"Refrain from arguing that 'we're morally superior'."
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Amidst the widespread power outage that hit Portugal and other parts of Europe, numerous public figures voiced their opinions on our collective experience during those hours without electricity.
One of them, Ricardo Martins Pereira, commonly known as 'O Arrumadinho', shared his thoughts on the matter.
He stated, "Let's not fool ourselves into thinking we emerged as better people after all this. The post-pandemic period taught us that humanity's nature will always be selfish, self-centered, and quick to turn off the solidarity button once we realize we don't really need our neighbor."
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While we didn't find Ricardo Martins Pereira's reactions in the wide array of political responses, there were other notable remarks.
Portuguese Leadership:Prime Minister Luís Montenegro confirmed the investigations into the blackout's root causes, emphasizing that cyberattacks were not implicated [3]. The Opposition, led by PS Secretary-General Pedro Nuno Santos, criticized the crisis communication efforts, pointing out that Civil Protection didn't provide adequate real-time updates during the extraordinary circumstances [1].
Spanish Leadership:With half the nation still in the dark past midnight, PM Pedro Sánchez declared a state of emergency, urging citizens to stay indoors and conserve phone lines [2][3].
Public Frustration:André Ventura (suggesting Chega's leader) emphasized the importance of improved communication during emergencies [1], as citizens grappled with metro entrapments, failed payment systems, and candlelit homes [3].
- Ricardo Martins Pereira, also known as 'O Arrumadinho', expressed his thoughts on the blackout, stating that the post-pandemic period had revealed humanity's inherent selfish nature.
- The article "Pitch Black: Celebrities speak on Portugal's blackout" did not include Ricardo Martins Pereira's reactions, yet other public figures expressed their opinions.
- High-profile individuals shared their reactions to the blackout on social media, adding to the discourse about the event in the entertainment sphere.
- Contrary to the thoughts of figures like Ricardo Martins Pereira, some political leaders, such as Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and PM Pedro Sánchez, reacted to the blackout by focusing on investigations, crisis communication, and preserving resources, illustrating a contrasting response to the situation.
