Tag Archives: economics
My War on Drugs Rant
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My War on Drugs rant condoning decriminalization.
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Understanding Uribismo
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Explaining the politically incorrect definition of “uribismo,” as it was explained to me by a proud uribista.
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Closing Bogota Brothel Tours
Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Explaining my decision to close the brothel tour business.
I’ve taken down the Bogota Brothel Tours site. I’ve closed shop for a plethora of reasons.
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The Boycott America Challenge
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: This ugly rant focuses on dominant American influence from the private sector. Also a guide for how to boycott the US.
Alternate Title: My Ugly American Rant Part 2
My first Ugly American Rant focused on America’s influence via its public sector. But our dominating influence comes less from government and more from industry. Don’t think so? Put your money where your mouth is and see if you can live without us … Read more
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Killing Pablo: Summary and Review
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My review and definitive post on cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar.
From the jacket:
Here is the story of the brutal rise and fall of Colombian cocaine cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar, whose criminal empire held a nation of thirty million hostage – a reign of terror that would only end with Escobar’s death. In an intense, up-close account … Read more
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Monroe Doctrine: An Overview
Posted on 21. Oct, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: An overview of the Monroe Doctrine.
In 1823, 5th president of the United States James Monroe outlined the Monroe Doctrine, which “stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention … The doctrine put forward that the New World and the Old World were to remain distinctly separate spheres of influence, for they were composed of entirely separate and independent nations.” … Read more
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Plan Colombia: An Overview
Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Brief overview of Plan Colombia, the US-funded strategy to stabilize the country.
Plan Colombia was largely the brainchild of former Colombian president Andres Pastrana. The US has had a huge presence assisting Colombia since before Pablo Escobar, but Pastrana wanted to drastically increase the participation.
From the US embassy’s Plan Colombia page: Read more
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My Ugly American Rant
Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why the United States of America and our influence is good for the world.
Alternate Title: Monroe Doctrine was Good for Latin America
Alternate Title: The Case for American Influence
I’m an ugly American, maybe the ugliest you know. I meet all the stereotypes international snobs complain about. And I don’t care … Read more
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Food Tours NOT for the Middle Class
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Responding to feedback on my food tours, I explain the pricing.
Many readers thought the price of my Bogota gastronomy tour is too high. This article explains the pricing.
First of all, keep in mind 500,000 pesos is all-inclusive. So visitors get picked up at their hotel for every meal. We’ll assume the average round trip taxi price is 10,000 pesos. Also keep in mind I’m eating too … Read more
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Peruvian Naturals Maca on Taobao in China
Posted on 25. Sep, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Peruvian Naturals Maca now available in China via Taobao!
Buy Maca from Peru in China on Taobao.
I import the Peruvian Naturals herbal supplement line from Peru into the United States. I sell Maca, Cat’s Claw, Camu Camu, Dragon’s Blood, Yacon, and Concha de Nacar con Baba de Caracol on Amazon.com … Read more
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