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Brazilians dancing away troubles of 2017 at Carnival parties
AP ^ | February 10, 2018 | Sarah DiLorenzo

Posted on 02/12/2018 7:43:45 AM PST by C19fan

Amid a lackluster economy, a massive corruption investigation and increasing political polarization, Brazilians let off steam Saturday during the first full day of Carnival, a holiday long considered a safety valve for social and political tensions.

Known for elaborate — or skimpy — costumes and intense samba competitions, Carnival celebrations also frequently take on serious subjects. This year, for instance, women's groups are highlighting the sexual harassment and unwelcome touching that many face during the celebrations and throughout the year on Brazil's streets. Others have called attention to housing shortages or are criticizing politicians who have been accused of corruption.

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: carnival
Dancing away while doing nothing to improve the country. That is why Brazil as De Gaulle stated is the country of the future and will always be. Learn some good old Puritan soberity and work ethic.
1 posted on 02/12/2018 7:43:45 AM PST by C19fan
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To: C19fan

The women wear almost nothing and shaking everything, but get offended if touched in the crowd. Do you care? #MeNeither


2 posted on 02/12/2018 7:47:22 AM PST by bk1000 (I stand with Trump)
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To: C19fan

Sad to say, those words of advice would be considered too North American to the Brazilians.


3 posted on 02/12/2018 7:50:09 AM PST by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5W)
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They’re nuts!


4 posted on 02/12/2018 7:51:49 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (President Trump divides Americans . . . from anti-Americans.)
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To: C19fan; SaveFerris; PROCON; FredZarguna; mylife; Lil Flower; Corky Ramirez; CopperTop; ...
Let's dance!


5 posted on 02/12/2018 8:17:07 AM PST by Gamecock (The greatest threat to humanity is not "out there" but "in here" in the recesses of the soul. TK)
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To: Jeff Chandler

nicely played, there.


6 posted on 02/12/2018 8:19:03 AM PST by SpinnerWebb (Winter is coming)
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To: Gamecock

Full body dry heave.


7 posted on 02/12/2018 8:19:21 AM PST by V_TWIN (oks like)
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This is a stock headline, recycled every year:

"Brazilians dancing away troubles of 2017 at Carnival parties"

Nothing changes there but the name of the crook in charge.

8 posted on 02/12/2018 10:23:29 AM PST by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D. - What Would Jack Bauer Do?)
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9 posted on 02/12/2018 10:26:47 AM PST by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D. - What Would Jack Bauer Do?)
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