The scene in front of Congress Monday. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
SANTO DOMINGO.- The Chamber of Deputies on Monday resent the bill for the 2011 Budget to the bicameral commission, as proposed by the deputies Ramon Rogelio Genao and Pelegrín Castillo and with a rift of the ruling PLD legislators, who supported the motion and crossed party lines.
The session was being held as organizations grouped in the Dignified Education Coalition staged a protest in front of Congress, who celebrated the decision. The voting to resend the Budget to a commission was 87 for to 86 against.
Yesterday’s development is the first sign the three weeks long protest for 4% of the GDP for education is having an impact, and defies president Leonel Fernandez, who last week vowed that the extra funds would not be available, “even if the demonstrations jump and kick all they want.”
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
The President has made a very big error of judgement here and this issue will really bite , thankfully, into any plans he may have had to seek re election .
The people in the street have now found an issue that binds them together, regardless of their political alliances , and poco por poco , I think this battle will be won as long as people protest within the law and do not alienate supporters by stupid actions .
I am amazed that the Church has not come out and supported this just cause .
From: United States
Nicky will keep his mouth shut unless he wants the wrath of the public or the government.
Written by: laregla, 14 Dec 2010 9:48 AM
From: United States
Great Job!!!!! Eveybody should support the 4% of GDP to go to education!!!!!
The D.R lacks behind on education and we need to do something about it....
Keep up the pressure!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: matador, 14 Dec 2010 10:44 AM
From: United States, www.brugal-ron.com/home.php
I just don't understand why some much problem and issue to pass a bill that will bennefit the country and the future generation with well and highly educated people. But it seen to me like the morrons of LF and it crews of clowns that running the country would rather have a bunch of Brutos to keep living the old fashion way. Shame on our own people that refusing to make this happen. this shouln't have been an issue but instead a number one priority.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
It's about machismo.
They said it wouldn't reach 4%, and it won't.
What, officials giving in to citizen action?
Democracy has been defined as the right to elect representatives. Once they're up there, nobody has a say.
Written by: danny00, 14 Dec 2010 12:15 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
in england the students last week attacked the car with prince charles, the tore down posters rushed the mounted police,
i'am not saying we the yellow tee shirt club should go too this level.
its only some thing we should think about.
at least its caught the attention of the world???
but after so long so many years with out education in this country dont u think its about the time?
ford came out with this 1st car in 1912.... its 2010 guys what has the dr come out with ???
Written by: danny00, 14 Dec 2010 12:42 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
democracy means rule by the people at least that is what i thought it meant..
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
@Danny
The ancient Greeks tried that, government by the people. They would all gather up in the Agora, and it became a total mess. Nothing was getting done.
Enter Dracon, the one that gave his name to Draconian. Ancient days Trujillo. Things changed for the better.
Democracy is a dream.
Written by: okian, 14 Dec 2010 3:17 PM
From: United States
I think the lack of support for education is very simple and I'm sure that behind closed doors Lionel is saying, "But If they get too smart they won't vote for me".
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
It's a long way to too smart..
Written by: brootto, 14 Dec 2010 4:38 PM
From: United States, South West Florida
well if he was smart enough he would go with it and if the problem is that they would be to smart by then he should have been gone and he would be remember as the man that change education in dr. but since he is another dumb ass dominican
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
This why dr needs a major change for 2012 , Leo legacy will be has the mediocre president that open the market and sold his ass to the americans, but did not wanted to spend funds on education. This man gets c minus has president.
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
This why dr needs a major change for 2012 , Leo legacy will be has the mediocre president that open the market and sold his ass to the americans, but did not wanted to spend funds on education. This man gets c minus has president.
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The people in the street have now found an issue that binds them together, regardless of their political alliances , and poco por poco , I think this battle will be won as long as people protest within the law and do not alienate supporters by stupid actions .
I am amazed that the Church has not come out and supported this just cause .
The D.R lacks behind on education and we need to do something about it....
Keep up the pressure!!!!!!!!!!
They said it wouldn't reach 4%, and it won't.
What, officials giving in to citizen action?
Democracy has been defined as the right to elect representatives. Once they're up there, nobody has a say.
i'am not saying we the yellow tee shirt club should go too this level.
its only some thing we should think about.
at least its caught the attention of the world???
but after so long so many years with out education in this country dont u think its about the time?
ford came out with this 1st car in 1912.... its 2010 guys what has the dr come out with ???
The ancient Greeks tried that, government by the people. They would all gather up in the Agora, and it became a total mess. Nothing was getting done.
Enter Dracon, the one that gave his name to Draconian. Ancient days Trujillo. Things changed for the better.
Democracy is a dream.
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