"It's a common grumble that politicians' lifestyles are far removed from those of their electorate. Not so in Uruguay. Meet the president - who lives on a ramshackle farm and gives away most of his pay."
You see that picture is of Uruguay " World's Poorest President "president Jose Mujica, probably the most humble president you will ever set your eyes on.
This is what BBC News had to say...
"Laundry is strung outside the house. The water comes from a well in a yard, overgrown with weeds. Only two police officers and Manuela, a three-legged dog, keep watch outside.
This is the residence of the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, whose lifestyle clearly differs sharply from that of most other world leaders.
President Mujica has shunned the luxurious house that the Uruguayan state provides for its leaders and opted to stay at his wife's farmhouse, off a dirt road outside the capital, Montevideo.
The president and his wife work the land themselves, growing flowers.
This austere lifestyle - and the fact that Mujica donates about 90% of his monthly salary, equivalent to $12,000 (£7,500), to charity - has led him to be labelled the poorest president in the world."
Check out this interview
Many are calling him a the World's Poorest President although to me he looks more like the most humblest. See i originate from Africa where honestly, 90% of the presidents are the exact opposite to President Jose. What they do is rob from the poor and feed their own stomachs but Jose takes away all the riches he has the ability to obtain and makes sure his country eats first!
That's the presidential spirit!
This why i believe that the title, World's Poorest President is too negative, this is a sort of mockery because to be poor is not a choice, but Jose chooses this for a greater sacrifice.
Now, my question to you is, would you ever sacrifice anything for your country? How about your friends? ...And your family?
If you would and you were offered a chance to make a difference in your life, maybe spend more time with them or just be able to live a life free from difficulty would you take it?
What if i told you that you can be this inspirationally humble and still be able to live a great life with your family... Would you take the offer or decline it?
If your answer is yes, then put your email here so that i can show you what difference you can make in people's lives!
See, people advertise you ways to make a change, promise you a better life but take your money and just leave your dreams crushed! If you've had enough, please do not hesitate to email me at jordanrugema2@gmail.com so that i can be your personal friend and help you out! :-)
Share your views by posting in the comments section on whether or not you think it's okay to think he's the World's Poorest President!
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