The socialist rulers of Venezuela didn’t INHERIT poverty. They ACHIEVED it.
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Whenever you’re inclined to complain about the American economy, consider Venezuela. Then go out on the streets and protest against free markets!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/08/08/venezuela-is-stuck-in-a-death-spiral-and-its-only-getting-worse/