The Democrat Party has crossed the Rubicon, leap-frogging Capitalism, for the full embrace of Socialism. This is the life Democrats want you to have.

Look no further than Venezuela to see the dire consequences of Socialism. Venezuela was once the wealthiest country in South America with the largest proven fossil fuel reserves in the world. This is Venezuela today: A country fraught with crime, disease, starvation and death. Widespread poverty, hyperinflation (544% inflation), collapsed public healthcare, chronic utility blackouts, and failed State aid affect a massive portion of the population. Independent humanitarian monitors report that up to 80% of households face varying degrees of food insecurity. Children suffer the highest rates of chronic stunting and acute malnutrition.

Let’s look at Cuba, another hotbed of Socialism. Most Cuban residents face daily struggles with shortages of food, medicine, building materials and fuel, alongside frequent power blackouts and widespread poverty. Basic necessities like bread, milk, eggs and soap; nearly impossible to find, are rationed by the State. Average State salaries in Cuba are $16 to $17 USD per month.

Socialism failed everywhere it was tried. Despite this FACT, Socialism remains the new calling card for Democrats. Have you noticed, the wealthy, elitist Democrat operatives peddling Socialism in the U.S. fled their FAILED Socialist countries for a better life here? Now that they reside here, they are determined to destroy our great country, turning the U.S. into a Third World hell-scape, just like the one they left.

Think long and hard before you go to the polls. Democrats are promising FREE everything. Free isn’t free. It never was and it never will be. Just ask the fine people of Venezuela and Cuba.

Lastly, is watching your own children suffer from stunted growth, something you can live with? This isn’t a joke, folks. We MUST reject Socialism, resoundingly.

Wanda Dietz

Franklin Township