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Bolivia is a democratic republic with 5 year presidential term limits. The current president assumed after the previous resigned due to pressure. Congress appointed the previous because neither candidate won a majority. Morales was the loser in the congressional vote. And he's not happy about it.
The current trend in LATAM is populist presidents, many of whom were former military officers, that promise the moon. Few go as far as Chavez has. At any rate, when they get into office and don't deliver, the "people" hold a referendum in the street and force them from office, putting in the one that promises them the moon next. it is a vicious cycle and shows the absurdity of a true democracy as a form of government. The "people" are a rabble.
I think a lot of the dissatisfaction is due to a feeling of being left out. Internet and cable tv is prevalant. they know what's going on in the world and they want to play. yet their leaders still can convince them that protectionism is a good thing. They believe the rhetoric about the Yankees wanting to rape their natural resources etc. You wouldn't believe the grafitti and slogans painted all over the place. The damn universities are a breeding ground for the crap. And they are the most connected!
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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