I just watched the swearing in of Presidente Lula, Brazil's current president. Parallels can be drawn on a different area, yet similar to the election of President Obama. Luis Ignacio da Silva, Lula was the first Brazilian president elected by the people who represented "the people". Having come from humble origins, a labor party member rose to power. He had lost a few elections and then Voila! Brasil had a non-elitist leader-for better or worse, he has opened a new era.
Tomorrow, the future! Obama and Lula should hang out. There would be a lot to be gained reaching across the North and South Americas.
Monday, January 19, 2009
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