Venezuela to nationalize U.S. firm's oil rigs

Originally posted by generalissimo
the fact is that he increasing the role of government in the venezuelan economy, he is taking over private companies, the public owndership of these is one of the core principles of socialism, this is the case regardless of whether or not he is doing such thing to enrich himself.

Well, that depends on what branch of socialism you're considering. Regardless, increasing government control on media is also characteristic of fascism, but that doesn't mean that all government control of media is driven by a push for fascism.

Originally posted by generalissimo
I assume you believe that all the energy people use comes from some form of magical source that is not in any way oil.

The post quoted is obvious sarcasm.

Originally posted by no1marauder
The post quoted is obvious sarcasm.

my apology then.

Originally posted by KazetNagorra
Well, that depends on what branch of socialism you're considering. Regardless, increasing government control on media is also characteristic of fascism, but that doesn't mean that all government control of media is driven by a push for fascism.

you're right it doesn't, but you have to put things in context when considering whether its necessarily fascist or not.

In the context of venezuela and hugo chavez, I believe the decision to label his actions as " push towards socialism" was accurate.