Where are all the Uribe haters now?

wendell13 says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:23:

Great job Uribe...well done

I think his approval rating will be 99% now

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Medellin Traveler says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:25:

Ingrid Betancour supports URIBE RE-ELECTION!

"It's a GREAT thing for COLOMBA!. I am a SOLDIER of COLOMBIA!" - Ingrid Betancour

http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live.html?stream=stream1

Discover Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia www.medellintraveler.com

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BillBigD says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:40:

I know one listed above that really was behind him. LOL

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quantum says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:50:

Who can argue with results like that? Weve been waiting to see this for a long time now. I hope it means the capitulation of the band of thugs called "FARC". If there any smart ones left, they will come running out of the jungle to throw down their arms and maybe there will be mercy enuff to allow them to rejoin their families as well.

quantum

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:54:

Thank you Mr. Georige Jung, I stand by my convictions at all costs

But putting aside my admiration for President Uribe, I am truly happy that all the hostages will return safely to their families.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Atrevido says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:54:

What I don’t get is how Comandante Cesar the "jailer" boarded a modern helicopter in good operating condition with the victims? Are the FARC believably in possession of such aircraft? Well whatever, it seems to have been an absolutely brilliant operation an entire year in the making. With this kind of scrupulous patience on the part of Colombian military intelligence combined with enormous technical backing from the US the FARC doesn´t seem to have a bright future. Not long ago te FARC said something like the three gringos will continue to rot in the jungle so long as Simon Trinidad rots in an American prison. How the tables have turned!

https://sites.google.com/site/colombianaturesite/nature-images

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goin_south says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:57:

White House (which,... may not be for much longer..jejj) Takes Credit:

go watch the us (msn) news loop on the internet;
Look at how the us journalists take it and make it appear it couldn't have happened without the USA intelligence....

que pensar?

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goin_south says on Jul 2, 2008, 16:58:

Que Pensa, Simon??
(as if, I didn't think you would tell us...jejje)

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juancegomez says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:00:

One can applaud this operation and still oppose or dislike Uribe, you know.

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:08:

"One can applaud this operation and still oppose or dislike Uribe, you know."

Sure, especially if you were rooting for their captors.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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romy says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:12:

"HERE'S SIMON"!!!!!!!!!!!

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juancegomez says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:14:

Simon: Think what you will.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:19:

Regardless of any reservations I may have about Uribe, I applaud him and give him all due credit for having the balls to go forward with this. I can honestly say that most people could not have made that decision. Had the hostages died, it would have likely been the end for Uribe. Granted, he will gain a lot of justified credit for this, but he stood to lose everything politically.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis. - Zaphod Beeblebrox, Former President of the Galaxy and inventor of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:20:

Atrevido,

Maybe he thought it was a ride from Uncle Hugo.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis. - Zaphod Beeblebrox, Former President of the Galaxy and inventor of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

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Titofijo says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:47:

Simon acts like he was responsible for something that happened today. Just remember without US money and technology , this "Uribe" rescue wouldnt have happened. You don't think the US had its "fingerprints" all over this operation

Maybe it was just a coincidence that McCain was in Colombia today

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Titofijo says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:47:

Thank you Pres. Bush

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:48:

Next thing you know, Titofijo is gonna claim that the US sent down Rambo, Superman, and Clint Eastwood to rescue these hostages!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:49:

Well. In that case, Bill Clinton deserves even more thanks than Bush. But it's true that Bush has been and is supportive of Colombia.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis. - Zaphod Beeblebrox, Former President of the Galaxy and inventor of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:49:

THANK YOU PRESIDENT URIBE!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:52:

Simon. The primary credit definitely goes to Uribe and the Colombian military. Still, the massive improvement of the military in the last ten years is due largely in part to Plan Colombia dollars and US training. The real heroes here are the Colombians that planned and carried out this operation, but I know that many in the Colombian military are quick to thank the US for its help.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis. - Zaphod Beeblebrox, Former President of the Galaxy and inventor of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

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Simon says on Jul 2, 2008, 17:54:

You're right ColombianGringo, and since I'm also one of those taxpayers who fund Plan Colombia, I think I'll thank myself as well. Lol.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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juancegomez says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:32:

Even if the U.S planned it all the way through, to consciously exaggerate because that is hardly the case even if U.S. intelligence has been key, and Colombia did nothing else but "merely" execute the operation...even that gives Colombia quite a bit of credit, to say the least, that cannot be removed.

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:39:

If you watch CNN rigth now you see it was a 100% Colombian operation!!!!

The truth will set you free.

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Gator says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:45:

There was/is dancing in the streets. My end of town exploded. Mrs. Gator called her sisters in Cali and the same way there. (Of course our liberal friends will say the upsurge in his popularity will have been "manufactured."

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Atrevido says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:55:

Huskie the operation began a year ago based on strategic information gained from Jhon Frank Pinchao following his escape.

https://sites.google.com/site/colombianaturesite/nature-images

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brad216 says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:09:

Congrats to Uribe and Colombia. Glad to hear on cnn that the usa is giving all credit to Colombia. Supposedly, all the US did was help with equipment to find exactly where the hostages were being held. it was also very interesting hearing that they had a failed operation in Feb that was with the help of the usa. i guess all you need to do is get rid of those americans to run a successful plan.

who else is interested in hearing what chavez has to say now??? do you think he's crying in his oil fields tonight??

lastly, maybe it's my infatuation with jfk assassination but....is it coincidence that this happens the night after mccain is in colombia??? you don't think uribe would plan this while his hand picked candidate for the presidency was in town...do you??? kind of interesting to hear santos point out that mccain was informed of this last night while in cartagena with uribe.

congrats again to colombia, uribe, and the families of the released hostages.

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

Also it wasn´t just US assistence. They used Israeli tracking technology to home in on the camps. Anyway next Monday´s edition of SEMANA should be a collector´s item.

https://sites.google.com/site/colombianaturesite/nature-images

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:33:

What does it matter if McCain was in town? Don't see any importance at all there...

And Brad, the billions of dollars that the US has sent to Colombia (the fact that we have been training their armed forces and other security forces since the 50s) to build up its military has certainly aided the country in its fight against the FARC. Without the US, it is certain that Colombia would not be in a position to dispose of this terrible organization. That does not diminish the role that the Colombian military played in this and all of their recent efforts (many of which, especially this one, deserve a lot of praise).

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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brad216 says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:34:

isn't israel the 51st us state???
just kidding

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:37:

Gator, you make it sound as though people are dancing in the streets because of Uribe. I do not doubt that this is partially true (deservedly), but maybe some people are simply happy about the actual event that took place: freedom for these particular hostages.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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

http://web.presidencia.gov.co/fotos/2008/julio/02/foto27.html

Just check out in this pic how Uribe almost got mobbed by Colombians after hearing about Ingrid's rescue!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 20:10:

I am sure people are extremely pleased with him for what has happened (they shoud be). It is not my intention to discredit Uribe at all.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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billyb says on Jul 2, 2008, 20:15:

Simon, i don't see a single euro in that pic, only colombians, what gives? jaja.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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

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!!!!!

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Gator says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:27:

Lcacique says on Jul 2, 2008, 19:37: flag

Gator, you make it sound as though people are dancing in the streets because of Uribe. I do not doubt that this is partially true (deservedly), but maybe some people are simply happy about the actual event that took place: freedom for these particular hostages.".

Strange since I never mention or referred to him by name in my post. "Gator says on Jul 2, 2008, 18:45: flag

There was/is dancing in the streets. My end of town exploded. Mrs. Gator called her sisters in Cali and the same way there. (Of course our liberal friends will say the upsurge in his popularity will have been "manufactured.")

That looks like, in some corners, to be coming true.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Albatross says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:41:

Uribe o no, ayer fue un buen dia para Colombia.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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aztec says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:47:

Gator don't forget that good news is bad news for the left or Democrats in residence here.

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Albatross says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:50:

By the 'left" do you mean the left in the U.S. or the left in Europe or the almost whole of South America ?

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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tasco66 says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:55:

"I bet you all feel like a bunch of dumb asses right now..."

you bet...they sure are very quiet today..jajaja

Newsweek on Uribe: "he's delivered the trifecta of peace, security, and prosperity"

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Titofijo says on Jul 3, 2008, 09:00:

Uribe has been a great puppet of Bush and the USA with a great yearly allowance

Viva Colombia

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Gator says on Jul 3, 2008, 10:06:

If you have a hair on your a_ _, support your statement.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Titofijo says on Jul 3, 2008, 14:39:

Colombia and Uribe surrenders its sovereignty by allowing Plan Colombia and US troops on Col. territory. He showed his puppetry(so to speak) by allowing Chavez to organize the mission involving the release of the two women in Jan.

When Urribe needs more $$ and favors, he founds his way to Washington to beg for more.

Colombia is just another Israel for the US

Shall I continue ,old man

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aztec says on Jul 3, 2008, 14:46:

Gator don't wast your time discussing something as important as this with such nitwits.

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Lcacique says on Jul 3, 2008, 15:44:

Gator...maybe it was the Nectar Azul, but I could have sworn that there was more to your statement when I responded to it. If I am wrong, I apologize for what I wrote.

aztec: "Gator don't forget that good news is bad news for the left or Democrats in residence here."

Come on aztec, are you serious?

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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aztec says on Jul 3, 2008, 16:17:

Thank you for the opportunity for clarification. My comment are directed to the U.S. political environment.

And yes, I do perceive the American Democrats view good news as bad news. Be honest with yourself if not us. Any good news reduces the opportunity for an election of a Democrat! You and your party are motivated by accentuating the negative!

Like most of your kind your motivation is not the welfare of the the United States but rather you desire to elect someone like Barack Hussein Obama II.

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 3, 2008, 16:21:

Oh I would imagine there are not too many Uribe haters out there in the first place. Although, everyone knows that the sentiments of this web site is not exactly in line with the sentiments of a majority of Colombians. After all, it took the popularity of Uribe to finally change the constitution so that he could run (and win by a landslide) for a second term anyway. Even then, his popularity has continued to be greater than 70%.....close to 80% if my memory serves me correct. Above said, I find it difficult that Colombians on this forum could possible find much fault with Uribe. Ooooopps, I forgot. Uribe happens to be Bush's greatest ally in all of Latin America. In fact, with the exception of the UK's former Tony Blair, and what's his name???...from Down Under, Bush and Uribe is about as close as it gets. Uribe likes those dollars and wants them to keep rolling in. So, after all is said, to many on this forum, if you are a supporter of Bush, you cannot be good.....hence Uribe is not too popular here.

So Simon, don't expect the Uribe detractors to change their views on Uribe any time soon.

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Lcacique says on Jul 3, 2008, 17:13:

aztec: "And yes, I do perceive the American Democrats view good news as bad news. Be honest with yourself if not us. Any good news reduces the opportunity for an election of a Democrat! You and your party are motivated by accentuating the negative!

Like most of your kind your motivation is not the welfare of the the United States but rather you desire to elect someone like Barack Hussein Obama II."

Give me a freaking break...Insinuating that I am not being honest with myself with respect to your comment. I have been extremely vocal about my appreciation for the events that took place yesterday. I have applauded Uribe (who I neither hate nor love) and the Colombian Armed Forces. I have polished off my last bottle of Nectar Azul in honor of the successful rescue of the hostages. I have experienced nothing except complete joy since the news broke! And never once did I think "Damn, this is going to hurt Barrack's chances of getting elected." That would be absolutely moronic. What I thought was "Damn, this is a great day for Colombia."

"Like most of your kind..." what in the hell kind of accusation is that? What is "my kind"?

You are clearly blinded by an intense partisanship.

p.s. Am I a registered democrat?

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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aztec says on Jul 3, 2008, 17:26:

'p.s. Am I a registered democrat?"

Don't know but I bet your sweat ass you will vote for the most leftist candidate.

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Lcacique says on Jul 3, 2008, 17:56:

Oh, you do not know if I am a Democrat. That is strange: you call me one. Interesting. And despite knowing very little about me you are able to argue with seeming certainty that me and "my kind" are not interested in the welfare of the country and that we only want to elect "someone like" (whatever that means) Obama.

In addition, Oregon is not all that hot. I do not wall around with a sweaty ass. In this election, lets put it this way, I will not vote for McCain.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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aztec says on Jul 3, 2008, 18:01:

Really! I am so surprised! You people in the Blue North West!

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Lcacique says on Jul 3, 2008, 18:18:

Why would it be a surprise that I would not vote for McCain. Many Republicans have made the same decision.

So tell me, is your vote going to surprise me?

Damn you love generalizations.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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