BREAKING NEWS: Colombian Army rescues Ingrid Betancourt, 3 US hostages and 11 colombian hostages

huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:32:

QUE VIVA URIBE Y EL EJERCITO COLOMBIANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers

"Huskie; Many thanks for your comments. Do you intend to post anything constructive here? Are you ABLE to contribute ANYTHING?"an ignorant frenchman named Darloupoo

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tejasmarcos says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:35:

WHAT A GREAT DAY TO SHARE WITH ALL OF COLOMBIA & THE AMAZING EFFORT IT TOOK TO MAKE HAPPEN!

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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tasco66 says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:36:

Breaking news: new approval rate for Uribe at 90%!!!

Viva Uribe!

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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Mr. Hollywood says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:41:

Nice.

So much for the naysayers who said it could never be done and that nothing WAS being done.

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:42:

VIVA COLOMBIA CARAJO!!!

"Huskie; Many thanks for your comments. Do you intend to post anything constructive here? Are you ABLE to contribute ANYTHING?"an ignorant frenchman named Darloupoo

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tasco66 says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:48:

"So much for the naysayers who said it could never be done and that nothing WAS being done."

Yep, so much for that Piedad/Chavista propaganda..

Viva Colombia, Viva Uribe, Viva el Ejercito de Colombia!

Thank you Presidente, thank you...

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:06:

AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

"Huskie; Many thanks for your comments. Do you intend to post anything constructive here? Are you ABLE to contribute ANYTHING?"an ignorant frenchman named Darloupoo

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juancegomez says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:17:

I sincerely thank those responsible and am very happy for the families, but this isn't going to turn me into an Uribe voter or anything.

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tasco66 says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:19:

Juan, who you gonna vote for?

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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beisbollover says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:22:

THANK GOD!!!!!!

This brought tears to my eyes.....finally Colombia is progressing forward from this dark time.

"The reason you don't understand me Edith is because I am speaking English but you are listening Dingbat!" -Archie Bunker

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juancegomez says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:27:

tasco66: I'll cross the bridge when I get there, but that much is already clear.

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Pappassito (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 2, 2008, 14:31:

billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 14:46:

Colombia is not going to vote in somebody who serves a french master, as president.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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tasco66 says on Jul 2, 2008, 14:57:

"Ingrid will be the next president of Colombia."

LOL

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:00:

LDW: Why would Chavez be pissed off?

Ingrid was extremely popular before being kidnapped, and despite the morons here that wrongly accuse her of all types of BS, she will continue to be very popular and will have great success in politics if she chooses to do so.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:02:

hahaha SHE WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT, SHE IS FRENCH!!!!!
CHEERS

"Huskie; Many thanks for your comments. Do you intend to post anything constructive here? Are you ABLE to contribute ANYTHING?"an ignorant frenchman named Darloupoo

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:04:

Actually, we do not need your vote Juan C, and who cares if you vote for Uribe or not!!!
Cheers

"Huskie; Many thanks for your comments. Do you intend to post anything constructive here? Are you ABLE to contribute ANYTHING?"an ignorant frenchman named Darloupoo

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:12:

"Ingrid was extremely popular before being kidnapped, and despite the morons here that wrongly accuse her of all types of BS, she will continue to be very popular and will have great success in politics if she chooses to do so."

Cacique, can you tell us what Ingrid was polling in her race for president before she was kidnapped? I will tell you, 4%, I somehow don't think that qualifies as "extremely" popular, but what do i know, i might just be one of those morons you are refering to ;)

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:15:

"Why would Chavez be pissed off?'

It takes away one of his most effective propaganda tools. Or do you actually believe that he really cared about the hostages ? LOL. I suppose you have seen the trancripts of Chavez' lapdog Cordoba telling the FARC not to release Ingrid, have you not?

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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podborski says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:22:

some people are finding this a hard pill to swallow huh billyb?

hope you have a nice bottle of wine to open tonight, but if this good news keeps up you're going to have to buy by the case : )

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:59:

jajaj, how did you know? My bro just came by and we are on our second one;)) BTW, seeing their discomfiture at this happy news just enhances my enjoyment of it.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:09:

billyb: I think Chavez has much greater issues to concern himself with than the hostages in Colombia. My view is that he is willing to exploit the situation if it is convenient. If not, oh well...he does not lose much if the hostages are set free or even if the FARC disappears because the FARC never were in a position to offer him much: they had no chance in hell of ever realizing their goals.

With respect to her popularity: what were the final poll numbers for her election to the Senate? I believe she di pretty good. Granted her poll numbers for presidency were not (in fact, I believe they were lower than what you suggest by the end of the campaign: of course she had been kidnapped). Nonetheless, I would not base her popularity solely on a presidential poll. And an event like what she went through will no doubt boost her popularity. I'm not insinuating that she will become president, I said she has a definite/bright career in politics if she wants it.

p.s. I polished off my last bottle of aguardiente.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:10:

As for discomfort...I felt/feel none. There is nothing but joy and Nectar Azul running through these veins.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:12:

Enjoy the buzzzz , It's a great night to have one.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:15:

Glad to hear that cacique, didn't expect anything less from you;) BTW, i was talking to some cousins in Colombia about ingrid and what her political future might be. We all agreed that there is no way she would ever become president, as her ties to France would make many Colombians suspect of which master she would serve. But with all her international prestige she could be a great asset as foreign minister for example. My perception of her increased, she showed tremendous dignity today. I have met her socially and liked her well enough, but had never been a fan of hers politically.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 2, 2008, 23:56:

Un Gran Dia para nuestro pueblo.

Un glorioso dia para nuestro presidente.

Un maravilloso dia para nuestra patria hermosa que tanto ha sufrido.


Presidente te apoyamos 100%

Vos sos un berracoooooooooo!!!!!

"...Sure some people will say that you are a sexist, very generalizing and opinionated but they are you opinions and yours alone and you don't change your mind because everybody else might disagree with you. Good for you!" -PCL

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