Why all the posts about non Colombian politics??

billyb says on Jun 15, 2009, 07:53:

Rocco, is anybody forcing you read any of those threads? If not, just ignore them and read only the ones you like. Don't let it ruin your day.

"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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quantum says on Jun 15, 2009, 07:57:

Well, PBH has evolved into such an engaging forum, that its only logical that other topics will be discussed, but in the off topic category. For the reason it was created. So if u want to stay exclusively on the subject of Colombia, then stay away from off-topic......seems to me, that some of the more interesting and engaging debates are shifting over there.......

quantum

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Elmin says on Jun 15, 2009, 08:13:

good point Rocco, would be nice to have a personal settings option that ignores "off topic" from the active thread list. I as well do not have any interest in it.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 15, 2009, 08:14:

RogueOne says on Jun 15, 2009, 09:08:

It's an imbalanced world - and the forum is not likely to ever be likewise. Some posts seem to replect a narrow view of the country, continent, and world. I believe it's better that many here are so broad minded and have rich experiences to share.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 15, 2009, 09:14:

Elmin,

You can see all the Colombia posts while ignoring the Off Topic by using this link
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/recentcomments/

For those that like to see all posts including off topic, use this link
http://poorbuthappy.com/all/recentcomments/

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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Rocco81 says on Jun 15, 2009, 09:58:

Well I don't mean to say that we should never have these discussions. I like hearing opinions from all over and from all types of people and in the course of these threads we'll end up covering a miriad of subjects anyways. I just get tired of the amounts of Euro and USA bashing. It seems that even though this is a Colombian forum there is more talk about USA and Europe and the politics of the two than there is about Colombia, which is why we are here anyways.

And Billy I don't let it ruin my day pal, but thanks for the concern.

Sic semper tyrannis

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Chriscan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 15, 2009, 11:18:

Lcacique says on Jun 16, 2009, 14:13:

Besides bashing, there is a lot of "rah, rah, rah" for the US as well.

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

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Lcacique says on Jun 17, 2009, 13:50:

There is too much to list, but here's a tiny sample of some of the things I like about the US. Most of my friends and family live in the US. As my friends and family are very important to me, it is nice having a large percentage of them living within the same borders. English is my first language and it happens to be the principal language spoken in the US. The second most popular language - at least where I live - would have to be Spanish. Thankfully, it is my second language; therefore, if it overtakes English I will still be very comfortable. In my neck of the woods, I love the abundance of fresh/local produce as well as award winning artisan cheeses, wines and beers. I appreciate the diversity of the geography of the US. I am thankful to live in an area where I can drive a very short distance and find myself in the high desert, coastal rainforest, on top of a tall mountain or alongside a lake or river. I like the fact that the diversity of our people - unlike some other countries - is extremely visible (at least in some communities). I love the fact that I can attend a Greek festival in the afternoon, stroll around a Japanese garden in order to work off the souvlaki, eat at a Moroccan restaurant later that night for dinner, catch a Cuban concert and finish the evening off in Chinatown with some strong drinks and appetizers. I enjoy witnessing how these cultures our partially preserved in a foreign environment; yet, I also enjoy seeing them intermingle. Variety, though it seems to be shrinking in some senses, is also a nice perk about living in the US. I like the community-based art house theaters that screen independent and foreign films. I love the diversity of American music. I love the kids that wrestle with the majors by releasing music out of their basements on their own labels. I love basketball. I like the fact that I am afforded certain rights that allow me to enjoy the aforementioned examples. I like the fact that the justice department functions fairly well and that when an agent of the department abuses his/her power they might actually receive a fitting punishment. I like the fact that - as of yet - the US is not a theocracy. I am thankful that citizens are allowed to protest even the most powerful of groups and/or individuals. And I am grateful that it is a very rare occasion that they are murdered or imprisoned for doing so. I like the fact that "Americans" are generally pretty charitable and philanthropic, coming to the aid of those in need.

The list is far from comprehensive. It was written off of the top of my head and without much desire to be thorough.

I am curious (sorry I'd prefer to use your original username, so forgive me for not using your new one), what do you dislike about the US?

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

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Lcacique says on Jun 18, 2009, 00:55:

That's funny. Or sad. Or a little of both.

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

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Rocco81 says on Jun 18, 2009, 06:55:

I like Lcacique's post about the likes of the US. Very good post.

Pinche, I also have a lot of the same gripes as you do times truly are tough for us.

Sic semper tyrannis

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Lcacique says on Jun 18, 2009, 11:27:

Thank you, Rocco81. Like I said, it was off-the-cuff.

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

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goin_south says on Jun 19, 2009, 21:38:

times are ....TOUGH?
ISN'T THAT... A STATE OF MIND???
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I think you're listening to TOOOOOOO MUCH HANNITY!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Rocco81 says on Jul 8, 2009, 12:51:

I don't like Hanity.

Sic semper tyrannis

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aztec says on Jul 8, 2009, 13:56:

You know I just cannot stand the politics or philosophy of Lcacique but as an America I would defend his right to state publicly without recriminations his beliefs. I would wish him no harm and never participate in any effort to silence him. We do try to resolve our differences at the ballot box and for the most part we respect the result. He won and now we live with the result until the next time.

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goin_south says on Jul 8, 2009, 23:42:

the politics and philosophy of Lacacique = the best of psycho-babble.
He must be smokin some damn good weed, that takes you (him) into some other galaxy ;-)))

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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goin_south says on Jul 9, 2009, 00:01:

he'll be happy to know that it's all derived a name such as "the politics and philosophy of Lacacique" ;-)))

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Lcacique says on Jul 9, 2009, 00:56:

aztec: I wouldn't say I won. The candidate I chose based on the time honored "lesser of two evils" technique won. I never claimed that Obama was the messiah and I am not the least bit surprised by the disappointment that I feel with respect to some of his decisions. I think it is rather ironic that one of your first comments that referenced me was one that begged the mods to delete my account. Maybe you never really meant it. Or, maybe you have grown. Or, maybe the 4th of July has you in some kind of patriotic mood. Whatever the reason, let it be known that I sincerely appreciate the fact that you would defend my rights and not seek to silence me. I find most of your politics and philosophy disagreeable, but - as a human being - I would never seek to silence you nor would I want to live in a world where you were not allowed to have different political/philosophical beliefs.

How hilarious that Rocco would get called out by g_s for stating that times are tough. This is a guy who has made some of the most outrageous claims about the current state of our country, saying that Obama needs to be hung and that the country needs a revolution. And of course, I will be labeled the lunatic for pointing out this glaring inconsistency...lol...all aboard the Eden Express.

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

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Lcacique says on Jul 9, 2009, 11:25:

btw, I didn't mean to drag your name into this, Rocco. In addition, I should clarify that g_s is the melodramatic individual making outrageous claims about the state of the country. But it was probably understood since I have already told you that I appreciate the fact that - while we disagree - you are both civil and levelheaded.

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

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goin_south says on Jul 9, 2009, 17:22:

ohhh, come on Lacacique... You surely must like Hannity's music ;-)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Lcacique says on Jul 9, 2009, 18:33:

hahahahahahaha...damn, you are funny...hahahahahaha...lol......

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

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goin_south says on Jul 9, 2009, 22:00:

You're probably even starting to like his rhetoric.

MAN.... Am I ever glad he (hannity) is not on the left side; that guy is ANNOYING!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Lcacique says on Jul 10, 2009, 00:34:

Wow, you and your peor es nada are using the exact same phrases. That's swell. Did you discuss that in one of the notes you passed?

Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf, Virginia Woolf, Virginia Woolf?

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

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goin_south says on Jul 11, 2009, 06:52:

"No business wants to invest in a place where the government skims 20 percent off the top, or the head of the Port Authority is corrupt. No person wants to live in a society where the rule of law gives way to the rule of brutality and bribery. That is not democracy, that is tyranny, and now is the time for it to end."

That's B.ODrama speaking to Africa.
Imagine that. jajaja... maybe he should take that policy back to the states.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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