Comments for Tourism and Goat Farming, Priorities of Brazil's Bank of the Northeast at http://www.brazzilmag.com , comment 0 to 11 out of 11 comments http://www.brazzilmag.com Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:30:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16426 Michael It's clear that you do not visit this blog nearly as often as some of us do... Four to five weeks ago, when I "discovered" Brazzil Magg & Brazzil.com, I was completely outraged by the countless attacks entered by the Swiss Blogger; in fact, I find that I have even developed a strong dislike for Switzerland as whole (which, I must agree, is a bit drastic). Almost immediately, I started objecting to this gentleman’s clear distaste for Brazil and Brazilians and my criticism grew exponentially as my distaste, disapproval, and outrage increased upon reading each new entry. Yet, I suppose I have recently moderated my criticisms to a certain extent, perhaps by virtue of association and discussions with other regular participants of this blog. FYI - he generally refers to me as "Augustus, the genius" For your convenience, I happen to have bookmarked some of these entries – Just look for my name (generally at the end), and you will surely find them loud and clear…. Please find below, a few bookmarked examples - for your perusal http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9694/1/ http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9611/1/ http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9702/1/ http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9697/1/ http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9712/1/ - AUGUSTUS Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:00:59 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16414 Uh guys...the Swiss blogger may be intelligent, but anyone who has written as much as he has on this site and has never said ONE positive thing about Brazil has issues...also, the way he goes on about how perfect his country is shows he lacks any kind of perspective...nothing is all good and all bad, which he basically demonstrates as his views in every single post. I would like to know the percentage of his life he has spent bashing Brazil...I also don't agree that he is a 'good' guy. - Michael Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:27:52 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16409 Based upon your previous entry, you access certain threads only as they remain available, which explains the reason why there are so many of them where some of my answers to your entries or comments for which your views were expected, have never were answered or noted… Hmmm… (live & learn  ) I comment on threads that interest me only and I divide them into 3 categories a)Funny and cheerful where we can involve in harmless banter b) Serious issues that affect domestic and international affairs c) the ones where the Academics go on ranting and raving without giving any concrete solutions (many trying to reinvent the wheels) and inciting xenophobia .d) the ones with excess number of commentators who are trying to compete with each other to prove how good they are. I consider all the blogs to be a place to make good friends and agree to disagree (quoting you) and there is no need to prove how good we are. Because I know I am good and why put the others down? One thing Ch.c and I have in common is "why should we caress our navel", when we are doing something wrong, yet we do not want to acknowledge the error and correct it? In all fairness, he does recognize though Brazil has brain power, but correctly says lacks management. I hope I have clarified your doubts :D - João da Silva Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:16:21 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16406 Based upon your previous entry, you access certain threads only as they remain available, which explains the reason why there are so many of them where some of my answers to your entries or comments for which your views were expected, have never were answered or noted… Hmmm… (live & learn  ) Unlike you, I save each and every significant thread to which I participate, identifying them by easily recognizable Key-Words (under “favorites”), thereby enabling me to revisit any of them at will… In fact, after a while I accumulate so many that I am compelled to start deleting the oldest ones… Now I understand! As for the Swiss Blogger, you probably have not yet understood that I actually consider his mind exceedingly Brilliant, which is however unfortunately tarnished by so many biases and so much inflexibility… For instance, because I do not even attempt to provide statistical data to support some of my views (which in any case are generally focused on “the bigger picture”), he simply dismisses my opinions/responses as “inadequate” thereby disregarding my positions altogether… He calls me a “genius” in the most ironic possible way, implying his despise for my reluctance to advocate to his obsession towards extreme details… In fact, ch-c is an example of an abundantly predominant human characteristic which most people (even the brightest ones) tends to either overlook or simply refuse to consider: that individuals (almost by definition) inevitably perceive reality is so drastically different fashions that their world view is inevitably tarnished by a hidden conviction that only their views bear the “right”… This obvious, but overlooked human feature, my good friend, represents the very essence of all disagreements and conflicts… Am I too much of a “fake” philosopher tonight, or what?  - AUGUSTUS Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:24:58 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16405 Recently I have reached the conclusion that it would be highly difficult for any "line of thought" expressed, with alleged from “Swiss sources”, to be considered either shocking or outright disturbing... He isn't a bad guy, though has a sharp tongue. I love to pull his leg, though. He has lot of stake in Brazil and is good to get his opinion while investing in any venture in Brazil. He has very bright ideas too and does not mind sharing with others. Ric and Forrest are great people with sharp mind.I like blogging with all that know Brazil,its problems and come out with some concrete solutions to fix them. I think we should learn to receive constructive criticisms and correct our course of action, instead of going into a self denial mode. My thoughts of the day. I hope you get to read them, before the article is LOST! - João da Silva Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:21:06 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16395 Recently I have reached the conclusion that it would be highly difficult for any "line of thought" expressed, with alleged from “Swiss sources”, to be considered either shocking or outright disturbing... - AUGUSTUS Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:18:41 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16391 Seriously, I am looking for a few good goats to keep the grass clipped, cheaper than hiring someone, on a couple of properties. I think parabems looks fine. Richer, fuller. - Ric Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:58:20 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16387 [quote]DNB My esteemed friend - a minor correction... You probably meant to type "Parabens" [/quote] That was not a minor correction,BUT..BUT, a thorough dressing down which young Dnb deserves. I am glad that you took initiative to correct him. Train them while they are still young. ;D As for Goat farming, I heard that the Swiss are leaders in this hi-tech area.Goat milk is very good for your health and you should reconsider your unwarranted (as well as unsolicited) criticisms of "Goats". I don't know if you are aware that in Switzerland, there is a NGO that fights for "Goats´s Rights". - João da Silva Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:09:23 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16378 GOAT FARMING? :o This is the second recent BRAZZIL MAGG article tonight which renders me nearly speechless... Is goat farming something to... "boast about"????!!!! DNB My esteemed friend - a minor correction... You probably meant to type "Parabens" They have a silly rule in the Portuguese language, where by the letter M, when employed in the middle of a word, it can ONLY be follow by vowels (whichever) and just two other letters, namely "P" or "B" (for instance, eMBalagem / eMPrego)... In fact, this rule is so rigid that even if the word ends in a letter M (which is not uncommon, such as HOMEM = "man"), when the plural is used, the M becomes a N (HOMENS = "men") Just a basic overview of Portuguese 101" :) - AUGUSTUS Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:48:47 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16371 [quote] Y'know, maybe they could combine the two and corner the zoophile sex tourism market.[/quote] I saw your interview in Jewells book.. Parabems! :) - dnbaiacu Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:42:56 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/9795/1/#pc_16366 Y'know, maybe they could combine the two and corner the zoophile sex tourism market. - Thaddeus Blanchette Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:31:38 +0100