The first nationalization of the 21st century…. After today the hydrocarbons will belong to all Bolivians. Never again will they be in the hands of transnational corporations. Today the country – la patria – stands up…. This is a patriotic and heroic decision that takes back our soul and dignity. But it will be a measure attacked by dinosaurs, conservatives, and traitors of the country.
Álvaro García Linera
Vice-President of Bolivia
May 1, 2006
Nationalization of Gas!
From ZNet–A community of people committed to social change
[Yet another attempt of an experiment that has repeatedly failed. It’s a sad day for the people of Bolivia as this resource and source of income heads toward it’s ruin.–Joe]
I tell ya, socialism is motivated by a stinging, white-hot hatred of free will– of the creative, entrepreneurial spirit of mankind.