Politics in the Dominican Republic

President Danilo Medina was in Sosua, Puerto Plata on Thursday, 14 July 2016, for the inauguration of the Professor Jeremias Kerry Green Grade School. The elementary school, equipped for the extended school day, is located in the Barrio La Union. Parents praised the new school's facilities, where children will receive breakfast and lunch as well as afternoon classes. The school is also has a basketball court and a recreation area. The Presidency reported that as part of the school construction, adjacent streets were repaved, giving the barrio an overall improved appearance.

[URL]https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/escuela-profesor-jeremias-kerry-green-cambia-imagen-y-trae-progreso-a-sosua[/URL]

Wao! Paved streets and everything. They really went all out on this one fellas. The Sue is already on the cum up! It all starts with education. And it take a village of mongers to pay for raising a child. Right?

Although I cannot speak for politics here iN DR, I want to insert my comments into the discussion. I feel uniquely qualified in several ways. First, I have been elected to a political office in Texas. And secondly, during the 2000 Florida election I served as a precinct Captain, and as the polling place clerk on that election day and for the previous 20 years. For those unfamiliar with that process, it means that all poll workers in the state must attend mandatory training. A polling place clerk is the Colonel in charge. A clerk is typically assigned an assistant who is assigned specific duties by his clerk, at least two deputies to ensure election laws are followed and to patrol outside the polling place, two or three members to compare the voters' register to names and IDs, and one or two members to issue the actual ballots. Lastly, one individual is assigned to ensure that the voter is guided to a location to cast the vote and that no person leaves the polling place with a ballot in hand. The redundancy to ensure voters rights are protected, including a solid education of the process, is incredible. Whenever there is doubt about anything, the clerk or assistant is directed to resolve the issue with the Supervisor of Elections office immediately. In most cases the voter is given a chance to cast a Provisional Ballot which is examined by an election panel outside the voting place to ensure compliance with election law.

Every US citizen should participate in this process and be intimately aware of the routine.

It is general policy nationwide that when two candidates' ballot count is close, that there is clear and convincing evidence that a count error may have been made, to conduct a recount. In Florida, the law requires the results counted in a precinct's voting machine be posted outside the entrance to the polling place. This is done before the ballot box and ballots ever leave the precinct. And then nobody goes home until the Supervisor of Elections has the materials, and all totals balance from the machines and individual multi-worker counts. It's pretty lock step. The actual ballots cast are warehoused.

All the rest of the county clerks like myself were stymied by the kerscuffle in two southern Florida counties because they went through the same state-wide training standard we did. You don't have to like the count, but it is what is is. And, in our now incredibly litigious society, the issue of a recount went to court. The state supreme court made a decision contrary to the good order and practice used in history of previous elections and ordered a recount. We can only surmise that it was a political decision favoring one candidate. But the final US Supreme Courts decision that let the vote count stand was based on a state-wide count completed within the framework described above. Two counties cannot dictate a state election when the closeness of the election displeases them. And more importantly would have been used automatically had the margin of counting error been within the standards historically used to initiate a recount. In my opinion the decision not to uphold the state supreme court's decision was based more on adherence to an election standard then to the demand for a recount by a few outside the normally used standard.

"The actions occurring in The Sue are political. They are the results of the people of The Sue voting to take their streets back from the prostitutes and mongers operating individually or in roving gangs. And I actually don't think it matters a damn bit to the Dominicans about the racial make up of the mongers in question".

I would disagree on both statements.

More important, I would suggest to admin to close the thread altogether. Leave the politics to Dominicans and out of this forum.

[QUOTE=Questner;1909419]"The actions occurring in The Sue are political. They are the results of the people of The Sue voting to take their streets back from the prostitutes and mongers operating individually or in roving gangs. And I actually don't think it matters a damn bit to the Dominicans about the racial make up of the mongers in question".

I would disagree on both statements.

More important, I would suggest to admin to close the thread altogether. Leave the politics to Dominicans and out of this forum.[/QUOTE]Mr. Questner,

You will find discussion of politics in the The Sue reports section also. I did not start that discussion nor do I remember reading about your objections to it there. By the very nature of us being visitors here the politics will be left to the Dominicans. Of course over all the Forum is a place where we share information, our views, and opinions.

The name of the thread is: Politics in the Dominican Republic. You have to click on the thread to read it contents. If you find this this thread objectionable, you could simply not read it. Buena idea, no? Good idea, No?

I just booked a ticket to Santo Domingo and the airline saw fit to give me a detailed accounting of the collective JACK from the respective governments. The information is posted below for anyone who is interested. It should be noted that the US Government sees fit to tax me on my worldwide income (I'm a individual not a corporation). I've already paid income taxes on the money I used to buy the ticket when I earned it. No, I'm not Trump. I can't just walk around grabbing women in the pussy (in the US or the DR) and I've got to pay taxes. GTF!

Taxes, Fees and Charges.

Dominican Republic. Airport Authority Fee (UX).

$15.00 USD.

United States. September 11th Security Fee (Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee) (AY).

$5.60 USD.

Dominican Republic. Airport Infrastructure Fee (VB).

$16.30 USD.

United States. Passenger Facility Charge (XF).

$9.00 USD.

United States. Transportation Tax (US).

$17.80 USD.

And he is right! I'm glad the Dominican President got in that ass. The US has no standing to talk to anyone about the growing, processing, packing and transportation of drugs when it can't even get a handle on the social conditions that have spawned a increase of domestic drug use that has grown to nearly epidemic proportions. Hell, even a couple of states have thrown in the towel on the weed issue. And the Feds have now softened the banking regulations to all allow the weed business access to the banking system (I guess there was too much cash moving that the government couldn't get a handle on). Now personally as long as your drug use does not effect me personally (I. E. Your are not providing me with services while using drugs) I could give a fuck what you prefer to smoke, sniff, pop or shoot. US people want to get high but the US government wants to ride a high horse and start calling out other countries about drugs. RUN-DMC said it best: "They be illin".

From DR1 Daily New: 21 Friday October 2016.

"President Danilo Medina has responded to US Ambassador Brewster's recent comments describing the Dominican Republic as a growing transshipment point for drugs to the United States by comparing the US to a 10-lane highway for the drugs that enter the DR for shipment to the US. Brewster said that drug operations were endangering investments in the country.

Medina said: "There is talk that the Dominican Republic is a bridge for drugs. For that matter, then the United States is a 10-lane highway for the destination of the same drugs. ".

In his remarks, US Ambassador Brewster also spoke of administrative corruption that could affect US investments in the country and any prospective investors in the Dominican market. Medina responded to questions from journalists by asking: "What corruption?" he said the US ambassador should be specific and not speak in general terms.

Medina was speaking on Thursday, 20 October 2016 while receiving credentials from the new ambassadors of the Netherlands, Japan, Honduras, India, Poland and Belgium at the Presidential Palace. "

From DR1 9 November 2016:

In the election that ended with the surprise win by Republican candidate businessman Donald Trump over former first lady, senator and secretary of state Hillary Clinton, Dominican Democrat candidates fared well.

Democrat Adriano Espaillat became the first Dominican-American to be elected to the House of Representatives of the United States in the general election in the United States on Tuesday, 8 November 2016. He will succeed Representative Charles Rangel, a fellow Democrat who has held the seat since 1971.

"I am deeply grateful to the people of the 13th Congressional District for electing me to serve as their next Congressman," he remarked via his Twitter account.

In comments to the Wall Street Journal after the election, Espaillat said:

"It really is about new leadership. It's about turning the page," Mr. Espaillat, a Democrat, said in an interview. "In the Bronx, in Harlem or Washington Heights, I've found a lot of excitement from people willing to sit down with me and trying to influence the next 10 years of this district."

Espaillat had endorsed Marisol Alcantara, the Democratic district leader in Harlem, to succeed him in his 31st District seat of the New York Senate as he ran to replace Rep. Charles Rangel. Alcantara was also elected with 85.6% of the vote.

[URL]http://www.nytimes.com/elections/res...te-district-31[/URL]

Dominican Carmen de la Rosa was elected to the New York District 72 State Assembly with 79% of the vote. She was uncontested.

[URL]http://www.nytimes.com/elections/res...se-district-72[/URL]

Jose Peralta, running on the Democratic ticket for the New York 13th District seat in the New York State Senate, also won with 86.7% of the vote.

[URL]http://www.nytimes.com/elections/res...te-district-13[/URL]

[URL]http://www.wsj.com/articles/espailla...eat-1478649622[/URL]

DR1 Daily News. Thursday, 9 February 2017:

"Migration Agency says it treats people with respect.

In a written statement, the Migration Agency (DGM) reiterated on Wednesday, 8 February 2017, their respect for human rights and that the entity carries out its duties professionally. Recently there has been criticism regarding operations that aim to verify the legal status of foreigners in the country.

In the press statement, the agency says that foreigners whose documents are expired are required in a respectful manner to get them up to date by the agents. The DGM confirmed that immigration inspectors are combing the country, with a focus in tourist areas and their agents have been instructed to give all persons the best of treatment. The official statement says: "It is not true that we are causing panic among foreigners who are illegal he in the country; what is happening is that they have to normalize their status just like what happens in other countries where some Dominicans may be living without proper travel papers. ".

The Migration agency says that when an inspector detains a foreigner because he or she cannot produce valid documentation, the agents are instructed to immediately refer that person to the proper authorities so these may update their papers. The document says that these actions are routine and the agents are performing their duties in the same manner as in other countries.

[URL]http://elnacional.com.do/migracion-d...d-de-ilegales/[/URL]".

The ambassador of Venezuela (hereafter referred to as V's) in the Dominican Republic (DR) says that 3000 - 4000 V's have legal status in the DR, while around 20,000 V's are living here undocumented since last year last year as reported in El DIA. The ambassador admitted that economic reasons are behind the migration of most of those arriving in the DR. Now I just love this because I finally have a political story in this section that I can relate directly to pussy. LOL!

Economic reasons eh?

Well the V escorts I've run across are not having any economic problems. They are charging 3000 - 5000 pesos from anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours and they are not coming off the price one bit. Of course one of my boys referred me (here I go again posting information someone gave me) to an agency where the V escorts will come directly to your hotel room or apartment for about the same price. That way you save the cabana fee.

Now, I wonder why the V's can charge so much more than the Dominican's and Haitian's selling pussy?

When it comes to that, I have nothing for you man. I mean it's all pussy; wet, warm and pink on the inside. And what's with all this reporting about pussy stink lately? There is a difference between the smell of pussy needing a quick wash up and having some sort of infection. And every great pussy hunter should know the difference. I know I do! But I digress.

Sourced from DR1 Daily News Tuesday June 13,2017.

American policeman to go to jail for smuggling drugs into the country.

A former Miami-Dade police officer who was accused of helping smuggle firearms to the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty Monday, 12 June 2017, in a Florida federal court to unlawfully exporting firearms.

According to the Department of Justice, by pleading guilty, Michael Freshko admits that he used his position as a police officer to transport firearms past the TSA screening area at Miami International Airport. He confessed to handing off the guns to a co-conspirator near the departure gates. The co-conspirator would then store the guns in carry-on baggage and travel to the Dominican Republic aboard a commercial flight to deliver the guns to another associate.

Department of Justice officials said Freshko confessed to smuggling multiple firearms in October and December 2012. Six guns were smuggled in all, including four Glock. 9 mm pistols, one Sig Sauer. 9 mm pistol and one Sig Sauer 5.56 rifle.

Freshko faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison when he is sentenced.

[URL]https://www.local10.com/news/crime/f...nican-republic[/URL]

This was about a corrupt US police officer smuggling firearms into the the Dominican Republic. Oh shit! But it sure would be interesting to know who his associates were in the Dominican Republic. Furthermore somebody has a excellent taste in weaponry. Although I have to say that I'm really not a big fan of the 9 mm stopping power. Give me a. 357 round in that Sig Sauer package and I'm ready to do some serious social work!

So, the next time a discussion breaks out about petty corruption involving the police in the Dominican Republic ask yourself if it is a Dominican thing? Or is it a personality flaw in the individuals involved? Remember there is corruption in my country of origin and they do it bigger and better than anyone one else in the entire world (that's a personal opinion of course). Google: "Bribery navy admiral" and take a look at the articles that come up.

Been a minute since I've updated this forum. If you are a "where the ho's at" sort of guy (with class or not) this is not the section for you. The very nature of this section is that it's full of opinions on the political stories that get posted. I happen to have a deep interest in politics from a observation standpoint.

Dominicans in my social circle are very politically aware. They have a interest in the politics in my country of origin, Republic Dominicana, Latin American and the world. I listen intently when Dominicans in my social circle venture into discussions of the world of politics. I open my mouth only when they ask me to be their guide to the intricacies of the fucked up political and governmental world as it exists in my country of origin.

Never thought of myself as a political expert, but when I speak about the politics of my country of origin it's like EF Hutton (yep, I'm dating myself) in the place. I have the opportunity to explain things from my dark side perspective. And explain I do. I give them insights into how things really work in my county of origin for those of us gifted with an above average amount of melatonin in our skin.

Corruption runs deep in my country of origin. But the bad guys learned long ago to institutionalize corruption and take it out of the public eye. No more raw dog stealing of public funds. Contribute to my campaign when I get elected call me anytime you like when I can introduce or influence a bill that might help your company or you personally. In return you let me use your private jets and vacation homes in exclusive area. Continue to provide me with political support and give me market and business insights that I can use to make business deals or front run positive / negative news about companies with my offshore company or trust. And don't forget to pick up the phone after I'm done and looking for high paying job afterwards that allows me to sell access to all the people I got to know while in office. No matter where I started my national political career I'll leave with quite a bit more money than when I started. I'm from a place where a company is a person and has the right to speak. And speak they do with bags of money thrown around to get those in power to listen to them. No one does corruption the way they do corruption in my country of origin. No one!

Fried brain? I think not. My lethal weapon is my mind. I'm a dark side brother speaking Spanish. It's only a matter of time before I become a enemy of the state. How do I know this? I got plenty of critics right here already. LOL! I've been tracking a number of political stories that are perfect to be covered in this section. There is much more to come. So, come on in. Let's have a discussion. And remember putas vote too.

Source: DR1 Daily News. Wednesday 23 May 2018.

Nine high ranking members of the Medina administration have been dismissed following public scandals for corruption, fraud, murder, [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123][CodeWord123][/url], murder for hire and even [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord128][CodeWord128][/url]. The dismissals ordered by President Danilo Medina took place following a number of stories in the media based on court hearings.

Van Troy Suazo was appointed on 19 February 2018 as Deputy Minister of Youth, but at the same time came a message from the jail in Bani that he was serving three months as coercive measures for domestic violence against his wife. The following day he was dismissed from his post. (Get right with ya! I wonder if he used the Marion Barry defense?

Diandino Pea is the ex- director of Opret who was sacked following an interview with Alicia Ortega based on a nine month investigation showing that he was the main beneficiary and legal representative of at least 29 companies, including 15 registered abroad. (Fuck you! Pay me! The investigation also revealed he had quite a bit of money stashed offshore in companies and trusts.).

Arsenio Quevedo, president of the National Union of Transporters (Utrafin) was dismissed as Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA) having been accused in 2015 of running a network of hit men, whose work was to kill drivers. (That's some original gangster shit right there).

Manuel Rivas, former director of OMSA was fired on 16 October 2017 having been arrested linked to the case of the murder of University Professor Yuniol Ramrez, on Wednesday 11 October in the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) car park. (Freedom of speech is a useless right when people are willing to pop a cap in you to shut you up. Guess I'm lucky to only have a few critics willing to talk tough from behind the relative safety of their computer screens.).

Marlin Martnez was dismissed from the Passport Office after being accused of hiding evidence and complicity in the murder of pregnant teenager Emely Peguero, who was pregnant by her son. (No comment. But I have been following this case. This one has produced outrage among the people or the Dominican Republic. Although it begs the question about why some people think they can come to the Dominican Republic and monger with class. It's a delusion in their own minds if they think the people of the Dominican Republic are not looking at them as being without class. As it was explained to me there were class differences and social embarrassment wrapped up in this case).

Donni Santana was dismissed as ambassador and director of the National Border Council having been investigated for supposedly [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord125][CodeWord125][/url] his step-daughter. (No comment).

Temstocles Monts, member of the Political Committee of the Dominican Liberation Party, was dismissed as Minister of Industry, Commerce and SMEs having been accused of accepting bribes from the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht. (Didn't a lot of other people take money too?

Leoncio Almnzar was dismissed as director of the Dominican Corporation of State Companies (CORDE) having been interrogated as being associated with the sale of land in the LOS Tres Brazos area of Santo Domingo East. (Don't know anything about this one).

Jos Joaquand Domnguez Pea was fired two days after an investigation into land sales belonging to the State Sugar Council (CEA) recommended his removal as executive director. (And another one bites the dust in the long line of people who sold the one of the most valuable natural resources out from under the Dominican people. I've read about it. Done my research. The price people pay for sugar in my country of origin is inflated. Natural market prices are propped up to help a pair of brothers so powerful they could get FPOTUS to take a phone call in the middle of getting his dick sucked.).

[URL]https://listindiario.com/la-republic...dalos-publicos[/URL]

Looks like President Danilo Medina has taken a course from the host of Political Apprentice in my country of origin. Because he be firing people!

*Note the automatic censors intervened on many parts of the original news story. It ran afoul of the ISG prohibited word database.

It does not take genius like me to determine the tide has turned against the sexual tourists running around with a hand full of pesos in one hand and a hand full of condoms in another. Just check the article out:

[URL]https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2018/07/16/prostitution-steals-the-peace-in-icon-tourist-town/[/URL]

[QUOTE=SubCmdr;2204492]It does not take genius like me to determine the tide has turned against the sexual tourists running around with a hand full of pesos in one hand and a hand full of condoms in another. Just check the article out:

[URL]https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2018/07/16/prostitution-steals-the-peace-in-icon-tourist-town/[/URL][/QUOTE]90% Haitians? What a ridiculous statement.

In light of the discussion in the Santo Domingo Forum about the legality of activities related to prostitution in the Dominican Republic:

National District prosecutors sent Jean Edouard Cornielle Darbouze to pre-trial custody at the Najayo Jail accusing him of pimping and money laundering. He is one of the owners of Eros Barbería why Spa, a business closed down after investigations into the death of Katherine Sanchez from a ninth floor where Cornielle also held an apartment in the same Malecon Center complex. The Oficina de Atencióand Permanente del Distrito Nacional had also ordered pre-trial measures requiring monthly presence, impediment to leave the country, bail of RD $100,000 and use of electronic locator to María Cristina Echeverri theíaz (owner of the business with Cornielle), Ireni Fabiola Abreu and Keyla Carolina Castro Llanos, who according to the Public Ministry they also participated in the illegal activity.

[URL]https://www.metrord.do/do/destacado/...beria-spa.html[/URL]

And this new report:

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI0A9zWsVO4[/URL]