For the most part, analogies between the Chavismo and the Communist movement of the twentieth century are not especially illuminating
@PatrickIber Right. Isn't Chavez style populism (based on personal charisma) the opposite of communist-style institution building?
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@HeerJeet Well, there are plenty of examples of charismatic leadership from the history of communism, and more of cult of personality -
@PatrickIber Sure, but even under a Stalin-type personality cult there's a party institutional structure. Chavez's rule seem more chaotic. - Show replies
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@HeerJeet Chávez spoke like a anti-globalization protestor circa 1999, but ran a petrostate that never stopped selling oil to the U.S.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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