Most people in Venezuela do not support the 21st century socialism, but the poor tolerate President Hugo Chávez' passionate leadership based on social issues, reported a recent survey of pollster Hinterlaces.

About 45 percent of interviewees are "in disagreement" with the proposal to establish socialism, and 22 percent "does not know or does not answer," AFP quoted.

However, 33 percent backs the initiative as most associate the view of socialism with social welfare.

Refusal soared to 86 percent when asked about the possibility of "a Cuban-like socialism."

Approximately 78 percent took the issue with "the violent, gross confrontation with the United States." While a sector voiced agreement with President Chávez' "courageous, sovereign" stance, they criticized his "excess and bad manners."

As for "concentration of too much power," opposite positions stroke a balance.