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Noviembre 19, 2004
No Photoshop Here
Even though it looks like a doctored photo, I found this strange actual picture in Yahoo.
This photo shows President Carlos Mesa volunteering as a prop in a bicycle demonstration. This took place during the hot air balloon festival in Uyuni. The bicycle demonstration was a part of the entertainment that included folkloric dances and models. I'm almost embarrassed for him.
Is there anything this guy won't do for his country?
Posted by eduardo at Noviembre 19, 2004 11:00 PM
Comments
I think the better question might be: "Is there anything this guy won't do for publicity?"
Over the past year I've decided that Mesa's just a socialite version of empty populism.
Posted by: Miguel Centellas at Noviembre 20, 2004 01:08 AM
Sure it's publicity, but I think he honestly enjoys being among the people. Something that past Presidents really didn't.
Posted by: eduardo at Noviembre 20, 2004 10:18 PM
Yes, I think Mesa does enjoy being among the people. But when I see him do it, I always get the feeling he's a father visiting his children. If you've ever met his family ... oy, vey! Soooo patronizingly condescending.
Posted by: Miguel Centellas at Noviembre 23, 2004 01:41 AM