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Catfish35 says on Jan 24, 2008, 09:09:

Honestly? I can sympathize with your wanting to flee the gray, cold, depressing winters. Beware of ever leaving politics behind for something better. I too am fed up with the way the USA has taken a turn. Colombia, London, Iraq, Parador or whatever has its own political problems. My sadness is others pleasure and soon when Obama and Clinton decide to become running mates (jaja) then it will be my turn again!, (cough) but anyway, also beware of the thinking you pay too much tax, at one level or another I was just in Medellin and at times I observed precisely 16% sales tax on certain items.
I do forecast our tax situation becoming even worse in the USA if the Democrats get in, but then again how else will we pay for the plundering we have taken in our arse the past 8 years.
Either way, it sounds like having a spouse from Colombia and having visited before you may certainly have a better handle on things than most. I wish you the very best. Just be aware the reasons that you are leaving and what for. Mucho Suerte!

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NotoriousGIB1K says on Jan 24, 2008, 09:41:

I feel you Gringomogan. Ever since the Bush administration I am almost embarrassed to be an American. I'm sick of of the taxes AND social security we are forced to pay. I could live w/ a sales tax, at least then I'm only taxed when I buy something as it should be IMO.

Work to live. Don't live to work.

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JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:00:

slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:07:

I can't imagine anyone questioning your sanity in wanting to flee Indiana for Cartagena. ;)

There's a lot of wisdom here. You'll hear lots of stuff. My only advice is - go live there for a while before investing heavily. Is one thing to vacation in another city - quite another to live there, especially different to do business there. a little preflight reality check never hurt anyone.

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sloopskipper says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:09:

AMEN, SL!

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dwr says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:18:

La Trensa seems to be a booming business!

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donmia says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:26:

Uh, guys. the U.S. has one of the lowest tax burdens in the world. Definitely has the lowest tax burden of an industrialized nation. Just because politicians say "you're being taxed to death" doesn't make it true.

As for which party raises taxes more, Reagan did it four times. He talked about slashing taxes a lot, but he only actually did that once.

If someone says something is so, does not make it so. Look before you leap. Well, except I've lived in Northern U.S. winters. I'd give up half my income if I had to do it to never live in a snowy climate again. jejeje

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 24, 2008, 10:45:

slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 11:18:

the death tax is gonna get 'em anyway- or at least their heirs.

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Catfish35 says on Jan 24, 2008, 11:31:

Again, be careful what your trading what for. The specifics were that he is trading politics, bad weather and taxes. The fact is that taxes will have to be increase, their is no way around that!
It is the first time in US history that we have had a war and never raised taxes, but not only that, try to cut them. We took a surplus and turned into another mega deficeit. You cannot keep taking without putting back. Taxes must go up in the USA. As for the weather trade? Their is no question. The politics? What is he trading? One problem for another!
No one has questioned anyones sanity. He is asking for opinions and help and everyone has good ideas.

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 11:36:

my "sanity" comment wasn't directed at anyone. just a general observation.

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 11:45:

yea- but at least they don't freeze their asses off for 6 months of the year!

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JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 24, 2008, 11:58:

Robert Jorge says on Jan 24, 2008, 17:37:

Hey gringomorgan, where are you at in Indiana? I grew up in the armpit of Indiana, Connersville. Graduated from Ball State. Just curious and it is good to see a Hoosier on the board.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Catfish35 says on Jan 24, 2008, 18:31:

SLGUY, Touche'
The freezing of the arses has gotta outweigh the Taxes and the Politics!
I agree. I have seen so many people get "Fievre de Sol". Its not a constant vacation and coming to a place and living for a time is the best way for anyone. many people get the fever and spend their wad and end up losing big time and going home with their tails between their legs. Never a bigger example of this than in Costa Rica. i was their in November looking at more business of Americans that came on a whim, started and tucked tail and ran.

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