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.MASSHOLE.
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Who would have thought this was possible?

Nov 14 2012 9:41PM
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daannnnieel
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that's actually really cool. I would want him leading my country for sure.
Nov 14 2012 9:44PM
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Thadius.Castle
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Wait. . What?

I mean. . . No. . .

But maybe. . .


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Nov 14 2012 9:45PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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didn't click the link, but the guy from Uruguay? What a baller
Nov 14 2012 9:45PM
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theabortionator
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Dude seems like the man. I'll vote for him
Nov 14 2012 9:47PM
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Thadius.Castle
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But seriously, that's amazing. It's such an oxymoron to have a morally stable politician.
Nov 14 2012 9:47PM
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Poop_nugget
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thats one cool dude
Nov 14 2012 9:52PM
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Round-Four
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i dont understand why its so difficult for politicians to display a little but of common sense
Nov 14 2012 9:54PM
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ironic
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I think that this is wonderful. I wish that other presidents would be able to demonstrate this level of humility and compassion. It's so easy to make decisions for the people "below you" when you're disconnected. A real leader is part of the situation and understands how his decisions affect everyone around him. A political position should be an honor and a privilege instead of an assumed role.
Nov 14 2012 9:55PM
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UFOsarereal
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wooooow that dude is an inspiration
Nov 14 2012 10:06PM
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JWeinstock
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this is actually really cool
Nov 14 2012 10:35PM
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Drail
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Am I the only one who doesn't think this is the best idea? Sure, donating your money is fine, but living on a farm outside of town growing flowers? I'm sorry, but that seams a little far removed and preoccupied to be efficient at being a countries President.
Nov 14 2012 10:46PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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He probably has a staff of advisors and daily meetings. Its not like he is shirking on his abilities.
Nov 15 2012 7:26PM
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Radio
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"He is also supporting a debate on the legalisation of the consumption of cannabis, in a bill that would also give the state the monopoly over its trade."

knows what the fuck is up

Nov 15 2012 7:37PM
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HWW
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Growing flowers. Come on...

Obviously the people like something about him, and it's probably the fact that he is devoted to running his own life properly and doing something for the good of his country at the same time.

The things which presidents or candidates have to do now, or have to promise to do, are simply things which will get them as many votes as possible. All that is left is people trying to get power and money, instead of making the country better.
Nov 15 2012 8:42PM
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Drail
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hey man, all I'm saying is that to me it would seam like you need to be in the capitol city amongst it to efficiently run a country. You can't just skype all your meetings and commuting everyday wouldn't be as ideal as just taking the house they have just for the president.

I'm not saying he isn't worthy of being president, I mean, the people voted him in, just as you pointed out... but it just doesn't seam like a good idea to segregate yourself from your office when your job is to run a country.
Nov 15 2012 8:52PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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You could argue its more effective because he is living like much of his country though. He can relate to the issues they may face
Nov 15 2012 9:07PM
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_TK_
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Have you guys heard of the new President of China? he like lived in a cave and worked at some farm his whole life growing up or something, crazy humble guy with a strong work ethic. Interested to see what happens to China now as a country.
Nov 15 2012 9:16PM
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TijmenDal
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Very inspirational!
Nov 15 2012 9:24PM
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Drail
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Now I'm just being nit picky, but hey, it's NSG, so when in Rome. Anyways: 91% to 93% of the population of Uruguay lives in an urban centre. Living on a farm outside of the city wouldn't exactly be 'living like much of his country'.

I mean, why not get an apartment in the city at least? Now I think I'm just playing devils advocate, but whatever, my initial opinion still stands.

sources for my stat:

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/peo_per_liv_in_urb_are-people-percentage-living-urban-areas

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uy.html

Nov 15 2012 9:27PM
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Stickity
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it's where he lives... it's not like he's hiding there
Nov 15 2012 9:28PM
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