[jonmc12]

This article left me thinking about how big of a mess the 2014 world cup could be - a whirlwind of political protest, drunken fans and violence. Brazilian leadership really has their work cut out of them. However, in China, where oppression and corruption also exist, the 2008 Olympics was an event of unifying nationalism.

Then, as the article portrays, Arab countries can oust their leaders, but Brazilians choose to re-elect corrupt politicians.

Why does it seem like communist countries can inspire nationalism and pride, and the people of dictatorships can change leadership. Yet, Brazil, as a democratic country, is depicted as imagining disgrace (in world cup / Olympics) and unable to instigate political change?

[alexqgb]

Simply electing leaders isn't enough in systems with winner-take-all dynamics. Brazil, Turkey, and Egypt all encapsulate this basic truth.

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/06/21/the_tyranny...

[paulovsk]

The most intelligent question ever raised that I saw. It left me thinking too, thank you.