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25th of May Revolution Day - hijacked by CFK and La Campora

                               

    Obviously no surprise whatsoever that the 'real' leader of Argentina completely bypassed the actual meaning of this important day, usurping it with a speech that every despot and dictator would be proud of.

    Here are some takeaways from yesterday's event in Plaza de Mayo:


    Her husband, Nestor came to power 20 years ago with low inflation, loads of reserves in the central bank, but what she doesn't mention is that when she left, it was quite the opposite.

    Interviewed by TV stations, most of her devoted fans said that they would do anything she asked. Anything.

    La Campora owned Plaza de Mayo and were actually blocking access to it, thus controlling - illegally - the public right of way.

    'God help us if we return to a Macri style government.' or words to that effect.


    With her loyal puppies standing behind her - Massa, Kiciloff, Maximo, Wado de Pedro etc, no clear definition of the upcoming elections was forthcoming.

    Quote from Splinter

    That's extremely worrying and I won't even bore you all with the conversation Adri and I had about this on Wednesday night, after which I needed a stiff drink!

    My missus has become so fed up with the way things are here, Even she said if the cretins get back in it'll be time to seriously think about selling up and shipping out permanently. A lot easier said than done of course.

    Quote from serafina

    What a nice gathering of fine and exquisite people.

    Fed for free as well I see. :rolleyes:

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    Quote from Bombonera

    So basically, if I understand correctly, Argentina doesn't have a huge swathe of floating voters that sway between parties between elections like in the UK. Is that so?


    It would appear so if half of the population are so deeply embedded in their support for her.


    That's damn scary.

    Probably is about 40/40 with 20% floaters


    Most of the CFK voters are outside CABA .


    This year, with the Milei factor it is really hard to predict.

    Quote from Rice

    Try us, please. We may be depressed, but probably not at all bored.

    The consensus was that if she entered the race it would be no contest, but since she probably won't, she'll want to stay on as president of the senate where she has so much control. We think her prime objective is to retain immunity.

    Milei will grab all the floating votes and much more and since the voting age is now 16, that is where he will do well.


    Quote from Bombonera

    So basically, if I understand correctly, Argentina doesn't have a huge swathe of floating voters that sway between parties between elections like in the UK. Is that so?


    It would appear so if half of the population are so deeply embedded in their support for her.


    That's damn scary.

    There's a huge amount of disillusionment about, so yes, I believe there are more floating voters than we think.

    But imagine the scenario of CFK doing another 'Alberto' and anointing Massa or some other patsy to be president?

    Are voters really that stupid to accept another puppet?