By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Brasilia due to feeling ill, his son reported. Bolsonaro has experienced recurring intestinal problems stemming from a 2018 stabbing, leading to multiple surgeries, with the most recent in April. He presented with symptoms including severe hiccups, vomiting, and low blood pressure. This hospitalization follows medical treatments and a recent Supreme Court sentence of 27 years in prison for his alleged involvement in a coup plot.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro taken to hospital after feeling sick, son says, and already, the air is thick with suspicion. You know how it goes, right? The moment someone powerful faces potential repercussions, suddenly they’re wrestling with a mysterious illness. It’s the same old script, the one where wealth and influence seem to pave the way for unexpected ailments and dramatic hospital visits. Honestly, it’s hard not to be cynical when you hear the news, especially with the history we’ve seen.
This supposed illness, according to the reports, has apparently struck with a vengeance, potentially forcing the former president to seek medical attention. Of course, a son’s announcement is the starting point, but the story is quickly picked up by a chorus of doubt. The quick jump to the suggestion of a medical emergency that Brazil simply can’t handle is almost comical. The implication that a flight to the U.S. for specialized treatment is necessary, it stinks of a desperate attempt to avoid something much less pleasant – a long stay in a Brazilian prison.
The comparison to the situations of high-profile figures who have attempted to use medical excuses is almost unavoidable. Suddenly, the image of a wheelchair, oxygen masks, and all the trappings of acute illness, are conjured, designed to make a person seem far more vulnerable than they perhaps are. It’s a classic move, designed to garner sympathy or, at the very least, delay the inevitable. The talk of “experimental treatment” in the U.S. feels less like a genuine medical concern and more like a carefully crafted escape plan.
This news comes with a clear undercurrent of frustration. Many people are likely thinking of those who have faced imprisonment without the same resources or advantages. This sentiment suggests the former president is attempting to avoid the consequences of his actions. In this context, the hospital visit is seen not as a medical issue, but an attempt to pull a fast one, potentially trying to buy time or even orchestrate a flight from the country. It’s a narrative built on the perception of privilege and the cynical view of the world where the rich and powerful play by different rules.
The comments really pile on with the dark humor surrounding the situation. The “Harvey Weinstein flu,” the “incarceritis,” and the suggestion that he might try to vanish in the same way Carlos Ghosn did, it all highlights this deeply held mistrust. It’s like a collective eye roll, with people already anticipating the next act in this drama. The idea that the former president’s medical problems could be somehow solved with access to a golden toilet at Mar-a-Lago is dripping with sarcasm.
A whole lot of people are suggesting that any medical facility in Brazil, including those within the prison system, would be more than adequate. There’s even a touch of irony in the jokes, particularly those that reference the former president’s past suggestions regarding medical treatments, a stark reminder of the lack of compassion or empathy. The mention of Trump potentially helping with an escape or the need to keep him from suddenly appearing in Russia, well, it showcases a profound lack of faith in the integrity of the situation.
There’s a pervasive sense that this is all just a ploy. The discussion of a possible escape attempt, the idea of a “get out of jail free” card, and the skepticism surrounding his treatment, all feed into the idea that the hospital visit is less about health and more about survival. The references to the “bullshit medical exemption stage” and the hope that justice will prevail, paint a picture of general mistrust. It’s the kind of mistrust that makes people want to suggest that the former president should just “peel off already.”
Underlying all of this is a desire for accountability. The assumption is that he is attempting to avoid the consequences of his actions and that his condition is an act of manipulation. The hopes are there, that the man gets the justice that’s deserved.