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  Ottona

  Will it affect Lula da Silva's political legacy ? No! The leader of the opposition, Jose Serra once said: “Lula is beyond good and bad!” (Lula likewise stated about Jeose Serra: ”Serra is not just any other guy !) Both were presecuted during the Military Dictatorship (1964-9185) which was supported by the U.S. and Britain. There not many older political personalities active in Brazil - both pro as well as contra the current government, who had not been persecuted by the Military Dictatorship. Thus, no, the trial will only serve to confirm the emotional ties of the “americanized” sector , which consists only of younger white males and single white women in the larger cities in the South - primarily Sao Paulo where those elements would like to become a U.S. “territory”. The majority of the population looks at the facts: Since Lula 2002 - the majority have increased the income, have achieved better social benefits. And industry and agriculture - has greatly benefited by the NATIONALISTIC ideology of the Lula-Dilma team. Of course BBC and the Catholic Church will publish hyped up propaganda in relations to the trial - thus for those who like to get duped - keep following BBC and the Catholic media!

  Aug 03rd, 2012 - 04:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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  Fido Dido

  BBC is for brainwashed idiots (like Geoff).
  Brazilians need to step up the pressure or get what they deserve. Same here as where I live...cause Corruption is becoming totally normal while nobody goes to jail.

  Aug 03rd, 2012 - 05:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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  GeoffWard2

  I'm sorry, Fido.
  Do you know anything about Brasil?
  No evidence to date.
  
  Guys,
  this trial is about *corruption*;
  the buying of votes using the people's money to keep particular politicians and their lackeys in power and on the gravy train.
  It is about just how many people should go go to jail and for how long.
  It is about making sure that they never again take any part in public office (Ficha Limpa).
  
  It is NOT about feeding the desires of the 'Americanized' urban elite of Sao Paulo.
  It is not about the Oppositions taking a revenge on the ruling coalition, especially Lula and PT.
  It is not about killing off the reputation of the 'hero of the common man', Lula.
  It is not about the BBC or the Catholic church.
  
  This is a long overdue process of showing the politicians, etc that 'rule' Brasil that the evil that has become the way Brasil is 'ruled' and managed can be removed - like a surgeon removes a cancer - and that they become answerable to the people.
  
  Running a town, a district, a state, a federation of states should be an act of public service, not a personal (and family) route to producing multi-millionaires out of the public purse, etc.

  Aug 03rd, 2012 - 03:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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