Colombia has been influenced by many countries in diverse regards. However, in terms of politics Colombia can be proud of being unique in the world. This is more evident with the very original and irreverent ways in which the government is seeking to remain in power. Something other countries’ governments can learn from. The following is a list of steps that any potential head of state ought to learn and put into practice in order to perpetuate in power.
1. Before openly aspiring to the presidency, make sure to form and receive support of local militias that can later be reformed to form a national paramilitary organization. Affiliation with an armed group outside the law can come in handy, as will be pointed out shortly.
2. Promote laws that benefit the business elite in the Congress. Do not worry about harming the worker’s interests. Finance presidential campaign funds by the rich, instead of the poor. (more…)
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