I HAVE PLACED THIS POST ON SEPTEMBER 22,2005 YESTERDAY ON PAGE 27 RE: ColombianoX No Longer with Us
Looking for ColombianoX
I have noticed by readings this thread about ColombianoX that he was a person of great value to this site. In my humble opinion, he is a man of great caliber with a unique vision for current affairs, in particular about Colombian issues. That is the beauty of this country we do not have to think alike, or be politically correct.
I did not know him very well, but someone who uses the name ColombianoX as his user ID, in my view I have nothing but high regards for said individual. He was proud of his origin! Like a proud American, like a proud Italian, like a proud Puerto Rican.
I had the opportunity to read some of his topics and I found a similar interest and affinity to couple of his posts. Unfortunately, I did not read too many, but the few I read I liked!
I have always been interested in persons who have been outcasted by their counterparts, friends or co-workers. Many years ago, there was a Colombian anchorman for the News, Guillermo Restrepo; he was very articulated in Spanish, very confident and highly professional in delivering the news. He was an ace.
He worked for a while for the Spanish TV station in the states and everyone loved him! He was poised and in great command of the language and then one day he was gone, he was outcasted, he become a minority within his fellow co-workers.
I used to listen to the World Cup, or Copa Libertadores on radio to a man with a great talent who broadcasted the soccer games on National AM radio station, his name Hammer Londono. “A la candela, a la candela,” he used to say when in a soccer match a player was about to shoot to the goalie area. He was loved by the people, by the soccer audience but he was outcasted and then he was gone!
ColombianosX reminds of these two great talented Colombians who were outcasted by their counterparts, but difference between ColombianoX and Restrepo/Londono is that ColombianoX was outcasted and fired by his own people.
It would be appreciated if someone would provide me with contact information for ColombianoX, I would like to meet him. Please do not try to tell me how bad he was, I have already read many comments in this regard. Many thanks.
Respectfully,
Monpirri AKA “Yo me llamo Cumbia”
Monpirri1 at netzero.com
By Monpirri on Sep 23, 2005, 10:10 in Friendly Talkzone.
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vladimiro says on Sep 23, 2005, 10:52: Go check out the colombia forum at univsion.com, he might still be fighting with teen-agers over there:)
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Mr. Hollywood says on Sep 23, 2005, 12:51: Señor X, meet yourself this can only be ColombianoX himself trolling.
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kernow62 says on Sep 23, 2005, 20:30: I am sure G5 will put you in contact with him. He is on good terms with ColX who honoured him as the successor to his Defensor crown. I am still waiting for G5 to start posting snippits of articles, alas I will have to await further.
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kernow62 says on Sep 23, 2005, 20:33: Mr. Hollywood, I wonder how many other people noticed the similarity of Señor Monpirri's posts and those of the late ColX. Not very creative with the disguise.
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morphus says on Sep 23, 2005, 21:02: he will emerge one day. they all come crawling back to these message boards. i miss him too in some kind of weird way. if i met him in Colombia, i would give him a hug.
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kernow62 says on Sep 23, 2005, 21:47: You have to go to Florida to give him a hug.
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 23, 2005, 22:38: Why? Has he got diarhrea? Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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quindioman says on Sep 24, 2005, 00:01: i was about to comment that colombox finally scored......and now he's meant to be doing a Jekyll and Hyde....what fruits have you been divulging in Mr. X?
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morphus says on Sep 24, 2005, 06:33: i think he lives in Orlando. i only go to Florida on my way to Colombia. i don't leave the airport.
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 24, 2005, 08:59: You're absolutely right, Morphus. Where you are born is a complete accident - it's not an accomplishment to be proud of. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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kernow62 says on Sep 24, 2005, 09:18: So what about all the flag wavers in the US. Are they wrong to have pride in their nationality?
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tomtom33 says on Sep 24, 2005, 09:26: Most flag wavers in the US were born and raised in the US. The raised part is what can validate one's feelings.
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Monpirri says on Sep 24, 2005, 10:23: They are almost always politically correct... I would be very concerned about hanging out with people who are not proud of their heritage or their country. They do not contribute 100% culturally because they are very careful about what they say, they have a careless attitude, they are also very negative and have a lay back attitude, and in a heartbeat they are very easy to bribe. For example, for the right amount of money or for a food plate they will sell their country. We have seemed this in history with spies who did not love their country. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 24, 2005, 10:33: Everybody loves the place where they were born and grew up or a place that they've adopted as their home. I just can't get into the whole nationalistic thing where if your Olympic skeetshooting team wins a gold medal, you should be jumping up and down just because they happen to be your countrymen as though their accomplishment was also your accomplishment because you share a nationality. Or where everything in your country is better than everywhere else just because it's your country. Texans are certainly prone to that kind of behavior. OTOH I can see why other people would think it's just a big shit hole. Hell, I used to wonder why several million people were living in Montreal while I was freezing my ass off. Still, it's got its charm to those who love it. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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vladimiro says on Sep 24, 2005, 12:01: Different types of nationalism "theres nothing to be proud about if you are from any of the countries in the Americas. they were all invaded by Europeans."
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morphus says on Sep 24, 2005, 15:32: theres no hope for mankind until all the races start mixing together and produce a new species of human. it will take thousands of years though.
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BxUnika says on Sep 24, 2005, 15:35: National Pride "the funny thing about CX is if he was born in Peru or Venezuela, he would be the defensor of those countries. thats why national pride does'nt make sense. its just something that is embedded into your brain as a youth. same thing with religion. anyway, theres nothing to be proud about if you are from any of the countries in the Americas. they were all invaded by Europeans"
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BxUnika says on Sep 24, 2005, 15:39: Why "Proud"? Can't We Just Be Content? "I am also proud of my Scandinavian heritage. But I was neither born nor raised there. And I do not consider myself an expert on the culture. Nor do I feel the need to defend it."
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BxUnika says on Sep 24, 2005, 15:41: Yup, You Are Right "I would be very concerned about hanging out with people who are not proud of their heritage or their country."
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BxUnika says on Sep 24, 2005, 15:48: Same Here, Utopia "I just can't get into the whole nationalistic thing where if your Olympic skeetshooting team wins a gold medal, you should be jumping up and down just because they happen to be your countrymen as though their accomplishment was also your accomplishment because you share a nationality. Or where everything in your country is better than everywhere else just because it's your country."
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Sam Salmon says on Sep 24, 2005, 19:54: Looking for ColombianoX? Look in the mirror your four dollar phony! ' a la orden!' 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Monpirri says on Sep 24, 2005, 20:22: Is pride a sin? Or what is wrong with being proud! Why we celebrate the 4th of July? Because it is a celebration of patriotic pride. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 24, 2005, 21:26: If pride is so wonderful why is it one of the seven deadly sins? Why do we have a proverb which says "Pride goeth before a fall"? I was proud of how my children played football today but I was proud of all the players even those from the opposing teams. Pride just seems to come from a place that says I am better than you because blah, blah, blah. And to be proud of some accidental thing like which country you were born in, you may as well be proud of having two ears. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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morphus says on Sep 24, 2005, 22:58: theres nothing wrong with being proud. i'm proud of my mixed heritage. its bad when you are so proud that it affects your judgement and ignore certain facts.
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Monpirri says on Sep 25, 2005, 11:23: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder I have been a member of Poorbuthappy about less than two weeks, but I have noticed that the ColombianCowboy living in Utopia has been very vocal, I don’t even know this “Colombian” guy. However, Mr. utopiacowboy has been a vivid antagonist of what I have stated. In restrospect, I believe he wants to teach me so far, three things: Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 25, 2005, 13:01: I think you need a disclaimer, dude! And a chill pill. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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aztec says on Sep 25, 2005, 14:33: Two weeks monpirri1... ...is not enough time. You will find the most outrageous people on this site often offer the wisest counsel. I have learned to pay more attention to their comments.
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Mr. Hollywood says on Sep 25, 2005, 14:43: ColombiaCowboy Monpirri, if you paid better attention you'd realize that Utopia is a Canadian-born Texan, not a Colombian. His wife and stepkids are the Colombians.
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Monpirri says on Sep 25, 2005, 17:37: It is an Ironic a Canadian born in Texas,,, It is an ironic that Canadian born in Texas have been challenging me in several issues concerning Colombia. I admire your intuition. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Sep 25, 2005, 18:16: I used to always post the disclaimer but then I got lazy. Besides anyone familiar with the site just zips past my posts - they're mostly for my own amusement. BTW, being sarcastic is a Canadian national characteristic. We can't help it, it's our handicap but at least it allows us to park in those special parking places. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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kernow62 says on Sep 25, 2005, 20:04: I think that Canadian characteristic was a gift from Britain. You are welcome.
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platano says on Sep 25, 2005, 21:55: Welcome back, ColX! Plátano X
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Gomezman5 says on Sep 25, 2005, 22:22: Platano...... Now here this:
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platano says on Sep 25, 2005, 22:28: Well, wherever he is.... I hope he is well... No offense was intended. Whoever is imitating him is doing a good job.
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kernow62 says on Sep 26, 2005, 04:57: So what you are saying is that you have talked to him and this isn't him? OK, good enough for me.
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kernow62 says on Sep 26, 2005, 06:02: Who should wear the Defensor crown? I say we should put it to vote, after all ColX didn't publicly anounce who should succeed him.
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Gomezman5 says on Sep 26, 2005, 07:18: Hey...maybe Platano was Cx all the time!!! So Cx really isn't gone.....(Sorry Cx, you are busted)
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Monpirri says on Sep 26, 2005, 08:05: Post-traumatic stress...Let's wait! Thank you for considering me for this very important post, I feel honored, but let's slow down, this is not the Indianapolis 500. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Sep 26, 2005, 08:47: monpirri, I'm deeply honoured to be nominated as a candidate. You're doing a fine job yourself as the Defensor in absence of the real Colombiano X (?) "When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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platano says on Sep 26, 2005, 12:26: I vote for monpirri... Plátano X
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Monpirri says on Sep 26, 2005, 12:26: Epa Jee! Viejo ColombianoX regresa y no vamos de rumba con todos nuestros amigos de este foro. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Gomezman5 says on Sep 26, 2005, 14:09: monpirri I feel most honored. But, while I have a lot of repspect for Cx personally, if you read my threads, you will quickly note that I can be fairly criticl of Colombia. In fact, I am always informing people of my sentiments, and then I get a whole bunch people (a majority of which are not Colombian) jumping on my case for doing so. I always remind people that this site is not an an extenison of Colombia's tourist bureau of tourism, although people here act that way.
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protocol13 says on Oct 16, 2005, 12:56: Guillermo Restrepo/Hammer Londoño and Ricardo Mayorga. Don't know much about Restrepo's departure, but Hammer Londoño (on Spanish radio) and Ricardo Mayorga (on Telemundo/Univision), had a similar confrontations with the Mexican listeners over what many of them felt was too harsh criticism of Mexico or its National team or its idol Hugo Sanchez or Mexican sports in general. At times, Londoño received several phone calls from the Mexican listeners stating that they where going to pressure the radio station to fire him. He replied that no amount of pressure will make him change his opinion to conform to the will of this certain group. Mayorga suffered a similar fate and was the subject of immense campaign in the form of calls, letters and postings on the Univision website that wanted him to be fired for being anti-Mexican.
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protocol13 says on Oct 16, 2005, 13:00: It is unfortunate that society is now controlled by the political correct group that makes it hard to criticize anything without being called a racists or anti this or anti that.
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