Excellent overview for those planning to move to Portugal. Mindful that despite all the craziness described, they don't have a documented liar and criminal endorsed for the presidency by millions of people.
Great post. I won't even ATTEMPT to compare this to where we all come from. :-) At least SOMEONE is being held accountable here - even if only for a minute.
First off, you should be In journalism. Such a clear overview!
As for similarities, human nature is pretty universal, so you see this sort of shenanigans everywhere. As a small country, Portugal’s scandals have more of a jr high/South American vibe than larger countries. But I don’t get the sense that you have the bitter divisiveness and existential challenges that we have in the US.
Tremendous, cogent summation of the "festival of incoherences" - a term I love and will borrow frequently to apply to all sorts of zany circumstances, especially in the world of enrollment management! Boa sorte!
When I think about Portuguese politics compared to U.S. politics, I always think of the phrase "the charming corruption of yesteryear." Sure - they're all stuffing cash in their pockets and yes, the new big government contract is probably gonna go to the minster's moron brother-in-law, but is anyone building gallows outside Parliament while smearing feces on the wall of the presidential palace? No. They're not.
So... in summary, I'd say everything is just fine here in lovely PT!!
I’d say US & Portugal are running a close race. Different issues same colorful, corrupt crack pots. Although Portugal seems more peddle to the metal. Congrats.
One of the dismissed jurors said Trump looked less orange. Is that a sign we’re pulling ahead… or falling back. Or are those options one and the same?
The age issue makes me wonder about immigration policies. But, the country would have to be attractive to potential immigrants and that sounds iffy given salaries and housing (of course, housing seems to be short everywhere).
Excellent overview for those planning to move to Portugal. Mindful that despite all the craziness described, they don't have a documented liar and criminal endorsed for the presidency by millions of people.
Great post. I won't even ATTEMPT to compare this to where we all come from. :-) At least SOMEONE is being held accountable here - even if only for a minute.
Thanks for all your research. Who was it who said democracy is absolutely the worst form of government. Except for all the rest?
Oh wow, this is so much fun! Keep it going! I can't wait to find out what happens next!
First off, you should be In journalism. Such a clear overview!
As for similarities, human nature is pretty universal, so you see this sort of shenanigans everywhere. As a small country, Portugal’s scandals have more of a jr high/South American vibe than larger countries. But I don’t get the sense that you have the bitter divisiveness and existential challenges that we have in the US.
Tremendous, cogent summation of the "festival of incoherences" - a term I love and will borrow frequently to apply to all sorts of zany circumstances, especially in the world of enrollment management! Boa sorte!
When I think about Portuguese politics compared to U.S. politics, I always think of the phrase "the charming corruption of yesteryear." Sure - they're all stuffing cash in their pockets and yes, the new big government contract is probably gonna go to the minster's moron brother-in-law, but is anyone building gallows outside Parliament while smearing feces on the wall of the presidential palace? No. They're not.
So... in summary, I'd say everything is just fine here in lovely PT!!
Excellent post with a well thought out flow and level of detail. Thanks for putting it together.
This article is a tour de force. Thank you for putting in the time to write such an excellent article. It is greatly appreciated.
This sounds all too familiar with some orange exceptions.
Sounds very familiar and that's all I'll say.
I’d say US & Portugal are running a close race. Different issues same colorful, corrupt crack pots. Although Portugal seems more peddle to the metal. Congrats.
One of the dismissed jurors said Trump looked less orange. Is that a sign we’re pulling ahead… or falling back. Or are those options one and the same?
Very interesting 🙂
The age issue makes me wonder about immigration policies. But, the country would have to be attractive to potential immigrants and that sounds iffy given salaries and housing (of course, housing seems to be short everywhere).