Posted on 04/26/2016 6:11:53 AM PDT by C19fan
When construction began in 1956 on Brazils new capital, everything about it pointed to the countrys ambitions as a rising global power. Its architect Oscar Niemeyer designed curving, futuristic government palaces, embodying hopes for a utopian modernity. Brasília rose in just 41 months, laid out in the shape of an airplane, a seeming reflection of the nations impatience to soar.
But the sparkling new capital was a monument to Brazils past. For all its modernist appeal, it was one more expression of the countrys long and troubled attachment to the concept of a giant paternalistic state, responsible for managing the affairs of the entire society, from its biggest companies to its poorest citizens.
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I think the current ruling cabal in the US wants a political/racial elite, but would prefer that it be non-white and non-Christian. Look at Obama's policies--disparate impact (blacks not disciplined in school, free phones); immigration gone wild.
And they built a city out of the high desert just for their capital.
Oops.
LOL! First time I ever laughed at a De Gaulle quote....
Waiting to see how the Olympics go. Current news does not provide any reason for optimism.
I recall that it took decades to adapt Brasilia to pedestrians as the original design had absolutely zero sidewalks, just streets.
It was said that it could take an hour to walk three or four blocks.
Idiocy on parade...
And they built a city out of the high desert just for their capital.
Brasilia is not in the desert. It sits on the Mato Grosso” Brasils Great Plains.
Brazil is a role model. They elected a woman President and we are on the verge of doing so. But at least not a Bulgarian socialist, just an Illinois socialist.
Yeah - whatever. I spend time there. Its like Palm Springs.
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