Are politicians required to be stupid?

 I know the politics in American can seem downright absurd at certain points, with some of the ridiculous laws and horribly ineffective plans they think up, but I'm here with good news everyone.

Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela claims capitalism ended life on mars, dried up rivers, and caused planet Earth to have a shortage of water.  While American politics may seem insane, this guy brings it to a whole new level.  Sadly none of these crazy leaders seem to ever end up winning a Darwin award, but one could dream. Winner.