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DutchJazzer said:
also a 20 cent increase is much more than you think.
for ecample a 20 cent hike i would feel here.
using public transportation 2-4 times a day 5-6 days a week those 20 cents count up
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I completely agree w/you.

Reading all the Facebook posts in portuguese has reminded me a lot about life there in Brazil. I've been back a few times now. I think braziljazz put it perfectly when he broke down the min wage thing and the public transportation costs. I remember oftentimes people would take a few buses to get to work. It's not like $3.20 is a one way trip. Often times that's $3.20 here then another there... It adds up!

If you are commuting from Maua or Santo Andre (suburbs) you could end up taking 2-3 buses before you arrive in Sao Paulo.
 
Stoked said:
Relax, no one doubts your Canadian sensibilities.
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Look dude: this isn't me being left wing. Dismissing the protests of millions as trivial because they aren't fighting for 'real-problems' is something that is fundamentally wrong. I'd love to hear what a person living in the region, participating in the protests (Ahem: thebrazilianzz) would have to say about such a gross mischaracterization.
 
Stoked said:
This protest has grown to be much more than bus fare issues. It is about basic living conditions. Dirt floors, lack of clean water, no or very limited access to medical care, corruption in the police...
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dalamon said:
Look dude: this isn't me being left wing. Dismissing the protests of millions as trivial because they aren't fighting for 'real-problems' is something that is fundamentally wrong. I'd love to hear what a person living in the region, participating in the protests (Ahem: thebrazilianzz) would have to say about such a gross mischaracterization.
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Please continue.
 
Stoked said:
Please continue.
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Ill continue once you explain this post:

Stoked said:
Or focus on the real problems. But I see that as a problem that is not exclusive to the poor.
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What are the 'real problems' that they should be focusing on? What is it about their current protests that isn't 'real' to you?


I just don't really know how you can make that sort of post, and then go on to talk about how this protest is about basic living conditions, in the same thread. You essentially say they are protesting for petty reasons, then you do a 180 and say that the protests for public transportation are representative of a deeper issue.
 
dalamon said:
Ill continue once you explain this post:



What are the 'real problems' that they should be focusing on? What is it about their current protests that isn't 'real' to you?


I just don't really know how you can make that sort of post, and then go on to talk about how this protest is about basic living conditions, in the same thread. You essentially say they are protesting for petty reasons, then you do a 180 and say that the protests for public transportation are representative of a deeper issue.
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You're killing me smalls. To start with I gave them credit for protesting real issues edited you even came to this thread. Since then I have been messing with you. My post you quoted was about people in general. Stop acting like the Thriller and ****. Damamon
 
Stoked said:
You're killing me smalls. To start with I gave them credit for protesting real issues edited you even came to this thread. Since then I have been messing with you. My post you quoted was about people in general. Stop acting like the Thriller and ****. Damamon
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I figured you were messing with me, but the whole "canadian sensibilities" remark irks me a little, because I hear it a lot. I don't think I've been too unreasonable in all honesty-- it's hard to tell with what tone people are making their posts sometimes. Lord knows I scratch my head with every post franklin makes.
 
I was totally messing with you and since it was me I thought you'd know that. Ugh
 
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