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BBC interview with Ingrid Betancourt

In this English-language interview with Alan Johnston for the BBC, they discuss their respective experiences of kidnap:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7789630.stm

By Alma del Norte on Dec 18, 2008, 21:07 in Friendly Talkzone.

Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 18, 2008, 21:11:

"I learnt... how weak we are in front of group pressure - how we can even see people saying exactly the opposite of what they feel because they are afraid."

Ingrid Betancourt

La vida es una rutina

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goin_south says on Dec 18, 2008, 22:22:

Hey! Gooooooooooood Neeeeeews!

Maybe Ingrid Betancourt can start a new wave !
Amongst colombian women.
Amongst ... latina women.
Amongst........Women EVERYWHERE!
AMONGST... PEOPLE EVERY WHERE!

FORGIVE.... Forgive... forgive.

How DIIIIIIID she do that?
Milagros por siempre!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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juancegomez says on Dec 18, 2008, 22:31:

I can't stay for long, but this is definitely a good interview.

Whatever you may think about Betancourt in political or personal terms (including her beliefs), she went through a lot and the experience has obviously allowed her to re-examine parts of her life and perspectives.

Signing off and wishing PBH Happy Holidays....

-Juancegomez

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goin_south says on Dec 18, 2008, 22:45:

De Acuerdo! and, it's good to see you here, once again, juancegomez!
"she went through a lot and the experience has obviously allowed her to re-examine parts of her life and perspectives."

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 18, 2008, 22:47:

Nice to see you posting again juancegomez - don't stay away so long next time.

La vida es una rutina

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goin_south says on Dec 18, 2008, 22:51:

I think he's on 'Sabatical'

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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juancegomez says on Dec 19, 2008, 09:17:

Thanks for the welcome, everyone, but unfortunately I can't promise that much at the moment.

I'll very likely have to go away again in a day or two, give or take some hours.

Oh, how I'd wish this were a sabatical...I'll probably need a genuine one at a not so distant point in time, if you ask me. ;)

Signing off...

-Juancegomez

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JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 19, 2008, 11:00:

nice seeing you back Juace

You are worried the US is going to invade and take the Venezuelan oil?... you are selling everything to them !!Peruvian Pres. Alan Garcia to Chavez

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Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 19, 2008, 16:08:

I am sorry that I won't be able to watch this on TV. I have listened to it twice now and found it quite moving. It is clear from my conversations with younger Colombians that a wind of change, of understanding and compassion is about to sweep through Colombia. Ms. Betancourt's experience and stance, I am sure, will play it's part; whether she likes it not.

"But the real hard question is; have you forgiven yourself?" - Speaks volumes.

For those that can:

"Showing on Friday 19th December at 1530 GMT, Saturday 20th at 0230 & 1930 GMT, Sunday 21st December at 1130 (NAM, SAM & AP only) & 1630 GMT (not SA) and Monday 22nd at 0030 GMT (not SA)"

La vida es una rutina

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goin_south says on Dec 19, 2008, 19:31:

""wind of change, of understanding""

We gringos, along with los colombianos, could all likely benefit here, shortly! lol

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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