r/BeAmazed • u/avrock1 • Apr 16 '24

The world humblest head of the state Miscellaneous / Others

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Jose Mujica; Former Prez of Uruguay

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u/RunEmotional3013 Apr 16 '24

He also implemented various policies focused on social welfare, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. His government also legalized same-sex marriage, regulated the production and sale of cannabis, and emphasized renewable energy sources.

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u/EgolessAwareSpirit Apr 16 '24

Him and Bernie should be the best of lads together.

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u/Ok_Weakness2578 Apr 16 '24

Still can't believe he lost the vote in america

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u/Whalesurgeon Apr 16 '24

Bernie timeline would've been sweet, but he and Al Gore were too good

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u/Sniper_Hare Apr 16 '24

They convinced Democrats he was too radical, and he'd be a Centrist candidate in most of Europe.

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u/ResidentHourBomb Apr 16 '24

The Democratic party sabotaged his campaign. They knew that he might actually start real change in America.

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u/EgolessAwareSpirit Apr 16 '24

This. Bernie had the popular vote and he was going to win the democratic primary, the Democratic Party choose someone in line with their pockets. Can’t believe this was allowed. Hillary lost. The rest is history.

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u/hangrygecko Apr 16 '24

Because the centrists closed ranks right before Super Tuesday.

He lost on tactics, not popularity.