This year marks the 25th anniversary of the "Direct Elections Now" campaign - known as "Diretas Já" - to hold popular presidential elections following the end of military rule in Brazil. The event is being marked by television and radio programs and the publication of books and articles.
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Over 100 views and no one has posted a digg at dear John? Did like the wry sense of humor in CvB trying to enter a referendum to have the PB's officially renounce their mandatory voting rights/authority. Cudo's - what an impressive educator, continue on soldier by any means neccessary.
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the only rights most brasilians have is written by Forrest Allen Brown,
April 13, 2009
to be in a class soicity never climb out of it .
pay taxes to thoes whom screw you and yours
and live by a because we say so government
be broke , hungry , robed ,killed ,
die unhappy
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... written by João da Silva,
April 13, 2009
This contempt for popular opinion has continued to this day and the Congress is now held in such low esteem that a leading Senator and former presidential candidate, Cristovam Buarque, even suggested holding a referendum on whether to keep it open.
In this aspect, I fully endorse Sen.Buarque´s suggestion!
The problem is that the real "Fathers" of "Diretas Já" are already dead and gone and nobody remembers them. The silver jubilee celebration of this campaign is very good indeed- for the advertising agencies, TV networks and the surviving politicians.
P.S to Simpleton: Are you now happy that someone else read this article and commented?
Hi, I am a student at Emerson College in Boston and I am studying Brazil and covering Brazil as part of my journalism degree. I am writing an article now about the Brazilian economy and trade and I was wondering if anyone had any insight or opinion on the matters. Brazil's economy is quite strong but can it hold up while other countries struggle? Will trade be gravely effected? Have people you know living in Brazil, family, friends been effected? I am interested in hearing your opinions! email me at : brittany_burrows@emerson.edu thanks!
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the fact that it has been made by someone as widely respected as Buarque !!!!!! written by ch.c.,
April 14, 2009
But Himself an EX Senator, Congressman, State Governor and Minister of Education.
And Buarque, despite being APPARENTLY "as widely respected" got a 1 % vote in his presidential race campaign !
Really "as WIDELY respected" ????
Hmmmmm !
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britany,i suggest you reseach various articles here and see some of the opinions... written by asp,
April 14, 2009
there is a ton of information being passed back and forth on here about the brazilian economy....
there are vast statistical demonstrations by ch c and counter intelectual arguments by costina with various comments by joao de silva, augustus, bo, forrest , simpleton, shelly, dnc, ric and other asortment of cyber charactors that might give you some more insights
just look for subjects that deal with the economy
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asp written by João da Silva,
April 15, 2009
there are vast statistical demonstrations by ch c and counter intelectual arguments by costina with various comments by joao de silva, augustus, bo, forrest , simpleton, shelly, dnc, ric and other asortment of cyber charactors that might give you some more insights
just look for subjects that deal with the economy
That is a good suggestion for young Brittany, ASP. Additionally, she could read the article written by Ricardo Amaral & Augusto Zimmermann. By researching the stuff in this website, she should be able to come out with a decent paper on Brasil.
I am sure that Ch.c and Costa would be happy to be of help in contributing to the challenging project the kid has undertaken, with simple folks like us motivating all of them. I liked your idea, indeed.
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WTF written by .....,
April 15, 2009
is Florist (.....o.....) Brown saying?
********************************** to be in a class soicity never climb out of it .
pay taxes to thoes whom screw you and yours
and live by a because we say so government
be broke , hungry , robed ,killed ,
die unhappy
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WTF... I think that's Papua-New Guinean!
João da Silva... Would you translate it for us? Thanks, buddy!
Costinha
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... written by João da Silva,
April 15, 2009
João da Silva... Would you translate it for us? Thanks, buddy!
Costa, I really don't believe that you need translation.
BUT...BUT...if you need it, I am sure that our Comrades in arm, ASP, Ric, Jack Daniels, "Charley Hotel Charley" and the rest of the members of our great family will be happy to oblige.
If they are unable to accomplish this challenging assignment, we can always request Lord Augustus to decode what Forrest wrote.
Thanks for consulting me.
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... written by João da Silva,
April 17, 2009
Sarney was accused of using Senate security staff to protect his property in Maranhão state several thousand kilometers from Brasília. He was also found to have overseen the creation of an empire of public employees with contrived senior positions, such as director of photocopying, director of arranging air tickets etc., who were grossly overpaid.
Sarney can be accused of anything by anyone. BUT...BUT... his power is unquestionable and incontestable. Read what happened to Jackson Lago yesterday in the following link: