I totally agree with what you said, Flor. And I like very much the picture you used, because it clearly represents the reality that many people face everyday. Sometimes, when we talk about poverty, we immediately think of people in Africa, Haiti, or any other country but ours. Sadly, poverty IS part of our reality, and it's a very serious issue. Besides, whenever I hear president Cristina Kirchner talking about poverty and all the things they are supposedly doing so as to improve Argentinians living conditions, I feel disgusted. Mainly, because it's not possible that a person who spends about € 3000 in a purse has a complete notion of what it means to be poor. What is more, I don't personally believe in someone who clearly manipulates the media in order to try to convince people that inflation rate, insecurity and poverty are just a "sensation" and not a fact. Evidently, as you said, we have two realities: the one the president created, and the one we live everyday. It seems that the idea of a "victorious decade" doesn't fit with the everyday reality of most Argentinians.
I very much agree with your opinion about president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Although I think the sources cited are obviously against her because of their political affiliation, the reality is that they speak the truth. The ambiguity of her promises and actions is shameful. Argentina needs a government that is concerned about the people and creates opportunities for improvement but in this country the breach between poverty and wealth is bigger and bigger. I find quite ironic that being her political slogan: Un país de buena gente, her income (and that of the people in her political party) is increasing while most of the population can barely pay the basic public services and buy food every month. As citizens we need to be actively involved, expressing our rejection to projects that benefit the minority, and being wise when electing the people who will represent us.
That reality you described is quite certain, even in San Luis. When tourists come to our privince, they're amazed because "there's no poverty or insecurity". Nevertheless, this is becoming gradually a misleading assumption. If you go to the Eva Perón neighbourhood -just to mention one place- there are still people who live in houses without walls, who try to shelter from the weather inclemency with cardboard and plastic bags. And, on the other hand we've got a luxurious bus station!! What's the problem, then? Which are the government priorities? Obviously, we do nothing by criticising and not acting. People who want to help, there are a lot, I asure you. But many lack of initiative. So, we can start by helping the poor pleople that we run into everyday -not giving them money, but maybe food, or a job opportunity-. Social plans are not the solution. We've got a rich country, as you said, where everyone can work. Let's pray for good and wise politicians -next year we can vote-.
I totally agree with what you said, Flor. And I like very much the picture you used, because it clearly represents the reality that many people face everyday. Sometimes, when we talk about poverty, we immediately think of people in Africa, Haiti, or any other country but ours. Sadly, poverty IS part of our reality, and it's a very serious issue.
ReplyDeleteBesides, whenever I hear president Cristina Kirchner talking about poverty and all the things they are supposedly doing so as to improve Argentinians living conditions, I feel disgusted. Mainly, because it's not possible that a person who spends about € 3000 in a purse has a complete notion of what it means to be poor. What is more, I don't personally believe in someone who clearly manipulates the media in order to try to convince people that inflation rate, insecurity and poverty are just a "sensation" and not a fact.
Evidently, as you said, we have two realities: the one the president created, and the one we live everyday. It seems that the idea of a "victorious decade" doesn't fit with the everyday reality of most Argentinians.
I very much agree with your opinion about president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Although I think the sources cited are obviously against her because of their political affiliation, the reality is that they speak the truth. The ambiguity of her promises and actions is shameful. Argentina needs a government that is concerned about the people and creates opportunities for improvement but in this country the breach between poverty and wealth is bigger and bigger. I find quite ironic that being her political slogan: Un país de buena gente, her income (and that of the people in her political party) is increasing while most of the population can barely pay the basic public services and buy food every month. As citizens we need to be actively involved, expressing our rejection to projects that benefit the minority, and being wise when electing the people who will represent us.
ReplyDeleteThat reality you described is quite certain, even in San Luis. When tourists come to our privince, they're amazed because "there's no poverty or insecurity". Nevertheless, this is becoming gradually a misleading assumption. If you go to the Eva Perón neighbourhood -just to mention one place- there are still people who live in houses without walls, who try to shelter from the weather inclemency with cardboard and plastic bags. And, on the other hand we've got a luxurious bus station!! What's the problem, then? Which are the government priorities?
ReplyDeleteObviously, we do nothing by criticising and not acting. People who want to help, there are a lot, I asure you. But many lack of initiative. So, we can start by helping the poor pleople that we run into everyday -not giving them money, but maybe food, or a job opportunity-. Social plans are not the solution. We've got a rich country, as you said, where everyone can work. Let's pray for good and wise politicians -next year we can vote-.