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The Political Hangover from Brazil’s World Cup Defeat
The World Cup isn't over yet, but Brazil's politicians are already facing fallout from the devastating defeat of the national team at the hands of Germany on July 8. That some Brazilian fans decided to react with violence comes, perhaps, as little surprise. The day after Brazil's historic 7-1 loss to the Germans, rioters burned more than 20 buses in São Paulo, the country's economic hub.
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Rioting is so pathetic. It's just a sport people.
Right? Continue rioting against government corruption, government waste, government inequality, and the ridiculous high and growing cost of living. Riot for the right to affordable food, water, shelter, and health care for all. DO NOT riot for a game. I'm looking at you as well Vancouver.
The Vancouver rioting was just embarrassing, I feel shame to this day for what our city displayed. Us humans never learn.