Another Fatal Conceit

Nice to see the world still has some sense...

I do find it interesting that the leader of an ideological movement that was founded on the theory that all of human history has been determined by material needs and conflicts (as opposed to a conflict of ideas or religions) is being undermined by a vast, poor populace that is waiting to grant Chavez sweeping socialist powers until he satisfies their, well, material needs.

Note to future socialist leaders: ensure that your populace has jobs before you try to swing it left. They'll tire of your ideology when they figure out they can't eat it. Ask Maslow.