Remember the rolling blackouts, the shortages of common supplies, like toilet paper, the eating of zoo animals (and domestic animals) because people were starving, the looting, and the spikes in crime? Yeah, that’s all coming from the socialist utopia of Venezuela. The medical system has also totally collapsed, with hospitals not having basic items like gloves or soap. One doctor described the situation as “something out of the 19th century.” Then, there’s the footage of Venezuelans eating out of garbage cans because of the food shortage. On average, people have lost 19 pounds due to food shortages. It’s a total disaster. Now, the military has been caught eating from the garbage (via PanAm Post):
In Venezuela, it’s now common to see people rummaging through the garbage to look for food. However, a new video reveals just how extreme the crisis is, as low-ranking soldiers were also caught on camera looking through trash bags for food.The video outraged thousands of Venezuelans, saying that those who watch over the country’s safety are supposed to be well fed in the barracks.
[…]Venezuelans that earn a minimum wage and own a home as well as the homeless, elderly and indigenous of the country still do not have enough income to cover basic needs. Now, some military rans can be added to that list.
I’d like to truly know what is behind this crisis. Is it only socialism, or is it something more? We are shown these pictures and news stories, is it to drive the point home that socialism is not a productive form of govt.?
Is this an example of what to expect when this crooked/criminal cabal in this country lays these conditions on us. We certainly have elements of socialism here, so these news people speaking of Sanders and his supporters desiring socialism and the foolishness of the desire amaze me. They speak as though there is no socialism here; the untouchable and great America.
Anyway, I wonder if this will be another country the uS will invade in the name of humanitarian efforts, or perhaps they’ll import the country here in the same name. Why are they airing these news stories? How bout the Palestinians that are starving? Where is the news coverage?
Amerika’s fine hand is quietly in this mess…..
this may help https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2015-08-27/how-hugo-chavez-trashed-latin-america-s-richest-economy
Thank you Mary, I’ll look at the article.
Once the people are in favor of crossing the chosenites and the rulers stand up to them, the ruler is killed and hell follows.
Communism is a great form of government, if you’re at the top…
This only speaks to the utter lack of civilized intelligence that the Venezuelan people have. I knew they were dumb, I live in little Venezuela, the largest refugee city in US for Venezuelans. But, the fact that the enforcers are still enforcing when even they are starving and suffering speaks volumes. They are obviously mentally retarded.
“Now, the military has been caught eating from the garbage…”
When that runs out, they’ll be invading their neighbors.
That’s it for me today. Can’t afford to be late.