When I lived in Spain I went to Portugal a few times, only for a few days each time...pure vacation. I don't have much of a read on the Portuguese. But, if this is true, it is important.

' "This is really interesting. Basically, the Portuguese military has come out and announced that if the people riot, they are on the side of the people, not the government. Also, when journalists asked the military if they planned to revolt, their only response was "Revolutions are not announced ahead of time."

The original Portuguese news article: economico.sapo.pt... (http://economico.sapo.pt/noticias/militares-avisam-governo-que-estao-com-a-populacao-contra-a-austeridade_129069.html) '

The article is in Portuguese, a language I don't speak or read. I suppose one could use babblefish and translate.

Mike

Revolutions are not advertised.

The military and the police are upset because the Government will cut their mercenary budget and salaries.