September 28, 2010
Don't Bother, They're Here
For those of you who, like me, were appalled and embarrassed by the shameful performance of "comedian" Steven Colbert before congress, what I am about to report may help (a little).
Being out of Brazil, I am dependent on outside sources for news of what is happening there. Thus, I am grateful to RioGringa for calling my attention to this, one of the more popular candidates in Brazil's upcoming parliamentary elections:
This is Tiririca, and he has been a popular entertainer in Brazil for as long as I can remember. And it appears that he might be adding "Federal Representative" to his resume. In case your Portuguese is a little rusty, here are some of his campaign slogans:
"I want to be a Federal Representative to help the needy...including my family."
"What does a Federal Representative do? In reality, I don't know. But vote for me, and I'll tell you."
"Vote for Tiririca. It can't be worse than it already is!"
Talk back to the missionary: So, would you vote for this guy? Why or why not? Give us your opinion in the comments section.
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Posted by Andrew on September 28, 2010 9:23 AM.
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Posted by: Demétrius at September 28, 2010 7:18 PM
Obrigado...eu sabia, não sei pq coloquei Senate. Talvez pq estou preocupado com as eleições daqui.
Posted by: Andrew 
at September 28, 2010 10:25 PM
It would be very dangerous to vote for him because of who comes on the coattails with him. He would be bringing back with him the politicians that were part of the "Mensalao". Tiririca was and is a vote against politicians but the background he brings is scary.
Posted by: Mary Quaresma at September 29, 2010 12:54 PM
Mary Quaresma,
Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Andrew at September 29, 2010 10:35 PM
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Hei Andrew!
Bom vc ver a boa crítica que o Tiririca está fazendo com a política no Brasil. O cara é o máximo.
Outra coisa, ele é candidato ao Deputado Federal... Not to Senate...