BREAKNECK SPEED
Whenever our self-esteem is rather low, we should all read and re-read President Milei’s public statements, so as to borrow a little of his own and boost ours. Just a few quotes: “I am today the most relevant politician on Earth”; “I am the maximum exponent and defender of the Seguir leyendo
ALBERTO FERNÁNDEZ: THE GREAT PRETENDER
During the excessive lockdown we Argentines had to endure during Alberto Fernández’ administration, we now find out that –meanwhile- he was having a good time all along. Certain painful episodes come to mind. The former President called surfer Federico Llamas “an idiot who will have to give many explanations”. Rower Seguir leyendo
KIRCHNERITES IN DENIAL
When Cristina Fernández de Kirchner named Alberto Fernández as her presidential candidate, most Kirchnerites welcomed him warmly and praised her choice. He was considered a moderate candidate – well-trained, highly representative – who would carry out a good administration. Nowadays, those same people are swallowing their words. Furthermore, they deny Seguir leyendo
KIRCHNERITES IN DENIAL
When Cristina Fernández de Kirchner named Alberto Fernández as her presidential candidate, most Kirchnerites welcomed him warmly and praised her choice. He was considered a moderate candidate – well-trained, highly representative – who would carry out a good administration. Nowadays, those same people are swallowing their words. Furthermore, they deny Seguir leyendo
POBREZA INFANTIL
Mientras discutimos si se sigue diciendo Día del Niño o es más políticamente correcto e inclusivo decir Día de las Infancias, Día de la Niñez o Día de les Niñes, en la Argentina 7 de cada 10 chicos son pobres, según el último informe de Unicef. Más de un millón Seguir leyendo
SOCIAL MORBO
Does anyone believe Alberto Fernández when he states: “I’m being accused of something I haven’t done. I didn’t hit Fabiola. I’ve never hit a woman”; and “I’m seeing you to tell you I did not perpetrate any of these events”? I don’t. Not in the least. He’s lost all credibility. Seguir leyendo
ASOMBRO
Los argentinos no salimos de nuestro asombro. ¿Cómo alguien pudo caer tan pero tan bajo? Ya cuando responsabilizó del festejo en Olivos a su “querida Fabiola”, Alberto Fernández dio una señal de su escasa hombría de bien. Al fin y al cabo, quien no debió autorizar esa reunión fue él, Seguir leyendo
NO WONDER
No wonder Not only has he been our worst president since we recovered our democracy in 1983, Alberto Fernández has now been accused of gender violence against his partner Fabiola Yáñez. Truth to tell, I’m not surprised at all. The ‘Olivosgate’ birthday party in July 2020 comes to mind. While Seguir leyendo