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Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 10:33pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
Uruguay's outgoing president Jose Mujica and incoming leader Tabare Vazquez put their love for vintage cars on display at Sunday's inauguration ceremony. Mr Mujica drove to the ceremony in his 1987 sky-blue Volkswagen Beetle. Mr Vazquez meanwhile paraded through the city following his swearing-in on the back of a 1951 Fordson lorry. Mr Mujica, a former rebel who leads an austere life, was dubbed "the world's poorest president". 'Pauper president' His VW Beetle, valued at $1,800 (£1,170), hit the headlines when it was the only asset listed on the annual personal wealth declaration of the then-president. Jose Mujica travelled to and from the inauguration of his successor in his now famous VW Beetle Mr Mujica said he was offered $1m for his blue VW Beetle last year He jokingly said he kept the car for his three-legged dog Manuela In later years, Mr Mujica added half of his wife's assets to the list, such as tractors and the farm they own. Throughout Mr Mujica's presidency, the first couple lived at their humble farm on the outskirts of the capital, Montevideo, eschewing the luxuries of the presidential palace. Last year, Mr Mujica said an Arab sheik had offered him $1m (£650.000) for his VW Beetle. He said at the time he would not sell the car because he needed it to transport his dog Manuela, which only has three legs. There were conflicting media reports as to where Mr Vazquez's 1951 Fordson truck came from. Vintage cars have become a bit of a feature in Uruguayan inaugurations Some reported that it was the very same lorry which had belonged to Mr Vazquez when he was a young doctor. They said his friends had scoured the country to find the old car, restored it and gave it to him as a present on the day of his inauguration. Other newspapers said Mr Vazquez had bought the lorry himself years ago and had it restored as it reminded him of the first car he had owned. This is the second time Mr Vazquez will serve as president. At his previous inauguration ceremony in 2005, a vintage car also featured prominently. That time Mr Vazquez travelled the first few metres of the parade route in a Ford Model T bought by his wife's family in the 1920s. Both Mr Vazquez and Mr Mujica form part of the Broad Front coalition which represents parties from the left to the centre-left. Mr Mujica is going to continue his political life as a senator, Mr Vazquez is expected to continue driving forward Mr Mujica's policies, including plans to make Uruguay the first country to legalise the growing, sale and consumption of marijuana. http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-31690385 2 Likes
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Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by temitemi1(m): 10:36pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
GEJ our incoming President . GEJ till 2019!!! 1 Like |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 10:38pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
Contentment, modesty, simplicity & humility redifined. 4 Likes
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Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 10:47pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
temitemi1:While GEJ your god squanders Nigeria's scarce resources on a fleet of 6 presidential jets. Nigerians trully get the rulers they deserve. 6 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by vedd: 10:55pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
Wow! Vote GMB 2 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 11:00pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
Cc Seun, Lalasticlala, et al. 2 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by agabusta: 11:12pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
This is highly commendable. If Nigerians are ready for change, if they are ready for leaders who will judiciously utilise the resources of Nigeria and stand out as an example in accountability, integrity, honesty, and hardwork. Buhari/Osinbajo is the answer. I seriously fear for Nigeria if we lose this opportunity. Then, our journey to greatness will be much longer, as impunity and political jobbing will be the enshrined system in our polity. GMB/PYO is the right answer! 3 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by dhantey324(m): 11:26pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
Apc touts will come and disturb with their self righteous blabbings... *Outta here* 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 11:27pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
I wish Tinubu was like the Man. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by pendy79: 11:35pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
barcanista: Tinubu is the president of? |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 11:37pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
pendy79:APC.... Leadership by Example bro 1 Like 3 Shares |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by dustmalik: 11:40pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
pendy79: Don't mind that barcanista guy. His brain is now infested with idiotism. 4 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by vedd: 11:52pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
barcanista:What has come over you? We are talking of presidentail lifestyle, you are mentionting Tinubu. Is Tinubu your president, or have you lost your mind? The fact that Jonathan has failed woefully as a ruler, and totally abandoned most of his presidental responsibilities does not mean he's no longer the president till this May29. 3 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 11:56pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
vedd:How does the poor lifestyle of the men concern Jonathan? |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by cool318(m): 12:06am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Nigerian Leaders have so many Foes than Friends, Cabals who are stronger than the Presidency. Nigeria is still a Learner!!! |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Descartes: 12:09am On Mar 03, 2015 |
dustmalik:Hmmm...have you watched the expository on Tinubu by AIT? 1 Like |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 12:12am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Descartes:U de answer the guy? Like say Tinubu was so magnanimous during his 8years tenure as Governor 1 Like |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by vedd: 12:13am On Mar 03, 2015 |
barcanista:It obviously doesn't concern Jonathan ...Nothing ever does! Jonathan doesn't give a damn. That makes him your ideal ruler and role model. The presidents never described themselves as being poor. So what is your definition of poverty, anyway? Does it include the non-use of luxury cars and private jets? 2 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 12:16am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Gej here uses a convoy S class series 1 Like |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Descartes: 12:24am On Mar 03, 2015 |
barcanista:The hypocrisy in the "broomers" is legendary. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by cool318(m): 12:26am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Nigerian Politicians will choose to die in power than to live an Austere life. All moving in convoy of not less than 20 cars with blaring Sirens, intimidating & harrassing the Masses that voted them in. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 12:38am On Mar 03, 2015 |
vedd:Talking of Private Jets, the D-G Buhari campaign Rotimi Amaechi is cruising on one with RIVERS state money. Talking of modest lifestyle, the Governors Pension in Edo, Rivers(signed by Amaechi), Lagos(Signed by Jagaban, drafted by OSINBAJO), Gombe(signed by Goje) and Kwara States are sooooooooooooo "modest" and people friendly!!!!! APC can't give what they don't have!!! Jonathan never approved immoral pension for himself as Bayelsa Governor. 1 Like |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 12:40am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Descartes: |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 8:19am On Mar 03, 2015 |
Descartes:Nah! The idiocy of the TANkids is phenomenal! 3 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by vedd: 5:21pm On Mar 03, 2015 |
barcanista:You are too close-minded. Thus, you cannot be rational enough to see the big picture. God save your soul! 3 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Nobody: 7:22pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
EdCure:Arab money! 2 Likes |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by Trut(m): 7:40pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
Humble leaders
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Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by omenka(m): 9:03pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
barcanista:Just look at what you've reduced yourself into... This is awfully shameful. Honestly, I feel for you dude. (First time I'd be quoting you since your "conversion", and indeed the last.) #Dont bother relying. |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by alaoeri: 9:06pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
EdCure:GEJ presidential jets ain't 6 but 11, part of the reasons why we should kick him out, wasteful spender. |
Re: Pics: Vintage Cars At Uruguay Presidential Inauguration by EdCure: 9:17pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
alaoeri:I apologise for issuing a wrong figure. But who can ever be accurate enough about GEJ's level of monumental profligacy? NOBODY! 2 Likes |
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