Jurist
The neighbors knew each other and established bonds of solidarity among themselves, bonds in which if one of them, for example, fell ill, a simple “chicken soup” that someone else would bring home would not fail.
Today, however, in a time of growing “horizontal property regimes”, people are born, live and die, alone, in “fractions”.
Even simple meetings to discuss the management of the condominium, where condominium owners always had the opportunity to exchange a few words with each other and look at each other’s faces, are disappearing, with said management handed over to companies specializing in the matter!
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There was a time when a handshake and word given between the parties was enough for a contract to be fulfilled, as there would be no greater dishonor for anyone who broke their word. The threat of a judicial conviction was not necessary to dissuade such non-compliance, all that was needed was the shame of, socially, being seen as someone whose word could not be trusted.
Today and increasingly, without major conflicts of conscience, nor with contracts reduced to writing and notarized, they are fulfilled!
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We witnessed the drama in Valencia and a small sample of what could happen in the Algarve, if, perhaps, the rain had been more intense and lasted longer.
The more that is built, waterproofing soils and, moreover, in obedience to multiple private interests, without any planning, on top of water lines, the more flooding will occur.
As a precaution, have some lifebuoys at home.
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INEM ambulances may arrive late or not at all.
But we are left with the consolation that the Navy boats will not fail to arrive immediately, under the supervision of our Admiral Passaláqua, alongside Russian boats, as soon as they put their bows in Portuguese waters, to conveniently keep them «under an eye », don’t worry if you want to see how Frango da Guia or Pastéis de Belém are made!
Not being a rich country, in order to have everything at the same time, it is therefore necessary to establish priorities in spending.
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A minister, the one for agriculture, tells us that wine gives years to life and the minister of the Presidency that it kills.
After all, what is left? Shouldn’t you drink wine mixed with soda?
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«The prime minister is an illusionist» – PNS, secretary general of the PS.
Now, there’s nothing like politics reduced to a circus, with illusionists, contortionists and clowns making us laugh, when we feel like crying.
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