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That all depends on what you mean by "pothole". In Costa Rica, if it doesn't swallow your car, it does not qualify as a pothole.

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I really do not know the situation with Araya because until the article in ICR this morning I did not know he was not acting as the mayor.

As to Laura I would say I know, except my knowledge is limited to what has been reported in the newspapers, she has resigned and can not resume her position.

Whether they resign or temporarily relinquish office is not really a bad thing. Looking back at the recent presidential campaign in the United States can anyone say they think Obama, Mc Cain, Clinton, Biden, Palin, et al were really focused on the job that they were elected to and earning the salary that they were being paid for doing that job?

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The mayor probably leads a bitter sexless life.

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Klatu, berata, nicto.

"God save us from women with a cause. Remember it was women with a cause, primarily the Women's Christian Temperance Union, who brought about the 18th Amendment, the Volstead Act or Prohibition. There was a sad day in American history. "

and it ultimately got repealed after much stress and consternation so let's have some faith or move on to different ubicaciones/paises. I work for Govt. in an organization, office, cell block full of like minded feminist women and it really sucks. Want to just slit my wrists at times but just don't know right now in these times any other job.

"She sure looks hispanic and in fact is dark skinned. I'm guessing she comes from the Limon province and that english sounding name comes from some Jamaican ancestry."

Thing too is that Jamiaca sure ain't no fem-nazi paradise free of sin so what makes her think she can cure C.R. when her own pais needs help even more?

Again not attacking anyone's opine just pursuing some goooooood discussions.

Yes I must really think that is the truth. A good long sex would surely mellow her out. But as a male friend mentioned when I complained of a cold sexless female friend that she proly was molested or sexually abused as a Ch*ld by even her father. This makes sense and then an understanding y compasion for her but not her cause.

This is a good post and thanks you all bretheren for discussion before I head back down LoColombia otro vez!!!!!!!!

Cordialamente,

Hermano Jester
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She sounds a bit feminazi. Before the f***in' potholes she should eradicate San Jose of the the crack smokin' street scum. Anyway, I think she will find that as fast as she closes a MP, the action will only move someplace else. Those of us who frequent the board could use it to find out what is closed down and what is open, a running thread that is dedicated to giving her a hard time.

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Irish Drifter – I talked to a colleague of mine today and he said that Laura is out as the VP; win, lose or draw, she cannot be reinstated. She resigned and there is no King's X; no recrossing that bridge; she is private citizen and candidate Laura Chinchilla.

He was not sure about Mayor Johnny because of the variation in statues covering the municipality as opposed to the national government. He is going to try to find out about Señor Johnny.

ID Stop this women

NYG

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As I said before, this really doesn't matter. Laura may be out as VP, but if she wins we lose because she's in charge of the whole country. And if she loses, she may be out as VP but that means Johnny has won. And if Johnny beats her that means he won't return as Mayor, no matter whether he's already left or is only on leave of absence. And if Johnny doesn't come back as Mayor, that means Maureen is in at least until the next election. So win, lose or draw, we're either going to be stuck with a feminazi as President or a feminazi as Mayor (and possibly both if Johnny really has formally given't up the mayorship). That's a lose-lose situation in my book.

I think you just put the cart before the horse. Laura & Johnny are seeking the nomination of their party. The winner still has to win the election. In 2006 Oscar barely squeaked out a victory against Sr. Solis who will most likely be the nominee again if he can fend of the primary challenge by Sra. Epsy

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As usual, you're absolutely right that I overlooked that important step. I just figured these 2 were both prominent and highly popular politicians and that which ever of them won their party's primary would be heavily favored in the general election. However, I'm sure you have your finger on the pulse of the local electorate much better than I do.

Let me ask you a new question then. Suppose Johnny loses the primary or the general election and can go back to running SJ. It seems he'd clearly be preferable to our local interests than this Clarke woman. What about the other party and the presidency? Can you tell us anything regarding either Sr. Solis or Sra. Epsy and their positions on issues of greatest concern to us? I'm assuming that the Senor will be more sympathetic to our interests than the Senora on that side of the race as well.

I'll also add that there are probably much bigger issues for CR than whether SJ cracks down on prostitution (other than whether that focus distracts them from the much more significant issues such as crime, tourism and the economy). For the many ex-pats around here, I'd think the various candidates' positions concerning changes to the immigration laws (e.g. raising the financial requirements, cracking down on perpetual tourists, this business you mentioned about residency cedulas, etc.) or dealing with crime that largely targets wealthy expats (such as home invasions, but also street crime) are each at least as important as whether they crack down on MP's.

To date I not seen any statement from either concerning their platform or their respective position on casinos, massage parlors, etc. While Solis almost upset the heavily favored Aries in the last election that was almost more of a referendum on CAFTA than it was on the merits of the candidates.

Perhaps as the election draws closer they will announce their stand on these and other issues.

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Prolijo - You have some very good questions.

I have asked several people and no one has been able to answer the question about Johnny’s mayor ship – whether he can return to the corner office in city hall if he is not successful in his primary bid in the PLN.

If you like an anti-American posture in the vein of “Hughie” Chavez then you will like much of what Ottón has to offer.

Four years ago, his campaign received significant help from the little dictator. For numerous reasons, Otto was against the trade agreement and he found a friend and financial benefactor in Hughie, the creator of a Central and South American only trade association in direct competition with CAFTA.

With the help of some very experienced and chispa campaign consultants the Otto-Hughie show successfully tied CAFTA to the former resident of 1600. The disdain then and now, throughout the world, for George II was and is palpable. Costa Rica is no exception.

Otto, who wasn't given much of a chance in the initial stages of the campaign against the vaunted Don Oscar, lost only by approximately one percent of the vote.

Oddly, Otto was recently paid by some of your tax money (your tag line says you live in FLA). He was a visiting scholar at the University of Florida specifically the Bacardi Family Eminent Scholar at the Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida, in the Spring 2008.

The position of Eminent Scholar is a big deal in the cone head world of scholars. There are several Ph.D. on the board whom I am sure will validate the concept.

The position was largely funded by Bacardi Imports. Bacardi was primarily a Cuban company and even supported Fidel until they found out that he and Argentine doctor were in fact not revolutionaries, not pro-business and very pro USSR.

The company turned bitterly against the island dictator and used significant influence including lots of $$$ to change things back. One must always be careful and understand those whom one supports; what do they REALLY believe?

The other funding comes from the Mellon Foundation with matching funds from . . . you guessed it, the tax payers of Florida; those who pay taxes to support University of Florida.

You are right that there are more serious problems in Costa Rica than a bunch of ole Gringos hanging around, but not in their minds. It is increasingly becoming an issue. Some people never let facts cloud their opinions and Costa Rican politicians are no exception. The subtle and low key resentment toward gringos and the US is always hovering just below the surface; even here.