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Brazilians grew up hearing that Brazil was the country of the future. During hard times, it was common to hear comments as "yeah, always the future, never the present" and such. Well, things are changing. Is the future here? Or maybe is it around the corner? What does this present economic situation, these new numbers really mean?

Recently Bloomberg news in Germany was giving advice and the reporter told people to trade their American dollars for euros or, yes, Brazilian reais. The numbers for the GDP of the last three months are expected with a 1.2% raise in relation to the previous months, and a 5% increase compared to last year's numbers.

GDP of 5% is very good news. The economy grew throughout the year, pushed by investments, production and family spending. Car sales went sky high. With the weaker dollar, investments in imports of machinery and such improved a great deal. If exports had a downfall of 7.5% in volume, the values went up 7%, so it evened out at the end.

And there are more good news. Although things are far from ideal as far as the Amazon forest, the Ministry of Environment came out with good numbers. Deforestation went down this past year, for the third year in a row. Between 2006 and 2007, 11,223 sq km (4,333 sq miles) of forest went down, 20% less than what was registered in 2005-2006.

The number is close to the best record, occurred in 1991, when there was the smallest number since this work of official measurement started, 11,030 sq km (4,250 sq miles). Four thousand square miles is still a dangerous number, but the improvement brings hope.

According to the Federal Code, landowners in the Amazon may legally put down up to 20% of their property, but in reality this number is not respected. Some 80% of the deforestation that is taking place is illegal. The government hopes to bring down to zero all the illegal deforestation.

There is a growing ecological concern in Brazil, and this is showing with industrial research. Recently researchers from the University of São Paulo developed a plastic film made of manioc and sugars to make food packages, which is both biodegradable and edible, has anti-bacterial action and may change color according to the state of preservation of the product it wraps.

The alternative is yet being developed but it promises to play an important pro-environment role. Brazil uses about 4 tons of plastic every year and only around 16.5% is recyclable. One third of this number derives from plastic film and two thirds from hard plastic.

According to scientists, it takes a good 100 years for plastic to decompose, a very high price paid by the environment. This invention not only will reduce trash considerably, but will also act in a positive way to reduce the quantity of synthetic preservatives used in food, because of its anti-bacterial property.

Brazil is the second producer of manioc in the world, a root with many uses in the country. The tendency of today's world to find solutions for the ecological problems that have been affecting our planet grows everyday, everywhere.

The international success of some Brazilian companies adds another item to this successful Brazil. Companies rating high among the leading in the world, like international Vale do Rio Doce (mining), Petrobras (empowered after the new oil findings and now among the top ten of the oil world), Embraer (aircraft manufacturer), Gerdau (powerful steel giant with steel mills in Brazil),Votorantim (multiple power), Braskem (thermoplastic resins), Sadia (chilled and frozen food), Perdigão (food), Natura (cosmetics), Coteminas (textile), WEG (engines), JBS-Friboi (beef) and Marcopolo (body of buses) multiply zeros, jobs and international prestige.

Not only these companies are officially among the most competitive ones in developing countries, as Brazil is number three with 13 representatives in the list, losing only to China, with 41 companies, and India, with 20, according to Brazilian daily newspaper O Globo.

More foreign investment is coming in everyday. The stable economy is the main factor of attraction; as for choices, they are endless. People like the Google boys and Bill Gates have gone to Brazil attracted by what we do with sugarcane as fuel.

In late November a Cuban mission went to Brazil to hold meetings with the government but they went around private businesses as well. They wowed at the "green plastic" they found at Braskem, made of polyethylene with sugar-cane alcohol and had longing eyes in the aircrafts, tractors and farm machinery made in Brazil.

Reading about Brazil in retrospective to research for this article, I could go on and on. If the arts were the subject here, at least one whole page would be needed to fill with all the wonderful news on what has been created in Brazilian music, film, dance and fine arts.

Along with all this optimistic information, there is the unavoidable bad news: all the corruption stories; all the political maneuvers that makes one wonder who is the bad guy; killings; violence in the slums; violence in the streets; child, youth and elderly abuse. The list, unfortunately, is also endless.

But it is the end of the year. Time to rejoice and renew our hopes. Time to think positively and to look forward. Time to believe that if that promised future is not here, it could be closer, as a matter of fact, maybe even around the corner.

With eyes more focused in the quality of life of people and in the health of this earth that shelters and feeds us, we must keep on hoping. Without losing sight of what has yet to come.

The author's original title for this article was "Time to keep our hopes up! (and our eyes wide open)"

Clara Angelica Porto is a Brazilian bilingual journalist living in New York.  She went to school in Brazil and at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.  Clara is presently working as the English writer for The Brasilians, a monthly newspaper in Manhattan.  Comments welcome at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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DEUX NOS AKUDA
written by KRAUDIA, December 20, 2007

PURAKI IN KAMPUS NUM TEM NUTCHISSIAIS BOAIX

That's all well and good Clara....
written by bo, December 20, 2007

but why does my internet connection still work like s**t? Why does my telephone still work like s**t? Why do the roads still have potholes in them the size of moon craters? Why am I still paying 13% per month for my "check especial"? Why does a Honda Civic cost me 30,000 dollars? Why does a gallon of gas cost me $5.78 in a country that boasts, "auto-suficiente em petroleo"?

Get my drift? People may be getting richer in Brazil, but things are getting more expensive as well....much more expensive. And as far as the gov't. making whole-hearted investments in education and infrastructure they only do what they must and that doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon.

and also....
written by bo, December 20, 2007

it must be nice to write these articles from your office in New York.

Where Are the Detractors Now?
written by João da Silva, December 20, 2007

Our Chief Detractor is on his well deserved Christmas vacation.

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written by Gringo, December 20, 2007

I don’t think it’s uncalled for to celebrate some of the moves Brazil has made forward recently, however I’d not bend over backwards to argue that the nation is doing great. Selectively cherry-picking one or two stories can paint a rather rosy story in terms of how Brazil is currently fairing, although most of the examples cited; a reduction in deforestation, a growth in the National PIB, and a possible invention using Manioca to replace plastic bags and wrapping, has ZERO affect on the lives of most Brazilians as Bo has already pointed out.

Last week an International study was released placing Brazilians at the bottom rung in terms of global education. A national study also released days later showed Brazilian youths spent the LEAST amount of time in school than any other country in Latin America. This is not only sad, but a major failure to provide one of the most basic ingredients for the nation’s future and major failure that will take decades to rectify.

Mr. Fitzpatrick already spoke to the issue of violence and corruption quite nicely in another article on this site, and although the Brazilian Real is strong and arguably stable, prices for EVERYTHING are still skyrocketing with little to no explanation and just as little questioning on the part of “o povão” and the press.

Now, I don’t want to be a stick in the mud, and I actually do cheer for Brazil’s success and have recently debated, in a positive light, Brazil’s strides (albeit small) forward with rather overly pessimistic Brazilians, but I think we need to stand back a little and take a deep breath before declaring victory on stupidity, corruption, greed and officialdom which still plague this otherwise lovely nation. I´d avoid calling out the ney sayers or Detractors as you´ve called them, becasue they´ll come a running and they are really well armed.

Like I mentioned, maybe it was the site administrator that gave the rather taunting title, but make no mistake about it, Brazil still has millions of detractors and they’ll slice through these rather weak indicators of success as easily as a knife through requijao. I think a little humility is in order, so that when advances are made they are seen for what they really are (baby steps towards progress) and not some nationalistic hubris.

This type of article is deceitful
written by A Brazilian, December 20, 2007

Car sales went sky high.

Do you know that in Brazil you can buy a car and pay in it in 7 years? Today any poor can buy car and pay it in 80 installments. If it means anything then it means it has been easier for people to sink in debt at outrageous interest rates and NOT that their economic power has risen.

So many bogus statistics.

Education is the keyword
written by Lois, December 20, 2007

It's great to hear about Brazil these days. It seems that the country is really growing fast and is finally reaching the status of South America's giant. Too bad the government is not investing enough in education. When it decides to do that, everything will follow. Now that the economy has become stable, what's the government waiting for to gibe Brazilians what they need? Great article, it made me miss Brazil, a country which I love.

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written by J.Good, December 20, 2007

If I had the chance to buy a car in 80 installments, I would. And I wouldn't see it as 'sinking in dept' but as having a good opportunity to make more money. My wife and I are hard working people in America. I work long hours as a construction worker and she makes food and takes to different construction sites to sell. It is hard work, believe me. She takes public transportation and pushes her cart and can only take a limited number of meals. If we could afford a car, she could grow her business very quickly, double the number of sites she visits daily and sell lots more. But we can't. If we had the chance to buy a car like that, we would. And we would probably be able to pay for it in less time. There are different ways of looking at things, what some see as opportunity others think is exploitation. My wife and I are both educated people, with college degrees, but employment in America is not the way it was. These are hard times here.

A rosy picture indeed...
written by jakob, December 20, 2007

Well, here comes one detractor... I won't dispute the fact that the macroeconomic situation improved a lot in Brazil. However one glaring mistake by the author is the fact that it's become much more easier for ordinary Brazilians to take out loans to finance residential construction (e.g. private homes), under much better conditions compared with only a couple of years ago. And this fact alone is IMHO much more important than other things she mentioned in her article . Why did she omit this? Is it perhaps that she is a member of that mythic Brazilian "classe media alta", which despises and actually DOESN'T SEE / NOTICE an "ordinary Brazilian" in her midst? That same "classe media alta" that would like to build an atomic bomb while millions still live in shanty towns, under worst possible imaginable living conditions?

That Brazilian "classe media alta" is the worst scum of all the scums I've seen so far in my life, trust me.

But I digress - I'd say that a situation improved somewhat, yes, but as an European who also lived in North America - trust me, Brazil is still millions of years away from more developed countries. This goes especially to Brazilians who have never travelled anywhere so don't actually have anything to compare Brazil to, therefore now probably thinking "gosh Brazil is great". Well - it's not!

Gringo
written by João da Silva, December 20, 2007

Now, I don’t want to be a stick in the mud, and I actually do cheer for Brazil’s success and have recently debated, in a positive light, Brazil’s strides (albeit small) forward with rather overly pessimistic Brazilians, but I think we need to stand back a little and take a deep breath before declaring victory on stupidity, corruption, greed and officialdom which still plague this otherwise lovely nation. I´d avoid calling out the ney sayers or Detractors as you´ve called them, becasue they´ll come a running and they are really well armed.

Gee Gringo, you are more and more diplomatic everyday

Good comments, though.

J.Good
written by João da Silva, December 20, 2007

If I had the chance to buy a car in 80 installments, I would.

If you have to pay a MONTHLY interest rate of 0.99% on your car loan, you would certainly not buy the car. I fully agree with "A Brazilian" and Bo about buying cars in Brazil. Recently it was announced that for low income group can buy a car in 100 installments. It sounded great on the local TV. The next day a professor of economy appeared on the same channel and explained that between buying a car or a house in 100 installments, a construction worker should opt for the latter. Besides the car being expensive in this country, the interest rates, insurance cost and road taxes are extremely high.

I understand about your viewpoint that your wife will be enable to make more money if she had another vehicle. Would you be able to borrow money from a U.S. bank for much lesser interest rate?

Oh, one more thing to add is that the real reason for extending the period of payments here is to keep the auto industry going. Until two years ago, the auto industries were exporting cars, because our prices were competitive in the international market. Now with our "Strong" currency , car exports have come down and at this point of time, the government cannot afford to permit the auto manufacturers (all of them are foreign firms) to lay off the workers, generating more unemployment in the manufacturing sector. So it is a pretty good strategy to stimulate demand among the low income group and MAKE MORE MONEY charging them high interest rates on their car loans. Believe "A Brazilian" when he says that that the article contains "Bogus Statistics" and is "Deceitful".

This article is as misleading as the one titled "Everyone Is Looking for the Real Brazil. We Found It"

Lois
written by João da Silva, December 20, 2007

Great article, it made me miss Brazil, a country which I love.

Why don't you move back to Brazil which you love so much, along with ex pat Brasilians like Clara and others? You all can put it in our dumb heads that "Education is the keyword" and launch a crusade.

J Good
written by FORREST ALLEN BROWN, December 20, 2007

hay have you ever been to a tote the note car lot .
most have a $500 down and so much a week , but add gas , insurancs ,ware and tare and you will have to more than double the
sales.
life in the US is hard if you work it takes at least 6 months to get even not to break even

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written by conceicao, December 20, 2007

The best news is that the transaction tax has been defeated and Lula is saying no new taxes and arguing that economic growth will make up for the lost revenue. The political consequences would be significant
if the predicted revenue effect were to occur and a pro-business candidate could try to ride it in the next election by proposing policies to streamline the Brasilian tax code and other persistent
bottlenecks in the economy.

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written by bo, December 21, 2007

Like I mentioned, maybe it was the site administrator that gave the rather taunting title, but make no mistake about it, Brazil still has millions of detractors and they’ll slice through these rather weak indicators of success as easily as a knife through requijao. I think a little humility is in order, so that when advances are made they are seen for what they really are (baby steps towards progress) and not some nationalistic hubris.

Couldn't have said it any better gringo. And believe it or not, here in the northeast, which is anything but a haven of higher learning, these types of articles can actually be dangerous. As the semi-toothed, chest thumpers up here just love to take articles like this and run with them. Thinking all is "joia" in mudville, mighty Lula hit a homerun.

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written by bo, December 21, 2007

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written by J.Good, 2007-12-20 12:58:21

If I had the chance to buy a car in 80 installments, I would. And I wouldn't see it as 'sinking in dept' but as having a good opportunity to make more money. My wife and I are hard working people in America. I work long hours as a construction worker and she makes food and takes to different construction sites to sell. It is hard work, believe me. She takes public transportation and pushes her cart and can only take a limited number of meals. If we could afford a car, she could grow her business very quickly, double the number of sites she visits daily and sell lots more. But we can't. If we had the chance to buy a car like that, we would. And we would probably be able to pay for it in less time. There are different ways of looking at things, what some see as opportunity others think is exploitation. My wife and I are both educated people, with college degrees, but employment in America is not the way it was. These are hard times here.

Two people with college degrees in the United States and can't buy a car? They have programs for recent graduates. You can even buy a car if you have bad credit, albeit at higher interest rates but still cheaper than here in Brazil...all you need in the states is a job. Does anyone else think this to be a bit strange? I think our buddy J.Good is "Caspering"....lol.

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written by bo, December 21, 2007

college grads and he's a construction worker and she's on the bus with a grocery cart selling lunches to the construction workers?? LMAO!

I take it you both graduated in aerospace engineering!!!!


I hope no one was naive enough to swallow that crock of s**t....lol.

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written by tucker, December 21, 2007

I don't understand all the anger against the author here. The article says clearly that it is bringing to light some of the optimistic things happening in Brazil this year. I think that's exactly what it is, an optimistic view. And it does mention that all is not well. One cannot deny there has been quite a lot of progress in Brazil in the last couple of years. Still lots to go, I agree. But why all the anger and judgement on the writer? I think it's vicious. Every time someone writes something optimist about Brazil, all this reaction seems to come about. This is suspicious... not the articles, at least most of the time. It's too bad.

Tucker
written by A Brazilian, December 21, 2007

Improved in what way? The only good things this government has, like the economic stability, were achieved like 12 years ago by the previous government.

On the other hand we have plenty of corruption and waste of public money, a lunatic in Venezuela publicly saying that he will wage war if things aren't the way he wants, and a bunch of other lunatics scheming in order to implement totalitarian regimes in the other Latin American countries. Meanwhile the propaganda machine is working furiously, you can't go a day in Brazil without seeing "statistics" in the news proving that Brazil is great (despite the fact that we have 50K murders a year, ever-groing favelas, etc).

What I dislike about this government, besides the insanity of its leaders who wish to ressucitate socialism, is that they talk too much. Seriously, if things were great we would see it! Why does everything look the same?

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written by bo, December 21, 2007

[quote(despite the fact that we have 50K murders a year, ever-groing favelas, etc). ]


Actually much closer to 60K..and that was last count. I would wager it IS 60K per year now.

Seriously, if things were great we would see it! Why does everything look the same?

hear, hear Abe....this certainly doesn't sound like "Abe Razillion I", more like "A Brazilian II".

Tucker
written by João da Silva, December 21, 2007

I don't understand all the anger against the author here.

As for as I can read, nobody is expressing anger at the author, but the distinguished commentators are just questioning her stats and her attempt to create an illusion among the readers.

The article says clearly that it is bringing to light some of the optimistic things happening in Brazil this year.

Optimism is very good trait to have, but over optimism does create an illusion and complacency (especially on the part of the elected "Rulers"). For example, the other day, I read an article that said saying the percentage of people who have migrated from D & E classes to C. The author of the article failed to mention the methodology that was used to conduct the poll.

I think it's vicious.

Who is being vicious?.Please cite ONE name.

Every time someone writes something optimist about Brazil, all this reaction seems to come about.

It is VERY EASY to write an optimistic article sitting in an office in Manhattan, but I would have more respect if she comes down to Brazil,spends at least 6 months to see what the reality is on the ground.

Tucker, let me assure you that nobody is involved in a vicious campaign against the author of the article. Just we want her to remember that the readers also have some degree of intelligence and are not all that gullible. I may not have a degree from the University of Wisconsin ( What degree does she have,by the way?), but I am not going to swallow all the optimistic numbers she is trying to shove down our throats.

O Happy Days & Hungry Nights
written by Lloyd Cata, December 21, 2007

Great news indeed for the top 3% of the population. Their investments, property, and bank accounts are brimming. Surely they will be handing out big bonuses to their entourages, which will make them feel even better about themselves. So this story is certain to reinforce their assumptions that Brazil is on the way to being a first rate society. Oh, they know the problems; same as yesterday...blah, blah, blah.

President Lula also has gifts for them since he will do away with CPMF. What joy there must be in the towers of Sao Paulo! Perhaps they will rain down checks to celebrate the new year. Of course his friend, the corrupt Senator Calheiros, remains in position after being found guilty of corruption running the Bolsa Familia. So the tax will go without a plan to replace the funds for needy families. The article above presumes to tell the world that Brazil is now richer, so all Brazilians are now richer. This is a prime example of media manipulation to raise expectations of foreigners investing in Brazil with no regard for the greater society.

The is only one statement to sum up this womans article; and in a parody of Marie Antoinette of France, "Let them eat words!"

Llyod Cata
written by João da Silva, December 21, 2007

Marie Antoinette of France, "Let them eat words!"

They ate their words,but she lost her head! Thanks for reminding us of the history.

Grin-Go-Home
written by kcostinha, December 21, 2007

Now with all the new oil, let’s charge them gringos $500/barrel….

FU Bush and all your people

Dear Mr. Bush
written by kcostinha, December 21, 2007

How many countries have the US deposed popularly elected leaders and replaced them with puppet military/civilian dictators who were willing to sell out their own people to American multinational corporations?

You and your american people are herein accused of killing innocent people, babies, mothers and the elderly, for pure greed blindness. You know, our blood is not cheaper than yours, Mr. Bush!

May you and your people burn in hell until the end of time!

Costinha

"the reporter told people to trade their American dollars for euros or, yes, Brazilian reais."
written by ch.c., December 21, 2007

Euro......not so sure !
Brazilian Real.......Ohhhhhh yessssssssssssssssssss.......as long as Brazil has an acceptable inflation rate AND the World
Highest Interest Rates....after inflation !
Guess WHO is paying ? YOUUUUUUU the idiots who applaude !!!!
There is no better autogoal....on earth !

and to the smart Costinha " Now with all the new oil, let’s charge them gringos $500/barrel…. "
Ohhhhh yesssssss...that would be good----for you Brazilians !
Are you not paying TODAY TWICE the american price per gallon ? Thus just guess what would your price....in Brazil !!!!
Yeahhhhhhhhhh.....another autogoal that you should pursue.
You are so smart that you transport your grains for over 1000 kms to the ports...by trucks.....mostly in unpaved roads...instead of barges !

Viva Brazil, Viva Lula and his 4000 thieves, Viva their Brazilian education as great as the one Costinha received.
In my view America should send back the over 1 million illegal Brazilians.....also in container trucks.

"GDP of 5% is very good news"
written by ch.c., December 21, 2007

But still by far the lowest economic growth rate in BRIC !
RIC should fire B

Mr. Grin-Go-Home
written by kcostinha, December 21, 2007

Who the hell do you think you are? Really…. Get off your american high moral ground because your country, the United States of America with its deceptions, has no credibility anywhere on this earth including Brasil, rather then presenting a menacing threat to every nation in the world.

Americans are the target of terrorists because, in much of the world, your government stands for dictatorship, bondage and human exploitation. You are hated because your government has done hateful things. The list is too big to place it here, but it’s public knowledge.

Get this through your thick obnoxious typical American mindeset… Your opinion makes no difference, you are “inconsequential.” Did you get that?

Leave us alone… Brasilians do not care what americans may or may not think of us, it makes no difference in our lives!

O Estados Unidos é uma merda e sempre sera!

Costinha

CH.C. - Chronicle Herpes Carrier
written by kcostinha, December 21, 2007

Did you take your medicine today….huga-bunch???

Yours truly,

Costinha

Where Are the Detractors Now?
written by João da Silva, December 21, 2007

It appears that our Detractor-in-Chief has cut short his X-mas and New year holidays to contest the veracity of this article.

BTW, did anyone notice that the original title of this article no longer contains "Where Are the Detractors Now?"

RIC should fire B

Ric has no authority to fire B

To A Brazilian "Car sales went sky high."
written by ch.c., December 21, 2007

- Yessssss....but from such a low base......rising is easier !
- Do you know that in Brazil there is ONE car for 8 citizens ? Do the same math now for developed countries....and you will see how LOW the numbers of cars are....in Brazil !
- And only 10 % of your roads are paved. And 50 % of those 10 % dont even have basic maintenance and have millions of potholes. Which just add additional costs to the maintenance of the cars. And with your sky high interests rates even on car purchases....you end up paying TWICE the price of the car MINIMUM ! And the resale value is lower due to the lower or inexistant roads maintenance. Yesssss cars age much faster and are probably worthless after 7 years.
- Most cars are more expensive in Brazil...than in developed countries, FOR THE SAME MODEL...EVEN IF PAID CASH !
- Guess what is already happening, and worse....what will happen in a few years time....in traffic jams in a country not building/maintaining the adequate roads/highways infrastructure !!!!! A mess such as in Bangkok or Mexico is just inevitable and is..... guaranteed

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written by bo, December 22, 2007

written by kcostinha, 2007-12-21 22:15:48
Now with all the new oil, let’s charge them gringos $500/barrel….

FU Bush and all your people

That's what'll hapen to YOU costinha if you try and f**k bush's people. You seem to forget how dependant Brazil is on the U.S. as a trading partner amongst other things. Brazil's entire market is intertwined with the U.S. economy.... If the U.S. get's f**ked....believe me, Brazil gets f**ked long before.

How many countries have the US deposed popularly elected leaders and replaced them with puppet military/civilian dictators who were willing to sell out their own people to American multinational corporations?

You and your american people are herein accused of killing innocent people, babies, mothers and the elderly, for pure greed blindness. You know, our blood is not cheaper than yours, Mr. Bush!

May you and your people burn in hell until the end of time!

What exactly do you think the Brazilian military is doing in Haiti?

what an ignorant dickweed.

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written by bo, December 22, 2007

- Do you know that in Brazil there is ONE car for 8 citizens ? Do the same math now for developed countries....and you will see how LOW the numbers of cars are....in Brazil !

I saw in the newly released report that states brazil is tied with 4 other countries in being the world's 6th largest economy and noticed there were a total of 1.4 million new cars sold in 2005. I would venture to wager that the state of California sells more new cars than that in one year. Brazil has very few cars indeed, yet has MORE people that die in auto accidents than in the U.S. every year. Besides the road conditions being an issue....no one has ever taught a brazilian how to drive a car correctly, what the rules of driving are, and respect for his fellow motorists.

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written by bo, December 22, 2007

no one has ever taught a brazilian how to drive a car correctly, what the rules of driving are, and respect for his fellow motorists.

I should have wrote...."no one has ever taught 99.9 of brazilians...."

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written by bo, December 22, 2007

as I have met ONE brazilian in my ten years here that knows how to drive...my ex-brother-in-law.

bo(bão)
written by kccostinha, December 22, 2007

When you are right, you are right!

Americans own more cars or should I say, the lending banks do. Just like they own more homes that now they can’t pay for as banks foreclose so many and themselves, going bankrupt.

Well, american people and their institutions are following their government, that is, Always Living Outside Their Means!

bo(bão), You ain't very sharp...for a guy with a pointy-head!

Huggies

Costinha

bo(bão) - Part II
written by kccostinha, December 22, 2007

I forgot…. Now I understand your apathy for Brasil, your ex was Brasilian and she left you for a Brasilian man who took your wife and beat your ass on the way out!

Hehehehehehe

Huggies

Costinha

kc and the sunshine band...
written by bo, December 22, 2007

It's 100% understandable that you would be ignorant to the fact that americans finance their cars because in many cases they get 0% interest over 60 months or more!! Naturally, leaving them to invest their money and MAKE interest from the banks...instead of pay. Same things with home purchases. But as I said, what can one expect from someone that only knows about short term loans and thinks 4% per MONTH is a good deal and when he dips into his 500 check especial limit every month is charged .5% per day!!

Not even Bill Gates...
written by bo, December 22, 2007

Buys "A vista" in america c**kstinha s u ck er!! One doesn't when he get can lower interest rates at a bank than he can MAKE in a safe, mutual fund investment.

Although I'm sure he would opt to DEE-VE-DEE a blender at bompreço 12X!!!


hehehehehehe


A big Kiss

bo(bão) - Part III
written by kcccostinha, December 22, 2007

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americans finance their cars because in many cases they get 0% interest over 60 months

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Ohhh…really?

Did you ever read the fine print “FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS ONLY,” translates to less than 1% of 1% of the american consumers with low credit rating…. Most Americans are one to two paychecks from becoming homeless, that’s a fact!


Naturally… with the name bo(bão), perhaps I'd explain it to you, but I left my crayons in my other jacket. If you are not a moron, you are doing a first-rate impression of one.

I think I'll promote you from Village to Town Idiot…..Hehehehe

Huggies

Costinha

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written by bo, December 22, 2007

“FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS ONLY,”

Really? I know a guy that declared bankruptcy three years ago in the states that just bought a brand new car with 0% interest financed for 5 years last week!!

Ya see c**kstinha, you really should "live" in a place and experience it before you talk your senseless idiotic horses**t which only proves how ignorant you are.

and by the way...
written by bo, December 22, 2007

People that have TERRIBLE credit in the U.S. get credit cards at 18% apr...that's ANNUAL percentage rate for your illiterate ass c**kstinha.....and here in Brazil?? 10% per month!! And if you're late, it goes to 28% per month!!!


Like those apples?

And the only "huggies" around here are on your ass....




And they're even made by an american company!!! Brazil can put a rocket in space...lol, after how many times, but can't make a bar of soap, a bottle of shampoo, or a diaper to put on c**kstinha's ass!!!

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written by Gringo, December 22, 2007

Bo, I wouldn’t waste your time with a blunt instrument like Costinha, he’ll rabbit on about the death of 5 Iraqis like it’s the end of the world, but will blindly stroll past thousands of bodies in Banalandia scratching his fat belly and get pissed because the blood is staining his 3 year old havianas.

His experience with the US and its economics is about as good as my experience with Saturn and its geology. Actually, I’ve probably got a better chance of getting to Saturn in this life time than Costinha does of getting to the US, that’s why he’s so bitter. Né, meu pobre otário?

João e o pé do feijão
written by Gringo, December 22, 2007

Gee Gringo, you are more and more diplomatic everyday

Shhh, don´t let a Brazilian hear that.

Costinha
written by Shelly, December 22, 2007

Costinha,

First let me ask you a question, have you ever lived here? I don't think you have, please correct me if I am wrong. Buying cars here is as easy as buying milk at the store. That is why I have sent 2 BMW's to Brazil and have sold for 2x as much. Get that? I can buy a brand new BMW today and pay as little as 2.9%, some national cars have 0.0% per year. That allows me to travel or invest my money elsewhere. Even tough I may be going to live in the Netherlands next year, I can tell you that America has a lot more (general population) purchase power than Europeans. I have lived in Europe before, for many years, and most people drive in old cars because it costs so much. The housing issue has to do with greed from buyers and the bank. I met a broker at a party last week, and he knows of a guy that would sign you to a loan without much paperwork. That is the main issue here, illegal deals from buyers and lenders.

Americans contribute to huge amounts of money in Europe. Even tough the exchange rate disfavor travel, still most of my friends are going to spend X-mas in Italy or the U.K. How about you? If America catches a cold, Brazil will die from pneumonia (same goes for the rest of the world). Tell me of one major world economy that is not intertwined with America. I already know the answer.

Spare Cellulite Shelly Baby….
written by ckostinha, December 22, 2007

I don’t know what you are smoking… but I want some of that s**t!

I don’t know which America you are talking about… The America I know, prime rate is today at 7.25%, the rate they charge commercial accounts not individual consumers. For people rating high in credit scales you must add a minimum of 0.75 to 1.0 to prime, for most vehicle lenders, including for new cars, boats or even airplanes. In America most cannot afford $700 monthly car payments so they usually circumnavigate by stretching loan terms to as long as 8 years in some banks.

The so called 0% at 48/60 months is nothing but a bait, besides if you read the fine print it says “For Qualified Buyers” which means unless you have perfect credit, you don’t need to apply, the case of most Americans. The hot cars, the ones dealers have no problem selling, will never be offered at those rates unless you want a Kia or perhaps a Hyundai, take your pickle.

Also, if Americans were so well off as you say they are, the house bubble would never burst as it has. People are simply upside down on their mortgages. Whether you like it or not, the middle class in America is shrinking further and further, most are one to two paychecks from total bankruptcy.

Now then, FYI, to send luxury automobiles to Brasil you must pay a 300% tariff over sticker price. If you are moving to Brasil, your private car has to be at least one year old before entering Brasil; and that only happens once in your lifetime!

Shelly, I know you are very f**king busy (or maybe vice-versa), but don’t be such tight ass because next time you fart you may crap out a diamond!

All My Luv

Costinha

PS: For the other american floating cacas (Grin-Go-Home & bobão), I feel your love, the feeling is mutual.


Hehehehehe

Costinha
written by Shelly, December 22, 2007

The rates you have given are typical for used cars. New cars, as per interest rate.com are a lot less than what you stipulate. I have lived considerably more outside of Brazil than in, therefore I know the import rules regarding to taking your own car into the country. As I said, I have sold 2 BMW's and have one there myself. Your ranting just shows how little you know about America. If you are careful, make good judgments this country will give you a much better standard of life than in Brazil. However, if you mess up, you will have to pay for the consequences. It is not different from Europe or Brazil. Actually, try doing business with our country is a piece of s**t. My father has opened an office in Florida and in less than 4 months all paperwork was through. Now in Brazil, he basically had to harass people to get anything done.

http://auto-loan.interest.com/auto-loan/negotiate_best_car_truck_price_10012007.html

Now, idiot. Do the math, one in 172 loans goes into foreclosure. This means that even though a lot of people are loosing their homes, a lot more still have a mortgage. Nobody is denying that the housing market has created a problem for the US economy, the sub-prime market is an issue, not the fixed term loans. I am sure more loaners have fixed than sub-prime mortgage. Anyway, if you care to take a look around, you will find that the rate of foreclosure has declined in a lot of states. It also depends on the State, Nevada has been the hardest hit, here is the link for you to read: http://www.researchrecap.com/index.php?tag=housing

Anyway, don't be such an ass, Brazil has a lot more to loose if the recession continues in the States. Your opinions have shown me how little you understand about this country, economy in general and you are not very well cultured.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/14/AR2007061400513.html

Costinha
written by Shelly, December 22, 2007

I have asked you a simple question, is that a difficult task for you? "Tell me of one major world economy that is not intertwined with America. I already know the answer."

Care to answer??? Obviously, first you need to take the stick that is right up your ass. Second, Brazil is a country for the dreamer, I am a realist. When Brazil will become a First World country? Not in our lifetime.

costinha
written by Andrade de Nascimento, December 22, 2007

Vc é uma pessoa intelectualmente vaga e não tem nada pra contribuir pra a melhoria do Brasil.Provavelmente mimada demais pela tua mamãe rica. Vc fala tantas besteiras . Em qué estado vc nasceu e ao onde vc mora?.Vc tem um vocabulario tão limitado em inglés que me da uma impressão que o dinheiro que a sua mamãe gastou em FISK,CCA, etc; não deu nenhum resultado.

Vc é realmente uma pessoa sem nenhuma intelegência. O minimo que vc pode fazer é aprender um pouco mais sobre o mundo (em Portugués). Quém sabe, daqui há alguns meses, vc vai ficar mais sabio e menos ignorante.

Feliz Natal e ano 2008.

bo
written by Lloyd Cata, December 22, 2007

- Brazil's entire market is intertwined with the U.S. economy.... If the U.S. get's f**ked....believe me, Brazil gets f**ked long before. -

You rightly describe the problem and then like a jellyfish accept your fate of swimming in a sewer. This is a big problem for many people in the middle-class. Ohh, if we do anything the US doesn't like they will flush us deeper into the sewer!

My friend, that is exactly what their propaganda machine has taught you to believe; that if you stand up for your rights they will step on you! So I will try to re-educate your with a little news:

"Brazil rejects US companies increase in price for AIDS drugs. Brazil tells them they will produce the drugs themselves if the price is not acceptable."
*** US companies agree to Brazilian demands and roll back prices for the drugs ***

"Brazil is the largest market for Coca-Cola products outside the US. Coca-Cola is the beverage backed by the US Republican Party. (Democrats back Pepsi)"
*** If Brazilians stop drinking Coca-Cola products even Bush will change his tune. America may be the dominant trading partner, but the consumer sits in the drivers seat. Will Brazil be hungry if America does not import your food, or will America be hungry if Ford cannot sell its cars in Brazil? ***

All my life the elites have said, "Technology will advance everyone in this world. Technology will mean everyone can eat, everyone can have medicine, everyone will have work for better society." Well, my friends, we have the technology! The fact that we are discussing these issues across the world proves we have the technology! I have worked most of my life advancing the technology. Yet, the same game is being played, using the technology to keep the status quo in place. Not just in Brazil and the developing world. Please distinguish between Americans and US empirical policies. Americans want the same things Brazilians want. The elites in the US have just as little regard for the American people! If you doubt this please refer to the URL below;
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/22/opinion/22herbert.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
Profit as a result of work, ideas, talent, etc is to be commended and encouraged. Greed as a result of lying, scheming, stealing, corruption, forced labor, etc must be seen for what it is; a cancer that is killing humanity to enrich a few beyond any resemblance of equality between men. They are buying and selling your freedom and your humanity. Americans are sending their children as soldiers around the world to enforce the profits of the few. They are in the same trap, subject to the same rules, and mainly ignorant of why they are killing people on the other side of the planet. They will tell you its because of 9/11, but this behavior did not start on 9/11. It started more than 600 years ago, but they will use 9/11 to justify their greed for another 100 years!

Happy Holidays to the World. Have Hope; the Prince of Peace shall return to bring Justice to this world.

Llyod Cata
written by João da Silva, December 22, 2007

Happy Holidays to the World. Have Hope; the Prince of Peace shall return to bring Justice to this world.

I join you in wishing Happy Holidays to the world . But I am curious,Lloyd. Are you self proclaiming yourself as the "Prince of Peace"?

And during your holidays, you better spend some time in writing an essay and explain to intellectually less endowed persons such as myself who this "Evil Empire" consists of.

BTW, you might be happy to know that I don't drink neither Coca-Cola nor Pepsi. That means I belong to the "Third Party"

Profit as a result of work, ideas, talent, etc is to be commended and encouraged.

Not in Brazil nor in the "evil empire".

Well, my friends, we have the technology!

Who has the technology, Dr.Cata? Who are "We"?

Lloyd, you better meditate during the holidays and come up with some sort of explanations. Many bloggers in this site love to lay ambush for unsuspecting commentators.

In the meantime, you have great Holidays.Merry X-mas and a Happy 2008

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written by bo, December 23, 2007

For people rating high in credit scales you must add a minimum of 0.75 to 1.0 to prime,

And once again...that shows your ignorance of the american market! Any ignoramus that lives in the U.S. is aware that if he buys a car and receives financing of MORE than 5% per year he got a TERRIBLE deal, unless he has TERRIBLE credit! And as I've stated, a guy I know bought a brand new Hyundai last week for 0% interest over 5 years...and he declared bankruptcy 3 years ago!

Now...in Brazil
written by bo, December 23, 2007

what kind of financing can you receive if you have PERFECT credit?? 1% per month! And if you do NOT have perfect credit???


You're s**t out of luck!! Sorry, you have a blemish on your credit in Brazil and NO bank will give you a loan. Start saving up your money for the next several years, and sell some piece of property you have, to buy a Honda Fit "a vista"!!

...
written by bo, December 23, 2007

written by Shelly, 2007-12-22 18:57:54
I have asked you a simple question, is that a difficult task for you? "Tell me of one major world economy that is not intertwined with America. I already know the answer."

There isn't one Shelly....we all know that. We always see that WORLD markets follow in lock-step with the NYSE!

Another note about 0% credit...
written by bo, December 23, 2007

One has to forego his "rebate" if he opts for 0%!! OK Costinha...."rebate"?? What is that?? LOL!! Yeah, c**kstinha, in the U.S. purchasers get thousands and thousands of dollars back in FACTORY rebates....not dealer. Here in Brazil when negotiating to buy a new car you'll be VERY lucky if you can negotiate a 1-2,000 reais discount...and that's paying in cash!!

Zero-percent financing

Although zero-percent financing is attractive on many new cars, buyers need to look at the trade-off if they are offered the choice of taking a rebate instead. The average incentive auto companies gave new car buyers grew to nearly $4,000 in 2004, according to CNW Marketing, which tracks the automotive industry. With this much of a rebate, you can come out ahead with independent financing.

If you were to buy a $20,000 car, for example, and take a $4,000 rebate, you’d have to borrow only $16,000 from an outside lender. At 7.51 percent (the average rate for new car loans as of December 2004), that would cost you $386.86 a month, for a total outlay over four years of $18,569.28 -- $1,430.72 less than the $20,000 total you’d have paid by foregoing the rebate and accepting the dealer’s offer of zero-percent financing.

http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower/Car-loan/Auto-loans--Interest-rates.aspx

trade in your dollars for Reais!!!!
written by andy2698, December 23, 2007

-----Recently Bloomberg news in Germany was giving advice and the reporter told people to trade their American dollars for euros or, yes, Brazilian reais.------

Good advise by the Bloomberg news, and it makes sence for the "investors" since they can buy the Brazilian debt and receive 12% per annum plus the % on inflation during that period of time.
Yhese rates of return DO NOT exist anywhee on this or any other planet, unless of course you are dealing in some sort of illegal activity

Now my question to you Ms Porto, who is going to pay those "investors" premium?

good plan andy...
written by bo, December 23, 2007

and during the next 24 months when the real goes back to 2.5 or 3:1 to the dollar..then what? Sorry, but the brazilian economy has been stable for the last 5 years....do you know what the inflation rate was like during the previous 40 years??? 4,000,000,000,000,000 percent!!! That's right...that's 4 QUATRILLION PER CENT!

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written by João da Silva, December 23, 2007

Now my question to you Ms Porto, who is going to pay those "investors" premium?

This question was answered by another distinguished commentator:

Guess WHO is paying ? YOUUUUUUU the idiots who applaude !!!!

It is enough to replace "YOU" with "WE, the Brazilian tax payers, small savings and checking account holders"

Shelly baby…
written by kc0stinha, December 23, 2007

… I refuse to listen to your senseless babble! You are more hot-air inflated than your dad’s blow-up doll of Denis Rodman.

I know you are pissed off at Brasilian men, come on now… with so many gorgeous brasilian women no brasilian men with any self-respect is going to pay any attention to your pimply hairy ugly ass.

One more point, I have seen your type before, moved to the US and shortly thereafter, you are more american then Reagan himself. Don’t be fooled… You can’t escape the american racism inventory, you simply don’t fit no matter how much you may try…. in skin tone, name, religion, national origin, language, culture, etc. etc. etc. Now if you want to serve in Iraq, they will sign you up real quick. You are a fool! The ugly american anglos are schizophrenic, self rightness, obsessed, and they will always polarize you, soon or later.

And you know what, with my Brasilain passport I am welcome all over the world, I am never a terrorist target. Brasil does not antagonize other countries, its embassies are not blown up, its ships and airplanes are not hijacked. Now, conversely, we all know about the american institutions. So in the final analysis, I am perfectly happy in Brasil but I don’t believe I can say the same about you in the terrorism sponsored United States of America.

Now then, quit yapping at my heels like a little pink poodle with a perm.
BIG kiss in your nadegas…

Costinha

Dear Miss Andréia de Maisfedorento
written by kc0stinha, December 23, 2007

Bate a sua cabeça na parede varias vezes… e pare de ser problemática histérica, volte pro zoologico, sua macaca!

Se você continuar agindo que nem uma tonta, eu não vou deixar a vossa senhorita cheirar o saco do meu cachorro. Agora, vai lamber o pinto do seu porteiro Dona Burraldina Buceltides.

Feliz Natal e ano 2008.

Costinha

Santa Claus dies for your Master Card
written by João da Silva, December 23, 2007

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22373762/

Kostinha
written by Shelly, December 23, 2007

"One more point, I have seen your type before, moved to the US and shortly thereafter, you are more american then Reagan himself. Don’t be fooled… You can’t escape the american racism inventory, you simply don’t fit no matter how much you may try…. in skin tone, name, religion, national origin, language, culture, etc. etc. etc"

One more point to you. I have never suffered discrimination in this country. One I am Dutch descendant, WHITE dear, blond and blue eyed. Usually, I get the "wow, I didn't know there were white people in Brazil". kind of sums up who I view most Americans, not all off course. I have enough American friends and they all have lived or have been in South America. You probably hate this place because of discrimination, not me. I have a wonderful job, a great house and a perfect safe life for my kids. Not in a million years would I be able to live safely in Brazil. You cannot argue eloquently, so you have one more tactic, personal attach. Typical of someone with mental and psychological complex. Now, as far as having a problem with Brazilian man, you are way off. I did not marry one because my English man is sexy, has a wonderful accent a true gentlemen. Any Brazilian girl would die for this guy.

Now, I have lived in Europe and the US. I can say and give an opinion, you have a distorted opinion of this country because you have been discriminated. I have been very welcomed here, in England, in France, in Italy, in Spain, in Portugal (you get the drill?). It is your attitude towards others and how you see yourself that is a problem. I am a Brazilian girl, with Dutch in my blood who happens to live in the States. You are a pitiful man and your antics are sophomoric. Costinha you are a disgrace and you do a great disfavor to Brazil. You do not represent me or my country.

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written by bo, December 23, 2007

And you know what, with my Brasilain passport I am welcome all over the world...

except where they have problems with illegals!!

correction
written by Shelly, December 23, 2007

"attach. " attack

Jingle-bang! Santa's chopper shot over Rio slum!
written by bo, December 23, 2007

You missed the best story of all João!! And it was right under your nose. At the bottom of the page of the link you posted!!!!


updated 8:31 a.m. ET Dec. 18, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Not even Santa Claus is safe as the violent Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro celebrates the Christmas season.

Drug traffickers in a Rio slum opened fire on a helicopter carrying a Santa to a children's party, apparently mistaking it for a police helicopter, police said on Tuesday.

"They thought it was a police operation and started shooting. Luckily, nobody was hurt," a police official said.

The helicopter had to return to its base after the attack.

Two bullet holes were found in its fuselage.

Police said the pilot, contracted to take an actor dressed as Santa to the party in the Nova Mare slum, was flying over the neighboring Vila Joao shantytown when it was fired upon on Sunday.

Santa later returned to Nova Mare by car to distribute Christmas presents.

Most of Rio's 700-plus slums are controlled by drug traffickers and are not regularly patrolled by police, who instead go into the slums in military-style raids, often using helicopters and armored vehicles.



I guess that's all the U.S.'s fault too n'eh c**kstinha? Brazil now has the 6th largest economy in the world....wooooooooo!!!! Where is all the wealth?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22309678/
written by bo, December 23, 2007

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22309678/

kostinha
written by Shelly, December 23, 2007

"And you know what, with my Brasilain passport I am welcome all over the world, I am never a terrorist target. Brasil does not antagonize other countries, its embassies are not blown up, its ships and airplanes are not hijacked."

You are so ridiculous, it is really suffer from inferiority complex. Now dear, who would want to hijack our ship? Which one? I used to work for the Brazilian navy, in Niteroi. Let me tell you what we have there. Old second world war junk from long gone era. Any dam country could attack us. My husband worked on the program where the gov. purchased old German nuclear subs. Guess what happened? The idiots got the sub stuck on the bottom of the Guanabara Bay, a true gem! Not only that, they also had a simulator to train the idiots and the equipment still siting there not being used. Brazil cannot safeguard its museums, have you heard of the last theft? You are a joke! I have 3 passports and can travel anywhere in the world, without a visa. We don't antagonize other countries, I agree with you, but our "peace for all, let's make love" attitude gets us where? We cannot safeguard our nation and we won't for a long time. It takes time, money and training to be able to defend a nation.



What kind of s**t have you been smoking?

Bo
written by Shelly, December 23, 2007

That story was all over CNN, it is quite sad, not even Santa is safe in Rio-Brazil!!

Kockstinha -- Raided Brazilian Museum uninsured
written by Shelly, December 23, 2007

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wor...157089.stm


Kockstinha, now you need to stop watching TV Globo, it is brainwashing you!!!

Shelly...
written by bo, December 23, 2007

I used to work for the Brazilian navy, in Niteroi. Let me tell you what we have there. Old second world war junk from long gone era. Any dam country could attack us. My husband worked on the program where the gov. purchased old German nuclear subs. Guess what happened? The idiots got the sub stuck on the bottom of the Guanabara Bay, a true gem! Not only that, they also had a simulator to train the idiots and the equipment still siting there not being used.

One of my best friends is an old retired brazilian navy man....78 years old. He tells the same stories. Brazil is as prepared to defend itself or attack a nation as a tree full of squirrels. I LMAO at your post.

And c**kstinha, why would brazil need to atagonize other countries and kill foreigners when brazilians kill more brazilians every year than most countries do during war!!!

Shelly baby….
written by kkcostinha, December 23, 2007

First things first… What do you want from me, a sperm sample?

Secondly, you are more pathetic then what I had anticipated, you f**king c**kroach. Now I can see that you spit on the plate that you eat from. Integrity is not your forte, is it? Dishonor is your repertoire, you YUK f**k!

In fact, I would be willing to discuss your gripes about Brasil as I do with many friends, but not in front of these bottom dweller gringo bastards whose only singular intention is one of disinformation, chaos, and humiliation of other cultures and people.

Shelly baby, how many times do I have to flush you before you disappear? Get my drift, honey buns? I don’t give a “flying s**t” what your opinion or that of your american friends. Do me a favor, place the following words into a well-known phrase: OFF f**k

Beyond that, I used to think that you were a gibbering idiot. Now I have a much lower opinion of you. Moreover, next time you want to speak to me, send me a picture of your butthole so that I may pre-qualify you… Bitch!

Dear bobãp:

PUT YOUR WHORE COW MOTHER IN THE BARN!


Costinha

PS: Os Estados Unidos é uma merda e sempre sera!

LOL...
written by bo, December 23, 2007

it's great to see when someone has absolutely no ground to stand in a debate!


See post above!

Costinha has acheived the impossible on this site...
written by Gringo, December 23, 2007

Mr Cro Magnun seems to think it’s far game to run and hide from the males on this board (you can’t muster more than a single line when dealing with me you freaking coward), but finds the cajones to come out slugging with one of the opposite sex? So not only is this primate a raving xenophobe but a sexist raving xenophobe no less. Given his penchant for gutter talk, his breast feeding days were probably extremely traumatic (mommy issues); then again sucking on a crack whore’s tit in a favela with drugs stuffed into your dippies would spin most heads into all sorts of mental problems I reckon. Ah Brazil!

I will give Constipation credit for one thing though; he has single-handedly brought everyone together (posters who almost never see eye to eye on issues) in their repulsion of him. From Americans, to Gringos (I’m not an American, but to the likes of Costinho, anyone outside of Rochina is an American/Gringo), to Brazilian Nationalists and brasucas, it seem the one thing everyone here can agree on is that Costinha is a retarded fool, and the classic example of the ilk of idiot Brazil could happily do without.

On that note, I’d like to wish all posters a Merry Spending Season and a Happy pay off your Visa Card in 2008.

double LOL
written by andy2698, December 23, 2007

Wow!!!
I think cocostinha just lost it.

I declare shelly the winner!!!

Bwaaaaaaahhh!!

Why is the United States of America so much hated worldwide?
written by kkkkostinha, December 23, 2007

Because americans deceptions go unchallenged. Have you noticed that any democratically elected government that americans don’t like they re-label them as a Regime. On the other hand, american installed puppet military dictators who are willing to sell out their own people to american multinational corporations, go unnoticed. That’s the definition of hypocrisy.

You may have millions of nuclear weapons, pour trillions of dollars in the so called defense, and no matter how technically advanced you may be, you are still not safe. Americans always mention that they are targeted because they stand for democracy, freedom and human rights in the world. Nonsense!

Americans will only be safe the minute they start speaking the truth, stop threatening other nations in lieu of pure greed, stop carpet bombing small countries and killing the innocent, don’t let CIA assassins literally get away with murder. In country after country, America has thwarted democracy, muffled freedom and trampled human rights. That’s why it is hated around the world. And that’s why you are the target of terrorists.

America is like the bully kid in the neighborhood who hits everybody until the day someone stands up and socks him in the eye. That’s the black eye (9/11). Uncle Sam, you must change our ways!

Good day,

Costinha

PS: Os Estados Unidos é uma merda e sempre sera!

Grin-Go-Home - Ouch….now that hurts!
written by kckcostinha, December 23, 2007

May I call you: say “Sheik of AssRapia” or perhaps “Mayor of DumbAssCus?” That Pimple On Your Ass Turned Out To Be A Brain Tumor…huhh!

Grin-Go-Home - I know you have standards. I know you have ambitions. I know your a*****e bulges outside of your Richard Simmons brand hot pants like a freakish Camel Toe… May Your Hairy a*****e Be A “Penis Dartboard” For A Thousand Years!

Hehehehe….Hahahahaha….KKKKKKkkkkkkkk

Talk to someone who cares, infectious retard.


Costinha

PS: Os Estados Unidos é uma merda e sempre sera!

To everyone
written by kkcostinha, December 23, 2007

Despite our differences and hot disputed issues, let me wish you all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

Costinha

Gringo
written by João da Silva, December 23, 2007

On that note, I’d like to wish all posters a Merry Spending Season and a Happy pay off your Visa Card in 2008.

Thank you so much for your good wishes. Took your advice and bought myself a LCD TV at Casas Bahia in 12 installments (sem juros e sem correção monitaria) and charged it to my Visa card.

Now I can watch my favorite Novelas on the brand new TV

You better shop around for a brand new car to be paid in 100 installments. Happy holidays and seasons greetings.

Bo
written by João da Silva, December 23, 2007

You missed the best story of all João!! And it was right under your nose. At the bottom of the page of the link you posted!!!!

No Bo, I had already picked up the news about our LIVE Papai Noel being shot at through the local media. I posted the link since we were all talking about the high interest rates in Brasil and how people like to buy in installments without realizing that they are really spending more than they can afford. I thought the way the guy protested against consumerism in the name of Santa Claus was an original idea and a peaceful protest.

As for our Papai Noel, years ago the only peril he faced was getting dehydrated wearing the heavy clothes during the warm X-mas weather we have here. I used to suggest that we should Brazilianize the Santa Claus and permit him to wear a "bermuda" and a T-shirt, while retaining his beard. Now that he is being shot at, we should seriously think of dressing him up in red bullet proof vest and arming him to teeth.Why expose an old man to danger, while he is bringing joy to the kids?

BTW, wish you all a very Merry X-Mas and fantastic 2008.

João da Silva
written by Lloyd Cata, December 23, 2007

Empire -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire

In several threads I have given 'examples' of Empire in todays environment. As one US Supreme Court decision defining 'pornography, "I