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[Nounce]

... Coincidentally, there is one other delightful COVID debater, just itching to "scratch his cojones", as it were, on this very subject. .

Spidy, don't be shy, go.

[JohnnyWalker55]

Exactly! Why do they need to see $2,000? What purpose does it serve? Most people traveling from the US exceed that in airfare and lodging alone. A return flight confirmation makes perfect sense. But there is no real need for bank statements.

Agreed, just an arbitrary number made by a dimwitted bureaucrat, no logic or reason behind it. I don't mind tbh, as it will keep the "passport bros" at bay so that rio doesn't turn into the sh*tshow that medellin has become.

I'll be photoshopping a bank statement on one of those online banks, like chime or sofi, and submitting that. Just like with the vax passports when life gives you lemons.

[UniversalX]

Hi,

I am travelling to Brazil. Do they still require Traveler Health Declaration (DSV)?

Thanks

Your airline may ask you about something similar (questions) prior to being able to check-in. As far as a document from the Brazilian government the answer is No.

So check with airline after ticket purchase.

[Xpartan]

I have a feeling every president in the history of Brasil has been involved in corruption schemes.

Yes, but for some reason only Lula gets singled out, as if there wouldn't be any corruption without Lula in Brazil.

[Spidy]

So "appropriately" speaking, might this be a good time take the COVID conversation and hash this out, over in the "Stupid Shit in Brazil" (SSIB) forum? Just asking!

Coincidentally, there is one other delightful COVID debater, just itching to "scratch his cojones", as it were, on this very subject. http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...=1#post2895268

Enjoy!

PS: BTW, I personally, won't be offended, should you wish to continue the convo, here! I'll enjoy reading your thoughts on the subject in either forum.

[Xpartan]

How? The virus pretty much affected the elderly and those with comorbidities. Pfizer also admitted that the vax was not tested for all the shit governments claimed it would do. One funny thing to me was that right before the US election when Trump announced there was a vaccine everyone called bullshit.

I have no idea what you're talking about. No sane people would call it bullshit. Covid almost did Trump in if you don't remember.

Then as soon as Biden got into office and announced there was a vaccine everyone was like thank heavens.

Again, no idea what you're talking about. It was "thank heavens" because the vaccines saved lives, not because of Biden.

Personally I never took it and although I have asthma and was in every imaginable crevice during the pandemic, I got sick zero times. Meanwhile people that were going around scared getting vaxed 4 times and staying away from people and taking all the precautions ended up with the shit.

Your experience: Covid is harmless for not "the elderly and those with comorbidities". My experience: it killed people (yes, I personally know people who have died from it or who got violently sick for months including in my own family).

However, our SINGULAR personal experiences mean exactly squat. You can walk all over Rocinha on your own and never have a problem. But you can't claim that this behavior is objectively safe. Your survival in Rosinha without an accident would be just one person's experience.

That's why scientific reasoning is based on massive amounts of data rather than on one or two personal experiences, thank god!

[ThatIndianGuy1]

Hi,

I am travelling to Brazil. Do they still require Traveler Health Declaration (DSV)?

Thanks

[Explorer8939]

So, I am on a cruise ship off the coast of Brazil. 90%+ of the passengers are wealthy Brazilians. I am bunking with a Thai bargirl.

Most of the Brazilian ladies weigh twice as much as my bunkmate. There are maybe 1% stunners, the rest are heavily unattractive.

Brazil has gone downhill in recent years, as far as women go.

[Nounce]

I think most of us can agree here. Most politicians suck. It is the nature of the beast.

I think many of them are lawyers, and lawyers are similar to call girls in some aspects.

There are guys in my college group have nothing to talk about except politics. It drives the mild or the less outspoken classmates away from the group. Occasionally, I would go to the bathroom and sent a picture of my shits to the group. Or I would sent porn or pictures I have taken in that nature. Most are well established at the top of their profession. They could not do what I do so publicly. All my friends and classmates know I monger. I have seen and heard a lot. Last year, I met a group of tourists. One of them is a veteran and he had a strong political opinion while we were eating and he dominated the conversation. I am usually quiet. He then started to talk about a subject that I am certain I know far better than he did. I spoke, and he knew it and he said let's talk about it another time.

[Axel Heyst]

Lula, like most lefties, is pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian, so he'd never get my vote, but neither would Bozo. It's a curse being centrist nowadays.

I think most of us can agree here. Most politicians suck. It is the nature of the beast.

[Combo]

Me too, but since none of us is a local, here goes.

2. Both he and Lula have been involved in corruption schemes.

I have a feeling every president in the history of Brasil has been involved in corruption schemes.

[Spidy]

Do you consider being a "thief" a job? You took it too literally. She told me more than enough that I understand where she is coming from. I just listened and amused to see a completely different side of her.

So it a JOKE then!

Yes, well I guess similar JOKES have been made about Trump, and ex-Pres Bozo. Naturally, everyone has their own variation or twist on said JOKE.

"You are more interesting when you talk about music and samba"

Thanks, much appreciated! But I can't take any real credit for music and samba, as there are way more Brazilian BMs here, that are more versed and knowledgeable on the subject than I.

No doubt, though I'm sure others will find your posts "interesting" too. since what some people find "interesting", can be most "subjective". But then again, that's the beauty of ISG, someone will typically find the "value" in almost anything, you have posted.

[Mr Enternational]

Bolsonaro is a far-right demagogue and misogynist, basically Trump's mini-me who encouraged his people to disregard the dangers of Covid and refuse vaccination. Blood on his hands! Tons of it!

How? The virus pretty much affected the elderly and those with comorbidities. Pfizer also admitted that the vax was not tested for all the shit governments claimed it would do. One funny thing to me was that right before the US election when Trump announced there was a vaccine everyone called bullshit. Then as soon as Biden got into office and announced there was a vaccine everyone was like thank heavens. Personally I never took it and although I have asthma and was in every imaginable crevice during the pandemic, I got sick zero times. Meanwhile people that were going around scared getting vaxed 4 times and staying away from people and taking all the precautions ended up with the shit.

[Nounce]

Did she tell it to you as a joke or as a statement of fact? 'Cause it sounded like a statement of fact, to me. But you know what they say about "opinions"?

Of course she's entitled to her opinions, but anyone with some integrity would question those opinions, if they're based in lies, untruths, innuendo or just factually incorrect.

Dude, you were there, NOT ME! I think that's more a question you should have asked her. Especially, if YOU believe it to be a lie, untrue or incorrect!

So by NOT asking her said question, it all but implies, you absolutely believe what she said.

But I'm interested in hearing what those thoughts of hers were w/r to her opinions that "Lula never hold a job is his life"

Do you consider being a "thief" a job? You took it too literally. She told me more than enough that I understand where she is coming from. I just listened and amused to see a completely different side of her.

[Spidy]

I don't have to believe, agree with or disagree with her. She told me a lot more for me to understand her thinking. Obviously she is not the only one with that opinion. There is nothing really absolutely good or bad. Most opinions formed here are mostly based on some type of bias anyway. LOL

Did she tell it to you as a joke or as a statement of fact? 'Cause it sounded like a statement of fact, to me. But you know what they say about "opinions"?

Of course she's entitled to her opinions, but anyone with some integrity would question those opinions, if they're based in lies, untruths, innuendo or just factually incorrect.

My question to you is do you know what made her say what she said?

Dude, you were there, NOT ME! I think that's more a question you should have asked her. Especially, if YOU believe it to be a lie, untrue or incorrect!

So by NOT asking her said question, it all but implies, you absolutely believe what she said.

But I'm interested in hearing what those thoughts of hers were w/r to her opinions that "Lula never hold a job is his life"