Colombia more safe than Panama?

dwmte7 says on Nov 8, 2007, 07:06:

damn, lowell....sounds like florida

dwmte

miamimike says on Nov 8, 2007, 08:03:

Like Miami,,,another Deputy shot&killed yesterday. Last week, more news on ATM scams,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

Mononoke28 says on Nov 8, 2007, 09:35:

Is it more safe or safer?

Diana

Diana

Robert Jorge says on Nov 8, 2007, 09:43:

Mononocke28. "more safe" and "safer" mean the same thing. Are you asking which is better grammatically? If so, either is acceptable; but a common mistake, even by native English speakers, is saying "more safer."

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

vicshere says on Nov 8, 2007, 09:50:

when comparing 2 things you should use a comparative in this case
It is safer than .....

listo

Lowell says on Nov 8, 2007, 10:41:

Sorry in shock about friends. I'm 55 and don't want or need lessons in English Grammar. You have nothing more to do than correct my grammar? Wow, what a life.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

Chelesupercono says on Nov 8, 2007, 10:51:

I have heard that Panama like Costa Rica is becoming really dangerous.....a lot of home invasions and very violent ones at that.....sorry about your friends...

Hey how does MORE FOKIN SAFE SOUND......?

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

Robert Jorge says on Nov 8, 2007, 11:03:

Lowell, Mono asked which was better to use. I answered her question. I certainly wasn't trying to correct you, and until just this second, didn't even make the connection between her question and your post title. I do apologize though and hope there are no bad feelings. Again, if you are upset about my post, it was not intended to be "grammar policing" and not directed towards you or your post title. Besides, your post title looks fine to me. All that crap aside, that is terrible what happened to your friends. You must be in shock and terribly worried.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

dwmte7 says on Nov 8, 2007, 15:40:

r.j. a most poignant and apologetic response. i commend you. often, as is the case in life, offences are taken, not given.

bravo,
douglas

dwmte

Lowell says on Nov 8, 2007, 16:04:

Thanks. No word from friend may try to call tomorrow.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

john_stark says on Nov 8, 2007, 18:56:

Today on the radio I was listening to news reports about Philadelphia and their terrible homicide rate. They were going on and on about it. Philly is about the same size as Medellin and the number of homicides is 400. When Medellin has that number of homicides they'll have a civic holiday to declare how "safe" the city is. Hell last year they had 709 and everyone on PBH was babbling about how safe Medellin is. Meanwhile everybody in Philly is freaking out about 400.

Man Tequila says on Nov 8, 2007, 18:59:

Well, it's tough living in a town where the bright spots are cheesesteaks, Tastykakes and the Phiily Phanatic.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

john_stark says on Nov 8, 2007, 19:01:

Well I guess you could say about the 400 - that they are definitely in a far better place now.

Man Tequila says on Nov 8, 2007, 19:04:

Especially since Philly has the "least attractive people" of any major US metropolis. Fits my experience with the place. Even WC Fields preferred Cleveland to dying.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

Robert Jorge says on Nov 8, 2007, 21:31:

Thanks Douglas.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

goin_south says on Nov 8, 2007, 21:34:

RJ....
"......even by native English speakers, is saying "more safer."...
Not to be confused with....Morely Safer... jej

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

goin_south says on Nov 8, 2007, 21:41:

Panama? Wow; glad I decided to take the 'straight flight' from Hstn, rather than the earlier flights, stopping in Panama City for an hour and a half comin and goin(_south)...;)

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

Buongone says on Nov 8, 2007, 22:18:

Well, I'll be there for 3 1/2 weeks ovr the Holidays. Will report later about the trip. Even spending some time in Boquete. Have to ask some people about that fire bomb?

dwmte7 says on Nov 9, 2007, 04:31:

you're welcome, robert...

and for you, john...touche

yo, buongone...is that a modern spelling of 'bong'

dwmte

dwmte7 says on Nov 9, 2007, 04:32:

if it wasn't for the side splittin humor you guys desiminate here on pbh, i'd die of boredom

dwmte

Chelesupercono says on Nov 9, 2007, 05:16:

did someone say "BONG"........hummmmmm

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

Lowell says on Nov 9, 2007, 06:18:

I saw the news of the fire bombing on "Viviendo en Panama" by Don Winner. The perps only hurled one molitoff (sp?) cocktail over a fence at a parked car. Minor damage was done to the vehicle.

Lived in Boquete for 2 years and soon found myself often coming down the hill for activity. Then I lived in Panama City for 1+ years. What a zoo! Rural living is a pain and you're always subjected to theft.

I heard of so many instances of theifs backing a truck up to a house and completely emptying it, while the neighbors say or do nothing. Just about all of Panama is plagued with poor infastructure. When I left Boquete there were no new phone numbers available and water was becoming a big issue/problem.

Either was used in another break in.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

Buongone says on Nov 9, 2007, 21:56:

Buongone is Tagalog, That's Philipino language. It means the crazy 1. Needed a email name that nobody had and picked it. I heard of dudes driving down the Baja. Out off of San Jose del Cabo and doing the same thing. Just wiping the owners out clean. Most folks hire caretakers. Even then, they can be on the take. So that quiet life was just a little too quiet, Eh? Sometimes it's hard to find the place to live with just the right Happy medium of things to do, and keep you Busy, happy and out of the clink! My novia is from Cali. She loves it there. But I have not really checked it out in depth. I know they have a nice country club. Like she says, it would be really nice with a beach. But then again, what place would'nt? Just want to retire someplace that I'm not going to get burned out in a few yrs. That's why a lot of people say on PBH rent before you buy. Makes a lot of sense.

RAAAY says on Nov 9, 2007, 22:00:

Buongone says on Friday November 9th, 2007 21:56:

.............. ' Just want to retire someplace that I'm not going to get burned out in a few yrs "


Judging from the dribble you wrote...............it's to late.............you're already burned out...!!

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

Buongone says on Nov 10, 2007, 23:15:

Yea, well to each his own. Like the monkey says, be nice !

goin_south says on Nov 11, 2007, 00:11:

Raaaay.... he's not burned out.... he's buring one, can't ya see?

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

aztec says on Nov 11, 2007, 07:11:

"My novia is from Cali. She loves it there. But I have not really checked it out in depth. I know they have a nice country club. Like she says, it would be really nice with a beach." Buongone.

My brother in law is a member there. My wife and I have been there many times. There is even a hotel/condo on the premises. Beautiful golf course, large swimming pool, first class tennis courts, and restaurants. I found the people and staff there friendly and many are bilingual. (Although, I subscribe to the theory that when in Cali one should strive to speak the native language.)

Buongone says on Nov 11, 2007, 21:34:

Y que hace que usted piensa intendo de I no para hablar espanol cuando estoy en Cali?

dwmte7 says on Nov 12, 2007, 05:27:

back to the 'bong' theory, buongone. the photo looks like some hindu smokin one.

dwmte

Buongone says on Nov 12, 2007, 15:15:

I'll tell you this ! It's certainly not me. Last time I saw a joint that big was at the Stones/ZZ Top concert in Hawaii. Back in 73". We passed that critter up/dn 3 aisles for ovr 1/2 hr. Was wondering what the membership cost at the nice CC in Cali. I imagine you need to know someone? Any help, I'd be grateful. Thnks B.

LuvsAddiction says on Nov 12, 2007, 15:20:

I have been to Panama city once for two weeks about a year and half ago. I had no inconveniencies and lots of times I was by myself heading out to the bars & even ended up at a spot where a salsa singer owns a mansion near the Presidential palace- funny how things get forgotten and I'm a Spanish speaker- anyways, although it wasnt a close call, let's just say in my next visit I will stay away from that area at night; a friend took me to some " club" there. Not worth it mates!!! As per the city as a whole - which is a small one after all - it's got a nice laid back environment and it is my list as a place to work eventually - a real big dream dreamed outloud if you may. All in all, I like Panama city. Hey the Panamian women are exotic looking as well. You better have money to spend, it ain' t Cali. By the way, tons of Paisas in vacation or working and lots of Colombians that own business there. Oh you think Cali has hot weather...nah, Panama city can be much hotter than Cali. Also, I was at a nice 4 star hotel in a safe financial area Hey, good luck!

Please enjoy while you can. Please do so!

Azul says on Nov 12, 2007, 18:46:

Colombia: Would you take the risk?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgW8Y7F8DN8&NR=1

las cosas caen por su propio peso

Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 12, 2007, 19:51:

Sorry but nothing anyone has said here about Panama even comes close to the kind of shit that goes down in Colombia regularly. Raise this question again next time someone shells a church in Panama full of people hiding out from combat between various illegal groups. Or the next time the Panamanian army and "anti-kidnapping" cops decide to machine gun each other over a stash of coke.

Lowell says on Nov 13, 2007, 07:37:

The fact exists that there are now more NON-panamanians victims in Panama of home invasions, assults, theft, terrorism (car fire bombed).......

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 13, 2007, 09:43:

Panama is actually such an interesting case study. It went from a place where NOBODY wanted to go during the Noriega days, to a tourist and retirement paradise, and now it's suffering a bit of a backlash.

Colombia could probably learn a lot from both Panama and Peru how to turn around public perception of a place.