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milanojps comments on Colombia's president criticizes Obama

I think Obama, Gore and the others who have come out against the trade agreement solely on the point of the trade unions are not seeing the bigger picture here... Colombia has come a long way in just the past 10 years alone and everyday things are getting better. Are there still problems with the trade unions..of course! Will there be problems for the forseable future...yup...especially if we cut off aid. I have friends in the Uribe government who tell this aid really helps and I've seen the good work being done myself. Instead of turning our backs on Colombia...we should do our best to support them as they continue on their journey to getting where they need to be. Just because we are the United States and have never had problems with trade unions in our history especially regarding corruption and death (hmmmm...Jimmy Hoffa anyone?) who are we to say that a small and poor country like Colombia should now all of a sudden match our quality and standards regarding trade union protections (Har Har)? We cannot compare apples to apples yet people! I have a friend and I want to help him improve himself in some way...last thing I do is cut him off at the knees....I think Gore should stick to inventing the internet and worry about the polar ice caps and Obama should take bowling lessons...and come back when they both have something intelligent to say about this part of the world.

milanojps comments on Medellin Traveler

MT: I see you are planning a trip to Medellin on the 21st. I hope you have a good trip. I'm thinking we can hook up when you get back. I'd love to hear about this latest trip. Peace! Milanojps

milanojps comments on Descontructing The Popular Myth About The Big Bad Tough Colombiano

MT: I've lived in the Chicagoland area for the past 30 years and travel to Colombia on a yearly basis (business/pleasure). If you are around (in the Chi) I'd enjoy hearing about your experiences in Medellin - a city I have yet to discover. GIB : Been reading your posts for several years and have enjoyed them. Good luck with things (whether you end up staying or coming back here)!

milanojps comments on

Sounds like paradise...are they hiring where you work? Milanojps

milanojps comments on Looking for gyms in central Bogota (Calle 20 con 5)

Thank you all for your input...much appreciated!

milanojps comments on Reasons for moving to Colombia (or any other country)

Glad to see others feel the same way... I just got back from visiting friends in Bogota (three week trip). All of the above went through my mind. I'm now doing everything I can to try to leave and move to Bogota within the next several years. You can't take the "toys" with you as they say. Life is too short. Yes, I could do without those fat Oprah worshipers.

milanojps comments on Bogota - hostels and places to stay Travel Guide

Hotel Cosmo Next time you are in Bogota, check out the Hotel Cosmo 100 (Calle 100 con Cra 15). About $65-85 per night. Just received five star rating..well worth it.

milanojps comments on Cali Plaza Hotel was simply wonderful!!!

Cali Plaza Hi Toneloc24:

Been away so sorry for not getting back to you sooner. No offense taken. Well, I guess the whole experience: personalized service, local cell phone usage, center of the action made it worth paying for. It felt like I was visiting a friend as opposed to being another guest at an expensive hotel.

Claude would love to hear your questions directly, just shoot him an email (re-visit the website) and mention that John "in Chicago" suggested you contact him. I cannot tell you how honest he is and he will tell you the truth even if it means sending you to the Inter if it suits you better. You will get a lot out of the conversation.

Good luck,

John