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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

After Devaluing Venezuela's Currency, Hugo Chavez Demands Socialist Soap Operas



Jan 12th 2010 (Habledash)
The mentally ill dictator of Venezuela has called for something incredible - Hugo Chavez has ordered film producers to make socialist soap operas.  This revelation came after a trip to Cuba, where Chavez noticed their soap operas have more of a socialist theme, rather than an evil capitalist undertone.  This is actually an amazing idea.  While Chavez destroys ...READ MORE

the country by rationing utilities and devaluing the country's currency, at least the people will be entertained!
Chavez, a dictator who has changed the rules enough that he's on his way to being a lifetime president, cannot stand capitalism and he wants to make sure that Venezuelans take notice.
"We can also make good movies.  Not capitalist movies that are poison and incite our children to take drugs and even push them into crime, but good socialist ones."
He's right.  Being the product of a capitalist upbringing, I'm currently tripping on acid and stole the laptop I'm working on.
The country saw the cost of their goods nearly double overnight after Chavez devalued the currency.  He stated that any business that raised prices to compensate for the loss of income would be confiscated by the government.  Predictions are that inflation could reach 60% in the country.  Chavez has sent out 200 National Guard troops to inspect and make sure stores aren't raising prices.
The winners in this?  Anybody that lives in Venezuela - because after they have no money to purchase anything, they'll still be able to watch their socialist soap operas.
The Loyal Opposition is a contributing editor for Habledash

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