Shameless Socialist Celebs
Venezuela used to be the richest country in Latin America. Today, its economy and civil society are disintegrating. The country is experiencing widespread hunger and out-of-control violence—a result of former President Hugo Chávez’ move, starting in 2002, to nationalize industries, establish price controls and block foreign capital from entering the country.
Back when Chávez was still in power (and still alive), U.S. celebrities including Danny Glover, Naomi Campbell, Michael Moore, Oliver Stone and Sean Penn praised the former president and his brand of “Bolivarian” socialism. As did left-wing intellectuals, including the famed M.I.T. linguist Noam Chomsky. What do they have to say now? John Stossel reports.
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