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Argentine presidential hopefuls will debate ideas following on the Pope and local church suggestions

Saturday, May 23rd 2015 - 10:33 UTC
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Argentine presidential hopefuls Daniel Scioli, Mauricio Macri and Sergio Massa are willing to face off in a public debate, a leader from the local Catholic Church confirmed in Buenos Aires. Argentina is holding presidential elections next October when Cristina Fernandez two consecutive periods come to an end. Read full article

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  • ChrisR

    They could always nail TMBOA to a cross planted in the front of the Pink Whore House. To complete the unholy trinity they could nail up Bog Brush Anibal the cannibal on one side and Kickitoff on the other.

    I'd pay good money to witness that happening.

    That would go a long way to salving the minds of those with destroyed lives caused by Peronism / Kirchnercrap and all the other mumbo-jumbo that passes as “government” in The Dark Country.

    You ALL know you want it!

    May 23rd, 2015 - 11:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    @1. But what to do with Timplestiltskin? Is there room for an impalement stake? Shouldn't be a problem for him. He always talks out of his arse. Does argieland have a list of Public Enemies?

    But, for the presidential hopefuls, here are a couple of ideas that you could debate. Try truth and honesty.

    May 23rd, 2015 - 03:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • The_troLLimpic_games

    “But, for the presidential hopefuls, here are a couple of ideas that you could debate. Try truth and honesty.”

    So debates are then useless in Brutishland huh.

    May 23rd, 2015 - 04:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Left. Right. It makes no difference. [SEE ANSWER BELOW]

    Enrique Massot: “Here It is, all the issues of a nation of forty-some million people explained in just seven words. We are all liars.”

    May 23rd, 2015 - 04:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    The Argentine Church is to be commended for this valuable contribution to the pre-election debate.
    On one side, it's an opportunity for candidates to present their platforms to public scrutiny.
    Whatever options the electors will be choosing, it will be good they exercise their right with their eyes fully open.

    May 23rd, 2015 - 06:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • golfcronie

    You must have your head up your arse, ALL politicans lie, they all want to get in power so that they can rip the populace off, you are so dumb. you only have to look at your government and how rich they all are now after being in power. Mind you if I was Argentinian I would be looking to do exactly that. If you can't beat them join them.

    May 23rd, 2015 - 06:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Briton

    I hope she gets back in ?????????

    you do know she is a cross dresser, lolol.

    and I think that's her on the right....lol

    May 23rd, 2015 - 07:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    #6 golfcronie
    “ALL politicans lie, they all want to get in power so that they can rip the populace off...Mind you if I was Argentinian I would be looking to do exactly that.”
    Your call, golfcronie! Argentina has very generous naturalization policies...

    May 23rd, 2015 - 09:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • golfcronie

    @8
    You don't refute my statement then? Fortuneately I am not Argentininian and have no desire to go and live in such a despicable place.

    May 23rd, 2015 - 10:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    #9 golfcronie
    That is too bad! Some media outlets inside and outside of Argentina tend to emphasize the bad news, for ideological and political reasons. As a result, the public gets a distorted view of a country that is in fact beautiful, both for its landscape and for its people.
    In regards to “politicians stealing” I was encouraging you to try to be one if you sincerely believe politicians got it that easy.
    It is true that there are crooks among politicians, and they thrive in a system lacking accountability and transparency.
    However, your use of the usual cliché shows you have little sense of what it means to be a politician. To get an idea, run to represent your community in the municipal council. Try it. You'll come out with a whole new approach to the topic.

    May 24th, 2015 - 01:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • The_troLLimpic_games

    First candidate that on live TV says “foreigners, go ---ck yourselves!”, gets my vote.

    May 24th, 2015 - 01:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    6. LOL.

    Enrique Massot: “Here It is, all the issues of a nation of forty-some million people explained in just seven words. We are all liars.”

    May 24th, 2015 - 02:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • golfcronie

    Too long in the tooth and I might add too honest.

    May 24th, 2015 - 02:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pete Bog

    ” The ruling Victory Front (FpV) hopeful, Daniel Scioli developed further on the matter, telling a radio station he wanted a debate at the University of Buenos Aires“

    A debate of course, Argentina style, which like 'negotiations' and 'dialogue' means monologue, we demand, and a one sided solution.

    ”Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernández, for his part, also expressed support for the candidates to debate,“

    And announced to the clear 'undeniable' delight of the Casa Rosada toilet cleaners that they would still receive their salaries while he graciously offered to do their job with the rapidly expanding rodent in residence under his nose.

    ”The cabinet chief said the discussion should take place on “public television... or at a (public) university in order to guarantee fairness.”

    Followed by a free ride for the audience to a military airbase.

    “called on presidential hopefuls to present their proposals “in a clear way”.

    That transfers any blame for Argentina's self inflicted problems to the Falkland Islanders and British 19th century colonialism.

    ” all candidates to confront proposals and public policies,”

    While ordering the first Embraer jet transporters to be ready for chucking dissenters into the River Plate

    May 24th, 2015 - 11:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    @3. Thanks for reminding us that you're limp. And not just the wrists! No doubt explains the argie showing in '82. Was there a single ground battle that argies won? Nope. How good it is that we have loads of relentless brutes.
    @10. Here's a funny story. http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/189807/candidates-must-tell-society-what-they-are
    Did you read it and feel prompted to make your comment? Did Kirchner N (dead) tell the people that he was going to make US$1 million disappear? Did he mention that he was going to change the Santa Cruz constitution so that he could run for re-election indefinitely? How come the 'fortune' of the K couple jumped from US$7 million to US$82 million between 2003 and 2012? Did the dead one tell the people he was going to tear up agreements on fishing and hydrocarbons because he couldn't get his own way? Crooks, the pair of them. Will you be going 'home' to lead the fight to get Kirchner to give up her ill-gotten gains?

    May 24th, 2015 - 12:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    “Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernández, for his part, also expressed support for the candidates to debate, calling for a national law requiring all candidates to confront proposals and public policies, echoing earlier pro-debate statements from President Cristina Fernández.”

    What a coincidence the Ks want to have presidential debates when they are not up for election anymore......

    May 24th, 2015 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Question: How can you tell when a rotting roadkillian is lying?

    Answer: Their lips are moving.

    Enrique Massot: “Here It is, all the issues of a nation of forty-some million people explained in just seven words. We are all liars.”

    May 24th, 2015 - 04:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    Last time I checked, one feature of democracies is public debate of ideas among candidates to government. It's only the respected posters above who apparently have issues with the same thing happening in Argentina.
    Judging from the comments above, there are countries who deserve democracy and others that do not. Go figure.

    May 24th, 2015 - 06:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Simon68

    18 Enrique Massot (#)
    May 24th, 2015 - 06:27 pm

    If you consider that a democracy is partly defined by public debates between presidential candidates, can you explain why your heroes, Néstor and Crstina, never accepted to debate with their rivals during the 12 years of their mandates?

    May 25th, 2015 - 03:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    Daniel Scioli of the FpV leads with 33.1 per cent of intention of vote according to an opinion poll published by Clarin on May 25.
    Follows Mauricio Macri of PRO with 32.2 per cent.
    Sergio Massa is now trailing at 13.8 per cent.
    www.clarin.com/politica/elecciones_2015-encuesta_0_1362464147.html

    Scioli has gained 10 points in two months. Of course, much could change until the October presidential election. However, the progression clearly favours the FpV.

    Clarin, March 25:
    Macri: 26.4 per cent
    Massa: 24.2 per cent
    Scioli: 23.1 per cent
    www.clarin.com/elecciones_2015/Elecciones_2015-encuestas-Macri-Massa-Scioli_0_1327067470.html

    Not looking too well for the opposition as increasing amounts of Argentines look at re-electing the FpV, in spite of relentless attacks and blatant lies published by dominant media outlets.

    May 29th, 2015 - 12:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0

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