We are reminded over and over of the hideous massacre of over 6 million Jewish people during the reign of the Nazis in Germany. We wring our hands and ask ourselves how anyone could participate in such a system. All the while; college professors, politicians, and celebrities, praise and promote a form of government that is responsible for the brutal murder of over 350 million during the course of the 20th century.
Again and again, we have seen the rise of communism in different places and times throughout the world- each time leading to the mass murder and starvation of millions. Communism has always resulted in economic failure, massive slaughter, and immense overt corruption.
Always.
Vladamir Lenin coined a term for those who supported his movement before his rise to prominence and power- he called them “useful idiots.”
After the fall of the wall in East Berlin, we thought communism had made its last stand. But the communists of South America emerged- maddeningly- democratically elected. They were the victims of a manipulated media and academic culture that slowly indoctrinated a capitalistic society to accept socialism.
Venezuela, with its enormous natural oil reserves, became hugely successful. But with centralized control and just one capital export- it was only a matter of time before a collapse. Today, Venezuela is in ruins- its people withering with hunger, crushing poverty, and brutal police oppression.
Venezuela is yet another example of why communism does not work. Here is John Stossel with images and details of the savage reality in Venezuela.
