Comments on: Democratic Socialism Moves Forward in Venezuela

By: Obstreperous

Obstreperous — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:37:22 +0000

It sure is fun (and fashionable) cheering on cheering on oppression while sitting in the lap of luxury. Tyrants are great if they’re OUR tyrants. How great it is to be an elitist. After all, ideology is more important than hunman dignity, peace or social justice.
On the other hand…maybe not. Liberty is the only path that respects the will and dignity of all persons necessary to any lasting peace. Maybe that would be great to try.

By: Daniel Concepcion

Daniel Concepcion — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:24:51 +0000

Finally some literature doing justice to a real reformer! The point on the Media in Venezuela being controlled by the Elite is one that is key in understanding Chavez dilema! They have tried to ridicule this man of humble descent by trying to convert him into a monster! Of, course the US and some other countries want him out, so they can keep exploiting Venezuelas riches and people. The USA better shape up, people are coming on to their tactics of deceit and exploitation.

By: Ramsefall

Ramsefall — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:08:29 +0000

Brian,

the hit is the opposition winning 5/22 gubernatorial positions across the country, generally in the wealthier and more populated states, along with mayor of Caracas which is the big surprise since that’s ground zero for the revolution. With crime and inflation rising somewhat exponentially, thresholds of patience and tolerance are being surpassed. Lots of positive changes in the past decade for many, while presently confronting some very challenging social conditions. The revolution has made progress, but there’s no such thing as a perfect system that will please the entire populace. Remove one weed and another pops up elsewhere, what’s the solution now? Hard to say.

Best to you.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:57:27 +0000

over at thenation.com an article from Dec. 5 asserts “Chavismo takes a hit” in this election.

Hard to tell from reading this post and theirs which analysis is correct.

By: Ramsefall

Ramsefall — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:19:08 +0000

Peter,

a great piece articulating the progress in Venezuela under Chavez, mainstream readers will obviously not be reading it which is unfortunate because the US population could learn much about the highly participatory, active democratic socialism taking place in South America’s Bolivarian Republic.

The strongest aspects of Chavez’ MBR have made an identifiable change in Venezuela’s social fabric; health care, education, economic access and self-esteem. This change has been a long time coming after 40 years of repressive oligarchic regimes which hoarded the petro funds among the elite and foreign investors, exactly the reason why the country’s wealthy continue to oppose Chavez’ leadership; a typical scenario of greedy rich people not wanting to share the pie.

The main goal of Chavez’ agenda has been achieved — restoring dignity to the impoverished population. Let’s hope that for both the people of Venezuela and global observers, Chavez can win more free and fair elections to continue transforming this nation. No wonder he poses such a threat to Washington which fears that the US population might get funny ideas about what real governments do for the people. He is a dangerous man, and admirable.

¡Que vivan los pueblos libres y soberanos!

Best to you.

By: bozh

bozh — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:05:41 +0000

socialism, even when incipient, is good for working people. but once it is fully developed it wld be even much better.
natch, world plutocrats, led by US ones, will try to destroy it.
that’s why working class amers need a socialist party. such a party in US might at least deter the coming destruction of socialism in weak lands and may be even in china.
let’s face it people everywhere r desperate to be led. working class in US is now w.o an adequate leadership.
party is far less likely to be infiltrated than an org. or a movement.
people can be led by crooks/liars or by people that deceive much less or not at all. thnx