The Frackas From Caracas !

(The Frackas From Caracas !)

Venezuela has just had its own elections. Incumbent Dictator Nicolás Maduro, the socialist successor to Hugo Chavez, has been declared the winner. The problem is that most Venezuelan appear to have voted for Maduro's opposition, Edmundo Gonzales, who has doubled Maduro's polling. However, like most dictators, the current Venezuelan leader is loathe to surrender.


Of course, the election of Hugo Chavez in 1999 began what had been a prosperous South American country to one where in only a few short years, toilet paper, among other things, went into short supply. The Venezuela petroleum industry was all but destroyed when Caracas nationalized the effort. When Chavez died in 2013, Maduro was his hand-picked successor. In the wake of the allegedly fraudulent outcome, the people are taking to the streets and toppling Chavez statues.


The possible election of Kamala Harris will have the same effect as originally electing Hugo Chavez in 1999. Both are avowed socialists. Despite efforts to amend Harris' image, at her core is the same ideology that drove Chavez and now Maduro. While the Vice President might be attempting to sanitize her image, if she gets into Office, she could make Chavez and Maduro almost seem moderate.


That being said, Harris is now all but tied with the former President or Trump might lead within in the margin of error. There is another survey by pollster Nate Silver that shows that Harris might be on track to win the Popular Vote but Trump is over 60% likely to take the Electoral College. And that is the money shot.


And, once again, a Democrat will win the Popular Vote but the Republican will take the College and therefore the Presidency. However, in the case of a Harris victory, the Electoral College will probably be discarded. The Harris will probably institute the reforms recommended by President Biden.


Venezuela has given a template. It will up to President Harris to put it into practice.

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