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And another heads up: I'd be careful about marrying Bolsanaro too close to Trump, IMO. You may have to walk it all back at some point. Brazilian politics are notoriously corrupt. Right now, Brazil is cashing in big time on trade deals with China after Trump's tariffs. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]} 13:52, 5 November 2018 (EST)

And another heads up: I'd be careful about marrying Bolsanaro too close to Trump, IMO. You may have to walk it all back at some point. Brazilian politics are notoriously corrupt. Right now, Brazil is cashing in big time on trade deals with China after Trump's tariffs. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]} 13:52, 5 November 2018 (EST)

:Good point. If Bolsonaro does shift, we should still note that he held conservative positions prior to his election and hold him accountable. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:57, 5 November 2018 (EST)

:Good point. If Bolsonaro does shift, we should still note that he held conservative positions prior to his election and hold him accountable. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:57, 5 November 2018 (EST)

::It's the critics that call him the Brazilian Trump, which is a code word for him being racist. It has little to do with his conservative or ringwing associations. He's largely regarded by them as a brainless boob and front man for the corrupt powers that be. According to this article, "[https://consortiumnews.com/2018/11/05/why-the-saudi-us-crisis-will-pass/ more than half of senators and one third of Congress are facing criminal investigations.]" The article also claims the real power center remains the Brazilian military.

::It's the critics that call him the Brazilian Trump, which is a code word for him being racist. It has little to do with his conservative or ringwing associations. He's largely regarded by them as a brainless boob and front man for the corrupt powers that be. According to this article, "[https://consortiumnews.com/2018/10/29/welcome-to-the-jungle/ more than half of senators and one third of Congress are facing criminal investigations.]" The article also claims the real power center remains the Brazilian military.

::Sure, the article is written by a longtime leftwing Brazilian journalist, however the editors of [[consortiumnews]] are among the best in reporting on intelligence matters. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]} 17:41, 5 November 2018 (EST)

::Sure, the article is written by a longtime leftwing Brazilian journalist, however the editors of [[consortiumnews]] are among the best in reporting on intelligence matters. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]} 17:41, 5 November 2018 (EST)

::Unlike Trump, Bolsonaro is not a man of independent wealth. He is indeed the front man for traditional ruling circles. While the US & Brazil may see eye to eye on Venezuela, it remains to be seen cooperation on China. Brazil is picking up many of the trade contracts dropped due to tariffs. That income to China fuels the Chinese military build-up. If Bolsonaro agrees with Trump on restricting Chinese inports, than a closer association between Trump and Bolsonaro can be made. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]}

::Unlike Trump, Bolsonaro is not a man of independent wealth. He is indeed the front man for traditional ruling circles. While the US & Brazil may see eye to eye on Venezuela, it remains to be seen cooperation on China. Brazil is picking up many of the trade contracts dropped due to tariffs. That income to China fuels the Chinese military build-up. If Bolsonaro agrees with Trump on restricting Chinese inports, than a closer association between Trump and Bolsonaro can be made. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]^{[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]}