Comments on: US Embassy responds to Solis criticism of CAFTA on Russian TV

By: francys herrera

francys herrera — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 03:32:00 +0000

The real problem is and time will show, is that the to-be president wants to get in bed with Russia while starting to distance himself with US. This decision will be the beginning of more comunist decisions that will turn our beloved Costa Rica until the next venezuela. Calling it socialism doesnt make it better, is still a government run tyranny. Although is just an opinion, keep a close eye and hopefully I am wrong!

By: Karen Mata

Karen Mata — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:55:00 +0000

My son is mixed… go away ah

By: Karen Mata

Karen Mata — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:54:00 +0000

You’re opining on comments from a week ago. …Love it
How are we to manage our lives again?? Prey tell….hehe

By: Karen Mata

Karen Mata — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:49:00 +0000

Pardon my francais, but wtf are you talking about poppinjay??
None of these comments were directed to you. so f off.

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:53:00 +0000

so, Karen, got a sex change did you? Much cheaper in CR was it?? glad you left CR.. you’re exactly the sort of gringo(a) any self respecting expat would steer clear of.. which is why I never hang at Gringo establishments.. at least in the CV..

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:49:00 +0000

so no people of mixed race, then Karen… I’m sure you’d be a valued asset to any community.. right… Panama..

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:48:00 +0000

interesting that you made a stupid move, but somehow want to blame others for your choices.. I left Costa Rica too, but it was a choice I made and I certainly don’t blame the Ticos who always have treated me with kindness and respect.. I have many good friends there still… and will continue to visit; I’ve met a lot of expats like yourself over the years.. leaving and feeling bitter because they bought, built, invested before realizing that ‘owning’ something in a foreign country does not (usually) make a lot of sense over time.. and certainly has no tax benefits.. rather deficits. Stop whining and move on and let your situation be a lesson for those who follow… blindly often.

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:37:00 +0000

I think it’s your eyes that need adjustment, amigo. IF you know CR .. you realize that tarrifs on ‘luxury’ goods (ie, that which most poor people can’t afford) provides revenue to run the many services government provides… like health care (which would be the envy of many ‘developed’ countries, including Canada and US) (there are more International Baccalaureates per capita than most other countries!) including US .. While income tax collections (no IRS) are pathetic… they are trying to fix this, but face a lot of (surprise) resistance. . thus, tarrifs continue to support government expenses. Granted, there is /has been corruption big time; difference is.. Costa Rica has prosecuted all the way to the Presidency on more than 3 occasions…. Canada still has not moved against miscreants like Mulrooney who lied to parliament and accepted bribes, but still travels with the big boys to places like South Africa in honor (of a real hero) Nelson M.

The US is on the wrong side of history on many fronts and I believe is in for a well deserved lesson in humility… I sincerely hope that Solis is the kind of peoples’ leader that any country can be proud of and I wish him and the wonderful people of Costa Rica (I’m not talking about the ones you’ll meet at the Blue Marlin) who have been my friends and students over the years the robust future they deserve.

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:23:00 +0000

.what a disgusting dirtbag you ae Karen. > At least you offer this crap in print.. race has nothing to do with this issue.. but it does offer a chance for you to show your ignorance… go away and talk to people who might agree with you… somewhere.

By: Canamjay

Canamjay — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:18:00 +0000

Many in Canada would agree, Ben. When an Elephant makes a deal with a flea… and subsequently there is a dispute (inevitably, actually) .. who do you think will win out..even if they practice illegal tactics (google softwood lumber dispute US/Can) .. the US does NOT sign any agreements that don’t favor them unfairly either in practice or in writing. I was in CR during the CAFTA frenzy and I tried hard to get Ticos to see this and vote no.. but as usual, the ‘spin doctors’ won the day… I hope CAFTA can be overturned.. but I am skeptical it can happen in my lifetime. The CIA is active everywhere… even in Canada.