And of course, the so-called Movimiento Libertario has voted in favor of taking money from the state. It had so far been called immoral by the official party line, but a few weeks ago Otto Guevara said that he was considering a suggestion made by some party members, who recommended taking money from the state. This is probably what prompted Guillermo Malavassi’s resignation from the party’s presidency, not even two weeks after taking office. It turns out now (gasp! surprised look!) that Otto did most of the convincing in pro of approving that change.
Imagine that. I wonder who could benefit from the party taking money from the state. Surely not the presidential candidate.
On the news item, it’s rather interesting to see how he phrases his rationalizations.
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“We need to get in power and, when we do, we’ll eliminate political debt”, said Guevara.
Just like I said it would happen, he’s saying think of the good we can do. Soon enough he’ll be comparing himself to José Figueres, who got in power via a military coup and proceded to disband our national army.
And nevermind that a president would not be able to do that - political debt is in our constitution, so it’ll require a constitutional assembly to achieve it. Far more interesting is that we seem to have now a “libertarian” who cares about “power”.
That explains a lot.
PS: Just in case there was any doubt as to who elections benefit, check out this other news item: Elections will give a financial respite to political parties.