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Judi Lynn

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5. Didn't believe Chile was free enough to bring an active progressive to its Presidency.

Reply to peppertree (Original post)

Mon Dec 20, 2021, 02:32 AM

Dec 2021

I was actually afraid to hear the election result.

Also, what satisfaction it was to hear a journalist pronounce Boric's name correctly. My own assumption was a mile off!

Thank you, peppertree, for the most welcome news.

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Gabriel Boric, a former student activist, is elected Chile's youngest president [View all] peppertree Dec 2021 OP

Sounds like a keeper....... secondwind Dec 2021 #1

Especially given his opponent Kast - the (proud) son of a Nazi officer peppertree Dec 2021 #2

Not just "your name," either... regnaD kciN Dec 2021 #3

True - although these days they prefer 'soft' coups peppertree Dec 2021 #4

Didn't believe Chile was free enough to bring an active progressive to its Presidency. Judi Lynn Dec 2021 #5

You're welcome, Judi. Here's hoping young Mr. Boric can navigate Chile's tricky politics peppertree Dec 2021 #6