A votar de olhos fechados
Thursday, October 13th, 2005In another unusual situation, three independent candidates, currently embroiled in court cases linking them to corruption and abuse of power, went on to win their councils, despite the negative publicity surrounding them and the pending charges - Isaltino Morais (ex PS) won Oeiras (see facing page), Valentim Loureiro (ex PSD) won Gondomar and Fátima Felgueiras (ex PS) won Felgueiras. However, Avelino Ferreira Torres, another figure embroiled in political scandal, a man who famously appeared in his underwear on reality TV show Quinta das Celebridades last year, failed to succeed in Amarante, finishing in third place, behind the PS and PSD.
In Portugal, candidates in elections are granted immunity from prosecution during the official campaign and election period, however, court proceedings will recommence, the results of which could have important significance for some of the councils involved.
E é este o panorama político nacional Português. Do mesmo modo que os típicos pais portugueses se recusam a aceitar que as suas filhas não casam virgens também me parece que a população Portuguesa se recusa a abrir os olhos e aceitar o óbvio.




