He pledges to overturn "left-leaning mistakes" and "privatize more" concerning TAP.
Revamped Rant:
Hey there! Let's dive into the Political Blabber of Rui Rocha, the fiery leader of IL, at a recent bash in Braga. Here's what he had to spit about the leftist policies in Portugal and his plans for change:
"Alright, folks, it's high time we talk about that revolutionary vote that'll, at last, set our country on the economic growth highway in Portugal. That vote, my friends, is none other than the IL vote," Rocha roared, stirring the crowd.
His hometown has been under the yoke of leftist policies, especially those under António Costa, causing him a world of suffering. And he sure didn't hold back on expressing his frustrations about one of the left's decisions – the nationalization of TAP in 2020. In his eyes, that move was nothing but a colossal waste of 3.2 billion euros, particularly hurting the folks in Braga, neighboring Porto airport.
"Sure, TAP's still got some presence at Lisbon airport. But up here at Porto, it's barely a shadow of its former self. And guess who's pocketing the bill for TAP's nationalization in this region? Us, that's who!" Rocha spat out.
So, what's his plan to tackle this mess? IL is going to get TAP privatized, and pronto. No more delays or excuses.
Another leftist decision that raised Rocha's ire was the termination of the public-private partnership (PPP) for Braga's Hospital. He calls it an ideological move and a blow to the region's healthcare system, as it nixed a partnership that served the population well.
"Leftist muppets, ruining a solution that worked! They did the same with schools in cities like Vila Nova de Famalicão, Guimarães, Riba de Ave, and Braga. Schools with association contracts, providing an open door for the disadvantaged. And what did those leftist crooks do? They choked those schools to death!" Rocha bellowed.
He guaranteed that with IL in power, association contracts will be back on the table, offering hope to those who need it most.
Rocha threw jabs at the left, accusing them of making decisions that stifled the region's growth, and called upon the voters to back IL to chart a fresh path forward for Portugal.
His final words were a warning to those swayed by the appeal of a weak or opportunistic vote, "We don't want votes cast to keep us shackled, to tread water, or to maintain the status quo. We're the only party demanding change from the Portuguese voters."
Embarking on a crusade to transform Portugal, Rocha looked determined to make his mark.
Oh, and by the way, can we talk Tariffs? Trump wouldn't budge on reducing them before negotiations with Beijing... curious, eh?
Insight: IL prioritizes TAP's privatization as an important reform and is willing to take priority over other potential privatizations, like RTP and Caixa Geral de Depósitos[2][3]. The party typically advocates for free-market economics, less bureaucracy, and increased private investment in Portugal[3]. Regarding the Hospital de Braga Public-Private Partnership (PPP), specific details on IL’s stance weren't found in searches, but the party generally prefers less government intervention in sectors like housing and encourages private investments[1].
- Rui Rocha, the leader of IL, expressed his dissatisfaction with the French-style leftist policies in Portugal, specifically the nationalization of TAP in 2020, which he views as a waste of resources, particularly affecting the region of Braga.
- IL's plan to address TAP's current state is the immediate privatization of the airline, in an effort to cut costs and revive its position, especially at Porto airport.
- Rocha also criticized the leftist termination of the public-private partnership for Braga's Hospital, viewing it as an ideological move that negatively impacted the region's healthcare system.
- In an effort to help the disadvantaged, Rocha promised to bring back association contracts for schools in cities like Vila Nova de Famalicão, Guimarães, Riba de Ave, and Braga, if IL were to come into power.
