Tag Archives: Communism

Socialist on the Run

Posted on September 9, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Literally. “President Nicolás Maduro was chased at a routine political event by a crowd of angry protesters banging on pots and yelling that they were hungry, just days after thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to call for his … Continue reading →

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Let Them NOT Eat Cake

Posted on September 6, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Marie Antoinette apocryphally responded to a comment that the people did not have bread to eat by saying “then let them eat cake.”  This is meant to suggest that the French aristocracy was aloof an did not understand the people’s … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Banana-less Republics

Posted on September 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Latin America, both the Spanish speaking countries and Brazil, are stereotypically known for being “banana republics” run by dictators.  Indeed, Venezuela and Cuba seem to personify this.  However, there is an increasing trend of would-be tyrants and corrupt “El Presidente” … Continue reading →

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Impeachment Goes Full Brazilian

Posted on August 16, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Despite legal shenanigans by the Brazilian Supreme Court, the Brazilian Senate, previously having voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff by a 55-22 vote, has now voted to formally indict her and begin an impeachment trial by a vote of 59-21. … Continue reading →

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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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