Whoa…
By From Mr. Trend:
Viewers of a popular Portuguese television programme have voted dictator Antonio Salazar as “The Greatest Portuguese” by a wide margin, angering many of those who remember his repressive regime.
Salazar was chosen by 41 per cent of viewers, beating communist leader Alvaro Cunhal and historic figures such as Portugal’s first king, D. Afonso Henriques, romantic poet Luis de Camoes and explorer Vasco da Gama, state broadcaster RTP said.
Whoa. But there’s still some sense to be had:
“Only masochists, imbeciles or the insane could have voted for this executioner as the greatest Portuguese,” wrote one viewer on the programme’s website (www.rtp.pt).
“Let him remain where he is — in the rubbish bin of history.”
Another viewer had vowed to leave the country, one of western Europe’s youngest democracies, if Salazar won the contest.
In mild defense of Portugal, the poll was not scientific. More from Randy.