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As far as we are all concerned–when someone gets elected–its because they could afford the millions if not hundreds of millions of dollars (like our good President) to pay for TV ads, flyers, posters, billboards etc. Yes–there is democracy–you are free to vote for 1 of the 2 guys who all accepted lots of money from the same people and have millions of dollars in favors and kick backs to return once they get into office.
Thats why anyone believes that any of the corporate sponsored candidates will do anything to change anything of meaning to you and me–and why Ron Paul wasn`t even allowed after he was too popular in the 1st debate to participate in any other ^reindeer games^
Its called SELECTION–not ELECTION
And besides, the Electoral college makes the final decsion anyway–so no you have no choice
George Carlin said it best…THIS VIDEO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
[quote=”DavidCMurray”][quote=”kordan”]Ajo Negro
Cedro
Cedro Real
Cedro Amargo
Cenizaro
Laurel Negro
Pochote
Tamarindo
[/quote]Says who? You see these all the time.[/quote]
Cannot be exported
San Jose is quite expensive
However the virgin country areas–which in many cases are no far from the capital offer a considerable cost advatage[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Well, I think you’re safe on that one. There isn’t enough flat space in Costa Rica to make it look like Florida.[/quote]
Unless he is refering to retirees with bad tans?
[quote=”MDesabrais”]One of the things that attracts me to CR is the un-likeness of Florida. Mobile homes or container homes…what is the difference? CR will end up looking like Florida:cry:! No thanks, I won’t be living in one.[/quote]
The difference is the enviromental responsibility and the cost
Using recycled materials to build something superior to any other form of construction avaialble. There are not too many houses here that are guaranteed earthquake proof, hurricane proof and can support 50 tonnes on the roof. Not to mention the outstanding security.
I want to thank everone on this posting for their ideas and inputs–please keep it up
Cheers![quote=”soldier”]clayton,
I am also one of those “Progressives.” If America is looking for me, I will not be hard to find. I come from a military family, stretching back to the Civil War. I myself, have served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Iraq. Not to mention (hush) classified missions in Central and South America. What is your military or covert intelligence experience. Freedom is not free. Many of us have served to insure that you and other americans can enjoy their freedoms. I am saddened that I and hundreds of thousands of other military members have to witness our country being destroyed by the current two party system, and, other citizens who sit on the sidelines and help add negative aspects to the destruction of our country. Do America a favor, grab a M4 and spend a year in Iraq.[/quote]While I do agree that Freedom is not Free–does anyone find it interesting the the USA was the only country that had to fight for its independence from Britain?
The Civil War was unconstituational because any state had the right to recede legally–and Lincoln Knew This
World War 1—The US knowingly sent the lucitania into German U-Boat waters and the german embassy published an article in the New York Times warning americans not to board the lucitania–plus it was carrying weapons and passengers–a major no no
World War 2–A Hawaiian newspaper published a front page story warning that Japan might attack this weekend–but wait I thought it was a sneak attack? And lets not forget the IBM sold hitler computers to organize the concentration camps–and Standard Oil held a patent on a fuel additive that was neccessary to run German Tanks and Aircraft. Not to mention Prescott Bush (Yes W`s Grandfather) convicted of trading with the enemy–the same Nazis our brave men were fighting and dying to destroy
Vietnam—the Gulf of Tonkin Incident????And regarding IRAQ—I have 4 words—Weapons of Mass Destruction–and While brave americans fight in Iraq for $18,000 a year and their families apply for food stamps, Blackwater Mercenaries are paid $250,000 for a 6 month tour tax free. And Lets not forget Gulf War Syndrome
Freedom isn`t free–it requires people to think for themselves based on REASON
I find it interesting that this thread seems to have formed 2 groups. Those who think everything is JUST FINE and those who are concerned about the erosion of privacy, liberty and common sense.
However those on this thread who subscribe to the ^EVERYTHING IS FINE^ side of the argument RESIDE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY!!!.
And in many cases–they live here because things are just too expensive in their own country for hardworking people with good jobs in many cases to live on fixed incomes that they payed their entire lives to have.As they say–makes you want to go HMMMMMMMMM
[quote=”*Lotus”]Relative to the price of prefabs or even building a home from the ground up, I found the container homes not such a deal. I did look into them and have spoken with one guy down there that has been building them.[/quote]
But the container community becomes a good idea when you have access to infrasctructure like pools, tennis courts etc
Its very interesting that US pressure would cause a swiss bank to violate its own national constitution in the name of trying to ^catch^ people who want to put their money in a place away from greedy lawyers, unscrupulous creditors, irresponsible governments and predatory bank fees.
This is by the way coming aroudn the same time the the
Missouri Information Analysis Center issued a report stating that if you
Support Ron Paul
Are A Libertarian
Own Gold
Have a Political Bumber Sticker
Are a War Veteran
Then you are possibly a domestic terrorist–YAYYYY
http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/ron-paul-supporters-terroristsAnd for all the fine people in this forum who support the armed services–you should be happy to know that BOY SCOUTS ARE BEING TRAINED TO KILL DISGRUNTLED VETERANS–THANK YOU FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE
Here in the New York Times
are young men and women dressed in SWAT UNIFORMS
obviously to help OLD LADIES ACROSS THE STREETYes, we have had clients had money returned the the USA 2x with a nice little $100 fee attached–then the people ended up having to apy a 1.5% fee to stewart title
I really don`t understand why this is so difficult to believe.There were 3 different issues noted.
the 1st being that people are having a hard time simply sending money for real estate transactions.
The 2nd was the funds siezed frm my client in customs
And the 3rd was the issue with nationalizing IRA accountsOf course some people will choose to simply address these issues individually. However, they all related to the exact some issues–it is begining to become more and more difficult to cross borders with money
Even WITHIN the USA a man was stopped and questioned for more than 1/2 an hour for carrying $4500
http://www.conservativeforchange.com/2009/04/ron-paul-organizer-detained-by-tsa-in.htmlBelow is the complete article from Whiskey and gunpowder
Will the Feds Fund Deficits with 401(k)s?The writing is on the wall for retirement assets held in conventional ways. A report last week in Business Week shows that the U.S. Feds have 401(k) assets in their sites.
“The U.S. Treasury and Labor Departments will ask for public comment as soon as next week on ways to promote the conversion of 401(k) savings and Individual Retirement Accounts into annuities or other steady payment streams, according to Assistant Labor Secretary Phyllis C. Borzi and Deputy Assistant Treasury Secretary Mark Iwry, who are spearheading the effort.
“Annuities generally guarantee income until the retiree’s death, and often that of a surviving spouse as well. They are designed to protect against the risk that retirees outlive their savings, a danger made clear by market losses suffered by older Americans over the last year, David Certner, legislative counsel for AARP, said in an interview.”
Now ostensibly, the plan to offer an annuity option for 401(k) plans will seem sensible. But don’t be fooled.
This is the beginning of a money grab by the Feds for the $3.6 trillion in assets held by U.S. 401(k)s. The Feds need that money to finance the deficit. This is where some of the money to fund the deficits may come from, answering a question we asked earlier in the week. What you can’t take, you’ll have to print.
But right now, the Feds can’t just take that 401(k) money. Well, they could. But it would crash stocks and infuriate the public, leading to some civic violence. What’s more, it would feel like theft as well as looking (and being) like it. So they have to dress the plan up as something that’s better for savers.
They’re trotting out the idea that a defined benefit pension plan is better than defined contribution plan (which is true, if it’s funded well). A defined benefit plan guarantees you income in your old age years. A defined contribution plan (what we have now) just guarantees money flows into the stock market (which is good for the financial services industry, but don’t guarantee you’ll have any money when you really need it later in life).
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Obama administration are exploring ways to encourage U.S. savers to buy more annuities or investment vehicles composed of “safe” assets. What constitutes safe? Why 30-year U.S. government bonds of course! Thus, the government can encourage people to buy what the Chinese and the Japanese and most other U.S. creditors don’t want to touch any longer.
The trouble with an annuity or 30-year bond is that you get crushed by inflation. In principle, it’s not different that a zero coupon bond. You get your nominal investment back upon redemption. But you are not compensated for inflation and your money is tied up, instead of working harder for you elsewhere.
It’s obvious what the Fed’s get out of this: a ready source of new funds to buy their bonds. This kicks the can of unsustainable deficit spending down the road a few months, or perhaps a few years. But it doesn’t change the fundamentally destructive path of U.S. fiscal policy.
What it does tell you is that mischief is afoot among the wealth stealers of the modern nation state? Faced with a failed funding model, they are beginning their cash grab. This takes the form of higher taxes. But the big bounty is the retirement savings of millions of Americans.
This solves the problem of having to sell the debt to foreign investors. And it solves the problem of having to make tough budget deficits. Just issue more debt and make the super funds buy it with your money.
If you think that’s balderdash or won’t happen, you’re being naïve. It won’t happen overnight. But it will happen gradually. It’s evolving towards that already. If they can’t get it through tax or royalty revenues, the tax posse will get it by any means necessary, which means your super assets are an obvious target.
Alarmist? Irresponsible? You decide. But we can see the evolution of this as clear as day, even if saying it in public is bad form or taboo. But now is the time to say the taboo things.
Happy investing
Its funny because Crime and Unemployment is on the rise in the US too. So are Taxes.
However, a lot of Costa Ricans I`ve talked to get used to having walmart and hope depot and 180 channels of cable.
Convenience is certainly addictveWe were exploring a rent in the $200 per month range–this would include water.
So you could have your Container home for $20-40,000 plus $200 per month
This would be limits to perhaps 30-40 homes maximum.
