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Why Look At Colombia? Has The Country Transformed?

When people hear the word “Colombia” these days, the big question on their mind is whether the country is nothing more than drug-fueled violence. Or has it radically transformed, in the style of the fall of the Berlin Wall? Check out the latest post on The Colombia Law & Business Post:

http://colombialawbiz.com/2009/08/27/why-look-at-colombia-has-the-coun...

By Brian858 on Aug 28, 2009, 13:05 in Friendly Talkzone.

tasco66 says on Aug 28, 2009, 14:59:

It has indeed transformed itself...

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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Simon says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:00:

It's tranformed for the better! That's why the lefties on this board are up in arms!

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

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miamimike says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:05:

Simon says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:00 (today): flag

It's tranformed for the better
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There you go again Simon, not telling the complete story so once again, I'll tell it for you. Its better in Colombia TODAY, Thanks to the US Taxpayer who funded Plan Colombia.

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Simon says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:06:

I wonder how many of those "taxpayers" have given their lives for Colombia?

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

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miamimike says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:10:

Simon, they did better then that, they sent their Tax Money. What's the old saying "Money Talks, Bullshit walks" ,,,

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barrumundi says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:12:

If all the taxpayers in Colombia payed the correct taxes, Colombia wouldn't need funding from USA for plan Colombia or any other plan and Colombia would be criss-crossed with 8 lane super-highways and have infrastructure, health and education better than most western countries.

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miamimike says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:15:

Barrumundi--Very astute point you make,,,

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dcnyhunter says on Aug 28, 2009, 15:16:

Thanks, Brian858, for copying the headline and link to my website, The Colombia Law & Business Post. Pleasae enjoy, and if you have any data or facts to add to understand the question better, please post a comment to my site.

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dcnyhunter says on Aug 28, 2009, 19:23:

Check out the sequel, looking at whether American readers are not provided news on the social transformation in Colombia by their regular news sources, esp. Forero and Romero. http://colombialawbiz.com/2009/08/28/why-look-at-colombia-part-ii-gett...

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