Lula says he is a 'refined socialist' and calls Bolsonaro 'ignorant' and 'uncouth' in an interview.
"Bolsonaro is kind of uncouth, isn't he? Kind of ignorant," said Lula.
Sputnik - Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) harshly criticized the government of Jair Bolsonaro (PL) during an interview given this Thursday (22) to presenter Ratinho, from SBT.
Lula criticized Bolsonaro's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, commenting on the president's trip to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. According to Lula, Bolsonaro was inconsiderate of Brazilians who lost relatives during the outbreak.
The former president described Bolsonaro as "ignorant" and "uncouth" on several occasions during the interview. His insistence was so strong that it made the host agree: "Many people are no longer voting for him because of his attitude."
"Bolsonaro is kind of uncouth, isn't he? Kind of ignorant. Some people think it's cool to be ignorant, but it's cool to be polite. I used to eat oxtail stew with you and I wouldn't wipe my mouth with a towel, I'd use a napkin," Lula said during the interview.
During the interview, the former president reiterated his campaign promise to raise the minimum wage above inflation and pledged to reinstate the "Minha Casa, Minha Vida" (My House, My Life) program. "Bolsonaro changed 'Minha Casa, Minha Vida' to 'Casa Verde Amarela' (Green and Yellow House), but he didn't build a damn thing," the former president criticized.
When asked where he positioned himself on the political spectrum, Lula described himself as a "refined socialist."
"I consider myself a left-wing citizen. I consider myself a refined socialist because I defend private property, I defend freedom of organization, I defend the right to strike," explained the Workers' Party member.
A new poll released on Wednesday night (22), by the Datafolha institute, shows Lula in the lead, with 47% of voting intentions. Bolsonaro would have 33%. The scenario puts Lula at 50,5% of valid votes, which makes a first-round victory possible.
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