I know I’ve expressed dislike for the guy in the past, but seriously? I thought for even something like this, he would at least have a good take on it.

  • barrbaric [he/him]
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    3 months ago

    The main question here imo is if Maduro and the rest of the Chavistas can still be called "leftist" when they're basically just socdems at this point.

    I'm also unsure how things would shake out for standard of living for the average venezuelan if an opposition government got in and sanctions were lifted, even if they ended up privatizing everything. Not in favor of it, to be clear, but I'm not sure of a precedent.

    • anarchoilluminati [comrade/them]
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      3 months ago

      That's fair. I don't know too much about what's going on since Maduro took power, to be honest. But still would prefer Chavista social democrats fighting off the imperial core with popular support than fascist collaborationists with business interests.

      Easy for me to say, of course, but I can't imagine life will be better for the poor and working class under the latter. That's probably why Maduro still has support.