulatory hoops (including "social development" projects), with no intention of ever allowing foreign investors to operate such a large Venezuelan gold property. Though Obama can't stop muttering about seizing the wealth of the rich (I'm on Ayn Rand's side here), even he doesn't (routinely) break contract law. (Fortunately I got out with minor vs major losses, because Chavez spooked me early in the process - I have to admit, Mr. Obama is spooking me too, though the morality police at the Tea Party are scarier still.)Venezuela will do badly because there is not protection of private property, and in this respect, it is far worse than the US - with Chavez fully to blame. I do think there is a similar psychology in both countries, however, which is basically envy and resentment towards the rich (and successful).

I doubted the DSK story from the get go. Just as I knew the Osama story was a sick joke/farce from the first breath. The story didn't make sense the way the media framed it. Yeah sure, a 60some man attacks, attempts to rape, but then just settles for BJ from 3rd world cleaning lady in the most ritzy holtel in town. First of all, nobody with enough smarts to enslave the whole world with fake money printed at will and backed by nothing would try to stick his Schwartz inside the chomping mawes and sharp canines of an fired up woman who obviously was strongly resisting the assault she claimed.. Seriously. You don't hear about guys getting their wee-wees chopped off very often. There's a good reason why - men value and protect their penises. LOL These guys can get any kind of woman they want and the girls will even throw in a script too and pretend they're having the time of their life. They spend big money like its nothing and to them its like going into a 7/11 and buying a Slurpee. Now the part about him not giving her a good tip... That makes sense. LOL The big question about DSK was she operating by herself, or were there political or financial forces involved? Were there any policy decisions that were going to negatively effect any powerful interests? My only hope is a lot of people are starting to understand the media are a bunch of liars and govt propaganda operatives and they are dirtier than used car salesmen, health insurance executives, nuclear energy shills, or even $10 crackheads. Off the top of my head, the only people worse are war mongers and child molestors.

Hi Jeff, What is good about this movie? Chavez was focusing on people education. He wanted them to understand and value their Constitution. He stepped down to avoid the bloody battles. The people have revolted to get him back. They have defended their constitution. He was focusing on people taking their life in their own hands and empowering them. He was not afraid to be among the people and talk to them. He was putting his life in danger to get what he believes is best for people (you and I may not agree with him on what is best for the people, but he is president democratically elected not us). He genuinely cares about his people. Even Chavez socialistic stance needs to be evaluated properly. What would you do if you knew that country resources were/are being stolen by people who have got their property "right" by shady dealings with previous governments? There are probably many things about Mr. Chavez views that I strongly disagree with, but he has my respect. I do not know any other current leader in the world that deserves my respect. He earned it. My view about Mr. Chavez was built by main stream media. How can we be sure that this image is correct? I am not. This movie opened my eyes. It is worth watching in full. I had one very well educated Venezuelian colleague - an activist of human rights movement. I could not understand her support for their president. Thanks to this movie I can see why he could have had her support. best,Radek