Chavez Embraces Socialism

Why is this even news? Having Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announce he is embracing socialism after having his lips firmly tattooed to Castro's glutes for the past decade is anything but surprising. Chavez made his announcement during a speech Friday on international poverty which he undoubtedly wishes to expand. Of course, given the failure of the Soviet Union, Chavez envisions inventing "socialism of the 21st century." Whatever that means.