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Why did you choose Colombia?

I was wondering, why did you (foreigners :p) choose Colombia?

:D

By aNdReSk on Feb 22, 2008, 15:52 in Friendly Talkzone.

RAAAY says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:10:

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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jonas says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:14:

the one place where you certainly will never ever get bored...

Simon Presidente!

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Simon says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:14:

They chose Colombia because if you want to see the Caribbean, you go to Cuba or the Dominican Republic,
if you want to see the Andes, you go to Ecuador or Bolivia,
if you want to see the Amazon jungle, you go to Brasil,
if you want to see the Pacific ocean, you go to Chile or Panama,
if you want to see the Pre-Columbian cultures, you go to Peru or Mexico.
if you want to see snow-capped peaks, you go to Argentina,
if you want to see vast plains (llanos), you go to Venezuela...

but if you want to see all of these things in just one country...then your destination is definitely COLOMBIA!!!

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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RAAAY says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:16:

Hey.............very nicely put Simon...........

Viva Colombia

.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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bickerss says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:19:

1: amazing country with lots to see and a great culture..

2. Its relatively safe and cheap.

3. The people are very friendly.

4. The women are beautiful, and nice / friendly, and are feminine, which is a big change from where I come from.

5. Easy to access to many other countries.

6. Lots to do.

7. easy to live in and travel around.

8. it has everything from the andes, to beaches to deserts to amazon, to modern living etc etc

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Leeroy says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:31:

I knew someone here

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aNdReSk says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:35:

:D wow u are fast lol

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durito says on Feb 22, 2008, 16:38:

After backpacking through most of latin america several years ago i was pretty sure I wanted to move down here. Colombia wasn't really on the radar screen, even though I'd loved my trip here. Ultimately I decided instead of heading straight for Argentina (my planned new home) I'd travel again to the places I liked the most on my first trip. Colombia was first up (basically a geographic necessity/ though I knew I 'd have a hard time leaving) -- but, a couple weeks in medellin was it for me. I have not plans to leave.

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tasco66 says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:16:

Cheap beer

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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poco says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:22:

Topic:I was wondering, why did you (foreigners :p) choose Colombia?

Rural Colombia reminded me of Rural U.S. 50 years ago. Yep,, except the cars are newer.

And of course cell phones. Pictured is a RARE dual holder.

Secondly, everything in Rural Colombia needs repair or replacement. My construction abilities are,,, well,, lacking in the U.S. but OUTSTANDING in Colombia.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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MaFe says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:23:

Most of the men I know that chose Colombia is because they dated/married a Colombiana...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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rocinante says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:31:

Simon - plagiarize mucho?

El clima, la calidad de vida, la comida, la tranquilidad y lo mas importante la gente, tengo familiares aquí. Aunque no hay mucho trabajo creo que cada mes Colombia va mejorando. Vivir acá es lo mejor. Todos estan de acuerdo griten "¡Esta lugar esta una chimba!'

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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LDW says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:33:

Si rocinante......

Mientras 18 meses estare jubulado en Armenia (por lo menos durante el invierno canadiense).

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Simon says on Feb 22, 2008, 17:37:

Rocinante,

¿Cómo se puede plagiar algo que está regado por el internet y que no tiene un reconocido autor?

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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gringoloid says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:08:

andResk......you should plan a follow up post to this one called, "You foreigners that have chosen Colombia, Would you choose it again if you had it to do over?"

Who are the three blind men?

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rocinante says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:14:

Yo Rock...

No pasa nada. Tienes razon. No habia plagio porque el autor lo escribió en español.

"Si quiere conocer el Caribe, vaya a Cuba, a República Dominicana o P. Rico. Si quiere conocer el Pacífico, visite Chile. Si quiere conocer los Andes, viaje a Ecuador. Si quiere conocer la Selva Amazónica, pásee por Brasil. Si quiere conocer las Culturas Precolombinas, vaya a México o Perú... Pero si quiere ver todas esas cosas reunidas, y no tiene plata para estar viajando de un lado para otro, venga a Colombia... ¡papá!..." Copyright 1999-2004 PanoramaNews.com - All rights reserved

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/qu-orgulloso-me-siento-de-ser-co...
(http://www.panoramalatinonews.com/detalle_ee.asp?id=1472)

Me da gusto haber leído ese articulo, obviomente tu también. Cuándo vas a regresar a tu tierra?

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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wendell13 says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:21:

Younger and better looking women than you can get in the US. Just about every foreigner that I know that lives here has a much younger woman, including myself.

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rocinante says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:27:

See? I knew it wasn't because of the Colombian cuisine, the Botero sculptures and Pablo's grave!

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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robi666 says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:34:

1) I can afford a better lifestyle for the money
2) Beautiful and big country to travel
3) Lawless, not boring, adventurous
4) Women
5) Macho society (sorry...)

Will I live here forever? NO.

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

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MaFe says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:37:

Don't hold back Robi... border=

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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robi666 says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:40:

MaFe, it is heart and mind. With mind, I know I am an asshole sometimes.

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MaFe says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:43:

Asshole? I didn't say that! I like the honesty #4 & #5!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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robi666 says on Feb 22, 2008, 18:47:

At least, I am not alone on that, with 90% of Colombians.
I mean, really... it is like throwing away twenty years of classical studying, latin, philosophy, religion... it is not easy sometimes. :-)

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 22, 2008, 19:19:

Honest truth - I went to Colombia to get away from chicks. I had spent 5 years with a .... shall we say ... less than stable woman. My buddy was going there, so I tagged along. I also was intrigued by the danger aspect. I only knew the crap you hear on the news. I was trully ignorant of all of the things that make the country so special. I just thought I was going on an adventure. It has been and adventure - let me tell you.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 22, 2008, 19:51:

Go for it Troll Troll - siga.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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goin_south says on Feb 22, 2008, 19:54:

It's ... the Holders; not the phones.

Where do we go from here?

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billyb says on Feb 22, 2008, 21:29:

" I had spent 5 years with a .... shall we say ... less than stable woman."

RJ, isn't that sort of a redundancy???

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billyb says on Feb 22, 2008, 21:29:

"2) Top-notch drogas, readily available"

Hence your handle??

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goin_south says on Feb 22, 2008, 22:17:

hence...

Where do we go from here?

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billyb says on Feb 22, 2008, 23:02:

"2) The possibilty of ultrafuckingviolence at any time."

I'm sure it won't seem that romantic when it hits home, then again, what are fantasies for?

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 22, 2008, 23:11:

Actually, I was going somewhere else....

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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billyb says on Feb 22, 2008, 23:59:

hmmm, i hadn't thought of that.

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billyb says on Feb 23, 2008, 00:10:

I saw it, just having fun.

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travelingirl says on Feb 23, 2008, 00:11:

No you didn't say that a "less than stable woman" was redundant, billyb. HAHA

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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billyb says on Feb 23, 2008, 00:25:

jaja, drive, was that taken after the drive from medallo to cali? TG, did I say that?

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travelingirl says on Feb 23, 2008, 00:39:

mmhmm

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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billyb says on Feb 23, 2008, 01:46:

In Choco?

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billyb says on Feb 23, 2008, 01:54:

jajja, colombianas and their aliases.

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billyb says on Feb 23, 2008, 02:25:

"But then again, that gorgeous costena I met in SM last month swore she was a mermaid and I believed it.....
"

i don't see any reason to doubt her.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 23, 2008, 02:38:

But then again I'm sure you're totally aware of the fact that mermaids are just ordinary girls who took a bath on a Jueves o Viernes Santo.....

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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tomtom33 says on Feb 23, 2008, 05:33:

Of course the women first attracted me and prompted my initial visit. And they remain a big part of the equation. But I then fell in love...with Colombia. There are some parts I love less than others, no place is perfect.

I can see dying here, but I quit making final decisions.

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travelgoddess says on Feb 23, 2008, 06:47:

I came to Colombia to date 18 year old hot women. hahaha. GOTCHA!!!!

Reasons I came:
1. Bad rep in news. No place can be that bad (esp after talking to people who traveled and lived down here, I knew there was much more than we were hearing)

2. Juanes

3. A talked about plethora of ESL teaching jobs

4. diversity of climates and such

5. friendliness of the people

Why I am still here, ah, thats a whole other post that I should write after a few more months/years, IF I am still here.

Steph

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Monpirri says on Feb 23, 2008, 07:49:

Welcome back Travelgoddess,

"1. Bad rep in news. No place can be that bad (esp after talking to people who traveled and lived down here, I knew there was much more than we were hearing)"
That's so true! When the biased media wants to give a bad rap believe me they can do it, now the bad press is targeting some cities of Colombia is like we are going back to the old days.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 23, 2008, 09:41:

Isn't it wonderful how you keep on learning new things all your life through?
"La sirena esta encantada
porque desobedeció
no más por una bañada
que en Jueves Santo se dio
y a la semana sagrada.

La sirena de la mar
me dicen que es muy bonita
yo la quisiera encontrar
pa' besarle su boquita
pero como es animal
no se puede naditita.

Una vez yo me embarqué
y en una barquita inglés
al pasar por Alemania
me dijo un sabio francés
en la costa americana
y alumbra el sol al revés"

La Petenera by Inti Illimani

(there's a very old Spanish superstition that if you take a bath on Thursday of Friday in the Holy Week you'll turn into a fish...)

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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Portena says on Feb 23, 2008, 16:46:

Monpirri,

I've only seen positive articles. Wher are you seeing these negative ones?

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JumboBond007 says on Feb 23, 2008, 16:52:

C H I C A S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and FASHION ...............

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Monpirri says on Feb 23, 2008, 17:36:

Portena,
I was referring to the great majority of articles, movies and news that paraded through the media in the past, consequently my comment was not necessarily about a particular article in today's or yesterday’s paper or media.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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adrienne79 says on Feb 23, 2008, 18:03:

My husband is from here and I have always loved Latin American culture.

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miamimike says on Feb 23, 2008, 23:26:

A New Andean Country to explore and Super good values on Medical Procedures! Possibly a place to retire in; As far as travleing all that ways to meet a Col Woman, no need to with the 1000s of Colombianas living right here in Miami! LOL

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DodgerDogs says on Feb 23, 2008, 23:31:

miamimike, there is a Colombina on Miami's Craigslist willing to pay big bucks to marry a gringo.....

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 01:32:

why did I choose Colombia?

helllll , I didn't choose colombiam.... It .. chose... me!
I didn't even know wtf it was in S.A... even though I use to smoke the chit out o it! jjaja

Where do we go from here?

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miamimike says on Feb 24, 2008, 07:23:

DD-these types(as in CL are easy to find) 100s of Colombianas & Venezuelans in Miami looking for Citizens to Marry for papers. Price now up to $15K,,,

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LDW says on Feb 24, 2008, 08:30:

Miamimike.......

I have heard of this. I must live in a sheltered world, because I have never met any Norteamericano who has married a Colombian (or anybody else) so that the Colombian can get papers.

It makes me wonder if I would really be an anomoly nowadays. I met my wife in Canada when she was already here legally, but that was a long time ago, probably before a lot of participants in this forum were even born.

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 24, 2008, 09:12:

I go to Colombia to learn new firefighting techniques.
No, I swear! They're far more advanced than us!!!

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manINred says on Feb 24, 2008, 10:07:

It's nice being a foreigner in a developing country with lots of money, or a pension.

A disproportionate amount of Colombians I know in/from Colombia want to leave or have left the country due to a lack of opportunities or persistant unemployment, despite top university education. It is a sad reality. I'd love to live there, but I cannot see that it would be feasible in the near future, too many opportunities elsewhere.

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robi666 says on Feb 24, 2008, 10:19:

Which advanced technique are you talking about bombero?
The most common and reliable in Colombia is the one that they come walking from your back and shoot ten centimeters from your face.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 24, 2008, 10:35:

"Entre los bomberos no se pisa la manguera?"

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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analyzethis1 says on Feb 24, 2008, 10:54:

If it hadn't already been mentioned, I didn't choose Colombia. She chose me. My life seemed mundane, living day to day like a robot when, all of a sudden, out of nowhere I bumped into this woman who happened to be from Bogota. We've been inseparable ever since, visited her country and loved it of course. Dreading the day she'll have to leave Canada and may not be permitted to return...unless she gets married. If only her boyfriend would make up his mind!

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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Alma del Norte says on Feb 24, 2008, 11:22:

Found Colombia riding my motorbike from Argentina to Guatemala. Crossing the border at Cucuta was like a breath of fresh air, (not literally), and it just seemed like one of the most attractive and exciting places I could be. Plus, my ex.'s friend was kidnapped by FARC and later killed in an ambush. She begged me not to go to Colombia, so I went anyway, out of spite.

La vida es una rutina

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Papi de Alejo says on Feb 24, 2008, 11:51:

I met a woman in Santo Domingo who was from Colombia. She didn't want me to know anything about Colombia. In spite of that, I went there once with her and twice without her. I enjoyed the time I spent in San Andres with her, but I really enjoyed the two times that I spent in Santa Marta without her. Needless to say, she is now a friend and my love affair with Colombia is blossoming.

PdA

PdA

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 24, 2008, 12:08:

Ah! so is mine! Not a care in the world!! Especially fighting fires!
Hay and don't step on my hose Desi!

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goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 12:44:

bombero... think you could put that 'steroids' fire out... so we don't have to listen to that chit the whole baseball season from NY?

hey, good new signature....
'and don't step on my hose, Desi!'
jaj!

Where do we go from here?

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 24, 2008, 12:47:

Oh that's what they say in Colombia...and I'm sure in many other places too...(Firemen don't step on each other's hoses)
I thought that was the new firefighting technique yolu had been learning in Colombia

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 24, 2008, 13:20:

Yeah, but nobody respectsit!!!
My poor hose hurts already!!!
Hey is that my award Des?

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 24, 2008, 13:22:

GS.... the steroids aren't as bad as the big mouths!!!!!
These big babies cry about everything and rat out their best friends......
And I'm a Yankee fan....

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miamimike says on Feb 26, 2008, 19:12:

LDW says on Sunday February 24th, 2008 8:30:

Miamimike.......

I have heard of this. I must live in a sheltered world, because I have never met any Norteamericano who has married a Colombian (or anybody else) so that the Colombian can get papers.

It makes me wonder if I would really be an anomoly nowadays. I met my wife in Canada when she was already here legally, but that was a long time ago, probably before a lot of participants in this forum were even born.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LDW--Wow, Come to Miami! The place is full of Fraudulent Marriages! Immigration not too long ago hauled in a Fraud Ring of 20-30 Colombianas&Venezulanas who were marrying Cubans for Papers! These Fake marriage Busts are an everyday happening in Miami!

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goin_south says on Feb 26, 2008, 23:34:

Nyb.. I'm a yankee fan, y a damn yankee, too.. however now southern.
por que? goin_south.

Where do we go from here?

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poco says on Feb 27, 2008, 00:13:

Quote: I have heard of this. I must live in a sheltered world, because I have never met any Norteamericano who has married a Colombian (or anybody else) so that the Colombian can get papers.

Miamimike is right,, plus, I'd say the 15k USD is on the lower side. I've heard as high as 50K.

One reason you might never have heard of it before is because It's illegal.

Me? I'd tell my best friend I was in love and when divorced I'd try to get as much sympathy as possible,, maybe a few dating references.

I've been told several stories about individuals who have "thrown their life away" on some hot young chick in Asia. Yep,, divorced the wife, which means bye, bye half the assets and then, after spending a bunch of money on their new wife, watch her leave.

This has been going on for years,, but not necessarily "for cash",, nope,, for love and it is a consideration when you're getting married.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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nubby says on Mar 8, 2008, 18:04:

its the best county in the world lol to me....everything over there is so down to earth
u can be in the front of your house with your friends and family
with YOur radio blasted and a bottle Of your Favorite Whiskey

Colombia Rocks

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RAAAY says on Mar 8, 2008, 18:12:

Yes Nubby,,,,,,,,,,,,you are so right................and by the way..............if the front of your house .................where you are going to play this loud music, happens to within earshot of me, when I am trying to sleep...............get a kevlar vest..............Another nice thing about Colombia.............

Colombia rocks..

.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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robi666 says on Mar 8, 2008, 18:14:

LOL

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rocinante says on Mar 9, 2008, 16:46:

"its the best county in the world lol to me....everything over there is so down to earth
u can be in the front of your house with your friends and family
with YOur radio blasted and a bottle Of your Favorite Whiskey" - nubby

"Yes Nubby,,,,,,,,,,,,you are so right................and by the way..............if the front of your house .................where you are going to play this loud music, happens to within earshot of me, when I am trying to sleep...............get a kevlar vest..............Another nice thing about Colombia............." - Ray

Nubby is talking about the real Colombia - not Poblado or Laureles. So you're safe.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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