Lula borrows from Obama before Olympic vote tomorrow
(NEWSER) - The Brazilian president, in Copenhagen after some serious politicking to win the 2016 Olympics for Rio de Janeiro, used a certain Chicagoan's slogan to promote his bid today. "Yes we can!" Lula told reporters today, dismissing concerns that the developing nation can fund the Games. "For some countries, it is just one more sports event that they are going to organize. But for us, it is a unique and extraordinary thing." More»