Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn goes quiet as his Marxist utopia becomes hell on Earth
For years Corbyn and his hard-left pals have praised Venezuela for showing us a better way
Corbyn’s silence
JEREMY Corbyn used to praise Venezuela for showing the world a better way.
But he’s been silent these last weeks as his Marxist utopia burns.
Where families starve.
Where thieves kill for jewellery.
Where hospitals are in chaos.
And where President Nicolas Maduro brutally crushes all opposition.
For years Corbyn and his hard-left pals have sought to emulate Venezuela.
Just two years ago he saluted Maduro, saying: “We celebrate the achievements in jobs, in housing, in health, in education, but above all its role in the whole world as a completely different place.”
Venezuela may feel far from home — but what happens there is relevant to us.
We’re seeing the dire consequences of Corbyn’s socialist beliefs in real time.
Socialism always promises fantasy freebies, but it only ever delivers bankruptcy and poverty — followed by oppression and murder.
Corbynistas reckon their hero is a nice man.
But he’s shown his true colours by staying mute about thuggish pal Maduro as he bumps protesters and opponents off.
Venezuela is a stark warning of the hideous damage Corbyn would do here if given half the chance.
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