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How the logic of extremes is eroding democratic debate.

The world is sick and Portugal isn't feeling very well. The politics we have are also a reflection of that 'malaise' (just to show that we can use fancy words too).

The exchanges between Gouveia e Melo and Marques Mendes escalated in tone, with the Admiral again referring to a 'business facilitator' and Mendes replying 'vulgarity'. Seguro and Cotrim emerged unscathed.

A two-hour debate between Gouveia e Melo and Marques Mendes that avoided discussing Belém (the presidential palace/office).
