In 2015, “if it’s not Cristina, it will be whoever Cristina nominates as candidate”
The possibility of a constitutional review in Argentina opening the way for the re-re-election of President Cristina Fernandez was again put to consideration by one of her staunch followers who nevertheless anticipated “if it’s not Cristina, in 2015 it will be whoever Cristina nominates as candidate”.
“We already have 2015 decided: it’s Cristina, if she wishes, or whoever names Cristina”, said Victory Front lawmaker Edgardo Depetri. “Nobody can launch candidates outside the leadership and decision of the President of the Nation, Cristina Fernandez”.
Depetri also revealed that the idea of a counter-march to match last Thursday’s massive protests in Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities was “never under discussion” because “we are building our own force, looking after people’s challenges, working in the political and social debate, next to the President, but never confronting any sector that may emerge in the Argentine political debate”.
He went on to blame the media for the rumours “which are intended to create levels of confrontation and polarization, with political analysis that might help with headlines, but have nothing to do with reality”.
Likewise lawmaker Depetri admitted that last Thursday “we listened to a very, very strong and disqualifying speech” from protestors “clearly confronted with the national government who are the same that went pot-and-pans banging in support of Blumberg (demonstrations demanding law and order and an end to police corruption); of resolution 125 (farmers’ conflict) and to condemn the media law”, which is to be implemented next December.
“There is a clear link in all these events, which has seen this social sector vote against the government and has also seen it support any demonstration against this model of national development”, pointed out Depetri.
Specifically questioned about a review of the Argentine constitution, Depetri said “no decision has been taken by the president or any member of the Executive branch to propel the issue; furthermore any statement in support of the initiative must be seen as “personal opinions”.
Depetri’s statements follow on comments from cabinet chief Juan Manuel Abal Medina which allegedly were considered too offensive and even divisive inside the government of President Cristina Fernandez.
Reacting to the massive protests the cabinet chief said demonstrators were more interested “in Miami than in knowing what was going on in Argentina” and that “those participating in the demonstrations were the same that supported military coups”.
He added these people “never voted for the government, and will never do”.
In related news Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli reiterated his support for a possible attempt of re-re-election by President Cristina Fernández.
“As I have said before, if Cristina runs I will support her. However, as she herself was said, first we still have a mandate to fulfil”.
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The country could survive any change in its constitution.
It will simply live at an ever lower level. Its people are used to this also.
Hope she has done as well for you.
Saddly, most of the people here cannot understand Spanish otherwise you would be able to realize how stupid this guy is....this is a clear example of the reasons why part of the political class support CFK.
Another exaplme of Peronist fascist !!!!
It seems that Argentina's laws are in the usual good hands.
I guess this is the man who will manage the change in the Constitution - if it seems politically possible. Otherwise, anticipate a 'Puppet President' for the next term.
Any bets on the front-runners?
Surely his statement at the start of my posting does not represent his legal understanding,
for, if it were the case, only CFK or those sanctioned by her could stand in the election for President.
I think all of us, whether we can speak Espanol or not, understand what this character is.
AND, if he is stupid, I presume he was elected by the Argentinean people, or what is he doing as 'a lawmaker'?
The electorate need to understand one thing: they deserve what they get when they elect these despotic numb-nuts. It's THEIR fault!
My bet is on fat max, she cant afford for the power to be outside of the new royal family of Argentina and its elected for life philophy. The Kirchiner have had 14 years now to make a difference and have only managed to go backwards unless of course we are talking about their personel fortunes rather than those of the nation.
His first statement to me pretty much admits that should CFk want to run for a 3rd term they will go for consitution chnage. This is to me admission that they are willing to trample over citizens rights to ensure they hold power at all costs.
Jorge Coscia, Minister of Culture, said: “We know how to take the streets”.
Sen. Anibal Fernandez also risked an assessment of street protest. He said he was “armed professionals” because “there were hundreds and thousands of false identities” created in social networks to call the march.
So, La Campora are frustrated that they cannot trace the FB users and use violence on them. Of course they are not going to use their real identities when Fat Max is waddling around with his thugs in tow.
And still they are trying to make out it was only the rich protesting. If they are going to make the rich the villains then CFKC is Number One Villain as she is RICH and a THIEF and a LIAR and IN HIDING, not making public appearances and holding an emergency meeting with her Ministers. As one put it, the response will depend on 'the mood and will of the President'. Is she in a manic phase or suicidal?
“Nobody can launch candidates outside the leadership and decision of the President of the Nation, Cristina Fernandez”. Is that right? Ever seen a better demonstration of a dictatorship?
“we listened to a very, very strong and disqualifying speech” from protestors “clearly confronted with the national government “. Protest is ”disqualifying“, is it? Nazis!
“There is a clear link in all these events, which has seen this social sector vote against the government and has also seen it support any demonstration against this model of national development”, pointed out Depetri. Translation: The people are demonstrating against the government. The ”government“ doesn't like this. ”National development“ = CFK and supporters' profit! CFK's ”fortune“ is up to at least US$15 million now. Argieland - blatant corruption by criminals. In any ”normal” democratic country, CFK would be in prison.
Nobody is indispensable, and you along with all the CFK goons arent.
Get fucking over it.
I'm Engineer and not Sociologist so I cannot explain your comments.
I know that the Peronist Party is not a democratic one, there are not intenal elections so everything, and everyone, is chosen by the leader on duty based on submissiveness and the blind following of her decisions. Following this political behaviour it's not that difficult that people like Depetri reaches the Chamber.
In addition, there is an election system called “lista sabana”, Spanish for electoral blanket list, that forces people to vote a whole group of people based on the first one or two candidates of the list. This system would be changed but CFK forced its continuity.
“As I have said before, if Cristina runs I will support her. However, as she herself was said, first we still have a mandate to fulfil”.
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I desperately want to run for presidency but she knows about my affair with a rent boy.
Also, CFKC and her army of thugs are forever bleating about the 54%. We all know that of the 70% of Argentines eligible to vote, 1/3rd did not bother for various reasons - some said that all politicians are corrupt so why bother - and of the remaining voters, 54% voted CFKC in. Some were voting with their political conviction, some were paid to vote, and some fell for the widow-woman promising them the earth. But, significantly, many that did vote for her say they would never vote for her again, given the choice. So, there is hope.
Elaine are you familiar enough with the representation(congress) there to know if they draw up districts in each province to have a elected representative for each district, or are they basically x number of representatives elected at large for the entire province?
The National Congress (Congreso Nacional) has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies of the Nation (Cámara de Diputados de la Nación) has 257 members, elected for a four-year term in each electoral district (23 Provinces and the Autonomous city of Buenos Aires) by proportional representation using the D'Hondt method, with half of the seats renewed every two years in all districts. The Senate of the Nation (Senado de la Nación) has 72 members, elected for a six-year term in three-seat constituencies (23 provinces and the Autonomous city of Buenos Aires) for a six year term, with two seats awarded to the largest party or coalition and one seat to the second largest party or coalition. One-third of the constituencies are renewed every two years. In 2001 the whole senate was renewed.
So that's clear then. : )
We have a different system in the UK. You vote for a candidate in your local constituency. The candidate with the majority wins. The party with the most candidates across the country forms the government. (Actually, they ask The Queen if they have her permission to form a government - this prevents the Prime Minister from forgetting they are there to serve the people and are not the new messiah, though TB was inclined to forget).
It's the lower house that tends to change the most based on the moods of the people. Angry Americans tend to toss the them out rather quickly.
Sorry about confusing you with my cynical comment.
In reality, these sorts of claims by politicians are obvious for what they are: attempts to rig the voting for a president. :o)
Couldnt resist having a little dig (I have an American Wife) why doesnt the senator from DC have any voting power?
lol
@25 Do Argentines vote the president and govenor seperate to voting for senators and representiaves?
once a ship, now sunk .lol.
Has anyone stopped to ask why?
why does she want to be re-re-elected?
What is there left for her to do?
She constantly embarrasses herself on the world stage, she is the laughing stock at the UN, the country is getting more and more protectionist every day and the economy is in the toilet.......
Why does she want to stay in power? If I was KFC I would be running to hills right about now and getting as far away from Argentina as I could, what is there for her now?
she can not possibly think that the people will re elect her can she? she can not possibly think that her presidency will last to the next election, let alone AFTER 2015 can she?
if she does then she is truely, truely batsh*t crazy................
You really need to rethink the value of your existence and deal with it accordingly!
The cockroaches are coming!
If only he had the courage (and the finances) to actually go to Argentina I would put money on it that he wouldn't last a month.
probable but there is another nominee by similar origin.
rats and mice,
thats one rat, and 3 mices please,
and two droppings change..
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak. Such stupid comment.
Typical of a rubbish bloody english generic gay.
Hey, go to sleep, stupid child!
Obviously you've had so much cum pumped up your ass that its starting to back-up your brain and come out your ears! Get your partners to wear a condom.
are the brain dead, indocronoughts,
and those impersonating them,
2012 is turning out to be a bad year for CFK,
perhaps 2013, will be better,
[when she finaly goes]
Here in the USA only a few mail boxes are found on certain streets because the USA citizen crooks likes to steal the mail box (cemmented on the ground) to get letters, checks, and to obtain identification from USA citizens.
The USA Post Office has a deficit of 8 billons dollars, several posts offices branches have close and elemination of Saturday delivery is on the table for possible elemination.
@ 60 Briton Mr.drip drip drip
The year of 2012 is a horrendous annus for the UK Queen “vagina neck”
desire to pretend she is “royal”....Prince Harry “the Arse” and Prince William's wife known as the “Ink Tits” proves their addiction to indecent exposure...
What can you do?
Nothing.
Why?
Because the english people are rubbish bloody!
www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/argentina-s-dollar-bonds-tumble-after-imf-threatens-censure
.....
101 days to go,
and you can join that other dead loser,
he he he .
I just respond you comment! Your Rectum Relief....(R&R)
You are known as the Generic Gay Briton, the one with the pink arse!
jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajaaaaaaaaaaa
one hundred days to go,
and we dont even know who the impersonater is,
still,
dead is dead,
@ 65 Briton Jack the Ripper
The rubish bloody english men are known worldwide!
lol
ass lips kirchner is receiving the Mexican president tonight......my only wonder......on all fours or just her knees?
www.flickr.com/photos/qeclasscarriers/
Thinking of you Argies,
We thought you all might like to see this,
Apparently your coin celebrates the recovery of the islands, but is worth only [26 pence] WOW,
You have recovered NOTHING,
CFK has given you nothing,
2012,
Your tongue is far to advanced for your brain.
And there is only 99 days to go,
“CFK has done better in 4 years then the last 200 years, ”
Before Peron started messing about with Argentina it was in the top 5 richest countries in the world in the early 20th century.
By the way, Pirate, that's less than 200 years ago.
Any idiot can work out that in the last four years Argentina is a long, long way from being in the top 5 countries in the world.
@57
“people should read a little history before talking trash and BS.”
Starting with you, Mr Pirate.
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