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egbertowillies

(4,058 posts)
Sun Sep 9, 2018, 05:17 PM Sep 2018

We're likely to get another Trump in our hemisphere, a candidate in Brazil

Trump adopted his formula from what was successfully developing and working in Europe. Xenophobia tempered by racism and fear are powerful mobilizing forces for a world where demographics are rapidly changing. If it can work in America, why not Brazil?

https://egbertowillies.com/2018/09/09/brazil-democracy-usa-assault/

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We're likely to get another Trump in our hemisphere, a candidate in Brazil (Original Post) egbertowillies Sep 2018 OP
I was in Brasilia when the impeachment of Dilma was happening... GetRidOfThem Sep 2018 #1
Lula did a lot to work on income disparity egbertowillies Sep 2018 #2

GetRidOfThem

(869 posts)
1. I was in Brasilia when the impeachment of Dilma was happening...
Sun Sep 9, 2018, 05:50 PM
Sep 2018

Helicopters where overflying the demonstrations, and the Military threatened to engage.

I remember the politicians speeches as they cast their vote, watching TV. If I remember correctly, if a politician said he was voting for his principles and family, it as against the impeachment of Dilma. Party and Government was for impeachment.

I thought the whole thing was a charade. Michael Tamer (sp?) seemed to have many more skeletons in his closet that Dilma ever had.

I don't know what to think about Lulu (sp?) yet...

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