Ah but Sawz, Chavez isn't really a "socialist" he's usurping this ideologically perfect system for his own wicked and evil purposes. He is feted and lauded by the "chattering left" at the moment because he's percieved as having stuck it to the "Great Satan" for the past couple of years.

As far as those in know in Venezuela goes they must be ripping their hair out at they way this buffoon is squandering the country's resources. His disasterous dealings with international companies first reduced output by 25% when the oil price was at its height and now that oil is one-third of what it was the industry in Venezuela requires massive investment to bring it back up to snuff - To do this ol' Hugo has to attract all those he forced out a few months ago to come galloping back to the rescue - How do you say "Swivel on it" in Spanish??