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I could not disagree more with Nimmo. Unlike Lula Bolsonaro proved himself to be both soverign and nationalist whereas Lula sold the country out completely to the Neo Liberal elements.

If Bolsonaro was so tied to the US he would be in power today.

Just analyze Lula's inagural address

1 "Democracy" forever

2 Green & the Amazon belongs to the world

3 Vaccines (mandatory) for all

4 Sustainability programs

5 Diversity diversity diversity & inclusivity

There is nothing there that respects national sovereignty in the least.

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I smelled USA as soon as this happened. Bolsonaro has been in Fla

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Jan 9, 2023·edited Jan 9, 2023

The disorganization and apparent lack of leaders in this far-right assault on the headquarters of public powers in Brasilia proves the article right, since it benefits Lula, who will thus be able to consolidate his government. It must be remembered that since Lula's electoral victory, there was talk of the risk of violence to prevent his inauguration, while Bolsonaro fled to Miami. Yesterday, various Brazilian media outlets spoke of the passivity with which part of the police reacted to the assault, while some of their agents even bought "coconut water" on the outskirts of the Brazilian Congress.

It should also be remembered that Lula lacks a majority in Congress, which is why he is forced to negotiate with Bolsonarists from other parties, including the former president's Liberal Party, which had put his government in a weak situation.

For the rest, the article is also correct in pointing out that Lula is well regarded in Washington, since in foreign policy he has collaborated with the interventionism of the United States, for example in the case of the invasion promoted by the UN and the OAS in Haiti. It is a case similar to that of Amlo in Mexico - who today celebrates a North American summit in Mexico City with Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau - and has spoken out for creating "a commercial bloc in the Americas" ​​capable of competing against other regions, that is, China.

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Perfeito. Concordo em grau, gênero e número. Quase um Modi indiano. Guardada as devidas proporções.

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Perfect. I agree in degree, gender and number with the analysis. Almost an Indian Modi. keeping the proper proportions

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Wow great piece Andrew. Good Ole America at it again eh!

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Another thing that struck me as odd, though this might be far fetched, if Bolsonaro had any control over this or was the cause, seems our leaders would be conferring with him in FLORIDA regarding how to reduce escalation. I am trying to imagine how all this helps Lula?

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I have been battling floods in California. Nothing like this since 1992.

The other day someone did mention US could be involved, and I figured it would not be surprising. The media on this is insane. Did you see the Rolling Stone blaming Elon Musk for the Brazil riots? I really do not know how he takes the 50x hit pieces, most delusional, a day while losing a gazillion as the economy tanks.

I have not had time to dig on the Brazil. I will pass this to my friend in Brazil. You know Greenwald lives in Brazil? I still perceive Lula as a founder of BRICS.

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Lula has always been a darling of Washington, the IMF, World bank, development bank and all things neo liberal. His financial minister was straight form the Bank of Boston.

Part of the BRICS hype was the strong trade between Brazil and China during the commodity years. Far more optics then true multipolarity.

Bolsonaro demonstrated real multipolarity with his visit to Russia to secure fertilizer along with attempting to limit the WHO running roughshod over the population (he was overridden in that effort by the STF and ANVISA).

He also defended Brazilian sovereignty to the Amazon which is absolutely not allowed.

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Andrew, reading your analysis on this and reading some others as well such as Kurt Nimmo

https://kurtnimmo.substack.com/p/usual-suspects-in-the-attempted-coup

I seem to be getting total opposite opinions with both being backed by facts. Not sure how to take this one. Will be linking both of your takes today @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/

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Perfect. I agree in degree, gender and number with the analysis. Almost an Indian Modi. keeping the proper proportions

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