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That is the problem. The sad thing is that you are right. It probably will not happen but the sad thing is it is possible. 1 in 10 Dominicans is a millionaire! 43 percent live in poverty and 25 percent live in extreme poverty.

It actually is not even a poor country but it is just the the rich people hold onto all of the wealth. Imagine the US with Romney for president and the top 10 percent with all the money while everyone starves. They decide whether or not they will share the money. That is what is happening in the DR. I do not think they will ever distribute wealth in order to help the country. I just know that if they chose to, it would be a wealthy country right now. We would not need to wait until 2025.

A country has to be productive and at the cutting edge of technology.
A social responsebility should be included.
Education, healthcare and pensions are a vital ingredient.

If you want to see some examples look at Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Austria, Australia, Canada, USA (- on health) and the Scandinavian countries...... just to name a few.
Do not confuse a social conscience with socialism or communism as the Republicans would make believe.
The aforementioned counties are capitalist, as this creates the base and are well functioning.
Universities are free for A students as not to waste the brilliant minds of the poor.
A well educated populous creates wealth for a country.
Democracy is a lousy system, but still the best.

Look at the Thread: Recession of 2008 and impact on the DR
and the posts of Playacaribe2 and Onions/Carrots. Readers will be able to discern facts from fiction or propaganda............ sorry PICHARDO lying to yourself or pretending that problems do not exist just won't cut it. Facts and constructive criticism shows love for the country and the need to improve.
The global struggle of the rich nations show the gravity of the situation.
China and Russia are playing their own chess game but are subject to global events and the enviornment.

As GB7 mentioned the top 10% will always live well, seems Pichardo is talking for them.

In closing none of the political parties have a great track record nor do we homo sapiens.
Can't we all just get along

I'm simple minded, life is short be healthy and have fun!
So I'm off to the beach, beer, girls and rum that's what the DR does best ...... simple.