Uruguay’s president Jose Mujica is leading the way of economic reform across the world. His self-imposed austerity sets an example of how an entire government can be run from one’s very own home, without unnecessarily indulgent expenses.
Dubbed at the ‘poorest president in the world’, Mujica
has forgone a life of luxury in the presidential palace, and has chosen
to continue living in his simple farm property. This has made him
extremely popular with his own people and others across the world, which
is gripped in economic uncertainty.
His recent speech at the UN General Assembly implied that people are
neglecting the immaterial God in favor of worshipping the markets, which
he said, "organizes our economy, our politics, our habits, our lives
and even provides us with rates and credit cards and gives us the
appearance of happiness,"
He also added "It seems that we have been born only to consume, and
to consume, and when we can no longer consume, we have a feeling of
frustration and we suffer from poverty, and we are auto marginalized,"
in a blatant criticism of the capitalist system.
His unique and insightful views inspire people all over the world. He
was quoted by Al-Jazeera as saying, "my definition of poor are those
who need too much. Because those who need too much are never satisfied."
The 78-year-old leader leaves no room for criticism, as he donates
90% of his state income to charity, only taking for himself what he
need. His example may embody the future of leaders all over the world as
the only means to contain increasing frustration towards austerity measures and banker induced economic crises.
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