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Old 08-06-2009, 06:17 PM   #41
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What fun! I'm glad that I'm not the only one to attract undue attention!

Man, this weather is pissing me off!
er, HEY! YOU'VE USED THE LETTER "A" IN EACH OF YOUR LAST 100 POSTS!!!





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Old 08-06-2009, 06:57 PM   #42
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er, HEY! YOU'VE USED THE LETTER "A" IN EACH OF YOUR LAST 100 POSTS!!!





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No I didn't! Notice the non-use of the before mentioned letter here.
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:06 PM   #43
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They need to have a "Fix your fucking place up day"


But in honor of Brazil's great holiday...
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Old 08-06-2009, 09:54 PM   #44
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Ah, the Brazilian slums. Yes, unlike here, where most poor live in the interior of the country. the poor there gravitate to the shore, where they set up shanty towns. Ironically, they settle on hillsides with spectacular views of the natural beauty of Brazil. They may be po, but they ain't dumb.

It's a big country, and there's a lot to do still, socially, in order to lift up ALL of its people...but Brazil has energy and economic independence (unlike here), and has actually become a significantly stronger economic power during this recent worldwide economic downturn.

...So yeah, there's a lot left to do, but Brazilians aren't afraid of social challenges. While this country sits around foolishly debating abstinence programs that don't work, Brazil hands out condoms, and saves lives. Despite being the largest Catholic nation in the world, they have the sense to know the difference between politics and religion, and they keep it real.

You don't see any PSAs here telling people to piss in the shower to save water do ya?

They have good weather, beautiful beaches, vast untapped natural resources, healthcare, good beer, awesome food, great music, and hot chicks.

...and they have Sex Day.



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Old 08-06-2009, 10:19 PM   #45
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sounds great. you still live in new jersey btw
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Old 08-06-2009, 11:08 PM   #46
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Brazil has economic independence
Only because they renegged on all of their world debts.
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:54 AM   #47
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sounds great. you still live in new jersey btw
Fuck, I know. Don't remind me.

The truth is, I really wanna live in California. Brazil is wonderful, and each time I go there, it comes closer to making we want to live there, but I've lived here since I am 5 years old, and I'm admittedly more Americanized than Brazilian.

The biggest factor is, though, that it's on the East coast of the continent, and suffers from the same high humidity that the East coast of the US does (where the humidity is currently kicking my ass). California is dry, and I have arthritis. There's fucking nothing in AZ, or I'd consider that...but given my health concerns, I'm thinking Cali.

A musician friend of mine keeps telling me I have to join him out there, and that "it's the place to be". I hope to go spend a few weeks out there soon, and size it up. I've only been there when I was on tour years ago, and I was working, and didn't get to see very much (although I did get to hang with the Van Halens).
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:07 AM   #48
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i dunno man. id wait till they get that budget shit settled. property taxes here are bad enough, i cant imagine what its gonna be like in the land of IOU tax returns
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:05 AM   #49
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Fuck, I know. Don't remind me.

The truth is, I really wanna live in California. Brazil is wonderful, and each time I go there, it comes closer to making we want to live there, but I've lived here since I am 5 years old, and I'm admittedly more Americanized than Brazilian.

The biggest factor is, though, that it's on the East coast of the continent, and suffers from the same high humidity that the East coast of the US does (where the humidity is currently kicking my ass). California is dry, and I have arthritis. There's fucking nothing in AZ, or I'd consider that...but given my health concerns, I'm thinking Cali.

A musician friend of mine keeps telling me I have to join him out there, and that "it's the place to be". I hope to go spend a few weeks out there soon, and size it up. I've only been there when I was on tour years ago, and I was working, and didn't get to see very much (although I did get to hang with the Van Halens).
California isn't that great like all would like it be. The good things are that you can split lanes, riding roads are great and the weather. The bad...shit is expensive (they take and you get nothing in return unless ur illegal or poor). Alot of crime and theft. The women think that are more then they are. Gangs (58 in LA alone). Overcrowded with Messicans and Asians that cannot drive!

But the riding roads are killer...its all worth it. LOL
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Only because they renegged on all of their world debts.
A little fact checking reveals it's bullshit:

Lula Vows to Pay Brazil's Debt (2002) :
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/oct...s/fi-brazilp29


Brazil to pay off IMF debts early (2005) :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4527438.stm

The article above ('05) says they would be able pay them off within MONTHS.

It would appear that not only did they NOT renege on their debt, they paid it off EARLY.

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