Tag Archives: Communism

The New Feudalism of Venezuela’s Socialist Paradise

Posted on August 10, 2016 by The Political Hat

     So, what does President Maduro of that socialist paradise of “people power”, Venezuela, do when the people elect an overwhelming majority to the Venezuelan Congress dead set on removing you legally from power?      Try to have them banned, of course! … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and Tram-Ride Democracy

Posted on August 3, 2016 by The Political Hat

     During the recent failed coup in Turkey, Erdoğan called on the people and even the opposition to oppose the in order to uphold the “principles of democracy”.  The irony of a man who called democracy a tram that one rides … Continue reading →

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El Archipiélago de Gulag

Posted on July 30, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Venezuela continues down it’s path as a “socialist paradise” that other “socialist paradises” have trod down before: “Political arrests are a rare growth industry in Venezuela. When Nicolás Maduro became president after Hugo Chávez’s death from cancer in 2013, there … Continue reading →

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Perpetual College Living and the Marxist Dream

Posted on July 18, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The Marxist vision of utopia can effectively be described as “the dream of eternal college and student co-op.”  When it comes to work the modern elitist “college” lifestyle is the normalizing experience for many a budding Marxist: “It is the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Destruction of Liberty; Destruction of Society; Destruction of the People

Posted on July 7, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Fundamentally transform all the things!      First, a Brexit wisdom:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Venezuela Is Burning And The Nomenklatura Feel Fine

Posted on June 28, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Funny how “socialist revolutions” always end up with the poor being poorer… and their own version of the Nomenklatura enjoying the high life. “Venezuela’s super-rich are enjoying lavish parties and gourmet cuisine, while middle-class people are forced to scavenge for … Continue reading →

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When Socialism Fails, They Always Blame Saboteurs

Posted on June 24, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Amongst the woes Venezuelans face, is the loss of their countries largest brewery, due to being unable to import barley to make the beer.  But according to the tenets of socialism, failure is always caused by “wreckers” and “kulaks”.      Because … Continue reading →

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When Democracy Fails Socialism, The Shooting Starts

Posted on May 24, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Democracy isn’t going so well for Venezuelan President Maduro.  With the country collapsing, democracy, which once was touted as a seal of legitimacy for socialism, is being eschewed by Maduro after the Venezuelan National Assembly was taken over by a … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Impeachment Shenanigans

Posted on May 17, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Right in time for the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil is ready to display to the world just how corrupt and messed up its government is (with bonus Zika and hookers)!      The Speaker of the Brazilian House, Eduardo Cunha , who … Continue reading →

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Lights Out For Venezuela?

Posted on May 4, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Venezuelan President Maduro is taking an increasingly naked dictatorial role, going to far as to end democracy as it is of no further use to him, and seems hellbent on destroying his own country.      Not to stopped at merely running … Continue reading →

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