How are things in Nicaragua?

[Saisguiva]

Originally posted by Ronbo

I'm proud to have been of service to those who defended liberty.

In case you didn't notice: that question was meant ironically...

[Saisguiva]

Originally posted by Divefoto
10% of United states citizens own a pass port and of that 10% only 7% use them. How could the US public know about the World when they have never seen it?

Well said!!!

[YeahMan]

Will take you on that offer. Que venga la Victoria.

[lancelot]

I'm a Nicaragua American, I was in the USMC for more than 16 years of my life, I'm proud of my self but Nicaragua sisnce the Santidistas reugine change, almost everything change too, still some communist in power or in the Asamblea Nacional (like the congress you know) but nothing more than trying to get a bite.
Nicaragua is BEAUTIFUL.
VIVA NICARAGUA.

you must be confused. our government sold drugs in the good ole USA, then bought weapons from Iran ( remember the iran/contra scanble) then used my taxes to fund a bunch of locals who didn't know any better from RAAN, mostly indio/black people, who got pounded by a better trained army, lead by a hero, commander Daniel Ortega.
no the people, are not better off today. to the contrary, they are dying, because of democracy, not in spite of it. if only there was a food line to get into today, or a mundane government job to go too. no today, children stand on street corners in managua, 24 hours a day, and night. i've seen it first hand, i live in granda during november and december. i've been to matagala, where along side of the road, children die in front of you, everyone has conjunctivitis, which 5 pennies could cure, but for lack of government, elected by nicaraguans, fails to help.
don't tell me about all the good you did. you should be ashamed of yourself, for being involved in the rape of another soverigen nation. democracy doesn't work all over, all the time. pick up a newspaper, and read it. even here in this horse **** country, our elections are a farce. bush was choosen by the supreme court, our rights our being trampled. i think you were fighting on the wrong side pal.
i love wearing my black and red when i visit. i understand!!!
jagrio@bayland.net

[SedzidgeTeege]

Hello I am a citizen of the USA and a born Nicaraguan. I am here to give you my opiñion on what Nicaragua is like now. I have recently traveled to Nicaragua and being doing so for many years about every six months. Although my learning experience is from American life in the United States I often reflect my Nicaraguan culture in everything. If I would put my self in Nicaragua right now I would see my self as a person who is looking to maintain him or herself. I have nothing but a body to contempt and a soul to share. I have no interest in making more money just to be satisfied with my possesions. I dont think on the future just on what tommorrow will bring. This is an average farmer in Nicaragua expressing what his goals are. This mentality might be good for a relaxation session with your local pyscologist but it can get boring. I blame this unproductive mentality on many things. The history that Nicaragua holds is a cruel one. I have read many books about Nicaragua, most of them written by United States scholars and what I concluded from all the information is that everyone has taken advantage of Nicaragua. There has never been someone who has defended its people and its precious resources. It seems that everyday someone will make money from Nicaragua to make themselves a little richer. My point is that Nicaragua right now should not be holding any grudges or looking to pick a fight. It should look for economic relief in the production of its goods and to benefit its people through many government departments. Nicaragua is still suffering from many things and its all in part because of political interest. The people of Nicaragua never have been heard through their voices even with the Sandinsita regime took office. Eventhough the Sandinistas look for peace now they dont see the big picture that president of their party wants to dictate the country and right now he holds 75% of the power. Those 25% left is when he becomes president of the republic. We dont want another Fidel or Chavez. What Nicaragua needs is educacion, health, rights, and participation to explore its super economic potential. Nicaragua does not need other countries to pressure its growth. Nicaragua can do bilateral negociations and does not need babysitters to make those happen. What is happening now is that Nicaragua and the United States want to make CAFTA work but it seems that the other groups have better teams. Which is good for them because Nicaragua might lose on opportunities which is essential for the Nicaraguan people. What does Nicaragua need right now? Well it still is the process of reconstruction and it might take forever since there is still bugs in the system. As for those military people out there that think they know what is going on in Nicaragua you will never know because you are the aggressor and what you bring is death. On the brighter side I have seen a lot of investing in Nicaragua. I think that Nicaragua is one of the most secure properties in Central America. This has brought tourism, domestic businesses, international businesses, jobs, more security, and more benefits for those who invest. I could see people building houses everywhere and people trying to live better lives. This however does not solve everything because it is mostly triggering the more wealthier. Since Nicaragua is suffering from low govermnent administration the indigenous people sit helplessly. This is why Democracy is great because democracy helps poor or rich people speak their voices. Democracy is a government where the majority control comes from its own people. This is a crucial political system to bring rights to Nicaragua and the goal of living better lives. I dont want to make this more longer but I feel that if Nicaragua sticks to making itself better in terms of democracy than its economic strength will also appear.