It's on Larry King Live!

Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:33:

Yes and all the credit is to the Colombians!

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:40:

Yep, that's what US Ambassador William Brownfield just said to Larry King.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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winnipeg says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:43:

great story

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:46:

Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos speaks great English!

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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winnipeg says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:48:

good schooling

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brad216 says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:01:

anyone else find it interesting that this all goes down today and mccain spends tues night in cartagena???? santos and brownfield both said that mccain was notified last night of the rescue mission and was given total access to all information.

was this picked by uribe et all as a way to try to help the person they see as the best ally in office for them????

just wondering.

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:08:

Yeah right, PBH
Cheers

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

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:09:

It was not a coincidence. it will be played out in the days to follow. Let the dust settle.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:14:

I got 6 cold prised Pilsen beers . I will put one of them on the line. Three days it will be played out.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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bamacellist says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:17:

Oh, Jesus... all this conspiracy crap with McCain is just toooo much. Unless there's video of McCain flying the helicopter it's not going to mean anything in the campaign or the election. Of course we have Democrats stating that his visit to Colombia means he endorses the murder of labor organizers... Politics in the US is no less ridiculous than anywhere else.

"The future is much like the present, only longer."

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:19:

Remember the ring in Lord of the rings , They are like that to me yes only one. Thats no small bet to me.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:19:

Now Anderson Cooper keeps it on. Colombia, Colombia, we are all over the news, all over the world!. This is good for the world to see who the FARC really is!

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:20:

PBH:
Whether is was coincidence or not it was a brilliant operation, and it took a lot of US$$$$ to train and provide intelligence, and without that help....ummm dunno. GOD BLESS THE USA COLOMBIAN MILITARY FORCES , and our COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT ALVARO URIBE VELEZ
Cheers
PS: maybe will wager when in Colombia next year!!!

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

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bamacellist says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:22:

Obama was very quick and very generous in his praise and support for Uribe. McCain's statement (the one I saw, mind you) was pretty limp and un-presidential in my opinion. Disappointing! Points for Obama here.

"The future is much like the present, only longer."

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brad216 says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:32:

i am proud to be a democrat but i do not accept anything obama says about colombia. this is a guy that has no interest in colombia and has stated his feelings many times about what he thinks about plan colombia and uribe.

i do like that he is against free trade agreement which would only help the colombian wealthy but hurt the poor but i don't like how he talks down about colombia because of how he feels about the gov't and it's dealings with unions.

he might have said the right things about the operation today....but just a couple of days ago stated that mccain is only visiting colombia to help him gain the latino vote and win swing states like florida. to me that shows a disrespect for the colombian and latino americans.

i still might vote for him..i m not sure...but if i do...it won't be because of his feelings on colombia.

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bamacellist says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:45:

Brad, please keep in mind I am only, ONLY, referring to today and the statements the candidates issued in response! I agree with your contempt for the lack of dignity most politicians afford the countries of Latin America. That Obama would suggest that McCain's only motive for travelling is so cynical and insincere is, I feel, illuminating. One could ask if he's projecting. That's my opinion. However, I think this is a day that Colombia should be allowed to celebrate proudly, with dignity, and undiminished by this kind of preocupation. Just my two cents :)

"The future is much like the present, only longer."

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:50:

Anderson Cooper just said he was recently in Bogota on vacation. How about that! He said the transformation has been remarkable and that he felt pretty safe.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:53:

Yes I caught that also Simon, A C in Bogota humph!

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 20:44:

Bad, very bad of him , Uggghh More Gringos in Colombia.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 20:46:

That A C really talks tooooooo much.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 20:54:

To be back on American soil.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:07:

They are touching down in San Antonio as I write. This is pretty exiting also. Their families must be extatic.

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:10:

Ingrid is talking to Uribe, i wish I could watch this in Spanish, maybe at telemundo news at 10:pm.

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:23:

AC is a big time buyer of Colombia, you would think he worked for the Bogota chamber of commerce. Maybe he and Rubito can get together and compare notes :)

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:23:

Stop helping him.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:26:

AC is Pro-Colombian! Maybe he's even a PBH member!

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:28:

So am I but I want to be selfish and keep it the way it is without too many Gringos.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:41:

Big jet for three guys, and Three helicoppters too. Sweeeet they deserve it.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 21:58:

I think maybe the US gov is not all that proud that these men languished in the jungle for so many years, so would prefer to keep it as low key as possible.

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 22:01:

PBH I was thinking the same thing!, what a difference!

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 22:10:

Interesting fact they just mentioned on CNN. The reason they painted the chopper white and orange was because the venezuelan choppers that picked up the previous groups of hostages released were painted that color scheme. Pretty sharp my homies ;)

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 22:14:

So clever!

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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 22:28:

Do you know President Uribe's Birthday is July 4?
How is that for LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
cheers

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

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goin_south says on Jul 2, 2008, 23:06:

Hey huskie,... read my sig:
no coincidence!
We need a better choice!
We have little.... .come Noviembre :-((

Ciao! Gustav.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 2, 2008, 23:53:

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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huskie says on Jul 2, 2008, 23:54:

Yeah, I wish.....
Cheers

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

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elmodefoque says on Jul 3, 2008, 02:59:

chit, too bad my dear ol dad kicked the bucket (a year ago) before this happened, he would have enjoy this moment enormously
he was such a proud colombian.
Now if only we could get our women to behave like true patriots instead or trying to high tail outta colombia all the time

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jul 3, 2008, 03:06:

elmodefoque says on Jul 3, 2008, 02:59: flag

chit, too bad my dear ol dad kicked the bucket (a year ago) before this happened, he would have enjoy this moment enormously
he was such a proud colombian.
Now if only we could get our women to behave like true patriots instead or trying to high tail outta colombia all the time

blah blah blah

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elmodefoque says on Jul 3, 2008, 03:21:

aja cordobita, y que con ese blah blah?

mi reina la vaina es que after that shamefull video, with colombianas selling themselves like cattle to get outta colombia , this news has giving them something to actually be proud about.

congrats to all those colombianos over there dealing with kidnapping and chit, . especiailly in the interior .
congrats WEB

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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billyb says on Jul 3, 2008, 06:27:

On CNN they are just showing Ingrid greeting her children.

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Monpirri says on Jul 3, 2008, 08:36:

Yes, CNN is doing a great job, they continue broadcasting this joyful event.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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Monpirri says on Jul 3, 2008, 08:39:

I bet CNN en Español is also doing the same thing because they have several Colombian journalists and a large pool of South American reporters.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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billyb says on Jul 3, 2008, 08:42:

Yes, i think CNN has, by far, done the best job covering this event.

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