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Simon


Activity: 293 forum posts, 5403 comments, 29 friends.
Member since: November 2005
Lives in: United States Metropolis
Sex: male
Born in: Colombia
Has traveled in:
Wants to travel to: Mars, Krypton, Thundera, and then Cybertron. Oh, wait, Krypton and Thundera blew up, so scratch those.
Favourite traveling style: for free.
About (hobbies etc...) Colombia, Colombia, and more Colombia!!
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Simon says on Jun 20, 2007, 20:14:

ColombianoGringo,

Gracias por compartir las fotos, está muy bacanas!

Saludes,

Simon

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

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marchus says on Jul 8, 2007, 06:35:

Thanks! You too!

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chloe says on Jul 16, 2007, 17:15:

thanks for your help with the music

chloe

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Simon says on Jul 19, 2007, 08:55:

Chloe, it was my pleasure.

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

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LA_MONA says on Jul 26, 2007, 16:00:

Ser amigos?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Simon says on Jul 26, 2007, 17:34:

Claro que sí Mona, gracias.

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

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Valen says on Aug 10, 2007, 00:32:

Hey Simon!!!!
You are getting fat! aren't you?

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MaFe says on Mar 2, 2008, 19:13:

Hi Simon, queria saber como estas...

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

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Simon says on Mar 6, 2008, 13:43:

Hola Mafe,

Gracias por escribirme aquí, tan linda, yo estoy bien pero preocupado por la crisis que está viviendo nuestro país. Saludes.

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

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Colombiche says on Mar 20, 2008, 11:48:

I know we don't agree on a lot of things, but I'm sure we can be friends stranger ;P ;P ;P

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Simon says on Mar 20, 2008, 11:56:

CB, I always thought you and I mostly saw eye to eye!

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

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Colombiche says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:03:

On many things.... entonces, se me esta pinchando o que jajaja.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Simon says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:12:

"Many things"? Ni porque tú fueras un GIB o uno de esos otros 'cowboys' de 'cuello rojo'. Si amas a Colombia, ya estamos de acuerdo en el 90% de las cosas. Pero ya me tienes como intrigado, hmmmm.

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

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Colombiche says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:17:

Ayer se me perdio una manillita de Colombia que me encontre en el aeropuerto de Miami y he estado usando hace dias, maneje 10 km para volver a buscarla.... a veces soy asi de melancolica.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Simon says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:27:

Lo siento mucho por tu manillita, si quieres te envió una nueva.

Ve, y yo creo que perdí mi pulserita tricolor en ese mismo aeropuerto, hmmm!

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

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Colombiche says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:37:

Al fin la encontre!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Simon says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:40:

No me digas que la tenías en el tobillo todo este tiempo y no te habías dado cuenta!

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

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Colombiche says on Mar 20, 2008, 12:58:

Nooooo, lo habia dejado en el lavamanos del bano de mujeres.... y me acorde!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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MaFe says on Mar 22, 2008, 13:10:

Simonsito, yo tambien me preocupo por lo que pasa en Colombia, pero tienes que siempre llevar fe en su corazon....if worst comes to worst...we can go fight for Colombia!
Hey I really like your nationalism, ethnocentrism!

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

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MaFe says on Mar 23, 2008, 08:58:

¡Felices Pascuas!

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

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Simon says on Mar 23, 2008, 18:45:

Gracias MaFe, tambien te deseo unas Felices Pascuas!

Y por Colombia, siempre haré lo que pueda.

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

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MaFe says on Mar 24, 2008, 17:39:

Simon, I remember you always disagreeing with me when I started to post; y sabes que? I think we have a lot in common! Hacer todo lo que pueda para Colombia es muy noble y bueno de su parte!

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

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Monpirri says on Apr 2, 2008, 19:07:

Simon, uy usted si que sabe vestir. :>)

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Simon says on Apr 3, 2008, 12:35:

Gracias paisano.

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

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Colombiche says on Apr 3, 2008, 15:08:

Le deje un pm en el otro sitio.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Apr 7, 2008, 09:02:

tienes un mensaje al otor lado del rio.... ciao "Simon".

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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MaFe says on Apr 15, 2008, 18:56:

Keep ignoring me Simonsito....pero esa passion que tienes para Colombia...it's a great characteristic that you have! (Along with still liking 80's cartoons!) Pelionsito...(again, yo soy asi tambien...you should see how I fight with people when I am defending Colombia!)

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

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Simon says on Apr 16, 2008, 18:38:

Como así que "ignoring you"? No sabía que me estabas buscando. Gracias por ese cumplido, Colombia necesita más gente que la defienda. Y los 80's cartoons tambien, jaja!!

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

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MaFe says on Apr 23, 2008, 11:17:

Simonsito....when Thunder cats come out, I will send you a message!

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

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Simon says on Apr 23, 2008, 14:04:

Mafe, vi en IMDB.com que la película va a ser CGI. Oye, tú tambien te estás viendo Voltron en Cartoon Network en las noches?

PD Ai Mafe, por ahí me contaron que te uniste a esa 'otra página' sobre Colombia....uh oh.

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

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MaFe says on Apr 23, 2008, 15:00:

Repeat

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

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MaFe says on Apr 23, 2008, 15:02:

Oye Simon....como chismosean no? I had someone who asked me to take a look at it, I signed up in January...never posted until a few days ago......porque? Que opinas? I value your imput asi que dime....

Que es PD? Fill me in!!!

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

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Simon says on Apr 23, 2008, 16:25:

Bueno, yo tengo un buen amigo que fue miembro de ahí que lo echaron y me contó sobre ella, y también me asomaba por allá cuando permitian a los no miembros hacerlo y te cuento que esa página está llena de puros Colombianos agringados, empezando por el dueño de ella! Ese tipo es el Colombiano chiviado más grande que hay, y es un 'blowhard' (pero que yo, lol!) que siempre quiere imponer su punto de vista gringo sobre los demás. Mire y verás de lo que hablo.


"Que es PD? Fill me in!!!"


'Post Data', como PS (postscript) en inglés.

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

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MaFe says on Apr 23, 2008, 16:59:

Oh PD....ja! I knew that....

Hey voltron? No...que hora?? When? What? Have I been missing out?

About the other board..who told you I was there? I heard about the same experience...

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

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Simon says on Apr 23, 2008, 17:07:

Voltron lo pasan a las 10:30 PM por Boomerang channel.

Un pajarito me contó que estás allá. Y sabes, tal vez es hasta bueno que estés allá porque allá si faltan más Colombianos de verdad!

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

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MaFe says on Apr 24, 2008, 07:49:

Ah Simon! Gracias....I really don't have too much time to spare on boards, pero I like to read what people say....

Hey what about the transformers cartoons on cartoon network? Have you seen those? I just saw it on their site!?

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

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Simon says on Apr 27, 2008, 12:07:

No Mafe, I have not seen the Tranformers cartoon, is it G1? I only like the Generation One Transformers, which are the REAL ones.

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

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MaFe says on Apr 27, 2008, 12:42:

Hola Simon, not sure if they are repeats from the orginal one....
Oye where have you been?

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

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Simon says on Apr 27, 2008, 13:17:

Estuve sin internet por varios días. Oye, y mucho cuidado con 'el jefe' de ese otro sitio, él no sólo odia a Shakira con pasión, sino a todo lo Colombiano (excepto Barranquilla)! Pilas!

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

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MaFe says on Apr 27, 2008, 14:52:

Simon de veras? Como puede odiar todo Colombia? Que lastima, I don't like Shakira pero no la odio....y sabes que quiero cais todo de Colombia!
Are you spying on me?
Tendras que compartir mas con migo?

Lastima que no tuviste internet por tanto dias! I needed you in some threads....

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

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Simon says on Apr 27, 2008, 15:06:

Tengo buenos amigos por esos lados. Y sólo mire los comentarios tan chocantes del 'jefe' de por allá y verás de lo que hablo.

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

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MaFe says on Apr 28, 2008, 19:30:

Sabes que paso? I agreed with un comentario...y BOOM!! Me mandaron un email diciendo, "que carajo te pasa, why aren't you avoiding what Simon told you to avoid! Pon atencion...ojo!!"
...

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

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Simon says on Apr 28, 2008, 20:31:

¿Cómo así, mija? ¿Quién te mandó ese mensaje?

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

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MaFe says on Apr 29, 2008, 08:03:

Alguien por el otro lado y me reganaron! =(

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

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Simon says on Apr 29, 2008, 10:05:

Es que esa gente es terrible! You'll see.

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

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MaFe says on Jul 4, 2008, 12:11:

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

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Simon says on Jul 6, 2008, 15:29:

Gracias Mafe, lo mismo!

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

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MaFe says on Jul 20, 2008, 12:56:

Feliz Día de Independencia!

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

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Swinn88 says on Aug 14, 2008, 11:23:

My Love and Passion for Colombia should never be questioned. It is sad but true...the truth hurts horribly.

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Simon says on Aug 14, 2008, 16:53:

You're right, the truth does hurt, just ask Jeremiah Wright or Don Imus.

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

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dwmte7 says on Sep 20, 2008, 18:22:

hola buddy.

patriarch

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Simon says on Sep 20, 2008, 18:27:

Thank you, Dwmte, I'm honored!

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

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Simon says on Oct 16, 2008, 20:42:

Gracias CG, me alegro que me escribas, siempre leo tus comentarios con interes. Saludes.

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

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MaFe says on Oct 23, 2008, 17:54:

Me encanta su Avatar Simon...

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

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Simon says on Oct 23, 2008, 19:27:

Gracias Mafe, a mi tambien me gustan mucho los tuyos!

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

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Simon says on Nov 1, 2008, 11:59:

Mongo,

You pose a very valid question. What happens is that there are many people, both Colombians and non-Colombians, who do NOT want to see Colombia become a better country.

You see, for many non-Colombians, Colombia can only be a backwards, drug-infested, violent, corrupt, little third-world, banana republic. Uribe is changing thi
s perception and that goes against the interests of these people because they don't give a damn about Colombia's welfare. To many of them, it's just the place that provides their favorite nose powder or where they can get laid easily (by $$, of course). Many of these foreigners just have an inherent prejudice against Colombia and do not want to see those preconceived stereotypes wither away.

Colombians who hate Uribe can be divided in several groups:

First we have the fervent leftists (IOW FARC sympathizers) who hate democracy and liberty and want to convert Colombia into some miserable, socialist regime like Cuba or Venezuela. Uribe stand for liberty and democracy, therefore these scumbags hate Uribe.

Then we have the 'mafiosos' or those who come from mafia families who are do not want to see the 'family business' disappear by any means. Uribe has extradited more narcotraffickers to the US than all of his predecessors combined and they fear to see the family 'bread winner' end up in some jail in Miami! Can you imagine how much these people must hate Uribe because now they actually have to make a decent and honest living?

Then we have Colombians who are neither fanatical leftists or scumbgas narcos, they are law-abiding Colombia who just happen to be ignorant ingrates! Apparently they preferred it when Colombia was the kidnap capital of the world and the FARC ruled half of Colombia. These people are just pathetic.

There you have it. I hope I was able to partially answer your question.

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

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Monpirri says on Dec 23, 2008, 12:13:

Angelus Grupo Polifonico - Colombia - Navidad Oh Navidad

Feliz Navidad Simon.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Simon says on Dec 24, 2008, 15:44:

Feliz Navidad y gracias Monpirri!!

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

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2009, 14:31:

Simon,
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios was not catholic nor he was devoted to a Pope.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Simon says on Feb 9, 2009, 10:56:

Nadie es perfecto, Monpirri.

Y la ultima vez que me fije, mas del 90% de Colombia es Catolica, jejeje.

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

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mariacvetanoski says on Mar 20, 2009, 10:48:

humans are worth saving even the children of colombia watchmen was awesome!!

Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

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Simon says on Mar 22, 2009, 21:59:

Hi Maria,....yes, Watchmen was awesome, and the graphic novel was even better! Thanks for stopping by.

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

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Simon says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:27:

Thank you Mongo!

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

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MaFe says on Mar 28, 2009, 14:29:

Hola mijito! Just wanted to say hi. Espero que todo este bien.

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

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Simon says on Mar 31, 2009, 19:41:

Gracias por el saludo MaFe y me alegro verte de nuevo por aca.

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

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Simon says on Jun 18, 2009, 19:05:

Me gustaria vivir en Bogota o en Medellin.

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

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MaFe says on Jul 11, 2009, 21:25:

Simon, love that avatar! Como estas? How did you like the new transformers movie? Espero que todo este bien...

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

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Simon says on Jul 13, 2009, 15:03:

Hola Mafe! Que alegria verte por aca. Te cuento que vi la nueva cinta de Transformers el otro dia y no me gusto, me parecio muy frivola. Yo me quedo con los Transformers de mi ninez, los verdaderos Transformers y no estos monstruos de lata de Michael Bay. Lo unico que me gusto fue ver a Megan Fox, lol!

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

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MaFe says on Jul 13, 2009, 16:42:

Simon creo que los transformers de nuestra ninez nadie puede compartir con esos..pero me gusto la pelicula...Megan Fox...buenisima.,...I think she is drop dead grogeous...una mujer divina!!

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

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FreakyG says on Jul 23, 2009, 10:11:

Hey Simon, even though we do agree/disagree on a lot of topics, I really enjoy your posts. If we are to ever discuss pablo escobar again, I suggest we spell his name in lower case letters -that d-bag doesnt deserve to have the respect of using capital letters in his name. Take care man, and I look forward to reading more of you post/comments

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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Simon says on Jul 24, 2009, 13:32:

Hi FreakyG,

Thanks man, I appreciate your kind words. I know I get carried away, but it's a topic that makes my blood boil. Take care.

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

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FreakyG says on Jul 25, 2009, 11:47:

Hey Simon, I think that you getting "carried away" is nothing more than standing up for your country -nothing wrong with that, hell it is an admirable trait. Dont let some of these guys drag you down with their comments. Again, I aplogize for jumping on your case in the other thread -yeah, I DO need to learn Spanish. I refuse to visit Colombia until I have at least some conversational spanish down. Take care, I look forward to your threads/comments.

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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seth.depenning says on Aug 26, 2009, 19:39:

Hola Simon…pienso que nos hemos conocido un poco por los foros aquí en PBH. Su perfil dice que usted es de Colombia. ¿De que parte de Colombia es usted?

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Simon says on Aug 26, 2009, 22:14:

Yo soy miembro de la diaspora Colombiano en EEUU.

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

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Simon says on Sep 2, 2009, 14:04:

A ver mamita, yo tambien estoy 'aca'...ya que NACI en ESTADOS UNIDOS. Ud. con tanto odio a los hombres parece una arepera. Das lastima!

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

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Byron_Kostner says on Sep 7, 2009, 16:51:

Simon,
With all due respect, and in the spirit of ferran's thread, why not just simply post your thoughts regarding the following, which you chosen ignore, wonder why that is, especially since you love Colombia so much, or is because the truth hurts?

Is it just me, or does it seem like most people who are quick to label someone as “malicious, terrorist-supporting, non-Colombian a-holes” avoid the reality that the oligarchy in Colombia only cares about accumulating more wealth, as well as knowingly supporting the slaughter of hard-working Colombians in their quest for obscene wealth, all the while being supported by people who have been bamboozled into thinking that these wealthy a-holes are only doing what’s best for Colombia. Who cares if Colombia is now safe for tourists, all the while poor hard-working Colombia’s are being slaughtered while millions are displaced to make room for Uribe and his friends, the gringos who now own the rights to all of Colombia’s natural resources?

Simon, below is an excerpt from the book "Blood & Capital: The Paramilitarization of Colombia," please read it thouroughly, consider purchasing the book, read it, and afterwards, please post your thoughts on the matter. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on the new Colombia, as well as the future of Colombia as it continues down this path.

“When neoliberal policies were adopted by the Colombian government in the 1990s, it dramatically increased poverty, and made an already terrible situation worse. Hristov writes that the “essential components of neoliberalism are trade liberalization, privatization, deregulation, and austerity. Trade liberalization entails the removal of any trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas. Privatization requires the sale of public enterprises and assets to private owners. Through the removal of government restrictions and interventions on capital, deregulation allows market forces to act as a self-regulating mechanism… Austerity requires the drastic reduction or elimination of expenditures for social programs and services.

These drastic reforms have intensified since current President Alvaro Uribe came to power in 2002. After the IMF loaned $2.1 billion in 2003 on the condition that the reforms be accelerated, Uribe “privatized one of the country’s largest banks (BANCAFE), restructured the pension program, and reduced the number of public-sector workers in order to cut budget deficits, as required by the international lending institution. Uribe also closed down some of the country’s biggest public hospitals, eliminating over four thousand medical jobs, and denationalized companies in the telecommunications, oil, and mining sectors,” reports Hristov. “

http://dissidentvoice.org/2009/09/neoliberalism-needs-death-squads-in-....

OR, is is better for all of us to stop acting like an a-holes, and deny the truth?

Not only am I curious to hear your reply, but would like to know how any and all Colombians on PBH truly feel about this matter.

Actions speak louder than words, but the self-righteous crusaders want to live by their own rules.

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