Lochte's messing

Lochte's messing and some double standards


First of all, unfortunately it seems that Lochte's messing up has been associated with political views which I think it's ridiculous; it has to do with character.

As a conservative American Brazilian citizen and specially currently in Rio de Janeiro spending some time with family and enjoying the Olympic Games; though I didn't want anymore for Rio's sake to host it; yet, I have to admit it's been great.

I always side with the law and not bad guys doesn't matter the nationality and which side of a coin.

So, I know very well how security is here; first of all; Rio has spent billions of dollars to host this games and its security army forces are reenforced; few people know but the security due to the nature of the games has been on charge of the FBI and excellent Israeli security systems.

So, when an athlete, a medal American Swimmer says he was robbed; oh !The police will really work hard to find the "thugs" it's for the well fair of the athletes themselves and the security of the events; so, when he lies , the  law enforcement looses its time, money and all for a false crime; such action is a crime in the USA and if Brazilian athletes had done so they would be in jail and nobody would be on their side - believe in Brazil people would curse such behavior.

So if an American swimmer like Lochte makes a story up  it has absolutely nothing to do with mutt complex ! Absolutely not. He wasted time of law enforcement believing in a silly way that an athlete that is on the center of the attention can make up a lie when high security specially the FBI are involved ?

It annoys me when people side with bad guys doesn't matter what.

What's the double standard ? An anthete can't do this in the USA; so he can't do it in RIO as well specially during the Olympic Games !!!

Yes, he owes an apology ; if the police found out it was really for trying hard to catch the supposed thugs.

I know the insides of American &  Brazilian spirit and his attitude is wrong doesn't matter where.

I know not a Rio that is so mistakenly reported but a big city that like any has its problems; yet it has its friendly people, amazing view and yes a place where my 5 year old son can wear his Yamulka and be nicely greeted not like in certain European countries.

 If there  is robbery it will always make the headlines specially with athletes; so yes, it is wrong to play around with security.

When Lochte's said about robbery with man dressed as police I knew it was something fishy and movie like; when things like that happen in Rio they are less Hollywood like. I could see and then later I laughed seeing that I was right.

I always respect the police to use their force for  protective and security reasons not abuse. Every time I see the armies in Brazil and in the USA I salute.

The Real spirit of the Olympic is Michael Phelps - He doesn't need any other thing but swim and smile to be in the headlines.

Lochte's silly attitude lacks the Olympic integrity as actions of people who are in the spotlight affect society and good reasoning. Don't blame it on Rio! Don't blame ony mplex ! Everyone must respect the laws doesnt matter where!
Nothing  to do with the obsession that the New Yorker reports http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/why-brazilians-are-so-obsessed-with-the-u-s-swimmers-story

Carine Silberstein












Lochte's messing

Succot celebrations and the unknown Jewish factor of Rio's Olympic Games!!!

The Jewish holiday of Succot (feast of booths or huts) is celebrated right after the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur which are known as the days of judgment and awe; Succot is a harvest holiday where we not only remember that the ancient Israelites dwelled in a Succah ( Huts/booths) in the desert after escaping from Egypt; actually build a Succah to eat there and have a little of the feeling of how it was like living in a humble dwelling, yet having the Divine clouds of protection better than any modern security system ever created.

Besides the Mitzvah (Torah commandment) of building a Succah; we say blessings on the harvest fruits such as an etrog (Citron) and pray for protection from calamities for the four corners of the earth, and get to enjoy many celebrations with music and dancing.

After the days of judgment we embrace the holiday of Succot where we have the joy of experiencing the spiritual blessings and the fun that this holiday has to offer and the last days of Succot are actually Shmeni Atzret and Simchat Torah which mark the ending of the Torah reading cycle with lots of dancing and rejoicing !

Yesterday, I went to Crown Heights where Jewish people from all over the world come to celebrate and dance together where there’s concert staged from Chabad.

I had a great time, because I met some friends from the Jewish community of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and we had so much fun together and saw Brazilian flags waved by some Jewish guys from Rio; we were happy that Rio will host the Olympic games, but even happier to celebrate Succot together in a place which has become a meeting point in New York.

Talking about the Olympic Games in Rio on 2016; I bet that few people know that the real contributor for this is the Jewish Brazilian Olympic bid president Carlos Nuzman!

So, all the Brazilian flags in Crown Heights reminded me and should remind Brazil’s President Lula that Carlos Nuzman is Jewish and was the key element to bring the games to Rio.

Most Jewish people in Brazil have an active role of contribution to Brazil’s culture, arts, music, business, economy and sports and now more than ever a contribution to the Olympic Games!

I uploaded some mini videos of the celebration in Crown Heights (has 4 tiny parts) just press on the text and it directs to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sNPuuiMv-Q

About Nuzman :
http://www.universalsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23000&ATCLID=204800653
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carlos_Nuzman.jpg
http://www.gonomad.com/roundworldphoto/2007/10/carlos-nuzman.html