> economic that such things would operate to defend a rich patron country Economic to defend which country? Based on what evidence? > I'm curious to know why

> economic that such things would operate to defend a rich patron country Economic to defend which country? Based on what evidence? > I'm curious to know why I should assume this question is posed by a Venezuelan How do you propose I prove I'm Venezuelan? In general, you will find that Venezuelans have a much less rosy picture of socialism than the gringos do, and for good reason.