Costa Rica being sued for $57 Billion

[American]

Costa Rica is being sued in international arbitration for $57 billion...that's $14,000 for every Tico man, woman and child. Harken Energy of Houston is the offended party, seeking damages for the Pacheco administration jerking them off on oil drilling contracts that were agreed to by the prior administration. This is nothing new to the Costa Rican way of doing business as they basically did the same thing to MIllicom Communications about 10 years ago, nullifying a previously granted communications liscense AFTER Millicom invested $10 million in CR.

It looks like the bullshit business antics of this little Latin America "robocracia" are finally going to bite them in the ass...HARD.

http://www.amcostarica.com/morenews2.htm

 

[wolfie_cr]

They should just invade us and take all the oil we have , it would not be something unheard of

note: I think they should let them search for the oil, its not like that would make a difference to the economy

 

[-Slim-]

Yeah, we're part of the axis of evil that the mighty and innocent American crapulation considers evil.....

ooh......evil us evil us.

God bless America.......

 

[HEART]

OHH, AMERICAN, AMERICAN !!!!!!!!

 

[American]

Costa Rica's not evil...just very confused about what it's place in the world should be. On one hand CR wants to join the world economy in the 21st century, and on the other hand it views itself as some kind of an unspoiled museum-like nature preserve to be maintained at all costs. The result is a nation very unsure of it's goals and it's convictions are not on solid ground.

Why the f*ck did they give the license to Harken in the first place if there was such a conflict over it? I can only imagine the bribes that that lame duck administration accepted to get the deal pushed through. The problem with CR is that by nature it has larceny in it's heart.

Wolfie_cr had an idea worth exploring.

 

[wolfie_cr]

The license was given subject to the enviromental impact study being ok'ed

The problem with US is them and their lawyers/army, I dont like you then a lawsuit/invasion on the way

I am glad there are always "Americans" that show every one else what our "place in the world" is suposed to be even in if their own little minds the world is limited to the 50 states (well in some not even 50 , just the continental ones)

may be you are not even aware of what goes on in your own country but not long ago they were opposing oil explotation in Alaska, so take your "unspoiled museum-like nature preserve" and get a grip

Uninformed minds like these are the ones that make the entire world think americans are all stupid

BTW we ARE evil, so please leave before something bad happens to you in our old west kind of city

 

[American]

I'm for drilling in Alaska. We should take advantage of our own resources. But then again, why not exhaust everyone else's supply first as long as they're willing to let us do it? Someday they'll push it through.

The evil in CR make up a small minority. That's the problem...a few scumbags f*ck it up for everyone. Overall I find Ticos about as threatening as a Teddy-bear. The city isn't old wild west...more like a toilet...and a lot more boring.

Have a nice day. I hope your American slave-driver boss doesn't abuse you today.

BTW, the bad thing already happened... I lived in this toilet city. Although I'll admit, it was ok until about the last 2 years or so.

[This message was edited by American on October 02, 2003 at 11:18 AM.]

 

[American]

Some GI at home on leave from the military in Georgia just hit the lottery for over $100 million. Only in America, baby! The LAND OF OPPORTUNITY!

 

[wolfie_cr]

"American slave-driver boss " ?

boy this guy really shows that some "americans" come from mars

, perhaps this guy is a Iraq soldier trying to convince the entire mankind that americans are arrogant, snobs and ignorant about everything, thats the only possible explanation I have about this guy, its HAS TO BE a conspiracy

 

[American]

That was good!

 

[offshoreo]

Another reality minute: The only reason Costa Ricans post here (and know about the RX) is because foreign sportsbook owners (mostly Americans) set up shop in CR and hired them to do menial jobs. Out of all the sportsbooks that operate in CR, are ANY of them actually owned by Costa Ricans?

 

[WalkofLife]

You guys are all a fvcking joke. Just to read this kinda shit, it makes me sick in the fvcking stomach.

American has a point. Costa Rica IS primarily a xenophobic, racist and overall non-tolerant culture. The governing elite is more concerned in avoiding a healthy competetive market, than in actually lowering the cost of the basic services, while increasing and diversifying the services provided.

Furthermore, it has been proven over any doubt, that people down here are not open to criticsm. The inmediate answer is "if you don't like it, then leave..." Puuuuuullleease. That will not change the mediocracy that reigns in this country.

It'd be safe to say there's a new generation of Costa Ricans, that understand the importance of having the right business ethics. That's good for the country.

But American: Despite of the validity of your points, being an ass-hole will never help any cause. I understand where you're coming from, but don't act like you possess the absolute truth. There's no absolute truth.

In an effort to understand your arguments a little further, do you generally agree with George W. Bush? His foreign policy and "economy activators"?

Ticos: American has fvcking valid arguments. He might be an ass-hole (more a rhetoric position than his real personality, if I have to guess), but there's truth in what he's saying.

Stop blaming Nicas, Colombians or Americans for the kind of "despiche" this country has come to. If nothing is done, Costa Rica will collapse, economically speaking, in a period of time of 10 years. The very things that made this country an exception in the past are bein threatened. Socially speaking, the gap between high class and low class is increasing by the day. Education has hit an all time low. Social security is a fvcking joke. The informal econmy has reported more revenue than teh legitimate market. It's time to accept the crticism coming from external sources and try to put remedy to this rampant theft going on. And I'm sure as fvck you guys know what I'm talking about.

If not, answer this question: How come politicians can get their 4x4 cars exonerated, while the average citizen has to pay up to 100% import tax on an used car. Think RECOPE. Think INCOFER. Think. Just fvcking think.

OffshoreoWOW! I'm speechless. With that thinking, I'm sure you come form Trailer Haven, Alabama. There's a reason for you to be down here, despite of you NOT being a book owner. Make no mistake, numbnuts, poor mentalities come in all races, colors and nationalities. You're the living proof of that. BTW, can I rent your cell phone at $300 a month. Capitalism? I'd rather say stupidity.

FYI, the owners of the most reputable books are most likely not American. Sure there are a lot of redneck hillbillies scumbags down here, but they're most likely to be the next stiff-job.

To all, fvck politics. Use your time in more evolved things, such as:

Peace out, numbnuts.

 

[American]

Walk of Life.....Sweet Jesus you put a lot of thought and emotion into that last past. I like the way you think. You could be up for post of the week.

I could have done without the porno though. I'm tired of these Latin girls sticking their asses in my face....or no.

 

[offshoreo]

Walk of Life,

By the way you write and the points you make it's obvious the levels you operate from. It's clear to me why you like CR so much (gambling, prostitution, drugs, cheap alcohol). I am in CR to work at a SB, although not an owner, I do have a high position, one a CRan couldn't fill.

Another point: Let's talk about public libraries. I'm not an expert on the subject of CR public libraries but I believe they're only available through the UCR and people are not allowed to take out the books (maybe UCR students can). Please tell me if I'm wrong. Why so few libraries? Why aren't you allowed to take out the books?

I don't think there's a demand for libraries or even a way to pay for books. Also, I think once the books were checked out, most would never come back.

For someone like you, this isn't a concern.

 

[wolfie_cr]

Reality check here, for some strange reason Harken changed their minds into what was a "winner" 57 billion on their pocket and now are looking for normal arbitration, if I were them I would want my 57 billion! wonder why they changed their minds? perhaps someone with 1 neuron alive saw that 57 billion was a "little" too much and plain stupid ?

 

[American]

I think Harken was trying to get CR's attention...and they succeeded. They rightfully want their $15 million back. These kleptomaniacs will now have to cough it up.

 

[WildBill]

Yeah and the government wonders why the foreign investment suddenly dries up. The President doesn't strike anyone as being friendly to outsiders. That is fine if you can swing it, but if you depend on them to raise your standard of living and to create the good jobs and worldwide influence that you cannot, then you are looking pretty bad. Its amazing how people in many "lower income" countries operate. Admit it, most of the time politicians run on a "gringo bring me some money and make me smart, but leave everything you make here" platform. Backed up by a government that politely skims its cut out of every deal that makes them the winners, not the people themselves, and you have about 75 countries of the world. Its sickening too, last time I went to CR was the first time in FOUR trips I didn't see a big whopping blackout. I didn't even think about that until I got on the plane to leave. Three other times there were at least one hour blackouts, the people just acted like life as usual, 10pm and people are out walking on the streets in Heredia (of course few would take the risk in San Jose!) and they don't miss a beat. They can spot their friends from across the street and I can't see 10 feet in front of me. Everyone said, oh well, la luz breaks down all the time. If you ask them why shouldn't the country get some reliable foreign power company to run it so the lights don't have to go out and you get some charged reply about it won't be Tico powered and that is all that matters to them.

If you come to the US and they offer you a car from Japan and from Detroit, and they tell you the car from Detroit costs more and will break down in 3 years, people buy the Japanese car. A Tico wouldn't even think of buying the Japanese car, he would think some higher power attracted by some god-awful thing hanging from his rear view mirror would make his car the one that actually outlasts the 3 year expected life

 

[HEART]

NOW, GO HOME, GO HOME, GO HOME, GO HOME !! GO BACK TO WHERE U BELONG !!
BUT, IF YOU HAVE TO STAY BECAUSE U CAN'T GET A DECENT JOB IN THE US (GOD KNOWS WHY...

), THEN.... TOOOOOO BAAAAAAD !!!!!

 

[kayaman+]

Queen,

Again whom are you telling to go home? Also, what are you refering to as "home"?

 

[American]

Queen....The problem is that A LOT of people are "going home." Eventually one of them will go home and bring your job with him.