Os mesmos locais, antes e depois do passar dos anos e, como evoluiram! Penso que a evolução é clara, não vos parece? Mas para um post ficar perfeito falta-me a banda sonora. Depois de pensar algum tempo, lembrei-me que a banda sonora adequada e muito actual seria e mais uma vez, uma canção dos Muse: "United States of Eurasia". Já vão perceber porquê!
The same places, before and after the passage of time—and look how they’ve changed! I think the transformation is clear, don’t you agree? But for this post to be perfect, I’m missing the soundtrack. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that the perfect, very timely soundtrack would be—once again—a song by Muse: “United States of Eurasia.” You’ll see why!
Just as I was delighted to witness the transformation of my city, Muse’s song also begins with a dream of a world united as a single country, with all of humanity living in peace and harmony! But we all know that this would be completely impossible—it would be a utopia in stark contrast to the dystopia depicted in George Orwell’s 1984, which served as the inspiration for the lyrics of this song!
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Nesse livro, o que temos são duas super potências em confronto, os EUA em hegemonia e a outra super potência constituída por Europa+Ásia+Médio Oriente. A canção de uma forma poética fala de geopolítica (relações internacionais) e de guerras sem fim e que nem se sabe como e porquê começaram. Isto não vos diz nada, relativamente à nossa actualidade e ao comportamento de Trump?
In this book, we see two superpowers in conflict: the United States, acting as the dominant power, and the other superpower comprising Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The song poetically addresses geopolitics (international relations) and endless wars—wars whose origins and reasons remain unclear. Doesn’t this ring a bell when it comes to our current situation and Trump’s behavior?
A canção termina com o Nocturno de Chopin, ouvindo-se bem lá no fundo crianças, os inocentes, a brincar e duas bombas a partir, uma de cada super potência, deixando-nos a concluir que se trata do fim deste planeta, pois são bombas nucleares que estão a ser usadas. O fim da humanidade e do planeta Terra. Feita a review desta canção, pergunto-vos: para onde acham que a humanidade caminha? Para uma união de países ou para o colapso do planeta?
The song ends with Chopin’s Nocturne, with the faint sound of children—the innocent ones—playing in the background, and two bombs going off, one from each superpower, leading us to conclude that this is the end of the planet, since nuclear bombs are being used. The end of humanity and of planet Earth. Having reviewed this song, I ask you: where do you think humanity is headed? Toward a union of nations or toward the collapse of the planet?
We thus have U.S. hegemony under the leadership of a schizophrenic Trump, indulging his delusions and behaving in ways that are increasingly detached from reality. One moment he threatens to wipe out an entire people overnight, or the next day, as if a severe mental disorder were affecting his way of thinking, feeling, and acting; the next, he changes his mind as if he were a weather vane on a hurricane day! Do you realize where this madman is leading us? Into the chaos of international relations!
That’s why I love looking at these side-by-side photos, where past and present coexist in harmony and peace—and only in this way is progress possible! I don’t know if future generations will be able to do what I’ve done in this post! On June 10, Portugal Day, I hope that Portugal—and its leaders—will decide whose side they’re on! Right now, Portugal’s position is ambiguous!
On the one hand, Portugal stands with the European Union, as it is a member and shows solidarity with its other European partner countries on security matters. On the other hand, it sides with Trump by allowing planes headed to wage war in Iran to use Lages Air Base in the Azores. Whose side are we on, after all? With that madman Trump or with the EU? Go ahead and celebrate Portugal Day’s spinelessness—maybe one day the celebration will look just like the last photo in this post!
P.S.: Portugal has now been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. I’m sorry, but this makes me want to laugh—or cry. What diplomatic clout does Portugal really have? Is this our chance to give Trump the middle finger?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwB9IaYNE70&list=RDGwB9IaYNE70&start_radio=1
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Olá! Bem-vindos!
Neste post, começo por referir a banda sonora desde logo, trata-se da canção icónica "Personal Jesus" da banda Depeche Mode. O seu significado é profundo e muito actual. A letra fala-nos de algo que está a acontecer nos dias de hoje. Muitos jovens e, não só, fazem dos seus ídolos, sejam cantores, futebolistas etc. os seus próprios Jesus, fazem deles uma espécie de salvadores. A sua vida é inspirada por eles e eles são exemplos de esforço, dedicação e muito trabalho para conseguirem chegar a rendimentos de excelência... isto até há alguns anos!
Hello! Welcome!
In this post, I'll start by mentioning the soundtrack, which is the iconic song ‘Personal Jesus’ by the band Depeche Mode. Its meaning is profound and very relevant today. The lyrics tell us about something that is happening today. Many young people, and not only them, make their idols, whether singers, footballers, etc., their own Jesus, making them a kind of saviour. Their lives are inspired by them and they are examples of effort, dedication and hard work to achieve excellent results... that was just a few years ago!
Contudo, o problema é que há cada vez mais jovens que na solidão dos seus quartos estão a descobrir nos meandros da internet outro tipo de ídolos, que me atrevo a catalogar de muito perigosos. Alguns e, são cada vez mais, influencers e youtubers, um novo tipo de Jesus, que fazem mentoria, apoio, são uma âncora para estes jovens desamparados pelos pais e em fase de formação e de afirmação cívica e ideológica.
However, the problem is that more and more young people are discovering other types of idols in the depths of the internet from the solitude of their bedrooms, which I dare to classify as very dangerous. Some, and increasingly so, are influencers and YouTubers, a new type of Jesus, who mentor, support, and serve as an anchor for these young people who are neglected by their parents and are in the process of forming their civic and ideological identities.
Ora, estes novos heróis - sem capa - não servem de exemplo para ninguém. Ver nestes ídolos ( e idolatrá-los) quando eles não são uma referência moral e cívica. Este tipo de ídolos são um perigo para o desenvolvimento intelectual dos futuros homens e mulheres deste país. Que adultos irão ser? Pergunta de retórica. Este novo Jesus pessoal e salvador de almas, espalha mensagens de ódio. Ódio às mulheres, aos imigrantes, incita à violência verbal, psicológica e mesmo física em desafios que colocam os jovens em perigo de vida.
However, these new heroes – without capes – are not role models for anyone. Seeing these idols (and idolising them) when they are not moral and civic references. These types of idols are a danger to the intellectual development of the future men and women of this country. What kind of adults will they become? It's a rhetorical question. This new personal Jesus and saviour of souls spreads messages of hatred. Hatred of women, of immigrants, inciting verbal, psychological and even physical violence in challenges that put young people's lives in danger.
O Estado e os pais devem redobrar os cuidados com o que é visionado pelos menores. Eu sei que a vida moderna consome o tempo que deveria ser dedicado à família. É então, que este Jesus personificado acaba por ser o suporte emocional desta juventude perdida num labirinto que se chama internet.
"Eu farei de ti um crente" - Este Jesus personificado diz!
The State and parents must redouble their efforts to monitor what minors watch. I know that modern life consumes the time that should be devoted to family. It is then that this personified Jesus ends up being the emotional support for this youth lost in a labyrinth called the internet.
"I' ll make you a believer" - This personal Jesus says!
Este tipo de redenção coloca os jovens sempre num patamar de inferioridade. Este Jesus encarnado num influencer ou numa instangrammer tem os seus espinhos. Vocês não vão acreditar, mas eu virei o Jesus pessoal de uma pessoa real e que conheço muito bem. Esta mulher idolatra-me, fui e sou divinizada de tal forma, que essa pessoa teve o atrevimento e a audácia de me roubar o fruto do meu trabalho. Com cúmplices, fê-lo de uma forma vil e astuta, como só a cabeça de um criminoso é capaz de engendrar. Substituiu o trabalho fraco dela pelo fruto do meu trabalho que é Bom. Deste modo conseguiu elevar e muito a qualidade do seu trabalho. Neste momento esta mulher está a usufruir de tal forma que "eu estou a pagar-lhe o salário" Eu posso afirmar que sou o Jesus pessoal desta LADRA! Ela fez de mim Jesus e eu SALVEI-A!!!
This kind of redemption always puts young people on a lower level. This Jesus incarnated as an influencer or an Instagrammer has his thorns. You won’t believe it, but I became the personal Jesus of a real person I know very well. This woman idolizes me; I was and am deified to such an extent that she had the nerve and audacity to steal the fruit of my labor. With accomplices, she did it in a vile and cunning way, as only a criminal mind is capable of devising. She replaced her own poor work with the fruit of my labor, which is Good. In this way, she managed to greatly elevate the quality of her work. Right now, this woman is enjoying herself so much that “I’m paying her salary.” I can say that I am this thief’s personal Jesus! She made me Jesus, and I SAVED HER!
Eu fiz desta pessoa uma crente, pois à minha conta, foi possível realizar-lhe um MILAGRE que nunca na sua vida sonharia ser possível.
"Ergue-te e toca a fé!"
💰💰💰MONEY !!!💰💰💰
I made this person a believer, because on my account, it was possible to perform a MIRACLE that she never dreamed would be possible in her life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2GEOcEcRtY&list=RDi2GEOcEcRtY&start_radio=1
Aleluia! Aleluia! Jesus Cristo ressuscitou!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is risen!
👯👯👯Feliz Páscoa!👯👯👯
👯👯👯Happy Easter! 👯👯👯
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Olá! Bem-vindos meus caros amigos e leitores!
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Hello! Welcome, my dear friends and readers!
This post was inspired by Simulation Theory, according to which what we call ‘reality’ may not be real, but rather a virtual reality, a simulation created by a Higher Intelligence. We would thus be part of an ultra-sophisticated computer programme. This Theory was developed taking into account recent discoveries in the field of Quantum Physics. Horrible, I know!😭
Think with me: what if the human habit of watching television were more than just a distraction, more than an entertainment? But in truth, this screen we watch is a metaphor for the greatest screen of all: God's gaze upon us. We are characters in motion, living, loving, producing, making mistakes, all before an invisible audience. Perhaps the whole world is a great cosmic spectacle, where each life is a distinct channel, each destiny a narrative that unfolds at the same time. And perhaps God is not so far away, but within us - the viewer of this great screen and the protagonist merged into the same person.*
If so, free will is not an illusion. We humans make choices, we walk paths, we decide between Good and Evil, between Light and Shadow. But it is God who breathes in these choices, it is He who reveals Himself in our gestures, in our words, in our silences. When we speak, when we read, when we write, perhaps it is only God's language flowing through our humanity, shaped by the choices we have made. In a raw way, we humans only make choices, everything else is God within us. It is horrible to think that we are so little in this life! A kind of Artificial Intelligence living inside us😭(The distant particle that quantum physics talks about) And so, God builds His Work through us!
And yet, one conviction remains with me: what we experience is not life, but death. A waiting room between different worlds. Because life, true life, cannot be just this, this routine, this world limited by pain, wars, masks. Life, I think, has to be something infinitely greater and more meaningful, it has to have something that transcends the screen where we move. What we call life may be just a shadow, an intermittence, the preparation for an awakening that we do not yet know.
Perhaps this big screen we inhabit is just a projection of a higher reality. Perhaps death, which we fear so much, is just the opening of doors to true Life, where we finally discover who we are and why we exist, when we encounter the particle with which we are entangled: God!
As the soundtrack for this post, I chose a song by my favourite band, Muse, called ‘Simulation Theory.’ This song addresses precisely the hypothesis that we live in a reality controlled by someone, whom I identify as God, who is not the same identity identified in the video - They, supposedly an earthly entity. I consider it a divine entity.
