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In praise of Blogging the Revolution
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Tag Archives: AD
Henry hearts Pablo
AD has announced its endorsement of Pablo Pérez for President. Henry Ramos Allup made the announcement today. Antonio Ledezma, who has been busy courting AD’s base and all but dived into CAP’s grave, is sure to be disappointed. Both Ledezma … Continue reading
Small detail
Our old friend Henry Ramos Allup is at it again, claiming that ideological differences within the opposition’s MUD are not a big deal, because Chile’s Concertación was made up of socialists, marxists, and Christian Democrats. Only … that’s not what the … Continue reading
AD should be expelled from the MUD (Updated)
The allegations contained in Wikileaks are damning for AD and its leaders. Even though the cables are old (2005-2006?), the stuff they contain suggests that Acción Democrática has become a national embarassment, a party so content in its own faded … Continue reading
Rude, brusque, arrogant, overly sensitive, unimaginative, repellent, and a show-off
Normally, I stay away from Wikileaks because most of it is simply gossip. But this one … I simply couldn’t pass up. El País has the background on what the Americans really think of Henry Ramos Allup. The money quote: … Continue reading
Sinking in MUD
So the latest word is that the opposition primaries will be held February 12th. This article lays it out. Apparently, Primero Justicia was willing to compromise in exchange for flexibility with the rules governing whether or not governors and mayors … Continue reading
Posted in Opposition, Primaries
Tagged AD, Ramos Allup
In Praise of Ramos Allup
Yes. You read that right. The rest is in Spanish.
Posted in Opposition
Tagged AD, Ramos Allup
