Jealous Lefitist in America

Danny Glover sings his praises and Oliver Stone has a man crush on him. I am talking about Hugo Chavez, the guy that Jimmy Carter vouched for a few years ago (Jimmy still can't find a dictator he does not like unless he is an American president with and R after his name). This week, Chavez announced the nationalization of a US company's oil drilling platforms. Lefties in the US want more government in business dealings, and in the wake of the BP oil spill, they have called for increased strong arm tactics. Robert Reich, former labor secretary under Clinton and all around enemy of private dealings, made the case for seizure just last month. Various left-wing members of Congress and radicals on the left have endorsed nationalization policies when different people make different decisions. Indeed, it is far easier to take something than to do the hard work of creating economic activity that helps you and your neighbor. Ever wonder why little old ladies' purses are snatched or criminals use guns to take some guy's wallet after going to the bank?