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Lot of raw nerves out there.
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Boycott Super 99. Simple, effective, a message to the party going on in Miami. It's time for the people to show their power and their opinion.
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Medellin
Jim Tosch replied to Bonnie's topic in Outdoor Activities (Tourism, Recreation, Sightseeing, Nature Hikes, etc.)
Bonnie, i have been to Medellin frequently. If you will call me at 67425204 I will share what I know. It will be much easier than e mail. Jim Tosch -
depends on how fast you were going and who you are. I got stopped by a motorcycle for going twelve kph too fast. I got out of the car and asked him how much it would cost. He said over 100, maybe 150 he responded while writing the ticket. About then my wife got out of the car. She is Panamanian. They talked for a few minutes, he smiled, completed the ticket and said it would cost me $20 in the Chiriqui Mall. And that is what I paid the next week.
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Boquete: Why Some Leave and Others Stay
Jim Tosch commented on Phyllis Mc's blog entry in A Bit of Boquete Bliss
For those considering, as I am, continuing their journey South, this may be the perfect time. China's slowdown, the strength of the dollar and airfare wars have made South America as cheap as it is likely to be ever again. -
Thoughts about gringos selling vehicles
Jim Tosch replied to Chica de Chiriqui's topic in Idle Chatter / Personal Musings
I am flabbergasted. We live in a global economy. People and corporations are moving all over the world. Are they all hurting the locals or is it improving lives all over the world? More Mexicans are returning to Mexico than immigrating to the US. Think people. There were very few car sales here before and who is repairing those cars now? -
"Federal Mall" Construction project
Jim Tosch replied to Marcelyn's topic in Miscellaneous Chiriquí Topics
just keep this in mind. Politics rules. The power in David is downtown. Why did Campeon open downtown. We expats better sit back and watch. Where are the government offices. Stay tuned. -
Marcelyn, am so pleased that someone, you, have reacted. This is culture changing for Panama. Smart young people will see a new world. Please keep me posted about new info you gather. I wish it could be near Boquete but I can't seem to get anybody moving. David will need the energy and Boquete is a perfect college town. Good luck!
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there is no rational for what happens down here. They build airports and roads to nowhere and finish them years later. They just decide to build with no budget for completion. But, one day you drive by and it's open. The market in Boquete received a large grant from a foreign country to be completed. Meanwhile the gov bought boats and radar systems that would not function. There is one new airport that has no scheduled flights. The Ruta Del sur has had a road but no bridge for years but now they are discussing it. It is a combination of mañana, juega vivo , and election results to mention a few. After awhile you just have to shake your head and laugh.
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it's joking and playing. Lighten up. Panama is not suffering other than some money nobody seems to be able to account for. If I were going to recommend care for Canadians it would be psychiatric. If you think the Panamanian's need a better health care system, you might also look at their education system and their infrastructure, but it is not because they lack money
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I will never claim to understand what the US gov does or does not do. Also I should leave out the word gov. Because much of the money comes from the private sector. But next year it is Canada's turn with the commitment to build a fifty million dollar university somewhere in Panama. Maybe Panama should give Canadians free health care.
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Keith, do you really want to make me go to work? I am going to take the easy way out. Take a look at the defense system In Panama. It is completely covered by satellite and marine defense. Last year the Us gave 300 million to Panama, Confession time, much of this is for the stupid drug regime imposed by the US. But, all considered, the US is the most important source of income that PAnama has,
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I find irony funny. Reversing hundreds of thousands of years of evolution by means of stupid laws is a laughing matter to me. The fact that our prisons cannot execute criminals without screwing it up with Doctors in charge is beyond belief. A large percentage of people cannot get suicide right which is strong evidence that suicide may be their best choice.
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I find irony funny. Reversing hundreds of thousands of years of evolution by means of stupid laws is a laughing matter to me. The fact that our prisons cannot execute criminals without screwing it up with Doctors in charge is beyond belief. A large percentage of people cannot get suicide right which is strong evidence that suicide may be their best choice.
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Judy S i am getting a good laugh out of the assisted suicide question. It would be reverse evolution. The capable people would die while the idiots would fail. I had an emergency room nurse tell me that I would be shocked how many people blow the whole front of their face off by aiming the gun straight up instead of back into their brain. Women fail more often than men because they use prescription drugs and wake up with a bad hangover a few days later. I think suicide should be easily available for anyone who wants it and it is in one Euro country. But, it is more difficult than you would suspect.