[pp.int.general] Opposing austerity

[Richard Stallman]

Opposition candidates do get elected in Venezuela.
Chavez has won because he has majority support,
but his majority has dropped over the years and
there are more opposition representatives than before.

However, the issue is austerity or rejection of austerity.  I
mentioned Chavez because he has achieved some good results by
rejecting austerity, and has led other countries to do likewise.

Other aspects of his government -- whether good or bad -- are tangents
to the issue.  The Pirate Parties of Europe have no need to take a
stand directly about Chavez, but they must take a stand against
austerity and banksterism.

--
Dr Richard Stallman
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