Jim Carrey says "stop apologizing" and "say yes to socialism"

Jim Carrey, actor "Dumb and Dumber", urged on Friday the Democrats to "say yes to socialism" and to accept the attacks of the Republicans.

"We have to say yes to socialism – to speech and everything," Carrey told HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" show. "We must stop excusing ourselves."

The actor, one of the richest in Hollywood, made the remarks after Maher pointed out that Republicans criticize socialist and progressive democrats, citing the example of Venezuela, a failed socialist regime where thousands of Venezuelans flee every week in difficult living conditions.

"But this word – the Democrats must have a plan to fight this slander of" socialism, you will live in Venezuela, "said Maher." And I do not see it yet. "

Republicans have repeatedly criticized the Democratic Party in the election of socialist primary candidates across the United States, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who became the face of the party after her victory over the United States. one of the greatest Democratic lawmakers, Joe Crowley. At New York.

More recently, progressive and socialist candidates have advanced in Florida and Massachusetts, with Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley having dismissed Michael Capuano, the 10-member US representative, last week.

The host of HBO said the party's left-wing turn was a reaction to President Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election.

"Medicare for all, put an end to student debt, a different approach to the war on terror, put an end to mass incarceration, it seems that the Democrats have regained their identity," Maher said said.