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

LilaM says on Jul 2, 2008, 12:16:

OMG!!!! very good news!!!

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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

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

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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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!

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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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!!!

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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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...

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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

AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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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?

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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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.

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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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LDW says on Jul 2, 2008, 13:39:

I would bet that Hugo Chavez is really pissed off right about now.

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Pappassito says on Jul 2, 2008, 14:31:

Au contrario.. I am sure that Chavez is licking his chops at this moment.. Ingrid will be the next president of Colombia. That,my friends,will make him very happy indeed.

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

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

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

"Ingrid will be the next president of Colombia."

LOL

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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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.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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

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

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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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

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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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 ;)

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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?

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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.

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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.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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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.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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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.

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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!!!!!

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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