Argentine government denies any re-re-election plan; opposition don’t believe them even if written on stone
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez main political spokesperson, Senator Alberto Fernández assured that the government has no plans of carrying out a constitutional reform and said that speculation about the 2013 legislative elections is “obscene.”
“A constitutional reform is not in our agenda,” the former Cabinet Chief insisted, and said he issues about an eventual modification haven’t reached him neither in a formal way at the Senate nor as mere gossip either.
Thus, Fernández dismissed rumours saying that the Government is aiming to reform the Constitution in order to allow President Cristina Fernández to run for a third term in the 2015 elections.
Regarding the possibility of running as a candidate in the 2013 legislative elections, Senator Fernández bluntly said “we are ages away from that. To speak of those matters right now obscene. When the time comes, will see what happens,” he added.
Earlier last week the head of the opposition Radical Party (UCR), Mario Barletta, said his party will not support a government’s constitutional reform plan “not even if they (Kirchnerites) swear by all religions and saints of the world that they won’t modify the presidential electoral system to validate a second re-election.”
Likewise Barletta said he has ”no doubt that this government (of CFK) will try to attack the Republic, the institutions and the Constitution itself before 2013, after 2013, and always“, and concluded, “Not if they bring it written in stone, we do not believe them because they are all liars.”
“I’m sure the government will go for it, and the Radical party will absolutely reject any attempt of that kind as it is a unanimous decision taken by the party’s National Committee” said Barletta.
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Hasn't that fat nazi git been groomed enough to be leader of their kakistocracy yet?
Btw I know he was talking about something else, but Anibal's quote “we are ages away from that. To speak of those matters right now obscene. When the time comes, will see what happens,” in the article should really be the attitude to constitutional reform - it really shouldn't be ruled out at this stage. Maybe if Cristina really doesn't want to stand again they'll be no need for it, but I'd support it anyway on principle
Enter Maximo, stage left.
Their very own Burger King.
They seem to have the top fast food outlets covered.
@6,8 This is like the two doors in the great David Bowie film 'Labyrinth', where one of them is lying and the other is telling the truth. And she has to ask what they would say the other one was going to say if she asked them?
Except in this case, it's clear who the liar is and why they even bother getting him to tell lies is beyond me. Why we even read this when we know they don't care about their constitution is beyond me.
She's already ripped it up in everyone's faces... so why bother?
Yes, some suspect the dauphin Maximo to take over.
... like 'f***cking give me a f***cking burger covered in butter and one of those eggs, and a f****cking cup-cakes in butter'
In my opinion CFK will not make it through this term. The economic outlook is frightening and there is nothing that can help it now.
I'd put money on it.
She has promised the Falklands on a plate and the British at her feet,
So far, all CFK has actually achieved,
Is precisely nothing, zilch , zero , nil ,
She has failed, the so called miracle worker, has turned out to be a back street con merchant .
So why do her loyal puppies follow her,
Answers on a post card please .
.
Come to find out this morning, SCOTLAND YARD is investigating David Nalbandian... SCOTLAND YARD. On what is a clear case for local police to handle, a typical case of physical assault (what is atypical is the venue in which the incident took place, that is all).
Can we say a bit too much?
Imagine if a Brit injuring an argie got our Gendarmeria or PFA...
How can you take a country seriously like that.
So what does the Metropolitan Police do? Support the British doughnut economy?
Ok, I thought they were completely separate bodies. It still seems odd they don't delegate what is patently a clear cut case that needs no further “investigating”, everyone admits what happens and there is video. What else is there to sleuth.
Now you know how I see all the Brits and other foreigners here talking anything about Argentina, like they have a clue. The best part is they believe they actually DO know what they are talking about.
Commit an act of pointless violence then try and shirk responsibility and blameshift when the consequences arrive. “It wasn't my fault, it's the ATP who make me play too many tournaments”.
Meanwhile everyone in attendance realises that he/his country are basically childish thugs.
:)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslHtH-CVa0
@20 Ho, ho, ho. Detain British troops? How are you going to “detain” a British soldier with a bayonet down your throat, another up your arse and a bullet through your head? (Note: I would have said “a bullet through your brain” but I know you don't have any). Were you planning to stand in front of the Challenger 2 MBTs? Squelch!!! As for Nalbandian....having seen the video I trust he will be charged with premeditated aggravated bodily harm, sentenced to 12 months, deported. There is no return to the UK for such individuals for a minimum of 10 years. Be glad we're not argieland. He'd be taking a plane trip, a high dive and a long swim.
@22 It gets rid of foreign scum. One way or another!
@25 You do know that the criminal that you sent to our country is going down, don't you?
@26 Let's bring back birching and the cat'o'nine tails. This animal should only be let out once we've all seen the bone of his spine. Being an argie, that could be difficult to find. Never mind. Just keep going until the cat has cut all the way through!
I guess after the next election, we won't be hearing from you any more?
This was in relation to my suggestion that had the UK sent marines into Argentine soil, like the incident in Gibraltar some years back, they would have been immediately detained, perhaps even fired upon (and we would have been within our right
[absolutely right old chap, give your self a bowl of sugar puffs]
Then again,
And quite correctly,
If argentina sent marines onto British soil at Hastings or Bognor Regis,
They would have been immediately detained, perhaps even fired upon (and we would have been within our right,
Yep, so we all agree then .
.
www.lanacion.com.ar/1483063-lanata-presento-a-los-nuevos-millonarios-k
they have it all legal, eh, all declared, because they are white gloves thieves, they know how to do it. Of course in 2015,“ K” will be out of Arg. We are tired of thieves politicians. We are tired of how they are stealing our working money.
still everyone who opposes her,
is another decent argentine .
UK prime ministers serve at the pleasure of the House of Commons. They have no term limit.
USA Presidents have a 2 term limit and after being elected twice can't ever be elected again. The maximum term would actually be 9 years 364 days (a Vice-President who became President with just less than 2 years left in the term could be elected twice).
Mexico only allows 1 term for the President (A 6 year term).
Argentina and Brazil have a 2 consecutive term limit.
I think the best limit is a 2 term tradition like the USA had before FDR. A customary limit is fine but if a nation really needs a President's leadership (like in WWII) no law prevents breaking the tradition if needed.
Term limits are a reasonable political custom but not in my judgment a good law. I don't see how any country can reasonably complain about what the law on term limits in another country is.
I suspect that the reason this change is not sought in Argentina is either fear of negative political consequences of trying to change the Constitution or lack of a strong enough majority to do it or maybe a combination of both reasons.
That's why a restriction on those holding the levers of power is a good thing, and why nearly a decade of Kirchnerism ruling by decree has been disastrous for Argentina.
I agree. In usual times and with normal politicians 8 years (based in the US on George Washington setting the precedent of not doing more) should be enough. But in a WW2 style situation with a leader of FDR style stature an exception can be made, because its a convention not a law (in fact in the US other Presidents had tried to break the convention before, but none had won a third election). Argentina today is not in normal times, as its confrontation with the rapacious powers in the world is only deepening, and Cristina is a leader of the same stature as Roosevelt with even better politics. So its very unfortunate that as things currently stand there is a law stopping her from doing the obvious thing and standing again, and letting the people decide whether to re-elect their beloved queen or hand power to some neoliberal nomark.But laws can be changed...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPC0SD0PGw
Turkey Neck - El Presidente for life. Its what all Argentinians want and need.
The 22 Amendment (section 1) of the US Constitution states “no person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice”. It's pretty clear you're a rubbish troll, but the crap you spout just makes you a bit of a joke.
@ 39. And deserve...
Jun 19th, 2012 - 10:28 am
BK you're off your rocker, viejito. If you think the people of Argentina, even the poor buggers who voted for her last time round, want this stupid bitch in power for four more years, you must be under the influence of extasis or something.
Argentina won't withstand the 2 and a half years she has to run!!!!
Sounds familiar alright!
you hint ,
but no name,
was it just a suggestion of britishness, or just hoping
factualy true
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