Re: [GRN] Escola Medica

[John de Figueiredo]

Dear Nuno, I have no doubt that Dr. Melo had the idea or that the copy of the letter from Dr. Melo to Salazar shown by Freddy to Dr. Bastos was authentic. I just think that it would be nice to know if the original letter was ever received and if it is found in an archive somewhere in Portugal. Since Dr. Melo never expressed this idea publicly and even kept the letter confidential, seems to me that the level of evidence for a fundamental issue such as this one should meet a higher standard.  John Sent from my iPhone On Jan 1, 2024, at 7:27 AM, 'Nuno Cardoso da Silva' via Goa-Research-Net <goa-research-net@googlegroups.com> wrote:  Dear John,   There were quite a few people in Portugal who, at different times and under various forms, thought that some type of Lusophone confederation would be the best solution. I wouldn't be surprised if Dr. Froilano de Melo was one of them. Unfortunately there weren't then enough enlightened people in government, within the Estado Novo structure, to realize it. The funny thing is that the present CPLP may still evolve into something not very different. It may not be called a confederation, but if citizens of all CPLP countries are allowed unrestricted residence, working permit and right to vote in any of the other member states, the end result will be very much the same. And I see it as a real possibility.   All the best   Nuno     Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10:11 PM From: "John de Figueiredo" <johnde...@sbcglobal.net> To: "Goa-Research-Net" <goa-research-net@googlegroups.com> Subject: [GRN] Escola Medica Dear Cristiana, You obviously do not know the Goan culture well. You say you heard I am a gentleman (and I thank you for the compliment). You should know that a Goan gentleman would never insult a lady. I said at the beginning that I only debate with people I respect. Let us stick to the issues. On some issues I agree with you. On other issues, I disagree. I footnoted and referenced all my notes. I carefully separated my opinions from data. On issues about which we disagree, I am convinced that the data are on my side. Whether I have had the training, or you have had the training, is irrelevant. I am a scientist and I believe in data. If the data are valid and reliable (and not just hearsay or political slogans), then hopefully we will both learn something and move forward. Regarding Dr. Froilano de Melo having proposed to Salazar the idea of a Lusophone confederation: As far as I know, even Menezes Bragança, courageous as he was, never put forward this idea. Therefore, I will only believe it if I see that confidential letter to Salazar referenced in an archive in Portugal. Otherwise the reader will be left with the impression that this was an attempt made by Freddy to “rehabilitate” his father in the light of the new political order. Incidentally, both Freddy and Victor were my friends (though much older than me). Victor was my older brothers’ colleague at MIT. Best wishes, John Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Goa-Research-Net" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to goa-research-net+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/A997E34D-CBD2-4F59-B890-49A1C1A26F53%40sbcglobal.net. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Goa-Research-Net" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to goa-research-net+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/trinity-9968e694-c735-4ef6-add3-3f895b3dc566-1704106556576%403c-app-mailcom-bs14. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Goa-Research-Net" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to goa-research-net+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/1B9673A7-B4BC-4E15-B1F8-A714F869AC0E%40sbcglobal.net.