READERS WRITE
DR FAUCI: SOURCE OF COVID
Last week there was an excellent interrogation of Dr Fauci by Republican Senator Rand Paul. Fauci was visibly shaken, he appeared to be lying about gain of function. Multiple organisations like big pharmaceuticals, the NIH, and WHO wanted to do gain of function research. It was banned in the United States and Europe, so they went to China. Things went pear-shaped when the virus got out, which was probably accidental. The pharmaceuticals saw the opportunity of raking in dollars by developing and selling artificial genetically engineered vaccines. Then came the fly in the ointment, Ivermectin, and a few other natural solutions, which are cheaper, safer and more effective, which had to be silenced. Pharmaceuticals making vast profits for themselves, and their shareholders (like Bill Gates), politicians, and other organisations with a finger in the pie being paid off, with the general population paying the bill financially and emotionally. Sooner or later the truth will come out. We hope sooner!
Patrick Newton, Capital Federal
COLD SHOULDER FOR A NEWCOMER
As an Argentine, and from experience, I know that paying one’s dues in our country very often implies being subjected to the aggressive behaviour of bosses and some co-workers. When it happens, the experience resembles the pecking order prevailing in chicken yards, where there is an old hen in charge. Facundo Manes is a new name in politics and he is already experiencing the hostility that Elisa Carrió has unleashed against him. Her verbal onslaught is groundless so it is not worth trying to make sense of it. She should know, however, that being on good terms with her co-members of the Juntos para el Cambio coalition is imperative and that her antagonism is harmful. The opposing Frentes de Todos may capitalise on it. Last but not least, Carrió’s statement that “Manes wants to enter politics to be president in two years” may suggest that the neurologist is motivated by ambition and self-interest. She should know that Manes is an accomplished scientist in his own domain, and that it is out of a true sense of patriotism that he is ready to take a bold step out of his comfort zone and move into the world of politics. Manes should be welcomed, not cold-shouldered.
Adrian Insaubralde, Santa Fe
TRUTH, THAT SCARCE COMMODITY Lying has always been a favourite sport amongst our rulers, but at this moment we are witnessing an impressive peak in this activity. Joseph Goebbels (lie, lie, for something will remain), observing from down under, must be thoroughly enjoying the scene. The latest example furnished is the refloating of the Sergio Maldonado issue, with Human Rights Secretary Horacio Pietragalla and Culture Minister Tristán Bauer at the forefront of those who, once again, claim that Maldonado was a victim of the Gendarmería when over 50 experts, summoned for the case, have given their verdict that he drowned accidentally. while fleeing from the scene of a highway blockage. Pietragalla has become particularly “famous” for his very partial way of dealing with human rights issues, totally ignoring them when the culprits are friends like Formosa Province Governor Gildo Insfran, or Nicolás Maduro, Daniel Ortega and Miguel Díaz Canel. Lies are put in evidence not only by words but also by actions. For instance, it has now become common knowledge that while Alberto The Small was admonishing us with his wagging finger, instructing us with all the prohibitions ordered for the quarantine a year ago, he was happily enjoying his birthday celebration in the presidential residence breaking the rules he himself had inflicted on us. If you wish to call this a falsehood instead of a lie, be my semantic guest! Same as when he told us that to skip your place in a vaccination queue is not a crime, which is also a lie, seen from an ethical point of view. These cases are just drops in an ocean which includes a vast amount of politicians of all colours. Argentina is in desperate need of greater transparency. So as of now we should all start being much more demanding for the truth, and less pardoning for lies, specially at voting time, for “It’s the Republic, darn it”!
Harry Ingham, City
INSPIRING AND EXEMPLARY ATHLETES We should certainly be extremely proud of the performance of our athletes, sportsmen and sportswomen who participate in the Tokyo Olympic Games, whether they bring back medals or not. After such a long lockdown and isolation, after the difficulties they have all had to get ready, it’s a miracle that they’ve been able to make it. Actually, it isn’t a miracle, but the outcome of commitment, responsibility, passion, hard work, discipline, virtues most of our political leaders unfortunately lack. This particular administration actually prevented them from training properly. To keep going under these dramatic circumstances and poor conditions, enhances their intrinsic values. We should look up to them. They set an example for all of us to follow.
Irene Bianchi, Ringuelet, La Plata
BATTLE OF THE BULGE: PART 155
Dear Sirs,
Primaries coming up on September 12 and midterm congressional elections to follow on November 14. Amusing struggles and much jockeying for position clashes have erupted, in both the current (mis-) government and frayed opposition, whilst the economy slowly recovers from its abysmal levels of last pandemic year and the Delta variant poses its distinct threat to the mainly unvaccinated population. Less than 18 percent of the hapless locals have received a double dose of the Russian vaccine. Shocking dereliction of duty, whilst the (im-)pertinent authorities hastily endeavour to patch things up with strange combinations of the now recently imported North American vaccines, principally Moderna and Pfizer. The Seventh Cavalry Division to the rescue, after all!! A number of important firms are either leaving the country or cannot find enough youngsters with secondary education completed, to fill posts. Grave, or digging it?
David Parsons, via email