[Sam Gamgee]

Interesting. I know Brazil has a large German population that huddle in one small area of the nation. Are they prominent in society there? I also heard that if you want to find a nation that really persecutes its aboriginals look no further than Brazil. "

I had to laugh because CNBC had a special on Brazil as an emerging economy. At one point they explained how mercenaries (I don't know what else to call them) go to the edges of the forest, where poor farmers live, push them out at the gun, and basically take their land. I'm sorry, but a nation with virtually no rule of law is not a good place to invest one's money.

[A Ruckus of Dogs]

I don't know about the Germans in Brazil, but most European sub-populations are well off.

I think "emerging economy" is the new euphemism for "third world country". Brazil is probably the poorest country in South America. Crime is running rampant. Did you hear about the recent vote where the people voted to have the right to keep their guns?