Patagonia Austral
19-09-2004, 03:14
[PATAGONIA AUSTRAL IS BORN
Buenos Aires, Argentina (9/18/04)- Patagonia Austral is born!!!!
Those are the words that can be heard emanting from the mouths of the
inhabitants of the Patagonia region. The people of the vast area of the southern
cone of South America have decided to secede themselves from Argentina and
Chile to become a new nation. The primary reason for secession, according to
the population, was what they felt neglect and ignorance from the
governments of both Chile and Argentina. "We are tired of being the runt of
the litter who always has to fight for the scraps that are left over from those
who are above us. We demand equal rights and equal opportunities!" said one
woman. To no one's surprise, the results that ensued by the course of action
taken by the populace sent political shockwaves that were unseen in Buenos
Aires and Santiago since the days of the hard-line military dictatorships that
took place during the 1970's and a good portion of the 1980's.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, protestors took to the street
demanding the resignation of the president. Many blame him for what they
claim is a catastrophe that has cut a hole into the souls and hearts of the
Argentine people. His popularity with the people has taken a nosedive,
because many see him as a traitor to the nation, but in Patagonia, he is seen
as a savior and a hero for not intervening in the independence movement and
for being a native of the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia Austral.
In the city of Santiago, the captial of Chile, the reaction among the
people was more subdued and in fact more receptive and positive.
The president of that country remained neutral in his response when he was
asked about the new nation. His answer was, "I will tell you this, I will extend
an open hand and receive our Patagonian brothers and sisters with open
arms and treat them as if they are a member of the family."
He compared this to when a child moves out of the family house to start his
or her own life out in the world. The people of Chile had mixed reactions when
they heard the news of this event. People in the northern regions viewed it as
a positive. One copper miner had this to say, "Maybe the government in
Santiago will pay more attention to us now that this has happened.
Maybe we need to secede as well to get what we need."
In regions closer to the Patagonian border, people were angry and furious at
the politicians in the Andean metropolis. "Thanks to them, our compatriots to
the south will march under a different flag, sing an anthem seperate and
different from ours. "I say that the politicians should be sent to the Atacama
desert for not stepping in and doing something about." said one elderly
individual.
Eventually, we will find out in the years to come how history will treat and
judge this event. For now, this is the beginning of what the Patagonians see
as a long and prosperous journey through time.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (9/18/04)- Patagonia Austral is born!!!!
Those are the words that can be heard emanting from the mouths of the
inhabitants of the Patagonia region. The people of the vast area of the southern
cone of South America have decided to secede themselves from Argentina and
Chile to become a new nation. The primary reason for secession, according to
the population, was what they felt neglect and ignorance from the
governments of both Chile and Argentina. "We are tired of being the runt of
the litter who always has to fight for the scraps that are left over from those
who are above us. We demand equal rights and equal opportunities!" said one
woman. To no one's surprise, the results that ensued by the course of action
taken by the populace sent political shockwaves that were unseen in Buenos
Aires and Santiago since the days of the hard-line military dictatorships that
took place during the 1970's and a good portion of the 1980's.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, protestors took to the street
demanding the resignation of the president. Many blame him for what they
claim is a catastrophe that has cut a hole into the souls and hearts of the
Argentine people. His popularity with the people has taken a nosedive,
because many see him as a traitor to the nation, but in Patagonia, he is seen
as a savior and a hero for not intervening in the independence movement and
for being a native of the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia Austral.
In the city of Santiago, the captial of Chile, the reaction among the
people was more subdued and in fact more receptive and positive.
The president of that country remained neutral in his response when he was
asked about the new nation. His answer was, "I will tell you this, I will extend
an open hand and receive our Patagonian brothers and sisters with open
arms and treat them as if they are a member of the family."
He compared this to when a child moves out of the family house to start his
or her own life out in the world. The people of Chile had mixed reactions when
they heard the news of this event. People in the northern regions viewed it as
a positive. One copper miner had this to say, "Maybe the government in
Santiago will pay more attention to us now that this has happened.
Maybe we need to secede as well to get what we need."
In regions closer to the Patagonian border, people were angry and furious at
the politicians in the Andean metropolis. "Thanks to them, our compatriots to
the south will march under a different flag, sing an anthem seperate and
different from ours. "I say that the politicians should be sent to the Atacama
desert for not stepping in and doing something about." said one elderly
individual.
Eventually, we will find out in the years to come how history will treat and
judge this event. For now, this is the beginning of what the Patagonians see
as a long and prosperous journey through time.