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Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank for this comprehensive (and disheartening) piece. Nice to have you back here.

Scott H-K's avatar

Thanks, Alison. I just wish more people were paying attention.

Moira McKinnon's avatar

This is so interesting and enlightening, and depressing. But at least Chega hasn't tried to invade another country yet...

Scott H-K's avatar

It's definitely a different level here. But, yes, depressing nonetheless.

Lani's avatar

Thank you for sharing this informative piece. It's disheartening and we've had a few interactions that we've witnessed in recent months that remind us that there's no escaping it, unfortunately.

Scott H-K's avatar

You're welcome. Sorry you've seen some unpleasantries.

Maria Anderson's avatar

Thank you, with a deep sigh of concern.

Scott H-K's avatar

You're welcome. I wish things were different.

Ryan O'Neil's avatar

I feel as if footnote 3 was written just for me 😀

Sorry to hear about the rise of the right in Portugal. It seems to be happening across industrialized democracies.

Also "Proud Boys Portugal." Blech. Not something I expected to read.

Scott H-K's avatar

Well, let's just say you were one of a very few people who I thought might actually appreciate it 😂.

They manage to connect with the young and disaffected. Not that they have any real answers to the many problems they face, of course. But there are plenty of 'em.

Johan Van Oldenbarneveld's avatar

They infiltrate all the “expat” groups… and are vile as hell. And of course, “Stolen Election” claims are part of the playbook. Matter of time

Tourist visa FTW