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Rikito comments on Top Colombian rebel gets 20 years prison in U.S.

BUSHWICK-BILL, as usual you have no idea of what you are talking about. You can't even comapare apples with apples. In fact, I don't think you even know what an apple is...but, nice pictuer of you...needs a pipe though so you can look like something you are from from being.

Rikito comments on Let's bring back Elmo

ranaquajo, what a childish comment. about preferential treatment. Rather than be proven wrong as you charge why don't you come up with some proof that you are right since you are the one making the charge. You are a clear example why people get turned off on PBH...stupid people making stupid unfounded comments. This one reason why Elmo decided to take off for a while. And isn’t so amazing the number of people in here who think they are Elmo’s best friend. More wannabies no doubt. To be honest Elmo gave a shit about very few people in PBH because of the direction it seemed to be going. He seldom criticized anyone and now these people all think they are kissin cousins…ain’t gonna happen. Sorry, Bill but, Elmo probably has absolutely no desire to be your friend or come to your apartment for some food and ridiculous business talk. I had two conversations with elmo several years ago about writing some of his thoughts down and maybe publishing something but, he wasn’t interested. I got the distinct feeling that he is not a very serious person and does not care much for most PBH’ers. Maybe I am one of them…don’t know. But, it sure is funny that so many of you have his phone number, talked to him recently, had a few beers with him a couple of weeks ago, etc. Good grief what a bunch of crap. The only pople in here he might have had contact in here would have been with Desi and/or Colombia Gringo. He has a lot of respect for these two but, the rest of you folks need to get a life. I need one also...poor white trash...have any ideas for me?

Rikito comments on There are at least 576,901 complete idiots in Colombia

La_Huella is spot on correct. "People don't have the first clue what they want....?" How would they know with all of the lies, smoke and mirrors and out and out B.S. that people like Arias and Petro distribute? If you try to talk issues with these people you get drowned out or labeled as a subversive. In Petro’s case if you put him into a political bind he ignores your question and blames Uribe for the fall of Western civilization. They do not want people voting with their minds, they want them to vote with their heart. Just look at the teachers for example. When has any politician ever done anything positive for teachers? Sure they throw them a bone from time to time but in the end the teachers get squat. And guess what...the teachers just go back time and time again and vote for the same crap over and over. What do teachers deserve? Hell I don't know but, it functions no different than in the US and in the US the Teachers all belong to national organizations that at the end of the day do fairly much of nothing. But, hey wait...keep sending those dues ok?

Rikito comments on the Colombia perception

PWT that is exactly what they told me. Also, at the end of the form I signed there was a stamen in Spanish that I admitted that was I did was a criminal act. I took the paper back and tore it up and told her that if she wants me to sign anything I will only do it in front of the police. The CRQ as in your case never returned to our house.

Rikito comments on No Beer for sale today?

Well, sorry to bust your bubble but there have been documentaries on TV especially regarding Cali and the outlawing of male riders on the back of a moto. I do not know what the age limit is. If you have proof otherwise I wouldn't mind seeing it. I don't want to sound sarcastic but, I find it dismaying to seeing the traffice laws that motos constantly ignore and they get pissed when stopped bythe police. Anytime you see a police road search there are always motos stopped or being stopped by the police. So really, if you show me the law I would really appreciate. I do know that it has nothing to do with elections...well I think I am...but

Rikito comments on Why is this?

why not act normal and realize that you are just not that funny. Now on the other hand take me...several people in here thenk I am a big joke. But most of these people are mentally very very young.

Rikito comments on the Colombia perception

yes it is illegal and the CRQ new I had it and gave me permission becasue they did not havea place to keep her. Two months ago she flew away to another place...that's my coneption anyway.

Rikito comments on No Beer for sale today?

Francijoe, you can have a passenger on the back of a moto. You cannot have a male’s passenger on the back thanks to cities like Cali who are well known for drive by shootings by males riding on the back. The moto's are easily stolen and offer quick getaways. It has nothing to do with elections. What I would like to know is why there is no age limit for moto passengers. If there is one the police never enforce it. A few days ago a moto passed me and on the back of the bike was a female passenger who was holding onto a child no more than 3-4 years while she was on her cell phone. It seems to me the sale of alcohol is all over the place. It is not supposed to be sold the day before and the day of elections but, I bought beer today and a bottle of rum last night from an up scales grocery store...so go figure.

Rikito comments on Why is this?

jcgd77, you don't owe 'briankellycolombia' anything especially forgiveness. Briankellycolombia's comment was completely useless. This stuff happens throughout Colombia in all strata levels and like several others in have already said it happens everywhere else in the world regardless of a person socio-economic level.

Rikito comments on the Colombia perception

conception? hmmm

Rikito comments on The Ghost Forums

This reads like a good reason to keep it closed.

Rikito comments on One Child Killed, Three Others Injured by Land Mines in Colombia

ranaquajo & robert, First...the US is that sinister as the statement "generally abides" implies. And Human Rights Watch is not the best source of obtaining unbiased information. Who is? I don't know but, in general HRW is such a biased org. The US has several that they use to disseminate information they need to in order to make them look good. So the US has stopped making landmines since 97? Please be wary of this kind of information. The UN has other data sources. I worked for the government as a USMC counter intelligence officer in two wars. I also did some work for the NSA but, on a contract basis. Eight years ago I took a job as a Personnel investigator attached to the DoC On my first day of work I ‘bumped’ into a guy I used to work for and we both stood there and laughed and then had a discussion about saying nothing about what we used to do to anyone in the DoC for any reason. The fact of the matter is the US can very easily put information ‘out there’ to suit whatever purpose they want. The fact that the US has not signed the Ottawa Convention (same is true with the Kyoto Protocols) says so much. What it says is that they do not want anyone looking at the “books” for any reason. Things can be inferred and things can be made to look like a truth or lie depending how you present the materials. If the US says they have stopped making Landmines and you want to believe them…good for you…they already have 100,000 in the storage locker. I choose to keep a certain distance from the US when I am living in a foreign country. I am not a secret agent nad never have been (I would probably be a crappy one anyway) Finally, I do not know where you said that I was wrong since I never said that I was for certain correct. The information I read was from the Internet and from life experiences that I have had with the military. There are several other ex-pats here who can acknowledge this. I will say this…I do not trust the US government and especially any member of congress or military in a decision making position. The US and the military fuck all over the US soldiers during Vietnam and they have yet to learn any lessons from military conflict except for the Gulf War 1 when Bush let the military have their way. Since that time it has been all downhill and the military is both get screwed and screwing as they always have. We had a President name Dwight Eisenhower who made a statement that has always been acknowledged as true. Ike said, in his 1961 Farewell Address, “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.” It was true then and it is even more true today. The thought of Obama, Pelosi or Ried being so close to the nuclear weapons system scares me to death.

Rikito comments on One Child Killed, Three Others Injured by Land Mines in Colombia

Robert Jorge, as I said before there are numerous sites that have this information. Do some work and Google the subject. I don't have all of the answers and I never said that I did. But I have been on the receiving end of an enemies landmines in two wars. So, for some info that you can easily get on your own go to: http://www.thewednesdayreport.com/twr/landmines.html and read the entire article. The article also says or implies that the US says that it no longer produces landmines but, I doubt that very much. They have not been a signatory to the Ottawa Convention nor do they intend to because if they did they would be open to inspection. I doubt very much if any country is going to lay claim to being the largest producer of landmines with the exception of Chavez and Venezuela. You can also read the following article in the Landmine Monitor at: http://lm.icbl.org/index.php/publications/display?url=lm/2003/findings.html for some excellent information Look, it is only logical that the US is a large or largest producer of landmines...why not? Look at the conflicts they have been involved in the past 25 years: Bosnia, Gulf 1 & 2, Israel etc., countries that it defends around the world. The US has provided landmines, airplanes, bullets, weapons, naval ships, satellite coverage and on and on. It is estimated that the US has over 100,000 million stored landmines...but so what, it is done for their protection. It's not like they have allot of buddies out there. Who are the producers? Don't know and again so what. What company is going to advertise this? The US is a very violent country...some say the most violent country and I do not see that changing as long as you have people like Chavez, Putin, Bin Laden and others who would gladly wipe the US of the map in a New York second. I recognize your ulterior motive behind your questions but, for me Landmines in any sense are an abhorrent front to civilization whether or not it is the producer, the seller, or the user…al are wrong. But for me a person who uses such a device to kill or maim his own kind, or his own countrymen is the true scum of the earth. I think this subject has been talked to the end so good night.

Rikito comments on How do I politely decline food I don't want?

simple...tell them you only eat food that cara_de_mono prepares.

Rikito comments on One Child Killed, Three Others Injured by Land Mines in Colombia

I am so sorry monkey boy, I forgot that you are a) infalible and most important b) someone who nevers makes a contribution to PBH. My bad.

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Sorry chuck...but, I am not bitter about anything unless getting pissed at people who make useless stupid comments instead of making constructive criticism counts. Do a search in here and look up this creep asshole and see for yourself. I never said he was not eligible...only that I thought he could not. Try doing something unique sometime…research your comments before you make a fool of yourself. This topic has been discussed in Colombian government for years. But since you have never lived here you would not know that. So chukie why not take your idiot comments and travel somewhere else. I learned about Petro by living in Colombia and talking to Colombia for over 5 years. You stopped in for a cup of coffee and think you are a literary wit. Well guess what…you ain’t.

Rikito comments on One Child Killed, Three Others Injured by Land Mines in Colombia

Robert George, there are many sites on google you can choose from. Alos UN reports. This is actually old news becasue the US has always been the number one producer and exporter of not only landmines but, of all kinds of deadly weapons. This has been the case since the days of World War 1. I am not talking about the "improvised explosive devices," that the FARC produces. A lot of terrorist groups make IUD's but, most of them do not kill as much as they maim. They do kill no doubt but, the intent is to produce an anitpersonnel mine to protect their narco-terrorist activities. But, FARC surely does not produce near the numbers that US, China and Russia does. As far as who produces them, I do not know. These producers are not everyday household names. But, I'll bet that any private firm that makes military grade weapons also produces landmines...or "boobytraps."

Rikito comments on Bogotá to Armenia preferred Bus company?

I live in Armenia and have driven and rode the route several times. Most of the major buses are ok but, for my buck I would go with Veotax because they are a more safety conscious coma pony. My in-laws ride thos route 3-4 times a year and always use Velotax.

Rikito comments on US-Colombia military accord challenged in Bogota court

Again? Check out the lawyers and see what political office they are running for?

Rikito comments on It might get difficuult for Petro to get president of Colombia?

I do not think that Petro can legally be the President. He can run but, since he was a member of M-19 none of these people can be the President. He is an admitted criminal that, is one of the reasons he was given amnesty is becasue he had to admit what he was (and probably still is when the lights are out). Besides, the guy is really a buch of useless crap. All you ever hear out of this guy is talk about how corrupt Uribe is. He nevers tells the people what he would do for the Colombian people if he were elected. I have follwed this clown for 5 years and have never once heard hin say anything positive...always on the negative.

Rikito comments on One Child Killed, Three Others Injured by Land Mines in Colombia

I hate to tell you all this guys since I am an American but, guess who is the largest producer of landmines in the world? Yes you are correct...the good old US of A. Kinda makes you feel proud doesn't it? The Soviets and China used to have that fact but, they could not keep up with the US who annually produces and exports over 5 million of theses cute little things each year. AND, the US is the only major country who has refused to sign the Ottawa Treaty which bans such production. And we get pissed because Sean Penn's butt buddy is Hugo (I wanna be in da movies) Chavez

Rikito comments on Shakira wins medal for charity work but, can she sing!

Mononoke28 you thin skin is showing. Read what I said and try to understand it. “Certainly more than me or anyone else in PBH has probably done. (emphasis on the word PROBABLY. You were not mentioned in anyway nor was I trying too. I was inferring to those you have actually never donated to anyone or anything but, are quick to criticize. I did not in any way refer to any efforts you have made. Like you…you don't know what charities I donate to and how much money I give every year. On top of that you don't know which and/or how many charities I volunteer my time to and/or how many hours a month or even year. That goes for me and everyone else in this forum.” How in the hell would I know what people in PBH give? Good grief that is not the point. My facts are straight and very clear…are yours? But, I do know what many of them have said...try doing a search in PBH on Shakira and read the many derogatory remarks people in here have made about her and just her singing and dancing. Careful, there are several hundred comments so take some time to read and then criticize me! If you have given your 'share' in life than I congratulate you...you are far better person than me. I was only using Shakira as an example of someone who can and someone who does. Read the comments that have been sent already…attack…attack!

Rikito comments on Venezuela Open to Talks with Colombia

...and just what are you saying? is this a secret code or something?

Rikito comments on Venezuela Open to Talks with Colombia

I feel sorry for the Venezuelans. I am sure they are as nice as Colombians are. It is just so heatbreaking to see someone freedoms' eroded amd taken away for the sake of one man's ego. For some reason I do not think this kind of thing would happen if a woman were the president.. There have been several and none have been so poor of character as Chavez is.

Rikito comments on ETA - Whats the use?

Like anyone else they can visit for up to 90 days without a Visa. Why would you want to reside in this awful place anyway. The fact is they only time that Argentina took up residence on the Island was when they established a penal colony a long time and then a country name the USA came there and used its naval guns to destroy that effort. The Argentinians have not been back since. Look, Argentina only wants the Falklands becasue the Kitchners want it for personal profit. It may have 60 billion barels of oil, it has extensive fishing ,etc. and it is a strategic partner to one of Argentinas main nemisis...Chile. There is no great patriotic call for the Falklands to join Argentina...never has been and I doubt it you will see one. There is no morale right to anything that argentina argues. Just becasue it happen long ago means nothing. If that where the case then how many other scenarios would be out there?

Rikito comments on Colombia presses Venezuela over assassination plot

yeah rigth, like chubby will say anything other than, "it wasn't me...it was those nasty Americans."

Rikito comments on ETA - Whats the use?

I don't know where you got the information about the UK and the Falkland’s but, if you read the British newspapers you will find that the PM Gordon Brown and ALL members of the House of Commons have absolutely no intention of discussing the Falkland Islands with anyone at any time. Especially Argentina nd their new found friend...Mrs. Bill Clinton. The Falklands is a British territory and will always be a British territory. There is no final solution to discuss or mediate over. For the UK, the Falklands is a much needed cash cow. The only reason Argentina wants to talk about it is due to a simple three letter word...O I L. Look, the Argentineans have never owned the Falklands, they have never occupied the Falklands and they have lost every attempt in the international courts to change this. The citizens of the Falklands are mostly British and have no desire to make any changes. The Falklands are also recognized by the UN as a soveriegn territory of the UK. If you have information otherwise I would like to see it and see the source where the information came from. Also, as recently as last week the British authorities in charge of this subject have made it very clear that any debt obligation requirements of the UK will not include discussions about the Falklands. This happened once before and when the British heard about the real intentions they walked out of the meeting. So good luck Mr. & Mrs. Kirchner. Finally, Hillary Clinton opened her big mouth earlier this week by saying she was available to mediate a resolution at which the British admonished her for making such a stupid remark...one of her many. As published in the BBC News the other day Foreign Secretary David Miliband stated that, "The government has made it clear it has no doubt about the UK's sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Further, President Barack Obama was accused of being 'feeble' by failing to back London in the stand-off with Argentina over the disputed islands, despite the 'special relationship'. I think that the word feeble is too kind of a description of anything Mrs. Bill Clinton says. She has very little credibilty in the internation scene and would find it very difficult to deplane at Heathrow at the present time. She needs to realize that with the current political leadership in Washington the description of the U.S. as the only world super power is greatly over emphasized and is being increasingly diminished. "There can be no negotiations on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands unless and until such time as the Falkland Islanders so wish it and they have made clear they have no such wish.

Rikito comments on Venezuela Open to Talks with Colombia

BUSHWICK-BILL. Hugo Chavez is fighting against poverty in his own country. Where did you hear about crap like this? He is responsible for most of the poor being so poor. He has taken away liberties, freedom to speak, freedom to assemble. He has closed down TV and radio because they did not want to play his bs crap on thier station. Chavez is a dictator period. since you are so intelligent my friend tell me what this fat piece of dung has done and give me the source that can be verified. Yes, Chavez should be open to talks becasue his country and its ragged economy are disintegrating in front of him. Venezuela devalued its currency because its economy, formerly supported by the oil price bubble, is in tatters, and in the black market, the Bolivar is worth half of its former exchange rate. Thus, the Bolivar was over-valued. The move was supposed to make Venezuelan exports more attractive but, it's unlikely that anyone will see a general low-cost export boom from Venezuela any time soon. In a country where the dictator-for-life has installed his own cronies in some private industries while completely nationalizing others, it's unlikely that, from an efficiency perspective, Venezuela will be able to compete when it comes to exports. The travesty of the now-national oil company is a case in point. Also, Chavez keeps the region unstable as long as he openly supports murderers, rapist, drug lords, kidnappers, slavers, assassins, thieves, etc. Now here is an outstanding leader left right or in the middle. Since he declared his little boy scout pack of socialists, who else has joined? Eeemmm no one, who are these countries and what do they bring to the table that can benefit any or all of South America. eeeemmmmmmm nothing here. How many of his enemies and the much needed intelligencia have disappeared or left the great state of Venezuela? Enough to cause a real power drain of top notch professionals. Why are you here? It isn't because you know and understand the currency problems or the devaluation reasoning that caused him to make poorer people poorer because it is clear that you have no clue on this.

Rikito comments on Comcel Internet Scam

I have not found any of the big companies worth the time and efforts. Where I live it is a disaster. UNE shuts off every day for about an hour or more. This is especially the case when it rains. We lose the signal daily and calls to have it looked at or formal written complaints go unanswered. Telmex will not come to our area although they say they can. So we are stuck with UNE with a non-existent customer service office. WE can get a satellite program but it is very expensive. Only one person here has it but she is a high level government employee here in Quindio so go figure. Why is our service so poor, no competition? Simple problem…simple answer.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

But Clavo can and does make relevant remarks. Not alwys my cup of tea but, he does have my respect even though I have disagreed with him. I do not see Clavo acting like a high school freshman on a Firday night with no where to go. And when he says something it is usually correct technically and not made up or shot from the hip.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

Sanatna, they hate because their arguments against what I say are usually wrong or poorly constructed. In fact, many of these ‘attackers’ dislike anyone who tries to sound as though he is intelligent and has done some research on a subject. These people have belonged to PBH for a cup of coffee and think that they know everything about Colombia and deplore anyone, especially people like me who disagree with them. These are the same people who seldom if ever post any worthwhile subjects about Colombia to discuss. For them, discussions about where to get drugs, hookers, cheap booze, girls, girls, girls, nightclubs, etc., are the prime reason for PBH being here in the first place. Sometime, you might go back to the posts that were put up in 2007 and see the difference in discourse to today. For example, there is a post that is currently up about Ché, Cano in Sweden and one titled ‘Latin America Turns Right.’ Read the Latin America post and what Desi comments and what others comments. These people for the most part sound so foolish trying to debate Desi or just disagree with her. Then read some 2007 posts and read the discourse between Desi and others and you will see that there were much stronger arguments for and against. Today, many do not even understand what she says…it’s simply over their heads. Sanatna, you have been around here long enough to know how many really good people have left PBH because they did not want to put up with the crap these 'haters' and child- like people like to spill. The ‘mods’ are to blame for many of these problems but, they refuse to accept any responsibility for allowing crap to flow. Instead of making intelligent, well thought out, and researched arguments they resort to the kind of name calling to hear from elementary school children. Also, these ‘haters’ remind me of my former wife who I am sure that in her entire life has never apologized to anyone for anything. As I have said on several occasions, I am not always right but, at least I have admitted my errors and tried to make the change(s) to correct myself. There are many in PBH I respect but, most have gone to other shores rather than put up with name calling, personal attacks not related to anything. I have had several current and former PBHers come to my home and I have been to theirs. All of these folks like PBH but, feel that they have been let down by Peter and the mods because they refused to take any kind of action or accept responsibility for allowing the ‘hater’ not only to exist but, to continually make vicious attacks even though they have no real argument or basis. They only want to talk about girls, drugs, booze, etc. I feel so sorry for the Turley, Azunoman, Desi, gator, clavo, Darloup, simon, and others who may or may not live in Medellin. These people honestly make valuable contributions day after day and yet many get attacked for no reason. To my ‘fans’ who wish I were somewhere else…if you do not want me here tell me or tell a mod or better tell Peter. Have me kicked out or suspended for a log long time...that’s fair...if you have a valid reason. If you don’t why not keep your brain and mouth shut---go and get a life to support your fictitious IQ and if all else fails go pound sand up your ass.

Rikito comments on Latin America Turns Right

azunoman...if you are living off a trust fund you can call yourself..."in recovery." In Boulder, Colorado everyone over 40 is in recovery...it's the new thing...it is so in.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

SiV...a little late to the party aren't we?

Rikito comments on Coca in Cali

Okay, I worked for Pepsi just after I came back from Nam and it was a big story then. The government pulled the plug on Coke to get the Cocaine out.

Rikito comments on Latin America Turns Right

"Everyone wants to go left...they just won’t' admit it..." Speak for yourself...and not me. I see what national socialist leaders like Pelosi and Reid try to do in the US and it just has no value. They can only speak for themselves and they fail at that. Outside of their own small contingent of electorates they are failures in thought and failure sin action. Pelosi is the worst I have seen in many years. If she would only tell the truth I might give her the benefit of doubt but, she can’t do that. A while back I read an article titled, Is National Socialism "Right Wing" or "Left Wing"? The answer...it's both. The article states that, “Socialism differs from all political doctrines quite simply because it is not an ideology based on what should be but rather how things are. Merely synchronization with all things natural. Meaning that it is built upon a biological foundation, justified by the inexorable laws of nature." Does this sound like a bunch of crap to you...it does to me? A writer name Frank Herbert wrote the following which to me sums up the reason why socialism does not work, has never worked, and never will work. Herbert says, "I now believe that no society has ever achieved an absolute pinnacle, that all humans are not created equal. In fact, I believe attempts to create some abstract equalization create a morass of injustices. Equal justice and equal opportunity are ideals we should seek, but we should recognize that humans administer the ideals and that humans do not have equal ability." Look at what the Democrats in the US Congress have tried to do in the last year with Health Care. They have been a miserable failure and will continue to be that way. Why? Because everyone has their own idea of equality means. Sure, provide free health care, but not for those guys. Sure, go ahead and raise taxes but, not for me. Sure, let's all have a partisan equal agenda but, don't allow the Republicans a voice. Sure, I am a real left winger but, not when it comes to race. So let's see what am I? I am a socialist on race, conservative on taxes, liberal on welfare, a right winger on national defense, a libertarian on hhmmmm...anything else I can't understand. Oh and I like colored people and Jews, and spics, and broads with big tits and, also chinks...as long as they stay where they all belong. But what do I really believe in? I believe in nationalism and the need to keep my country strong and free from oppression, free to express my thoughts, and free believe in whatever beliefs I feel define me. What I don't need is someone telling me that all wealth should be distributed equally...why? I do not need someone to tell me what I can read and not read...what TV I can watch and not watch. It's funny, a lot of socialist believe in equal distribution of wealth and free this and free that but, at what cost and who pays for it? And to keep the comments in the right frame of mind…I do not see much difference in Colombian politics and social beliefs than in American politics and social beliefs. Everything is based on the premise of, “what’s in it for me?” and/ or “hey. Not in my back yard.” Look at what is happening today in Armenia. They are marching in the streets protesting the increases in taxes. Not all taxes but, just the ones they don’t like such as gas taxes, cigarette taxes, alcohol taxes, etc. In the US these people are called tea party’ers.

Rikito comments on Coca in Cali

dwmte7, there is no longer any cocaine in Coke or any other bottled drinks and it has been this way since 1903. What Coca-Cola producers use is a cocaine-free coca leaf extract. Also, contrary to some other beliefs, they do not put opium in the drinks either. The buzz one gets is from the high amount (42mgs per 12 oz bottle) of caffeine that is derived from Kola nuts. When I was a kid growing up in Chicago we used to use a warm bottle of coke to remove grease and rust from our bikes. Imagine what it does to your tummy! I don't remember if it ever worked but, we tried it anyway.

Rikito comments on Calima lake

You all have me interested. What esle can you do there and what can you dfo at night? Any clubs around that are safe?

Rikito comments on Coca in Cali

Cocaine...a thing of the past? Are you f...ing high? In Colombia the export of cocaine is at $13 billion...the highest it has ever been. It is cultivated on 80,000 hectares across 21 departments with a production rate of 185 tons of cocaine per year for a value in the US of $5.6 billion usd. Some people in the UN put the number at 600 tons per year. Do any of you have a clue of how much that is? I don't but, I know it's a lot. Cocaine is also a tremendous problem in Colombia. Over 5 million Colombian citizens use cocaine on a regular basis as Colombians are legally allowed to have 1 gram in their possession for personal use. But, everyone knows they use more...much more. It is having a tremendous detrimental effect on the country and the desire of people to work and maintain their family. Good grief, just go to any hospital in the country with psychiatric services and the wards are full of people too dependent to function on a normal basis. I know a Psychiatrist here in Armenia who works for the government hospital and he has told me that cocaine is ruining the fabric of society. In Colombia, it is plentiful, cheap, and easy to obtain. Where are you guys getting your information? Francijoe, if you believe “it is a thing of the past” then you need some serious medical help. It is worse than ever. Good grief, it weren’t for cocaine FARC would not be able to maintain its military functions. Cocaine provides the monetary support for FARC and has been for over 45 years. The only upside is the Peru has overtaken Colombia as the number one exporter. And almost every country in South America cultivates the crop with most of it being exported to Africa and then up to Europe. The US gets its share but, the costs of getting it into Mexico and then to the states is high. A thing of the past? No it isn't...it's a thing of the present and more dangerous than ever. Dangerous to people in Colombia and outside of Colombia. More people are using cocaine than ever before in the history of the crop's cultivation. Have you ever seen what a meth head looks like after a year of meth use...if they live that long? And I would challenge anyone's assertion that legal drugs like oxy, are the new drugs of choice. The legal drugs like oxy, vicodine, etc., are very expensive and hard to get unless you are a "Rush Limbaugh." The common person will still use coke because it is easy to get and cheap compared to oxy.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

MaBarker, I have no more priviledges than you do. What I do try to do and what you usually fail to do is to make some kind of contribution to the web site. All you do is blah, blah, blah, attack and criticisize. I did not blame Desi for anything. You don't know me and you sure as hell don't know Desi. These are my opinions and if you don't like them then go some where else. I was born and raised in Chicago where the biggest activity around is to blame everyone else for problems you brought on your self. But first stop acting like a child and get a life.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

Desi, you are so right. This thread needs to get back on topic. Sorry if I made a miscue. I don't like the hypocrisy either. My point is and has been if the guy is in Sweden, how did he get there and how was he allowed in the country? It is known that Sweden turns a blind eye to FARC but, they do enjoy dishing on the US when they get a chance. And if Chavez helped him get there why is not Venezuela put on the list of countries with Sweden that sponsor terrorism. Now those who have a bone to pick with US can add in the why not the US here.......... But Desi, please tell me what “horrible murderous terrorists” does the US willingly allow in the US?. I would be interested to know. I always find this kind of argument interesting. There is nothing constructive to defend what your country does so instead of saying that Sweden is a bunch of mush you turn it to an argument against the US. It’s called deflection and it shows you have no argument at all. Like you did earlier with ‘Vives.’ You make it about him and his reputation and the fact that Sweden allows terrorists in their country and that they openly sponsor horrible organizations like FARC. But if you do an online search you will find several articles about this subject not written by or involving ‘Vives.’ Here’s one: marxistleninist.wordpress.com/.../farc-ep-commander-alfonso-cano-greets-continental-bolivarian-movement/ and here’s another: http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/judicial/articulo187271-alfonso-cano-esta-aqui-presente- And I am not buying Sweden’s surprise about the weapons it sold Venezuela ending up in the hands of FARC. “Who, Sweden? We would never do a shameless thing like that. It’s Venezuela’s fault and not little old Sweden…we are completely innocent of any weapons from Sweden being in the hands of such a nasty organization like FARC. Shame, shame. Shame!” NOT! If Sweden is so innocent then why are they making some of the world's most violent weapons? Are they at war with anyone? No. Are they getting ready for the Muslim Brotherhood to attack? Not unless you draw cartoons of the world's most useless figure...Mohammed da Prophet. Are they getting ready to attack anyone? NAH, they have given up trying to be an imperialist power. So why Desi, why?

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

Desi, you are so right. This thread needs to get back on topic. Sorry if I made a miscue. I don't like the hypocrisy either. My point is and has been if the guy is in Sweden, how did he get there and how was he allowed in the country. It is known that Sweden turns a bl

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

Only as a Swede Desi, it is amazing how much and how many the times that PBHers like to make the US the root of all evil on just about any subject. But, when another country like say a welfare state like Sweden gets tagged we are all supposed to act like it was a righteous thing to do to allow Mr. Cano in your country regardless of the harm he has done to another country. We need to understand that Cano is just a misguided youth who will eventually grow out of this and become a wonderful role model to others. Maybe you are right about Vives but, then again maybe Cano is in Sweden getting his new office ready for he and Granda.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

Pappassito, I didn't attack anyone, I seldom do unless they attack me first. Like in your case. Why it that all you can do is is to ridicule others instead of making some kind of contributions that has a little more quality than some in a coma? Why not comment on the post or is this way beyond your intellectual needs. By the way…nice racist photo you have there.

Rikito comments on FARC chief Cano in Sweden?

hmmm so how did he get there? If he is a terrorist and is supposedly on some kind of watch list how did he get to Sweden, walk? The hypocrisy of the Swedes, no wonder they are considered a bunch of useless liberal mush. He should have been arrested by Interpol or the Swedes or forbidden to fly Air Hugo to Sweden. And, just how many direct flights are there from Caracas to Stockholm anyway? Desi should be ashamed but, I doubt it. She must be proud. Cano is probably there to get his monthly check or open a new office. Carp and more crap...it will be amusing to hear all of the excuses and sophomoric rationale for this crap? Venezuela should be considered a terrorist nation because they in fact sponsor terrorist activities just like Sweden does.

Rikito comments on Overtime Problems

HEY! There's the answer...just quit and walk away. Don't fight, give up, give in. I am sure that you have done that all the time in your life edparsonscpa. Let them remain slaves...it doesn't affect me anyway. It is not happening in my backyard. I don't intend to pursue the matter further becasue my wife will loose her job and she does not want that to happen. I just hope she never has to deal with people who say...just give up...don't fight...your are a slave and this is your plight in life. Isn't that about right 'ed'?

Rikito comments on Overtime Problems

yeah and how much will that cost? These people are frauds and disgusting people. The sad thing about it all is that they do not care. I could confront them right to their face and they would just laugh at me. They do not care about anything but themselves. They do not care about their profession, their community or their country unless there is something in it for them. But, one of the sadest things in here is that there is not one Colombian PBHer willing to defend this Director slime. That says a lot to me...a lot.

Rikito comments on Overtime Problems

yeah...and everyone knows what the response from the Ministerio will be. It's too bad too...no one in Colombia ever bothers to speak for the common man do they?

Rikito comments on Overtime Problems

She HAS to work overtime as do all of the other 15 teachers. If they complain or don't like it the Director tells them to get another job...if they can. Re-read the comments posted here. And ‘marlydog1812’, it makes no difference where you have worked or what countries you have taught in. I too have taught and worked in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Greece, and Egypt. All pay overtime. But, we are not there we are here. And Labor laws are not considered very important. Re-read the comments from others in here and realize this. Also, realize that Colombia has a terrible human rights and labor relations record. The UN has chastised Colombia for this and yet Colombia does nothing. They would rather continue to treat their citizens as Latino slaves rather that compel with UN demands. This is one of the main reasons that Colombia cannot get the Free Trade Act passed. And the worst part is that Colombia doesn't care. My wife's brother in law works at a manufacturing plant in Bogota with no overtime and a terrible safety record. Employees get hurt daily and the company just blames the employee and then fires him. There is another school in Armenia and one in Pereira that pays no overtime either. The name of the school is Gimnasio Ingles. They have been reported to the government and the government sent them a complaint letter. Guess what has happen in the last two years...nothin! And the Colombian Labor Ministry...about as effective as a prostitute inspector in the Vatican. I was looking in here for some advice or options to help my wife. She is not having an affair, she is not out drinking with the girls or the guys or both, she is not on drugs, etc. so get off that crap. What is being done to her and to the other teachers is sinful and the worst part is that there is no hope for these kind of workers, no hope at all.

Rikito comments on new theme park in BOYACA COLOMBIA biggest in COLOMBIA!!

So you are telling me that this new park will be bigger than Parque del Cafe in Qunidio? And it will be bigger than the Water Park that is being built in Tabiada (sp?) and will employ up to 5,000 employees? Hard to beleive my friend, hard to beleive. Maybe one of the biggest but, I would like to know what makes it the biggest?

Rikito comments on Overtime Problems

she works late after the children have all gone home. She works with er boss (a female) As I said before, the children are all gone by 6 pm so the comment teeo made shows that he/she did not read the post very well. I agree with the PBHers who think that this is poor management. I have told her that her boss is in my opinion very incompetent. Like 'flatline saysi the technology of the Internet should help her so much. In fact several of the forms she was filling out by hand I simply downloaded from the net for her. But, her boss knows jack about computers which adds to the incompetence. She does a lot of work at home and on the weekends. The problem she faces is that she is the new guy and has to fit in first and then make some waves. But, I do agree with all of you who question the lateness. I told my wife, "think about it for a second, these are 4-5 year old kids. Some of them still are in diapers...and you are working til 9-10 pm on lesson plans?" Good grief that's obscene.