What has gotten into Maracatu? Has he lost his marbles? Hasn't he read the site's FAQ where it is quite clear that Daily Kos is a:
...Democratic blog with one goal in mind: electoral victory.
Why does he waste his time (and ours) posting these things? He's not back home in Brazil!
All legitimate questions that I rightfully expect from anyone who happens to read this diary commemorating the 120th anniversary of the birth of the great Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. I admit I am stretching the envelope a bit by posting a diary on such a extraneous topic. I had intended not to post it at all here, until I saw cosmic debris' diary about the Yearly Kos A & E Extravaganza. Hmmm...
Anyway, take the plunge, if you think the topic might move you. Oh!, ... and about it not being political or about the Democratic Party?: True, but don't miss the absolutely fascinating historical "aside" about the relationship between Emperor Dom Pedro II and the US. And last but not least, não sou brasileiro.
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