tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post5330027275354024492..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Firemen Continue Their FightRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-87413166150255952442011-08-06T23:37:43.522-03:002011-08-06T23:37:43.522-03:00Thank you for posting this, I actually didn't ...Thank you for posting this, I actually didn't know they were still protesting.<br /><br />I find stories like this quite sobering, It is clear that Brazil still have a long way to go before it becomes a develop nation, no matter how many Olympics or World Cups we manage to host until we start taking care of our own we won't have made it to the next level.<br /><br />I just didn't get Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-1792695553240046182011-08-06T23:36:23.133-03:002011-08-06T23:36:23.133-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-40174781753759485832011-08-04T23:30:50.361-03:002011-08-04T23:30:50.361-03:00Sad thing is that a fortune is being spent on stad...Sad thing is that a fortune is being spent on stadiums, venues and other things so to cater to two events that aren't financially rational. Plus the infrastructure that comes along with them (trains from airport to stadiums) have to adapt to the venues of the event and AND NOT TO the needs of the transportation grid that would benefit the flow of most of the population. Ask any serious The Gritty Poethttp://www.grittypoet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-18530488520967114102011-08-04T09:40:20.707-03:002011-08-04T09:40:20.707-03:00At the closing ceremony of the World Military Game...At the closing ceremony of the World Military Games last week there were bands from each branch of the military: the Navy, the Air Force, the Army, and the Fire Fighters.<br /><br />When the Fire Fighters' band entered the stadium the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. It was 10 time more enthusiastic than any of the other groups.<br /><br />I was inspired.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-61295619854115506482011-08-04T03:51:14.510-03:002011-08-04T03:51:14.510-03:00Rachel,
The sign on the second picture says...Rachel,<br /><br /> The sign on the second picture says it all.<br /> "For the Governor, you represent a vote, for us, you represent a life".<br /> It's real shame these guys can't have the basics to do their job right! It should all start with peace of mind at their homes, with being able to provide for their families first and then have the necessary and American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.com