That the "Left" is enamored by a monster such as this does not surprise me. It is the weakness of the Left to stare evil in the face and believe it to be good.
He dreams of using his wealth to transform our world into a godless, joyless superstate in which the very concepts of family, freedom, love of country and community will be watered down beyond recognition.
Proving that there really is a Scrooge and he wants to take over the world!