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I may be wrong, but I think he was asking about strippers and interactivos at bars.

Uh?

Perhaps you want to share your selfie? 🙃

Agreed, but this is not a truth limited to the GPs or to Brazil, but a universal truth.

Everything I have written in here and in my blog has been from a total top perspective. Even if I do not sound like one, I am.

Even Argentines are traveling to Brazil in hordes this austral summer.

Without over acting any outrage, I happen to disapprove both. I do not need to make rhetoric juggling.

Indeed, perfect to measure selective outrage. Thousands of innocent children and women's lives weight nothing against one American CEO's.

A question just came to my mind. For those who are outraged at Luigi's alleged act... do you also condemn the genocide of the Palestine people perpetrated by the IDF? I am just curious.

No one knows him, but this would be my candidate: https://www.instagram.com/cristian_martinezi

I am bad at checking what is in the bill. Everything is always so cheap! Thank you for your tip!

She did not. Boca Juniors is placed in La Boca, a humble neighborhood of immigrants back then, while River Plate is in Núñez, an affluent suburb back then. Both neighborhoods are still contrasting, but the club's fans transcend social class and geography.

LOL. Those are outdated and misguiding stereotypes. Among the followings of both clubs you will find rich and poor fans. The stereotypes come from the origin of the clubs, but are not representative any longer.

I am not interested in soccer. When I was a kid, I used to say I was a BJ's fan (no, not that BJ) because my mamá was.

No, my friend. I have experienced the worst of Capitalism in the USA. But anyway, I am not getting into that debate.

We all are learning together, fellow traveler.

Well, that's a Sci Fi classic dystopian landscape. I do not know whether that will happen or any of the alternative dystopian futures, but I am pessimistic. Most people seem to be choosing the individualist way, even when it may be selfless. I am not wired to believe in individualist solutions. I, myself, am giving up. At 62, I am not trying to change the world any longer and instead I am focusing on myself. I have lots of things to get better at. Meanwhile, even if everything is going to hell, I am thrilled at what is happening. And by the way, I am (was) rather an anti-capitalist than an anti-communist. Both systems have pros and cons. Maybe the exit is something in between.

You should have cash for tips. In the US we can add the tip to the CC bill, but in most places I've been to in LATAM, we cannot.

About the first part, we do not know. Evidently, Luigi's mesmerizing looks have to do with this viral reaction. However, we do not know what would have happened should he was the Hunchback. In my opinion, I think there is enough evidence to think that people would have still empathized with the targeted execution of a representative of greedy capitalist corporations, specially the health care cluster in the US. About the second part, I share your concern. As an educator I can see everyday how we are disintegrating in anomia and amorality. Rather than condemning Luigi, which would be scapegoating, I choose to reflect on how we need radical reforms in our economic systems. The radical immorality of a few making enough money to buy planets, while an overwhelming majority of honest workers cannot pay their rent or feed their children after working 12 hours daily, it is a sure recipe for social disintegration and terrorist actions.

I truly believe that the people saying "murder is murder" to condemn Hot Luigi are a bunch of hypocrites. I bet you there are a thousand situations where they would justify assassination, executions, and even genocide. But that is just a personal opinion. What is not a personal opinion: Luigi Mangioni is innocent. If you are so concern about the rule of law, you have to accept he is innocent until proven guilty. Otherwise, you are a hypocrite. Fact. Whether or not you agree, Mr. Thompson is not seen as an innocent victim. Fact. Whether or not you agree, whoever killed him is seen as a hero who self sacrifice to make a political statement and effect change. Fact. This is triggering unexpected reactions. I am not so interested in Luigi's real motivations, but in the consequences of this assassination. Will Luigi be judged and condemned? Will the prosecution find a jury that will condemn him? It looks like #FreeLuigi and Luigi's popular support continues growing. Additionally, copycats may start popping up. I have not seen anything in the WaPo, and the topic seems to be intentionally hidden by US media, but the international press is discussing the growing threat for Corporate America. The photo above is taken from an Argentine newspaper, and shows an example of flyers that are popping up in NYC. In the past, and this is my political formation, we would advocate for community organization and a collective political fight. In the past, and this is history, significant political change was achieve mostly through violent riots and popular mobilizations. In the present, younger people seems to be more self centered and individualist. Perhaps Luigi is a sign of this new times. The Elon Musks of the world are pretty much almighty and protect themselves behind their operational puppets, their many Mr. Thompsons. Perhaps the young does not see organization as a way to go against limitless capitalist and corporate greed. Perhaps individual acts of terrorism are the sign of the times. Perhaps Luigi's act is perceived as a heroic, individual self sacrifice to make a rotund political statement and effect change. Most interestingly, he could be successful if CEO hunting season is opening. I am not advocating for it, but just fascinated for this development.

Check Posto 5, but do not compare it to Posto 9 in Ipanema (your gay rookery spot).

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