Aral BalkanNeoliberals are the folks you send in to sanitise the place before the fascists move in.
Miguel Tavares@aral Funny thing is, neoliberals seem to think *they* are in control. Even after the fascists took all of the Popular Party's seats in the portuguese parliament, "Social" Democrats still try to groom the far-right into something they could more comfortably introduce to their parents. Not that it bothers them too much individually — Neoliberals and fascists will get along just fine. This is something they do at the expense of their own party and, eventually, democracy.
nfrgrtWait what? When did that happen? I've just been to Portugal and concluded that it's a cool country with friendly people, good food and good coffee everywhere. (As a German, my standards are low tho)
@nfrgrt @aral I'm sorry if I've alarmed you too much and too soon. They haven't taken over parliament. They "just" elected 12 deputies, with the Popular Party getting wiped out. The Portuguese neoliberal right and far-right are still in the process of organizing.
It's still a good country, IMO. I'm just too afraid of losing it.