Anyone Going To The World Cup?

[MDZ]

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I wonder why the Brazilian police didn't use a nicer logo.

Black uniforms, skull ... where have I seen that before?

 

[Toastedwaves]

That's ironic that the p0lice should use a skull as a logo, at all. It is a symbol of intelligence, anything that has to do with the head, cerebral activity. Surely it was given other negative meanings, but the irony of this to me is a 10.

 

[scotttswan]

Black uniforms, skull ... where have I seen that before?

it reminds me a bit of

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEle_DLDg9Y

 

[ajoknoblauch]

The massive screen was in Plaza San Martin at the base of the hill (former river bank) on the sidewalk just west-ish of the memorial.

Hundreds to thousands gather for each match with the largest crowds obviously being for Argentina's matches.

This year Argentina's first two group matches are on weekend days, but the third match starts at 1pm on a Wednesday. If you ever wanted to put down a blanket and have a picnic in the middle of Av 9 de Julio, that will be your chance. (Except for the bus lanes.) the city will absolutely come to a halt. We're talking London during a WWII air raid.

In the park you will be able to see precious Madonna & Child scenes like this:

That looks like a soccer mentality.

 

[ajoknoblauch]

The USA has chances to defeat some team in the group G ??? Taking bets what team will the USA team win?



[font=Helvetica Neue']Group G:[/font]
Germany[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Third in 2010 and aims to build on positive vibe created by its dominant club teams.[/font]
Ghana[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Knocked out the U.S. in 2010 before being heartbreakingly denied a semifinal spot.[/font]
United States[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Regarded as the strongest team in its pot after topping CONCACAF group.[/font]
Portugal[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Cristiano Ronaldo single-handedly won a tense playoff but has yet to shine at World Cup.[/font]

The question is probably whether or not the US team will ever score a goal. But that's the question about every soccer team in every game.

 

[internationalguy]

The USA has chances to defeat some team in the group G ??? Taking bets what team will the USA team win?



[font=Helvetica Neue']Group G:[/font]
Germany[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Third in 2010 and aims to build on positive vibe created by its dominant club teams.[/font]
Ghana[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Knocked out the U.S. in 2010 before being heartbreakingly denied a semifinal spot.[/font]
United States[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Regarded as the strongest team in its pot after topping CONCACAF group.[/font]
Portugal[font=Helvetica Neue'] – Cristiano Ronaldo single-handedly won a tense playoff but has yet to shine at World Cup.[/font]

Germany and the US will go through in this group. Cristiano Ronaldo will be a big dud, as usual.


GER- USA 2-0

POR-GHA 2-2

USA-POR 1-0

GER- GHA 3-0

USA- GHA 3-2

GER- POR 3-1

 

[Nounou]

Germany and the US will go through in this group. Cristiano Ronaldo will be a big dud, as usual.


GER- USA 2-0

POR-GHA 2-2

USA-POR 1-0

GER- GHA 3-0

USA- GHA 3-2

GER- POR 3-1

Portugal and Germany to go through. USA will be very lucky to get a point let alone go through to 2nd round!

 

[camberiu]

Black uniforms, skull ... where have I seen that before?

They are BOPE and their primary function has always been intimidation. You guys need to understand that the primary function of police in Brazil is not law enforcement, but to maintain the poor people in their place. And, interestingly enough, when the socialists Lula and Dilma came into power, they raise that purpose of the police all the way up to eleven.
That is true left wing politics for ya.

 

[Rich One]

Germany and the US will go through in this group. Cristiano Ronaldo will be a big dud, as usual.


GER- USA 2-0

POR-GHA 2-2

USA-POR 1-0

GER- GHA 3-0

USA- GHA 3-2

GER- POR 3-1

The USA will beat GHA and and POR?

 

[MDZ]

They are BOPE and their primary function has always been intimidation. You guys need to understand that the primary function of police in Brazil is not law enforcement, but to maintain the poor people in their place. And, interestingly enough, when the socialists Lula and Dilma came into power, they raise that purpose of the police all the way up to eleven.
That is true left wing politics for ya.

Neither Lula nor Dilma are really left wing though. They are social democrats / center left at best.

Regarding the BOPE - has anybody seen the Brazilian movie "Tropa de Elite" / "Elite Squad"? I saw it at the Berlin film festival where it won the first price back then. Pretty good fictional movie about a BOPE member.