Not a good way to die

slguy says on Feb 17, 2008, 08:15:

Lowell- these the actions of paras? Or just fed up neighbors?

I'm trying not to think "ALL RIGHT!" - but it isn't easy. ;)

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Atrevido says on Feb 17, 2008, 08:29:

Lowell something like that happened down the road from me on the outskrts of Cali. Guy with tape over his mouth so he couldn´t scream and bullet in the back of his head. None of the locals recognized him, said he was probobly un dañino from somewhere else.

What part of Colombia did your incident happen in?

bufalo says on Feb 17, 2008, 08:35:

This used to happen all the time when I was in Santa Marta years ago, still goes on as one can see.

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 17, 2008, 08:43:

The post definitely needs more details... so a guy was taken out, why?

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CatGirl says on Feb 17, 2008, 09:56:

Lowell: A list of 100 people? to be taken out? If what I read is just that, I think if I saw my name on a list - even if it was erroneous...I would move too, jaja

Scary story, not sure the exact reason behind you posting it? Could you clarify?

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Lowell says on Feb 17, 2008, 11:01:

Local hit. Guy had very bad rep. Known as a theif, drug runner, seller... Also couldn't go home to Choco and was wanted in Medellin. I live in Cartago. Kind of in the center of Pereira, Manazales and Armenia. I posted the info, so people realize that if they stray to the wrong side here or don't pick their aquaintances well, bad things can happen. The guy leaves behind a very youg baby and wife. Oddly though, Cartago didn't have these fools aroung when the Mafia was in force here. Trust me, I'm not saying the Mafia is a good thing.

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

slguy says on Feb 17, 2008, 11:23:

Sometimes even bad stuff has good results, huh? ;)

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

CatGirl says on Feb 17, 2008, 13:10:

Med: You are so sweet ;)

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

lampltr says on Feb 17, 2008, 13:48:

A Neighbor of yours ha? hmm What did he do to you? Just joking bro...hope the party was grand!!
Take care, interesting post.

aztec says on Feb 17, 2008, 14:07:

CatGirl Please put up another photo. It makes my day. You look so happy and "normal"in your photos.


Beautiful also!!!!!!!!!!

Lowell says on Feb 17, 2008, 16:42:

lamp. yep, everyone here knows to be careful of the loco gringo.

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

lampltr says on Feb 17, 2008, 17:23:

Especially when they see that orange bike being backed out of your place, then your neighbors know you are on the prowel and up to no good! I would continue to hack on you but it is 0221am & I need to be up in 4 hours for work, and no I am not that old yet!

Lostgringo says on Feb 18, 2008, 01:31:

It is really hard to get your head around this kind of stuff. For me anyway. I understand it and appreciate the culture and the way they do things in Colombia but sometimes the harshness of it just doesn't sit well with me. I remember having a drink in a bar and one guy telling a guy was murdered in the the pool across the street just two days ago. A guy on a motor cycle pulls up walks into the bar/pool hall and shoots the guy in the head. He then turns around walks out of the bar and on to his motor cycle. End of story. The police come and drag the body out and throw it in the back of truck. They wash up the floor and it is business as usual. This bar is the hang out for the vigilantes in town. I suppose this guy on the motor cycle had permission to wack this guy. All hits go through the wise guys there. Again, it is hard to get your head around this stuff. If you live in Colombia long enough perhaps you will get used to it. It's not to have enemies in Colombia.

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Lowell says on Feb 18, 2008, 08:01:

Aint no backin out with my bike. I rew that baby up, wife opens the doors and out I go. Same thing on return. Wifie or son will open the door when they hear me coming back. Had a friend in the States who mounted a pistol to the handle bar of his moto, so he could chase and shoot rabits. Glad he never endowed. Maybe I'll do the same and start taking out people crossing the street, old men in the park, little old ladies..... Loco gringo needs his fun!

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

lampltr says on Feb 18, 2008, 17:43:

Hmm, will have to ask you wife about that one...Believe they would easily open the door for you, but perhaps a triple bolt before you return locking all (hehe). Believe the local ERG will easily add you to their pay roll and will take care of the mounting themselves on your behalf.
Yeah baby!!

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Rubito says on Feb 18, 2008, 23:19:

Doesn't bother me at all. As far as I'm concerned that's one of the DRAWS of Colombia. Here to resolve shit you have to get lawyers, pay your life savings and wait for YEARS. No freaking thank you!

---Violence is the price of freedom.---

Lowell says on Feb 19, 2008, 14:30:

Ok Pal,

It looks like me and my associates may need to have a "Necktie" party for you when you get here. A party that'll just blow you away.

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

Rubito says on Feb 19, 2008, 21:49:

If you're that much of an idiot to say something like that on a public forum, you're obviously blowing smoke anyways. Have a nice life retard!

---Violence is the price of freedom.---

lampltr says on Feb 20, 2008, 02:12:

Rubito, Lowell and I are jabbing each other, nothing towards you bro! Lowell is in an area where everything and everyone is watched...sooner or later one gets paid a visit that 9 times out of 10 is pretty good unless one is an all out idiot then the circumstances may be a bit different. I will mention to Lowell to direct his comments more clearer.
Hey Lowell, you better have some good associates as you may get another visit (As in the past), this time when you are at home jaja. Remember the east side folks....take care!

Lowell says on Feb 20, 2008, 08:37:

Rubito, please chill. Pat and I poke at each other all the time. My comment wasn't directed to you. I don't understand how you came to that conclusion. I won't respond to the "Retard" statement. Sorry. From now on I'll ID who I'm poking at. Lampltr is right about the area that I live in. It's my draw. I don't walk around with a chip on my shoulder, go to the wrong places, hang with the wrong people..., so I live a peaceful and unhasseled life here. In fact, I've got a bunch of self-appointed watchdogs always looking out for me. Best of all I'm the only pasty white fat gringo around. That is until Lampltr moves his more ugly pasty white fat behind here.

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

slguy says on Feb 20, 2008, 09:32:

once an asshole, always an asshole, Lowell. don't worry about it.

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Lowell says on Feb 20, 2008, 14:41:

I don't get why people here have to be so defensive and quick to attack. Life's way to short for all the negative!

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

slguy says on Feb 20, 2008, 17:28:

want me to repeat it? jajajajajajajaja

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Rubito says on Feb 20, 2008, 20:06:

My apologies then. I thought that was directed at me seeing as how my post was right under it. Carry on :P

---Violence is the price of freedom.---

huskie says on Feb 21, 2008, 04:21:

"Life is too short to drink bad wine"
Cheers

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

lampltr says on Feb 22, 2008, 14:23:

Rubito, we all need to get together for some good drinks...need to have Lowell rolled, you can watch....will be a neighborhood spectical hehe. Take care guys!

Lowell says on Feb 23, 2008, 10:33:

Heck, who needs enemies when I have friends like you guys. I sleep better at night now with that knowledge. Spectical? Yep, when they realize that gringo loco doesn't have much cash. Then they'll probably turn on you guys and give me a split of the takings. Can we all say, setup?

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

manINred says on Feb 23, 2008, 10:34:

Oftentimes the highly subjective and controversial "street justice" isn't that great, actually.

Rubito says on Feb 23, 2008, 15:05:

I prefer it to the fucking police, in just about ANY city. I don't trust the police as an instutition as far as I could make a ham sandwich outta them!

---Violence is the price of freedom.---

poco says on Feb 23, 2008, 15:06:

Quote: Oftentimes the highly subjective and controversial "street justice" isn't that great, actually

Actually,, the Colombian Justice system is a big plus, especially the "street justice".

Pretty simple Law:
Don't do something that could result in your death or, in the many areas, be asked to leave.

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

manINred says on Feb 23, 2008, 15:55:

Yeah, a big plus when assasins kill guys on motorcycles only to ruin lives of people around them, as they threaten witnesses and leave them for dead in the crashes they create.

To assume no negative externalities is idiotic. In fact there are many. Too many for street justice to be a good thing.

Rubito, yeah, I agree it's hard to trust the police in Colombia, don't know about many other places. In England they seem alright. In Canada we've had some problems with them.

Rubito says on Feb 24, 2008, 00:45:

Actually, the latest in Bogota is the sicarios are using BICYCLES now :O

---Violence is the price of freedom.---

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:36:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:36:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:36:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:37:

yeah... that was meant... as a repeat.... repeat... repeat.

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:37:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:37:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:37:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:37:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:38:

Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent"

and, thank you.

aztec says on Feb 24, 2008, 06:57:

goin_south are your multiple posts a mistake are you just trolling today?

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 12:50:

that was Sailor Jerry; not g_s.
I let him borrow my computer last night ;-)

and, the computer was stuttering...

and, thank you.