Political situation in Managua
Before I start, I want to thank Meatloaf for making his return, his insight and contribution is valuable to this forum.
The elections have been mentioned on this board, but since the Monday following Managua has been pretty screwed up. The Sandinistas comitted wholesale election fraud and have basically kidnapped this country on a very large scale. There has been street violence and continued demonstrations throughout the city and overall the feeling is not good. Many, many people down here are truly bummed, but as typical Latins the ones with the most to lose are the ones bitching the loudest and doing the least. I don't know how or what is going to end up happening, but I have a feeling it is not going to be good at all.
What is your take on the situation Meatloaf?
In terms of mongering, Managua may reach a whole other level. Many companies are talking of closing or reducing staff, economic activity has really slowed (leave it to the Sandinistas to time their big power grabbing move to when Chavez's oil is about $55 a barrell and the US is about to go through everything but an outright depression) and the overall sentiment is that something wicked this way comes for Nicaragua. Mongering prices, already very reasonable here, may drop due to the supply and demand factor. I do know that the number of street walkers visable has increased greatly and now you are starting to see street walkers in and around Villa Fontana and near Gallerias and a few other places they have not been seen before.
What do the women in the brothels have to say? How is the business in those fine establishments?
Nicaraguan Political History
[QUOTE=Tj Texan]Before I start, I want to thank Meatloaf for making his return, his insight and contribution is valuable to this forum.
The elections have been mentioned on this board, but since the Monday following Managua has been pretty screwed up. The Sandinistas comitted wholesale election fraud and have basically kidnapped this country on a very large scale. There has been street violence and continued demonstrations throughout the city and overall the feeling is not good. Many, many people down here are truly bummed, but as typical Latins the ones with the most to lose are the ones bitching the loudest and doing the least. I don't know how or what is going to end up happening, but I have a feeling it is not going to be good at all.
What is your take on the situation Meatloaf?
In terms of mongering, Managua may reach a whole other level. Many companies are talking of closing or reducing staff, economic activity has really slowed (leave it to the Sandinistas to time their big power grabbing move to when Chavez's oil is about $55 a barrell and the US is about to go through everything but an outright depression) and the overall sentiment is that something wicked this way comes for Nicaragua. Mongering prices, already very reasonable here, may drop due to the supply and demand factor. I do know that the number of street walkers visable has increased greatly and now you are starting to see street walkers in and around Villa Fontana and near Gallerias and a few other places they have not been seen before.
What do the women in the brothels have to say? How is the business in those fine establishments?[/QUOTE]
[B]This post is not a political endorsement, but a recap of the political history of Nicaragua so readers may have a better understanding of the (1) anti-Gringo sentiments and (2) current FSLN revolution.[/B]
One topic I will not discuss much on the forumn is non-USA politics. In these countries they still use violence for votes. It's not clean-and-pure like the Obama victory after 500 years of legalized racial oppression! [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_history_of_Nicaragua[/URL]
[URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua[/URL]
The federal government is Sandanita! Managua is the nation's capital, the most populated city, and the economic center of Nicaragua. Therefore, you need or should want to have the same political party in power at the city level. You should also want the same political party at the state (departamento) level. The money that the federal government has access to and control to will flow easier throughout the system is everyone is on the same team.
(For example, ISG mongers buy hookers. We all agree and think similar. Attempting to monger with a "Bible Thumper" would be lots of wasted time and frustration.)
US-citizen William Walker invaded Nicaragua, after their independance from Spain, in 1855 and declared himself president in 1856. Like today, neighboring Central American countries joined together and drove the Gringo out in 1857.
In 1894, Zelaya got rid of the British who claimed ownership of the Atlantic Coast. Being good British subjects the USA invaded Bluefields 1894. In 1896 the USA invaded the port of Corinto. In 1898 the USA invades San Juan del Sur. In 1999 the USA invades Bluefields. In 1910 the USA invades Bluefields and Corinto. From 1912 through 1933 the USA bombs Nicaragua and fights Nicaraguan rebels. (This is the era of Augusto Sandino.) In 1981 through 1990 the USA invades under the guise of the Contras.
In 1927, the USA supported the Dictatorship of Somoza and financed his army. Samoza assassinated Sandino in 1934 under the direction of the USA. In 1937, Samoza was assassinated. More of less speaking the Samoza family rule for about 40 years.
During World War II Dictator Samoza seized the property of Germans in Nicaragua with the most famous being Montelimar. (Montelimar is the Pacific Coast beach resort currently owned by Barcelo Group of Spain and currently being litigated. US $75 per person for 1.5 days, all inclusive.)
In 1961 Carlos Fonseca created the FSLN. In 1978 another political assassination sparked the revolution against the Samozas.
In 1979, the FSLN took power from Samoza who fled to Paraguay and was assassinated in 1980.
When Ronald Regean took office in 1980 he cut-off USA-Nicaraguan financial aide and placed a trade embargo against the US $5 Billion GDP country. (The USA GDP is US $11 Trillion.) With little capital for governance Russia, Cuba, and other non-friendly countries of the USA aided the republic. (David (Nicaragua) vs. Goliath (USA).)
In 1984, Daniel Ortega won the presidency through the ballot box. Iran-Contra Affair come to light and is debated before USA Congress.
In 1986, Nicaragua won US $12 Billion against the USA for war crimes. The USA refused to pay.
In 1986 the USA was found guilty, convicted, of aggression against another country.
In 1990, Violeta Chomorro won the presidency against the FSLN. In 1996 Arnoldo Aleman (PLC) won the presidency. In 2001 Bolanos (PLC) won the presidency. In 2007 Daniel Ortega (FSLN) won the presidency.
In conclusion, Nicaragua was been a recipient of USA aggression and interferance for over 150 years! Many violent wars have been fought from 1912 through 1979 for their right to non-USA interferance as evidenced by the above historical accounts. Since the game changed, post-1979, many legally recognized elections have occurred with the FSLN loosing 3/5 of the elections. For their security, Nicaragua has partnered with other countries in ALBA and other soverign organizations.
[B]Current Situation[/B]
As a young democracy, Nicaragua needs to build-up its confidence among the global community. Having a uniform, democratic society is important for such confidence to be created. The victory of FSLN in the mayoral elections will allow the FSLN to administer more effectively, similar to the current USA democratic party ruling the presidency (Executive Branch) and congree (Legislative Branch.)
Financially, no immediate economic impact is being felt among the populace from the elections, but the global economic crisis will affect all countries. Less remittances from abroad; fewer investments in the country; harder credit for start-ups; and tighter financial strains will affect all global citizens.
Hopefully, you understand a little more about Nicaraguan society from their history.
DrDewMan: I Want Some "Fantastic Plastic"
DrDewMan,
You and Doug E Fresh were and are such big advocates of the "Fantastic Plastic" that I'm requesting you bring some PVC for my use with the girls.
How much does it cost? I want two (2): The ribbed doubled-ended dildo that's about 12-inches long and can be applied into the vagina and anus at the same time. It looks like a hose, but is flexible and firm. The second one I would like to purchase is whatever you're expertise has proven to grant results.
I hope this request isn't too much for you to bring in your suitcase upon your next visit to MGA. Mongers must stick together.
Although I have more meat than a Carniceria (butcher shop,) it's nice to have a secret weapon or a back-up plan.
[B]Meat Loaf[/B]
Cell Phones For Nicaragua
I just PM's Dr Dewman and gave him this information about cell phones for his upcoming trip back to Nicaragua:
I have only been to Nicaragua one time....about a month ago....but he is almost a 'native down there......he goes so often.....but guess he did not know about cell phones there.........anyway good info for him and others too I think.
Dewey,
I do have a couple of cell phones here that I bought - one in Managua......and the other one in Panama City........and they were cheap.
Probably too late for me to try to sell and send you one of those....but easy for you to pickup one when you get to Managua.
Simply go to either of the two big malls....Plaza Inter or the other one.....and look for one of the little kiosks that sell cell phones. There are several of these around the mall....probably the cheapest being the ' Clario '.
Ask for their cheapest model...they should have a nice, new color cell phone for about $ 20-21.00....then buy a time card for about $ 10.00....and you can pick out the one you want....$ 10.-15.00, $ 20.00 or up depending upon how many minutes you need.....and then have them set it up for you on your phone.
The phone will need a SIM card. And this card is what you will get for the $ 10.00 or more depending on how much you want to spend at the time for the card.
Make sure you get the unlock code for it too......it should be printed directly on the card....and then punch out the SIM card and have them make the call to activate the SIM card and get the phone going.
Use up all the minutes while in Nicaragua....as the phones will work back in the USA....but the (Central American ) SIM cards will not work in the US.
This a no brainer....and very CHEAP to get a new cell phone that works almost anywhere in Nicaragua or Panama.
They will not work in Costa Rica....that's a whole different game there for cell phones.
Make sure you try to make a call on your new phone, before leaving the mall so you know it works.The same GSM phones will work in Nicaragua and also Panama....but not in Costa Rica.
The phones in Panama City are even cheaper....I bought one there for $ 14.95 and then added a $ 5.00 card for it.
You may decide to pickup 2-3 of these cell phones....as they are great to trade or barter for with the P4P gals.
All the gals have cell phones of course....but they can always use another one for their mother or father or for a friend, or even one of their kids.
And since you have less than $ 30.00 in the phone...they are perfect for trading for a nice session of sex.
By the way these phones are what is called GSM World phones and they will work in lots and lots of different countries.
Follow Up To Dan D Dick Report Below
Dan D.
Read your report below....one of very few available on the Nicaragua thread.
Seems like most of the guys who are still going South are going to Costa Rica or Panama.
Been there - done that, and now I can more fully appreceiate Nicaragua having done that too.
I want comment on your comments about Meatloaf. All Nicaragua visitors perhaps owe him some gratatude for his reports on Nicaragua and especially Managua......but I agree with you 100% when you suggest to him that he should loose the " I am greater than Thou " attitude, sticking to the specifics of his advice about going to and getting along in Nicaragua.
I am a little older than you, so maybe it's an age thing, but and when I see a guy 'beating his own drum' as much as Meatloaf does......then I just want to run for cover......so to speak.
And Meatloaf if you read this buddy........ I think you will be fine in a few years when you get a little more mileage on your chassis. You are one of the only guys actually imparting information about Nicaragua on this thread....so while we we do like the important information in your reports....please try to contain yourself a bit....and make them (the reports) about the people, and country - where to go, what to do, etc while in Nicaragua...rather than just all about you.
This is my 2 cents.............. Steve
