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Commented By: ajonesb
On: July 28, 2011. 7:30 pm

I think if I was in his shoes, I probably wouldn't have sworn on a constitution that was originated by his opposition which is Alberto Fujimori so I'm assuming that's why he did that. I do think however it was totally unneccessary to come off in an arrogant way, mocking the Fujimoristas. I thought it was very childish by his vice president's also being new leaders of a country. Hopefully he won't change the constitution or do drastic changes. Life goes on anyway.

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Commented By: Peru-N-English Blog
On: July 28, 2011. 6:06 pm

Humala signed a promise not to change the constitution. So why the deliberate and unnecessary agitation? Unless he plans on breaking that promise. Humala also outlined a socialist redistribution plan that will definitely hurt small businesses, infrastructure projects and lose jobs. Humala's plan would make even Barack Obama blush. Seems Humala is interested in starting a political war and economic upheaval rather than governing through constitutional incremental change. Although, I must admit, the stick in the eye approach to governing would seem appropriate for a man of Humala’s limited abilities. And the condescending and dismissive treatment, by the TV news creeps, of Congresswoman Martha Chavez came off as astoundingly chauvinistic. I guess Perú media has not moved past adolescence. They still have a lot of pimples!

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Commented By: Joel
On: August 4, 2011. 11:29 am

I suppose it's to be expected. Panic over redistribution of the wealth, socialism, all the old talking points. The fact is a waitress is expected to work 12 hours a day 7 days a week. A school uniform is S/.120 which would be ok of kids wouldn't keep growing. Can anyone be so clueless that they think roads in the north, better water systems, sewers, education, public safety, health, and education is a redistribution of the wealth? No, its using tax money for it's actual and just purpose. No, it appears Humala isn't a fiscal strangulation conservative Republican, and possibly he's not a Wall Street puppet like Obama. Maybe he will create a healthier and wealthier Peru by opening opportunity up to all the people instead of just the ruling class. The people who put him in office expect better services from government, far less corruption, and an end to selling off Peru's natural resources or capitulation to foreign Corporations and countries. The people of Peru get it, the wealthy conservatives don't. That's to be expected. But I think Humala is a guy who understands a street fight and I'm all for him so far. People who are afraid of change will be left behind. More business, more opportunity isn't something to be afraid of. Look for the opportunities. It's a bigger market foru you.

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Commented By: Peru-N-English Blog
On: August 5, 2011. 1:20 pm

Joel, sorry but your post is full of false emotionally driven arguments. As are most liberal positions. No one is against helping the poor. Garcia took a large bite out of poverty with electric, water, sanitation, health and infrastructure projects throughout Peru. What I am against is direct redistribution that tends to increase poverty numbers and increase the size of the government bureaucracy and control over businesses. As can seen in any location socialism has been tried. Socialism is fine until you run out of productive people’s money. Government by any economic metric is a failed business. How many times does the socialist model have to fail before you will get it? Do you watch the world news? As far as Humala goes, what has he ever in his life done to make you think he is capable of creating his impossible model that has failed everywhere else? His resume is empty and his words change with the political wind! I guess you are a blind-faither. Best of luck!

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