Why is... BILL GATES IN COLOMBIA?

eywed says on Oct 28, 2007, 20:51:

Oh but Colombia Is to dangerous! Ahhhhhhh I'm getting closer to winning my 10 year bet that Colombia will be over run by gringos rising the price of everything. Story after story.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

goin_south says on Oct 28, 2007, 21:01:

That's a nice url/site on Medellin.. aside from the stuff on Gates... The Book on Colombian Cooking... and a nice slide show at the bottom left.

and, thank you.

poco says on Oct 28, 2007, 21:04:

Quote: Why is... BILL GATES IN COLOMBIA?

I doubt he is naive enough to believe he won't be CRUCIFIED (figuratively) should he become involved in land deals. Anyway, I think he might have slipped to SECOND most wealthy, behind Carlos Slim,, then again, Microsoft stock was up 12% and AMX was down,, so maybe not but Slim seems to be in solid second ahead of Buffet.

I can see the headlines -United States Steals our land- ,, -Development displaces thousands of natives living in their ancestral homes-,,, -Colombians can't afford to live in their homelands-,, -United States sends it's filthy rich to plunder our land-,, Foreign Developments poison our land and corrupt our people- -Colombia’s RICH are friends of Bill Gates and their minions are bent on destroying the environment, polluting the coast and raping our mother land.

The list is endless. You reap what you sow.

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

pedro says on Oct 28, 2007, 21:17:

I expect it's related to philanthropy projects.

que nota!

poco says on Oct 28, 2007, 21:42:

Quote: I expect it's related to philanthropy projects.

No, it was in May 2007.(five months ago). Microsoft, not the foundation, donated. Got to hook the youngsters on Windows.

http://www.komotv.com/news/microsoft/6592372.html

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

b bruce says on Oct 28, 2007, 23:09:

He is in Colombia because he is providing several thousand computers to schools in poor and rural Colombia. It was announced here in the U.S. about a month ago that Microsoft was doing it's part to assist Colombia. I also believe Bill Gates has stepped down as President and CEO at Microsoft. As in he is retired now! In the December issue of Forbes it lists the top wealthiest 400 in the United States.All are billionaires. It says that Bill Gates earns $190. per second, $11,400 a minute, $685.000 per hour, $16.4 million a day, $500 million a month and six billion this year! Total worth $59 Billion U.S. dollars. Hey Bill, let me hold a dollar till Tuesday!

durito says on Oct 28, 2007, 23:56:

"I may not be a smart man, but I know a sweetheart land deal when I see one... and I think Bill Gates has a personal interest in purchasing a second home in Colombia as an added investment to his vast portfolio."

lol

scotty says on Oct 29, 2007, 00:10:

Bill has been doing some good stuff the last 2 or 3 years helping carities and small business people and goverments. I wish more billionaires/millionaires around the world would do the same more often.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

pedro says on Oct 29, 2007, 00:21:

Let's keep an eye on PBH. Bill is a compulsive internet user, and will probably sign up here on the forum before he makes the move down to Colombia.

--

"Hi, what do you guys know about real estate in Medellin? I'm thinking of buying a couple of Medellin suburbs, which I want to clear away and then use as a building site for my mansion.

Which suburbs should I choose? El Poblado? Sabaneta?

Or do you guys think I should choose some other city for my HQ? Which is better, Bogota, Cartagena? What about safety, and which one has the hotter girls?

By: billg (newbie)"

--

"Hi, I'm thinking about starting a business down in Colombia. I have a lot of business experience in software engineering.

I want to do a project in import/export (mainly export) on a world scale. Working title: Yeyosoft.

Does anyone know an English speaking lawyer who can help me with the investor visa?

By: billg (newbie)"

que nota!

scotty says on Oct 29, 2007, 01:35:

we should invite Bill to join PBH. Let Mona invite him every body likes Mona, she'd be a good ambassador for PBH

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

webmanco says on Oct 29, 2007, 03:33:

Why?? I wonder also

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/mr-uribe-kisses-sweaty-gringos-a...

But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am

gringolondinense says on Oct 29, 2007, 04:32:

Its obvious what the greedy imperialist capitalist is up to! Hes looking around to buy a stabbin cabbin!!

robi666 says on Oct 29, 2007, 04:49:

He visited El Penol, and was indeed involved in philanthropy projects.
Some people I know met him and was given money to fix their poor houses in the veredas around there.
He got there unannounced and with no bodyguards. The boss of the police station at El Penol almost flicked out when they called him to advice.

"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."

vicshere says on Oct 29, 2007, 05:03:

hey GIB good one a rich Colombian ....gives the kid washing his car window 200 pesos and feels dam fine about to.....and his contribution is done for the day....tomorrow he might give 400

listo

gringolondinense says on Oct 29, 2007, 05:15:

Gates is up to no good. Hes trying to corner the prepago and stabbin cabbin market.

webmanco says on Oct 29, 2007, 05:34:

Gates is sponsoring 12 years old girs at Melgar !!!!!


hehe

On a more serious note, old smart Bill Gates read somewhere that he would get $4000 pesos per dollar anytime this year. Being an early bird himself he is getting ready to cash in.

But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am

robi666 says on Oct 29, 2007, 05:53:

GIB, the guy is indeed a whore-monger and he likes Colombianas, I know it for sure.

First time I saw him it has been in a well known putas bar in Saint Martin some years ago. I was having a beer with some friends and he got in, looked around, took a Colombian hottie and off he went.
We saw him again around Maho casino, with the same girl, driving a yellow Jeep.
I later talked to the girl. He was indeed Bill Gates, got her to Maho hotel, but he had his yacht docked in Simpson Bay.

But it also helps people.

What's so wrong with that?

"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."

webmanco says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:01:

The guy migth be someone to admire who knows, but to suggest that he will build his software in Wayuu, that is going too far.

Some companies do altruist actions not always for having a good heart but also is for marketing purposes, and for earning a lot on Government contracts. Nothing in life is free.

But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am

morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:46:

He' s still doing more for Colombia than most Colombians.

MitchAlvarez says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:08:

I think blogs are great for freedom of speech. I also think it allows many to learn from each other. But the sad part is to see some very ignorant comments. I guess you must take the good and the bad.

I dont know what Bill Gates is doing in Colombia but whether its for for personal or business reasons I'm glad he is there. Colombia needs positive exposure. Its a far cry from the 80's and 90's when the only mention of colombia in any media outlet would be to detail some situation involving drugs, crime, murder, and all that other juicy sexy news the media loves.

I hope he is investing. I hope he is donating. I also hope he meets a beautiful woman in colombia as well.

Take care guys.

Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escasez de aguardiente. :)

Man Tequila says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:23:

Damn that Gates foundation, raping the ancestral lands and polluting the coasts. Some wealthy Colombians are gonna need to clean up that mess...

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

vicshere says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:24:

"Some wealthy Colombians are gonna need to clean up that mess..."

funny hahahha...that will be the day

listo

Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:33:

I actually ran into Gates the other day. He and his family were driving around in a minivan. I think it was a Toyota. I thought it was pretty great that the richest (or 2nd richest) man in the world was cruising around in a minivan. I think his friend Warren Buffet may have taught Gates a thing or two about the the value of the common touch.

morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:35:

"I think it was a Toyota"

but you were sure it was Bill Gates...LOL

Monpirri says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:39:

MitchAlvarez, Right On!

"I think blogs are great for freedom of speech. I also think it allows many to learn from each other. But the sad part is to see some very ignorant comments. I guess you must take the good and the bad.

I dont know what Bill Gates is doing in Colombia but whether its for for personal or business reasons I'm glad he is there. Colombia needs positive exposure. Its a far cry from the 80's and 90's when the only mention of colombia in any media outlet would be to detail some situation involving drugs, crime, murder, and all that other juicy sexy news the media loves.

I hope he is investing. I hope he is donating. I also hope he meets a beautiful woman in colombia as well.

Take care guys."

Don't know who you are but you make a lot of sense!

Welcome and thanks for your comment!!

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:42:

What about me? I do nothing for Colombia. Is it wrong for me to go there to meet beautiful women?

Man Tequila says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:44:

Hmm... do you pollute the coast? Are you trying to steal ancestral lands?

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

Monpirri says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:54:

Morphus, your comment was very on the target as well!

"He' s still doing more for Colombia than most Colombians."

Thanks!

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:54:

Oh thanx

Monpirri says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:56:

You are welcome, I like Aguilas!

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

poco says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:56:

Quote: He' s still doing more for Colombia than most Colombians.

The articles on the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation indicate he is NOT doing much in Colombia. Maybe NOT much is more than more?

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/default.htm. Do a search on the word Colombia.

Oh,, the foundation is helping Canadian Poor, tired, masses huddled under thick layers of blankets inside their igloos.

http://tinyurl.com/2gzx5x

What's Microsoft doing? Who knows, but I'd bet any requests are referred to the foundation,, kind of like saying --I gave at the office--

PS: Watch out !!!! I see the foundation is backing Frankenfood. Sneaky!!!

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

Monpirri says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:57:

The article was then and now he is in Colombia.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 09:06:

Just him going to Colombia is a big deal. Do you know how many people are afraid to go to Colombia? Most! One time I met 2 doctors from Miami in Cuba. We were having dinner in Havana and I mentioned Colombia to them. The one guy said "no way! They'll blow brains"...LOL. Thats the first thought that came to his head about Colombia...getting his brains blown out. Meanwhile, at least some people would help you if you were dying in the street in Colombia. If you were dying in the street in Cuba, they would just go for your wallet and let you rot.

poco says on Oct 29, 2007, 09:15:

Quote: The article was then and now he is in Colombia.

Who says Gates is in Colombia? He might get his brains blown out !!!

Plus oil is almost $93 per barrel, might mean airfares will be out of reach.

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

Monpirri says on Oct 29, 2007, 09:23:

Do you know where he is now? If you do let me know.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

poco says on Oct 29, 2007, 10:00:

Quote: Do you know where he is now? If you do let me know.

Played online bridge with him today,, but you know old Bill, could be anywhere. Maybe he has a personal GPS tracking system? I'll ask.

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