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Old 05-02-2004, 06:32   #1
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Latin America loses faith in democracy

Latin America loses faith in democracy: http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com...m?id=498112004

UNDP report cited: http://www.undp.org/dpa/pressrelease...421prodal.html

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How important to the health of a state is the elected government's ability to complete their term of office?
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Old 05-02-2004, 07:53   #2
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They never had any. They are extremely short-sighted and immediate gratification oriented. No sense of the good of the state. I say give them what they ask for.
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Old 05-02-2004, 11:10   #3
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I say give them what they ask for.
I see a promotion in it for you.
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Old 05-02-2004, 11:14   #4
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They never had any. They are extremely short-sighted and immediate gratification oriented. No sense of the good of the state. I say give them what they ask for.
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