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The Divorce of the Latin-American Left |
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Written by Silvia Viñas
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Latin America has seen a dramatic increase in the number of leftist presidencies in the last decade. But not all are alike. From the economically liberal Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to the infamous anti-Yankee Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, Latin Americans have plenty of options when it comes to selecting the izquierdista that suits their mold most appropriately.
The disparity between the left in Latin America is best exposed when politicians attempt to unite in conferences like the Encuentro Internacional de Partidos de Izquierda, an international conference of left organizations. According to Chavez, this conference’s November meeting demonstrated that the Bolivarian Venezuela is not alone.
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Sensationalism: Not Just For Conservatives |
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Written by Robert Ranc
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Bryce Hanks’s article in the November 18 issue of BYU Political Review, “Conservative Sensationalism,” began with an anecdote from the U.S. Senate. Hanks used this story as an introduction to his criticism of conservative sensationalism. There is a recent anecdote from the Senate that Hanks should consider. The 2008 Minnesota Senate election featured bombastic Democratic challenger Al Franken. Franken was a radio host on the liberal Air America, where he made attacks against Republicans. It is fair to say that Franken is the liberal answer to Rush Limbaugh. Despite his radical views, Franken was elected. When examining the polarized landscape of American politics, Hanks may want to take a look at liberals before passing judgment.
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