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Skidmore

(37,364 posts) Sun Nov 16, 2014, 10:02 AM Nov 2014

The father of a nation. Priorities are everything.

This man remembers the humanity he leads.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/16/uruguay-jose-mujica-humble-president

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The father of a nation. Priorities are everything. (Original Post) Skidmore Nov 2014 OP

This is a man who is trying to serve and represent the people. woo me with science Nov 2014 #1

K&R F4lconF16 Nov 2014 #2

woo me with science

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1. This is a man who is trying to serve and represent the people.

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2014, 10:17 AM

Nov 2014

Our own government devolved into corruption and oligarchy and authoritarianism needs strong correction.

I welcome these very public, embarrassing comparisons of our corrupt politicians with moral public servants like Mujica.

F4lconF16

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2. K&R

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2014, 10:32 AM

Nov 2014

Would that we could find that humanity in our culture and our leaders. Perhaps someday we might.

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