Presidential Elections 2014 - Are you ready to vote? Why or why not?

Hello, dear students.

As our 2014 elections are coming near, I invite you all to take part in this discussion, by answering the following questions:

How important is a country’s national election  in a democratic regime?

Are you happy with our Brazilian politicians? What bout our parties (PT, PSDB, PSB, PSOL, etc.)?

Are you sure who you are going to vote for: President, Governor, Senator, besides Federal and State congress representatives? Why or why not?

Below, there'll be some international news and videos in order to have an idea about what foreigners think about us, especially in the international economic and political scenario.

1) Brazil holds 1st TV presidential debate (Youtube video)  

2) The measure of marina (The Economist)

3) Brazil's election: what chance reform (Financial Times blog)

Hope you fully participate in this discussion.

Best,
Flávia