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What you're complaining about is the way we're trying to reach democracy, not democracy itself. There's a project in Brazil to change the way electoral propaganda and campaigns (?) are made, because the way we have it now, politicians are financed by big corps and/or rich people and these people will expect something in return when these politicians get elected. There's another point you suggested, that common people would never get the shot to change things unless there's riots etc. Well, I don't believe in that either. You see, here in my city we founded a group to try to change a bit of the political scene for the better. We've already elected one of our members. Sure one isn't that big of a deal but we started this project in the beginning of last year and we already have someone there making things happen. I'll give it to dictatorship that it is a much more functional and efficient system. If you could guarantee for sure the dictator was the most capable for the job and he would always do everything in the best interests of the nation, that would be a better option than democracy, no doubt. But it isn't like that. And when you have a bad dictator, it ain't easy to change. Whereas in democracy you have elections every X years to try to change things. Most problems come from the way we're trying to implement democracy, especially the way elections are dealt with. That's why there's a mass appeal now in Brazil to change it. I think the only real problem with democracy is that it is slow as a system because of too many divergent opinions (that's one of the reasons for corruption, also). That's where dictatorship excels in comparison - you are the dictator, everything you say is an order, there's no discussion about it, it will be done asap. In times of war, for example, it is much better to have all the power in the hands of a single person, because you need things done as quick as possible. I can't speak for countries of middle east, because I don't know enough to elaborate an opinion. But yeah, probably there are people out there who would be best served with a dictatorship. But I will refrain from commenting about them because I have a very prejudiced view about those.

I'm feeling youthful today. Shaved the beard I was keeping for some months now and oh gosh, I had forgotten how young I look beardless. They'd probably ask for my id if I went for some beers tonight, hahahaha.

I don't think the concept is flawed. I mean... democracy comes from greek and means something along the lines of "the power/rule/will of the people". That much is very achievable. If people are influenced or don't know what's better for them is another concern, one that can be strongly diminished with a better educational system - one which would help people to develop critical thinking. Still, even if people would make the wrong choices, it's just fair that they do it by themselves, not by some ruler forcing things down everyone's throats. Democracy isn't perfect but it is a fair system, especially when you have laws protecting fundamental rights of minorities so they don't get oppressed. And I don't think I quite agree with "dictatorships result in much more stable and secure countries". Brazilian militar dictatorship was woeful for our economy, a lot of people were killed or went missing and freedom of speech was almost non-existant (and this is a pattern present in most dictatorships). Even if they are more stable and secure (and that's not always the case), if that's achieved with lots of deaths, violence and repression, I'm passing it.

Why not?

I can't recall any songs with "a boa" right now, hahaha. But some female singers with soft voices that come to my mind are Marisa Monte or Vanessa da Mata. However, I think they're MPB singers, which is kinda similar to Bossa Nova, but a bit different.

Both. There are things I wish I would live again, others I wish I'd done differently. Not too concerned about the future tbh, only lottery numbers would be fine by me.

If Timelords can control time as they wish and travel through time, Timelord it is. If not, Hogwarts. Where I could get my hands on a time-turner

Feeling tired and energetic, happy and sad. I'm finally back home, yay!

Your brother looks exactly the same, how is it possible?!

Me too. And I also become a master in alien languages.

Yeah, I'm not drunk

Me in the train from Cusco to Machu Picchu (Peru)!

He needs to be rested urgently if he is to improve his game and gain a bit of muscles. I hope we give him a break.

DAVID GODIZ I LOVE YOU! U FUCKING BEAST!

Just got back to the hotel. Not sure what's going on with the avatars here, I may join when I return to Brazil.

Peruvian internet has some kind of problem - everyone's avatar has become kinky ps: I loved this city, so many foreigner tourists. Just met 2 portuguese girls

Well... Actually I don't bond that easily, mind you. But from time to time I have some severe crush on someone, before this one I had another for my previous girlfriend two years and some months ago. I had a couple of others another years before that also. Usually I only get moderate interest in girls. Excluding my mad crushes I'm very detached (?) and independent. That's why I said I gotta lose the habit of disappearing, I'm self-absorbed for most of the time and I don't really miss people a lot so I end up failing a bit in my friendship duties. I'm a lot better than I used to be, though. I've had some therapy sessions and it really helped me to bond with people, maybe you should try it someday. In regards to your problem. I know you probably feel like you love this girl and are connected to her but it seems like she isn't to you and will never be. Even worse than that - she looks like an attention whore - manipulative, immature and she's making you miserable. She knows you like her in a romantic way but she doesn't care for your feelings at all, instead she tries to invert it telling you that you don't care for her and hate her, WTF. Unless she's mentally retarded she must have a clue of how bad it feels and how hard it is trying to maintain a friendship from unrequited love and she's not making it any easier for you. I think you should get away from her the sooner you can, as hard as it may be. Good luck on that, bro.

Ultimate proof that life is unfair.

What kind of difficulties someone with Aspergers has to face on a daily basis? Disconsider my question if offensive or inappropriate, I'm just curious about it.

I knew the husband thing but I think I just never thought of the "-Age" part as a surname.

HAHAHAHA. Only now I understood the Mrs. Age thing.

Please, I'm trying not to think about her. I won't be seeing her for a long, long time. Can't we just stick to the scene?

Does it? You should have fought for me, don't give up so easily, hon.

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