The counter-punch

[mahnmut]

Here we go. The expected unrest in Bolivia has begun. To cut the long story short, several years ago Evo Morales became the first president in the country who represents the indigenous majority. He promised socially orientated policy changes, and he was elected with a landslide. He started implementing the promised changes, giving a bigger share to

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[abomvubuso]

This guy has explained everything here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man

[alphistia]

while I still loathe wikipedia, thanks for the tip to what looks like a good book :-)

[mahnmut]

This is just a warm up I think. The sequel is even better.

[abomvubuso]

I still cant find a better and quicker info source than Wikipedia, though they really treated you like shit the last time you tried to publish something there. Yes, i never forget injustice...

This guy is interesting with many things, and he's been doing a worldwide awareness campaign, giving lectures and opening ppl's eyes. I was seriously considering to write to him at a time, as he's now in a process of selecting new material for a third book of the series (after Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, and the much greater work The Secret History of the American Empire). My own motives are somewhat different, though...

[piluso]

I usually love what you write, but as Bolivian I must say this offensively oversimplified and cartoonish for a situation as grim as it really is...

[mahnmut]

I had to simplify it - you have to keep in mind the type of audience ;-)

[mahnmut]

I mean on the forum :-)

And thanks for loving some of the things I write. You're not obliged to agree with everything though.

Sorry if any hurt feelings, it wasn't my intention.