“Caxias” is pronounced “ka-SHEE-ahs.” The letter X in Portuguese sounds like our SH. Yes, they call Mexico “Meshico.” 😁
I’m so glad you discussed Brazil a bit in today’s (excellent as usual) podcast. I don’t watch or read MSM news at all except when it’s covered by independent commentators on Truth Social or other such sites. Yet I still haven’t seen much about Brazil except a few truly stunning photos and videos of the huge crowds protesting the stolen election.
I’m going to start watching the news from Portugal again and find out what they’re saying about it over there—the main channels are not unbiased, of course, but there might be more footage—I hope! I used to follow some Brazilian YouTubers, and I’ll check in there, too. One thing I do know: Lula is a corrupt crook, and the people adore Bolsonaro. And “lula” means “squid” in Portuguese. 😆
I think what’s happening there is VERY important for Americans to see and understand. I’m not saying we will take to the streets in such great numbers, but it’s good to see the ordinary people of a large nation refusing to tolerate the theft of their choice. We need to do that, but in our own way.
I am constantly astonished at how many expatriate, apparently well-to-do Brazilians and Venezuelans living in S Florida (where I live and where it is extremely fashionable to be a communist) are so pro- communist.
Whereas the poorer immigrants from both countries living here (especially in Miami) are extremely anti-communist.
It makes me wonder if the commie sympathizers here are perhaps affiliated with those regimes in some way? Or family members of important commies?
I know rich mainland Chinese living here are probably similarly situated but they tend to keep a much lower profile.
It boggles the mind! Brazilians safely beyond the reach of the communist dictatorship encouraging the subjugation of their people back home? Shameful! And maybe they are armchair commies who would scram if that level of oppression came to Florida.
A Brazilian expatriate I knew here told me the cost of a visa to the US was pretty high for Brazilians. So the poorer ones would not be able to get here.
Ever been to Disney World at Christmas? (I know, I know, but I didn’t know 20 years ago.) Many Brazilians worked there over the holidays because it was their summer break. Disney would have taken care of the visas.
The only region where Lula is said to have achieved a majority was the Northeast, the poorest region of Brazil. The groups in S. Florida are probably largely not from there. So…yeah, you may be on to something. Are the people fairly young who think communism is so lovely? I’m guessing they’ve been indoctrinated and brainwashed. The commies are held up to be the diametric opposite of the military dictatorship of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, when actually they’re just as bad—or maybe worse, since they’re also covert. And then, youngsters are very impressed by the idea of government handouts.
Interesting. Unclear sources of wealth seem very suspect in a communist, no? A lawyer in Brazil, or here, I wonder?
The woman I knew (not a communist) had come to the US as a foreign exchange student, I think, and earned a business degree here. She wasn’t a kid, maybe late 20/early 30s, and I believe the exchange was through a publicly funded program in Brazil—sounds a bit socialist, but it was also meritocratic: she aced her placement exams. Anyway, she got her degree; she also married an American, so she stayed on, but she could not find a job in her field, so she taught Portuguese at a small foreign-language school. Hers was not the typical trajectory for Brazilians coming to the US, except the part about not being able to get a job in her field. Also, she had never intended to stay here, but she met a guy and fell in love…. It happens.
Full disclosure, I am partly of Brazilian descent, and my grandfather did come here to stay, leaving all his family behind in Brazil and Portugal, over 100 years ago. We all probably know immigrants who seem to have been born Americans at heart, just somewhere else, right? He was one of those.
Unfortunately I don’t know the details, just what was apparent in casual social interactions.
But yes, S Florida is actually full of younger people with no apparent means of support.
Perhaps they’re all work from home coders or something. The scamdemic saw a huge influx of such types, who drove up our housing costs and sky high Uber fares!! All commies in all but name. No doubt good at their jobs, but completely retarded in any knowledge of history or practical life.
On the other hand there are also many hard working young people too. So we count our blessings.
A small correction. I should have written that X in Portuguese CAN SOUND like SH. It isn’t always a SH sound, and I should have mentioned that. For example, the word “exército” (army), X sounds like Z. Sometimes X sounds like S, also, as in “extremo.” Anyway, in Caxías and in México, it’s the SH sound.
The expression “o nosso exército de Caxías” colloquially means something like “our quintessentially honorable army,” which is what I think the writer was getting at.
That fell about 30 yards away from me... However, I did listen to the show day before, and it did occur to me... 665... Anywho, nice catch Andrew... 🐸🇺🇸🤷🏻♂️
Hi Chris,
“Caxias” is pronounced “ka-SHEE-ahs.” The letter X in Portuguese sounds like our SH. Yes, they call Mexico “Meshico.” 😁
I’m so glad you discussed Brazil a bit in today’s (excellent as usual) podcast. I don’t watch or read MSM news at all except when it’s covered by independent commentators on Truth Social or other such sites. Yet I still haven’t seen much about Brazil except a few truly stunning photos and videos of the huge crowds protesting the stolen election.
I’m going to start watching the news from Portugal again and find out what they’re saying about it over there—the main channels are not unbiased, of course, but there might be more footage—I hope! I used to follow some Brazilian YouTubers, and I’ll check in there, too. One thing I do know: Lula is a corrupt crook, and the people adore Bolsonaro. And “lula” means “squid” in Portuguese. 😆
I think what’s happening there is VERY important for Americans to see and understand. I’m not saying we will take to the streets in such great numbers, but it’s good to see the ordinary people of a large nation refusing to tolerate the theft of their choice. We need to do that, but in our own way.
Very interesting viewpoint.
I am constantly astonished at how many expatriate, apparently well-to-do Brazilians and Venezuelans living in S Florida (where I live and where it is extremely fashionable to be a communist) are so pro- communist.
Whereas the poorer immigrants from both countries living here (especially in Miami) are extremely anti-communist.
It makes me wonder if the commie sympathizers here are perhaps affiliated with those regimes in some way? Or family members of important commies?
I know rich mainland Chinese living here are probably similarly situated but they tend to keep a much lower profile.
It boggles the mind! Brazilians safely beyond the reach of the communist dictatorship encouraging the subjugation of their people back home? Shameful! And maybe they are armchair commies who would scram if that level of oppression came to Florida.
A Brazilian expatriate I knew here told me the cost of a visa to the US was pretty high for Brazilians. So the poorer ones would not be able to get here.
Ever been to Disney World at Christmas? (I know, I know, but I didn’t know 20 years ago.) Many Brazilians worked there over the holidays because it was their summer break. Disney would have taken care of the visas.
The only region where Lula is said to have achieved a majority was the Northeast, the poorest region of Brazil. The groups in S. Florida are probably largely not from there. So…yeah, you may be on to something. Are the people fairly young who think communism is so lovely? I’m guessing they’ve been indoctrinated and brainwashed. The commies are held up to be the diametric opposite of the military dictatorship of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, when actually they’re just as bad—or maybe worse, since they’re also covert. And then, youngsters are very impressed by the idea of government handouts.
Incredible. Yes they’re mostly younger types with splashy money but unclear sources of this wealth. At least one claims to be a lawyer.
Interesting. Unclear sources of wealth seem very suspect in a communist, no? A lawyer in Brazil, or here, I wonder?
The woman I knew (not a communist) had come to the US as a foreign exchange student, I think, and earned a business degree here. She wasn’t a kid, maybe late 20/early 30s, and I believe the exchange was through a publicly funded program in Brazil—sounds a bit socialist, but it was also meritocratic: she aced her placement exams. Anyway, she got her degree; she also married an American, so she stayed on, but she could not find a job in her field, so she taught Portuguese at a small foreign-language school. Hers was not the typical trajectory for Brazilians coming to the US, except the part about not being able to get a job in her field. Also, she had never intended to stay here, but she met a guy and fell in love…. It happens.
Full disclosure, I am partly of Brazilian descent, and my grandfather did come here to stay, leaving all his family behind in Brazil and Portugal, over 100 years ago. We all probably know immigrants who seem to have been born Americans at heart, just somewhere else, right? He was one of those.
Unfortunately I don’t know the details, just what was apparent in casual social interactions.
But yes, S Florida is actually full of younger people with no apparent means of support.
Perhaps they’re all work from home coders or something. The scamdemic saw a huge influx of such types, who drove up our housing costs and sky high Uber fares!! All commies in all but name. No doubt good at their jobs, but completely retarded in any knowledge of history or practical life.
On the other hand there are also many hard working young people too. So we count our blessings.
A small correction. I should have written that X in Portuguese CAN SOUND like SH. It isn’t always a SH sound, and I should have mentioned that. For example, the word “exército” (army), X sounds like Z. Sometimes X sounds like S, also, as in “extremo.” Anyway, in Caxías and in México, it’s the SH sound.
The expression “o nosso exército de Caxías” colloquially means something like “our quintessentially honorable army,” which is what I think the writer was getting at.
Especially loved the show today, thanks Chris for your ongoing observations, discernment, and spunk!
Thank you for continuing to document the actions of the global criminal enterprise currently occupying the offices of the US government.
"The 6 hundred, sixty....something day of dystopia"
I've been wondering for a few days how you were going to say that one LOL
Oh, is THAT why he said it that way? In other words, tomorrow is 667? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Give the Enemy no quarter!
I caught that also😊
That fell about 30 yards away from me... However, I did listen to the show day before, and it did occur to me... 665... Anywho, nice catch Andrew... 🐸🇺🇸🤷🏻♂️
Thank you Chris for another smashing episode 👏🙌👏
I applaud the Maricopa residents for going and speaking up peacefully and logically. Fingers crossed for them.
Thank You Chris