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Caribbean-Latin America

Hugo Chavez's economic miracle

2016-05-18

From just three years ago, an opinion piece in Salon

Chavez became the bugaboo of American politics because his full-throated advocacy of socialism and redistributionism at once represented a fundamental critique of neoliberal economics, and also delivered some indisputably positive results. Indeed, as shown by some of the most significant indicators, Chavez racked up an economic record that a legacy-obsessed American president could only dream of achieving.

Posted by:Close Spavimp1102

#8 Ate the seed corn.

Channeling Shrillery: "What difference does it make? That won't be a problem until next year."

Posted by: gorb 2016-05-18 13:01

#7 Sirota, the uber-leftist, has had trouble holding a job. If you read this tendentious article you will understand why.

Posted by: Otto Snore9965 2016-05-18 10:20

#6 It's David Sirota - noted douchebag

Posted by: Frank G 2016-05-18 09:01

#5 Not mentioned, of course, was the previous government's efforts to boost the Venezuelan economy. That was just starting to have an effect when Pineapple Face took over.

Posted by: Joe 2016-05-18 08:54

#4 Followed the tried and true pattern of communists everywhere.

Ate the seed corn.

Looks good at first, fills the empty bellies now.............then the calendar turns.

Posted by: AlanC 2016-05-18 07:24

#3 and also delivered some indisputably positive results.

At least for his daughters who are Billionaires.

Posted by: CrazyFool 2016-05-18 01:00

#2 Coming soon to a Presidency near you.

Posted by: Glatch Wittlesbach3315 2016-05-18 00:33

#1 and also delivered some indisputably positive results.

Slowly at first. Then, all at once.

Posted by: SteveS 2016-05-18 00:26

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