Preamble
I have never seen a country where political wings are formed according to nationality. Yet, Latvia has succeeded in this field with right-wing parties being comprised almost completely by native Latvians and left-wing parties – by native non-Latvians. Using nationalistic slogans, twisting the truth and playing on the dreadful memories of Latvian folk, right parties have accounted for the major part in Saeima (state parliament) for already 15 years. The global financial crisis gives Latvian citizens a unique chance to check if the ruling parties are seeking prosperity for the state or just personal welfare.
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