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Argentinian here. I agree with everything. Plus: desperate attempt for the current party to cling to power. Don't read too much into this event.

ivanmontillam 3y ago
Venezuelan in Argentina here. I also agree with everything. Massa knows he'll lose the election. This is a measure to destroy the economy even further, so the next government gets delivered a mess. Massa is playing a longer game here as he aims to get elected not this time, but in years later in a Messianic way ("I told you so" victory). If Bullrich wins, she'll not be competent enough to fix the mess. If Milei wins, he'll appear as tyrant when new economic measures are put in place. I'm not defending either side, I'm just providing my experienced viewpoint in populism.
- AwaAwa 3y ago
  Populism is the end result of all democracies, as the populace gets complacent, then ignorant, while being sold dreams of wanton entitlement. Sad to the situation in Venezuela and Argentina. Maddening, that with such modern examples, everywhere else still thinks 'it won't happen here because we're <insert something condescending>'.
- Yeul 3y ago
  After Mao the Chinese literally had to find 80 year old retired professors living in remote mountain villages to start teaching at university. The first graduates had to teach the next class. Any mess can be fixed if the people will it so.
  - 2pacZ 3y ago
    The statement is a hyperbole that does not reflect the complexity and diversity of the historical reality. The Cultural Revolution had a devastating impact on education in China, but it did not completely destroy it or make it impossible to rebuild. Some retired professors were recalled to resume teaching after the end of the Cultural Revolution, but they were not necessarily 80 years old or living in remote mountain villages. Moreover, they were not the only source of qualified teachers, as some younger academics who survived the political turmoil also returned to their posts or were promoted. Furthermore, the first graduates after the reopening of universities did not have to teach the next class, as there were still entrance exams and admission quotas to select the best candidates. The government also implemented various policies and reforms to restore and improve the education system, such as expanding enrollment, increasing funding, diversifying curricula, and promoting scientific research.

ivanmontillam 3y ago

Venezuelan in Argentina here. I also agree with everything. Massa knows he'll lose the election. This is a measure to destroy the economy even further, so the next government gets delivered a mess. Massa is playing a longer game here as he aims to get elected not this time, but in years later in a Messianic way ("I told you so" victory). If Bullrich wins, she'll not be competent enough to fix the mess. If Milei wins, he'll appear as tyrant when new economic measures are put in place. I'm not defending either side, I'm just providing my experienced viewpoint in populism.

AwaAwa 3y ago
Populism is the end result of all democracies, as the populace gets complacent, then ignorant, while being sold dreams of wanton entitlement. Sad to the situation in Venezuela and Argentina. Maddening, that with such modern examples, everywhere else still thinks 'it won't happen here because we're <insert something condescending>'.
Yeul 3y ago
After Mao the Chinese literally had to find 80 year old retired professors living in remote mountain villages to start teaching at university. The first graduates had to teach the next class. Any mess can be fixed if the people will it so.
- 2pacZ 3y ago
  The statement is a hyperbole that does not reflect the complexity and diversity of the historical reality. The Cultural Revolution had a devastating impact on education in China, but it did not completely destroy it or make it impossible to rebuild. Some retired professors were recalled to resume teaching after the end of the Cultural Revolution, but they were not necessarily 80 years old or living in remote mountain villages. Moreover, they were not the only source of qualified teachers, as some younger academics who survived the political turmoil also returned to their posts or were promoted. Furthermore, the first graduates after the reopening of universities did not have to teach the next class, as there were still entrance exams and admission quotas to select the best candidates. The government also implemented various policies and reforms to restore and improve the education system, such as expanding enrollment, increasing funding, diversifying curricula, and promoting scientific research.