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Brazilian health minister urged government to speak with a unified voice against COVID-19

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
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Brazil's health minister urged the government to speak with a unified voice in its fight against the new coronavirus, calling out President Jair Bolsonaro for downplaying the threat ahead of what are likely to be the two toughest months for the outbreak. Read full article

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  • Terence Hill

    ”Leaders Risk Lives By Minimizing The Coronavirus. Bolsonaro Is The Worst.
    THE NOVEL coronavirus, which has now infected at least 1.8 million people in 185 countries, has become a global test of governance quality. The severity of the outbreak in many nations has depended on how well — or poorly — rulers have responded to it. The best performers so far have included New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea and Germany, which have succeeded in greatly reducing infections and deaths through testing, contact tracing and lockdowns.
    https://www.washingtonpost.com

    Apr 14th, 2020 - 10:13 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Chicureo

    If you do a simple Internet search of the name “Terrence Hill” in Canada, you'll note the Crown Court lists the name as a vile paedophile and devious sexual offender. It may be a coincidence, but it does cause suspect of the so called “Local Legend” and he does post a lot regarding inflatable sex dolls...

    Apr 14th, 2020 - 11:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, & Narcissist
    “If ... was a human” Such are the hallmarks of a fascist.
    “Dehumanising our opponents is the first step to genocide ...
    It is a recognition that horrors like this happen when one part of the population dehumanises another - dehumanisation being the most important prerequisite to any genocide.
    The 10-stage path to genocide
    4. Dehumanisation
    Those who are perceived as “different” are openly referred to as subhuman or as inhuman conspirators”
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/27/dehumanising-opponents-first-step-genocide-right-now-every/27 Jan 2017
    If your absurdities were true where is the evidence? “He does post a lot regarding inflatable sex dolls...”
    All you have revealed is what goes on within your infantile intellect. As a classic indication of your psychological transference, or projection.
    “Psychological projection is a defence mechanism people subconsciously employ in order to cope with difficult feelings or emotions. Psychological projection involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions onto someone else, rather than admitting to or dealing with the unwanted feelings.”
    Psychological transference, of attributing your own attributes to others. https: //medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Transference+(psychology)
    So all is revealed, what a tosser.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 12:33 am - Link - Report abuse -1
  • Chicureo

    Regarding the vile and devious Canadian “Lokal Legend” and if you do a more detailed Internet search. The name “Terrence Hill” was indeed arrested and convicted.

    His infamous Crown Court public record is disgusting and was part of those actually documented on Canadian television: https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/w5-investigation-canadian-pedophiles-travel-abroad-for-child-sex-1.1197763?cache=yesclipId104062%3FclipId%3D1691853?autoPlay=true

    As many will attest that are regular readers, he constantly posts regarding his fixation in great detail of Brazilian toilet facilities and the attributes of transsexual inflatable sex dolls...

    I certainly hope he seeks assistance before he harms anyone else: https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/w5-investigation-canadian-pedophiles-travel-abroad-for-child-sex-1.1197763?cache=yesclipId104062%3FclipId%3D1691853?autoPlay=true

    As I've been in charge of meals lately, last night I grilled a nice bife de chorizo which tonight's dinner is the chilled leftover thinly sliced with tomato chutney. I paired with a disappointing Toro De Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017 which was very disappointing, however still very drinkable. (It was a gift, so it was a single encounter of this overrated label offered by Viña Requingua.)

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, & Narcissist
    “Regarding the ...”
    Have registered a complaint to Mercopress as to criminal libelling of me.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:07 am - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Chicureo

    I certainly welcome a thorough review of all the potty mouthed comments made on this news site by this troll.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    I'll match my record against that of you a Criminal libeller

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:43 am - Link - Report abuse -2
  • bushpilot

    Chicu,
    He is just a kid and you are going to give him dysphoria talking like that.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 03:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    bushpilot

    The “Lokal Legend” constantly reminds the others about his military service “during the Cuba Missile Crisis” and his extensive knowledge of Brazilian bathrooms...

    He uses a potty mouth, but has a meltdown when exposed with the truth...

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 04:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    MercoPress Contact Confirmation
    MercoPress - South Atlantic News Agency
    10:03 PM (59 minutes ago)
    We have received your message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
    Thank you!

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 09:43 am - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Chicureo

    To do a search on the Internet to confirm the data, one needs to enter a query with the subject's name + Canada and the results then can be clearly seen. Google and Bing both deliver results. (Please note that I am not asserting that it's the same person, but there is at least an individual in Canada with the same name.)

    ¡Salud y Paz!

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “I am not asserting that it's the same person.” To late you have already claimed it was me, revealing that you are also a coward, as well as libeller. The fact you imbibe into late night is no more an excuse than if you were you drive a car. You are solely responsible, you cannot even claim mitigation since I have committed no offence other than defending myself from your unwarranted personal attacks. If there is any justice you should be barred from posting on this site.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 01:22 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Chicureo

    I apologise for any misunderstanding as I was just noting an observation.

    I am only pointing out that a simple search query, using the name you post has some very shocking results regarding Canadian Crown Court public records...

    Furthermore, a search on the Mercopress archives, will support Terrence Hill's habitual use of profanity as well as his repeated references to Brazilian toilets and inflatable dolls...

    I certainly hope whomever has social problems seek assistance before they harm anyone else: https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/w5-investigation-canadian-pedophiles-travel-abroad-for-child-sex-1.1197763?cache=yesclipId104062%3FclipId%3D1691853?autoPlay=true

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 02:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “Terrence Hill's habitual use of profanity ... references to Brazilian toilets and inflatable dolls... I certainly hope he seeks assistance before he harms anyone else”
    None of this is true, toilets and inflatable dolls are only responded to by me as you and your buddy have used those subjects in attempt to create a false narrative of disparagement. Otherwise, you would be able to show were these subjects have been initiated by me alone.
    Moreover, you attempt to further malign me with sites that make no mention me at. That include dates when I was never resident in Canada, I hope that you are deservedly banned.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 03:19 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Chicureo

    Everything stated in your prior posts contradict your current statement. Certainly Mercopress can confirm my URL is from Chile and yours in Canada.

    I have no proof that you are related to the criminal using the same name.

    Meanwhile...

    I’ve just opened an excellent '12 Viña Arboleda Cabernet that I’ve decanted.

    It’s a beautiful Autumn day and Madam has returned to the kitchen preparing a classic Beef Bourguignon. The aroma alone is intoxicating as the wine alcohol slowly vaporizes.
    A new batch of sourdough bread baking in the oven which is also permeating our home.

    ¡Salud y Paz!

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 03:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “Certainly Mercopress can confirm my URL is from Chile and yours in Canada. .” Guess again estúpido.
    You're a liar there is no “criminal using the same name” I checked.
    Yes, just keep drinking and dig yourself into deeper hole, “intoxicating” being the operative word.

    Apr 15th, 2020 - 04:18 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Eilean Siar

    Dear Chicurio
    Oh dear.. I feel your comments about Terence are unwarranted- without evidence.
    You made a half hearted apology. I follow this website, and enjoy reading comments. If Mercopress were to check my URL, they would find that my message was from a server in your own country - maybe tomorrow who knows where.
    I find your descriptions of madam and your cuisine and life fascinating. If I was not virtually there, would love to join you. Bye the way... where is Mr Think, is he in lockdown?
    I worry because we are possibly related as a consequence of his ancestors pillaging.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 03:27 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “Mercopress can confirm my ... and yours” No they can't you provincial clod hopper I use a VPN.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 03:38 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Eilean Siar

    Hello Terence
    Whilst I sought to defend against claims without evidence. Your persona and methodology is not pleasing.
    That you reply to posters with elongated deferential descriptors, is not helpful to meaningful debate.
    That your response is generally to cite references, can be of some interest.
    You are what you are are and entitled to a voice.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 04:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    Eilean Siar

    Yes, I too wonder about THINK's noticeable absence... I've respectfully sparred with the intellectual in Chubut for years here on Mercopress.

    The old saying that “a broken clock is accurate twice a day” aptly applies to my latest titled noblesse of being a “provincial clod hopper” — as I truly have an emotional bond with the rich alluvial soil in my beloved Aconcagua valley.

    Your sobriquet and comment referring to “we are possibly related as a consequence of his ancestors pillaging” — leads me to believe we may be ancestrally related. A large part of my ancestry is from the 19th century Gaelic diaspora that insisted on their children study at British schools.

    Despite Madame DeFarge having all the most irritating characteristics of her Catalan-Occitanie heritage, she's been a wonderful lockdown refuge companion.

    ...and yes, I believe the Canadian name is coincidental, but he's been exceptionally obnoxious in recent chats.

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 05:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Eilean Siar
    “Your persona and methodology is not pleasing” Nor was it intended to be, after a my initial post about the perception of a major US publication a to the Brazilian response to the
    Coronavirus out-break. I am subjected criminal libel attacks and you don't like my replies, well tough witty. I will defend myself, and I'm no obligation consider your particular sensibilities. The bottom line is it's none of your business.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 05:55 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Chicureo

    Eilean Siar


    The last snark comment: “The bottom line is it's none of your business.” — is the beginning of what will prove an uncontrollable narcissist rage if you further challenge him.

    His most recent potty mouth rants are self explanatory:

    https://en.mercopress.com/2020/04/04/covid-19-pandemic-brazilians-have-greater-trust-in-the-health-than-in-president-bolsonaro/comments#comment508058

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 06:27 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “But he's been exceptionally obnoxious in recent chats.” You mean where started an exchange by disparagingly calling me Gollum. Further, setting the tone “do you have bathroom facilities down in your mother's basement, or do you daily crawl out of your lair to use the upstairs facilities? ... has such an extensive experience with inflatable dolls...”
    You continued your ad hominem attacks with your reactionary buddy until I shot you both down at https://en.mercopress.com/2020/04/04/covid-19-pandemic-brazilians-have-greater-trust-in-the-health-than-in-president-bolsonaro/comments#comment508063
    “His most recent ... are self explanatory:” They were in response to your continued personal attacks after two warnings
    “when mentioning its precious inflatable doll..” and “Give your vinyl inflatable doll a gentle hug,” You reap what you sow.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 06:58 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Chicureo

    Eilean Siar

    Try to ignore him if you can. He somehow equates farmers as beneath his level, which I find hilarious.

    It was not too long ago that he boasted superior knowledge about naval semaphores and that he served in the military during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

    The Canadian is also highly knowledgable about Brazil, having supposedly travelled there — lecturing a Brazilian on the complete lack of modern bathroom facilities.

    Meanwhile, it's another glorious day here in Chicureo and although we'll be finishing the leftover Beef Bourguignon, my most challenging question seems whether to open another Viña Arboleda or not... This isolation is a real mental challenge!

    Poking the creature with a pointed stick always results in rage...

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 07:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • DemonTree

    Terry's always obnoxious and irrational. Occasionally his links are of interest, but there is never any point engaging with him. You did go a bit far this time though, Chicureo. And where is your pal Think? If he really lives in the middle of nowhere, Patagonia, he should be the safest from the virus. Wasn't planning on visiting his family in Italy, was he?

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 07:32 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “He somehow equates farmers ... ” It's just you and your pompous pontifications. Along with your constant lying. For example I have never “boasted superior knowledge about naval semaphores” It's noted there is no citation, thus no proof, and no truth.
    DemonTree the slavish follower aka The Appendage
    “Terry's always obnoxious” My motto has always been don't start anything, but if the party does then make sure you give as good as you get.

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 07:55 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Chicureo

    DemonTree

    In all fairness, I admittedly believed the Canadian name is coincidental.

    THINK and I are complete political opposites, but I've always enjoyed the discourse.

    How's life in the nursery?

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 08:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “Lecturing Brazilian on the complete lack of modern bathroom facilities” That is a complete and utter misrepresentation. The only reason it came up was JB said I had no knowledge of Brazil. When this little tit bit was raised he insisted it wasn't so
    JB “The only reason for receptacles - in 'public' bathrooms - is to throw the bulkier paper hand-towels
    JB “He who claims all bathrooms in Brazil, … have poop receptacles, can be dismissed for being an idiot”
    So just verify he is an absolute liar.
    “Going to the Toilet in Brazil
    Ana Gabriela Verotti Farah, The Brazil Business, 17 May 2013
    Where Do I Put my Toilet Paper? Bathroom Bins
    Some people complain about it and say that, besides being weird, this practice is also unhygienic, because people's dirty papers stay there together for a long time instead of being flushed. But it is not that bad. Actually, it is very normal. Simply because we usually don't just throw the paper in the bin; we put a plastic bag inside this bin, and when it gets full – which is the equivalent to say 'constantly' –, it is changed for a new, empty and clear one.
    Brazilians don't usually throw away their toilet papers in the own toilet not only because of the trash bins, but also because we are taught that toilets can clog with paper. Also, the sewage system can't cope with the amount of toilet paper that would go straight to the water if it wasn't for the trash bins inside the bathrooms.”
    https://thebrazilbusiness.com/article/going-to-the-toilet-in-brazil
    ”Toilets in Brazil - Lonely Planet
    As in other Latin American countries, toilet paper isn’t flushed. There’s usually a basket next to the toilet to put paper in.
    https ://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/toilets

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 08:23 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • DemonTree

    Terry
    “ My motto has always been don't start anything, but if the party does then make sure you give as good as you get.”

    Why don't you try following it, then? You insulted me 100 times before I ever said anything back to you.

    Chicureo
    I think the poor baby has reflux. She's been sick a lot and can't settle at night, I feel so sorry for her and we are all sleep deprived. She's so sweet though, and growing fast; we already had to buy bigger nappies and her clothes aren't ridiculously big any more. The weather here is beautiful but I don't think she likes the outdoors yet.

    Ironically me and Think probably have pretty similar political views, but that's not a guarantee of getting on with someone. Too many people these days seem to think agreeing on politics is necessary and sufficient to being a good person...

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 09:02 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    DemonTree
    “You insulted me 100 times before I ever said anything”
    You're deluding yourself, I was engaged in a difference of opinion with JB, and you kept sniping from sidelines. Classic behavior of a want-to-be-bully, so don't now come 'The-poor-little-me'

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 09:33 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Chicureo

    DemonTree

    It would be surprising if your daughter was not having the problems you describe, but compassion, patience and sacrifice will get you through this early stage. Mothers also go through physical and emotional challenges as well — which will test you to the very extreme.

    You and I have repeatedly had different political opinions, but I don't remember ever insulting you as Terry has.

    Ma belle jeune mariée has finally returned after going through her noire Easter weekend. Making bread has been a therapy and she's returned to her pottery wheel after a long absence.

    As I'm enjoying the sunset here, I'm enjoying a very young and somewhat disappointing '18 Errazuriz Max “150 Años Edicion Aniversario” Carménère that I know for certain to put it away for a decade. (I do not recommend this as it's far overrated and there are far better alternatives.)

    When do you think the mandatory lockdown in Britain may end?

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 10:11 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “But I don't remember ever insulting you ...” Well there's confirmation that never happened without just cause, otherwise you would have happily paraded the evidence, no proof, no truth

    Apr 16th, 2020 - 11:19 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • DemonTree

    “sniping from sidelines”

    Watch out, Eilean Siar. You can see Terry admits that merely disagreeing with him is enough to have him hurling abuse.

    Chicureo
    Yeah, don't think you've ever insulted me. That's not your MO though, you prefer trolling the humourless. ;)

    Glad to hear Madame is feeling better. I have only had homemade bread from a machine and always found it disappointing. It seems to one of the more difficult things to get right, perhaps because it relies on living creatures to rise. What sort of pottery is she making?

    Today I finally managed to join an online pub quiz with some friends which was fun, and nice to see them again. It's strange being completely cut off from other company, the baby is going to think we're the only people in the world if this goes on long enough. They just extended the lockdown for another 3 weeks, but I doubt it will end then either. It's hard to see how things can go back to normal anytime soon.

    “I do not recommend this as it's far overrated”

    I'll be sure not to buy any. ;)

    Apr 17th, 2020 - 09:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “Terry admits that ...” Every lie you is make is confirmed by a lack of citation, because one does not exist.

    Apr 17th, 2020 - 09:23 pm - Link - Report abuse -4
  • Chicureo

    DemonTree

    Like Chicureo is a place, Eilean Siar is an island as the flag depicted makes obvious.

    We used to have one of those automatic baking machines, which Madame finally gave away. The actual bread making labor of kneading and punching down the dough is a relaxing therapy for her. Fresh artisanal bread is the ultimate food accompaniment and I'm loving it.

    The garden is still producing some wonderful heirloom tomatoes and the romaine lettuce is outstanding. The insulating of the melons has kept the remaining three still on the vine.

    Today I've enjoyed buttered sourdough bread toast for breakfast, a smoked bacon, romaine lettuce and heirloom tomato sandwich again made with sourdough bread. Tonight's dinner this evening was a classic Cesar salad with large sourdough bread croutons (lightly fried in a garlic and herb olive oil) and a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc I've recently detailed.

    It is of Madame's opinion, sourdough bread has a far lower gluten content than commercial bread.

    Like all independent members of the superior gender, her mood swings can be dramatic and I've learned to wisely to be patient and sympathetic. This lockdown has been a psychological challenge.

    She's been making some very specialized pots for orchids that require special ventilation vents on the side. (Four of her creations are in the kiln this evening.)

    I've become a habitual user of Microsoft Meeting video conferencing and have been organizing everything from my home. I can even get live feed from my UAVs as well as monitor all the farm webcams. It's such a surreal world we are experiencing now.

    One thing that deeply concerns me is the economic impact on the poor. This lockdown has been a double edged sword.

    ¡Salud para todos, especialmente para niñas pequeñas!

    (Note: During this worldwide crisis, there are many educational classes being offered on the character defining skills of common courtesy and civility, which I highly recommend for the socially challenged

    Apr 17th, 2020 - 10:48 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Eilean Siar

    DT
    Not to worry Terence is merely a waste of pixels on our screens. Hope you are enjoying your little one, and getting enough sleep.

    Chicureo
    Yes it is a place just like yours! My mother’s first language was Gaelic, and she didn’t learn English until at school. I consider myself fortunate to have experienced Island life. I find it remarkable how like it is to the Falklands. They should be twinned.
    I still possess an 11 hectare MacEstancia there but am unable to retreat with travel restrictions due to virus.
    I discovered sourdough some while ago, and am addicted.
    Keep writing. I love to read your descriptions.
    Also EM seems to have gone to ground as well as Think.

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 12:22 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
  • Terence Hill

    Eilean Siar
    “Terence is merely ...” If I felt that way, I wouldn't consider them worth a mention. So your act doesn't mirror your claim. So while you're giving your personal opinion, here's mine, your just another unethical troll.

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 05:01 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Chicureo

    The troll was given multiple opportunities to be civil and respectful to other readers.

    Speaking of subterranean dwelling creatures: Gollum indeed “is merely a waste of pixels on our screens.” It's amazing what you find on an Internet search query. As I noted earlier, the name “Terrence Hill” resulted in some very unpleasant criminal associations of public record.

    Doing a similar query of his alias “Gollum” results in literally volumes of references, including his real name: Sméagol Trahald. (Apparently related to his late cousin Déagol.)

    The pots emerged from the kiln uncracked, which lightened Madame's spirit as she placed four more of her clay creations into le chambre d'enfer.

    Today's un petit déjeuner was a lovely garden salad accompanied with a crusty sourdough bread dressed in a wonderful herbed garlic butter dressing. Fresh lemonade from our trees. Like does not get better.

    The big question for the world now is when do we restart the economy?

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 06:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “As I noted earlier, ...” and have also stated “Although I've defended Pinochet ...”
    While you will have to concede that your unproven opinion is demolished in face of your factually proven criminality and reactionary assertion.

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 07:17 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
  • Eilean Siar

    Chicureo
    “ The big question for the world now is when do we restart the economy?”
    An interesting question. Drawing on my heritage.
    My grandfather was a subsistence Crofter. It was my role to churn butter, feed hens and fetch water from the well.
    We had sheep and a cow. The cow met all our needs from Crowdie to Cream.
    My grandfather would travel to Stornoway once a year to sell wool.
    Other than that - we ate what the land and sea could provide.
    I think when this tragedy comes to an end. China will be vilified, and we will become less globalised.
    I guess there will be a big reset button, where we start other and serial defaulters like Argentina can again walk away from their debts. Hey Ho
    Although I made my life away from the Western Isles - it remains my home as does the Falklands for it’s wonderful people.

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 07:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    Madame prepared a wonderful le gigot d’agneau Pascal, which was originally planned for Pâques, and we'll be enjoying the leftovers for days. (Cold lamb sandwiches for tomorrow.) At the moment we're again enjoying a marvelous Viña Arboleda Carménère as the evening sets on what has been a beautiful day.

    I had to look up Stornoway... I've always had a great affinity for the farmland of my family. My father's great-grandfather studied engineering in Edinburgh and migrated to Valparaiso to supervise steam-turbine repairs. One of his sons fell in love with my grandmother who emigrated with her family from Ayrshire. My mother's grandfather grew up in Aberdeenshire and literally “jumped” his ship in Valparaiso.

    The word we use for a mongrel dog here is “kiltro” which best describes my mixed heritage, but also explains why many of our family studied at British schools. In the Allende land reform aftermath, my family was near bankruptcy and the Chilean naval school was offering full scholarships to fluent English applicants.

    Later in life, I became closely involved in working with my counterparts in Mare Harbour and Mount Pleasant, but sadly I have never visited the islands.

    I think we'll see worldwide repercussions against the Chinese and I agree with your assessments, but globalism will reman an important part of our life. It's important to allow for people to recover from looks like a severe economic recession/depression. (Le bête noire my partner refers as...)

    Regarding the nasty reference by the “merely a waste of pixels on our screens” about Pinochet, I have always remained open and honest about my views of the 1973 coup d'état in my country and the very unfortunate aftermath. There are many in Chile and many throughout the world also share similar opinions:

    https://www.heraldsun.com.au/blogs/andrew-bolt/in-defence-of-pinochet/news-story/d5bc36cb749074964a282eddfb283ee6

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 18th, 2020 - 10:45 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “As I noted earlier, the name ... ” Which you can't spell correctly, I don't have even try to show what an asshole you really are, as you're doing it perfectly yourself. So babble on little brook.

    Dr Peter Phelps is obviously a lose cannon, absolutely reckless, and can't even get the facts right in his address. Pinochet stopped an avowed communist ...“ Allende is in the public record as a democratic socialist. It's a self-serving fiction of the most extreme revisionists. ”From the audience he asked Kelly, a former Army officer, why he had served in the Iraq War when Labor had opposed that war. Kelly replied “I was a soldier, and I did what I was ordered to do.” Phelps then said: “Oh, like the guards at Belsen, perhaps? Are you using the Nuremberg Defence?”
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Phelps_(politician)

    Apr 19th, 2020 - 12:57 am - Link - Report abuse -4
  • Chicureo

    Sméagol Trahald. (Gollum)

    You do realize you were publicly accused as the murder of your late cousin Déagol, of you have made no denial. That's implying guilt in a public forum.

    You are perhaps 18 years old, yet you claim that Allende was not a Marxist... What a foolish little ignorant basement dwelling beast you are...

    Apr 19th, 2020 - 03:22 am - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, & Criminal Libeller
    “You claim that Allende was not a Marxist...” You are liar I never made such claim, I said he was not a communist, which is absolutely correct. While you have revealed yourself as proven liar and a criminal.
    Again, Dr Peter Phelps is a reactionary 'wing-nut'. A genuine 'Reds under the bed' paranoiac
    It is not the first time Dr Phelps has prompted raised eyebrows in Parliament. In 2011 he told the Upper House that all traffic lights should be ripped up.
    “Traffic lights are a Bolshevist menace...”
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-13/nsw-liberal-mp-defends-dictator-augusto-pinochet/4955594
    So you're revealed as a supporter of the 'loony right'. Keep on drinking that 'plonk' and so show what you're really made of.

    Apr 19th, 2020 - 11:44 am - Link - Report abuse -4
  • Chicureo

    Another spectacular day and we took a good brisk 6km walk before returning to our refuge. Seeing us, our neighbor dropped by with a freshly harvested box of excellent quality pomegranates as a result of Madame earlier sending bread to their home.

    We have a inexpensive simple device that releases the ruby colored seeds and another for extracting the juice, and I'm so impressed of the better flavor and more intense color of the new Israeli hybrid, which is far superior to our few old trees at the farm. I processed over half the box into juice to be transformed into syrup.

    Life is surreal right now as the International Monetary Fund is forecasting that “Latin America will plunge into a recession that could set the clock back more than 50 years in terms of economic growth.”

    “Of the 635 million people who live in Latin America and the Caribbean, at least one third could lose their livelihoods as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.”

    Meanwhile, I've also had a very instructional morning learning the fine art of ceramic glazing, including how the dull red pigments are transformed into deep cobalt blue.

    For anyone who does not understand what my partner has been creating, this is an example to get an idea: https://images.app.goo.gl/BiHCBbPJMdKALsmU9

    As yesterday Madame prepared a Patagonian leg of lamb (another leg is still in the freezer), today's petit déjeuner was thinly sliced medium rare cold lamb sandwiches dressed with a roasted garlic mayonnaise, a touch of German mustard, romaine heart leaves and slices of a heirloom tomato with crusty sourdough bread. This was accompanied with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and seltzer water.

    The sandwiches were so damn good, I suggested we repeat the same for the evening but this time accompanied with a Carménère instead... of which I saw d'accord in my partner's eyes...

    Life is good!

    ¡Salud!

    Apr 19th, 2020 - 04:53 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    Chicureo the Advocator of the Avocado, Psychological Transferee, Narcissist, Criminal Libeller, & the Spam Kin
    “Another spectacular day ...” No just another attempted distraction from an issue you raised and lost.
    Again, Dr Peter Phelps is a reactionary 'wing-nut'. A genuine 'Reds under the bed' paranoiac
    It is not the first time Dr Phelps has prompted raised eyebrows in Parliament. In 2011 he told the Upper House that all traffic lights should be ripped up.
    “Traffic lights are a Bolshevist menace...”
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-13/nsw-liberal-mp-defends-dictator-augusto-pinochet/4955594
    So you're revealed as a supporter of the 'loony right'. Keep on drinking that 'plonk' and so show what you're really made of.

    Apr 23rd, 2020 - 10:55 am - Link - Report abuse -1

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