Every now and again, I like to dig through my inbox and see what sort of interesting correspondence has come my way.
Most of the messages I receive are thoughtful, encouraging, and genuinely appreciated.
Even the ones from people who disagree with me.
But occasionally, something comes through that deserves its own special category.
And I've collected a few gems for you today.
I've collected three particularly entertaining examples for you today.
Let's begin.
Exhibit A: The Great Brazilian Political Scholar
Our first contestant wasn't particularly impressed with something I wrote about Brazilian politics.
His response?
"Are you dumb? Lula was the only option for Brasil. Fuck you and fuck the United States."
Well, good morning to you, too!
Now, I'm no fan of Lula or his left-wing politics. That probably isn't breaking news to anyone who's been reading my emails for more than five minutes.
But I was particularly fascinated by the assertion that Lula was the only option.
Not the best option.
Not the least terrible option.
The ONLY option.
In a country of more than 200 million people.
That's quite the endorsement.
And apparently, the United States needed to be dragged into the conversation for good measure.