Guyana
From the time the pilot tells us we have reached the Guyana coast, I can tell things here are different. A blackness envelopes the land like nothing I have seen before. At least when you cross an ocean, the reflection from the moon can sometimes bounce off of the mighty waters thousands of miles below.
In this case, no illumination whatsoever. I see nothing.I am told we are crossing over the jungle and for that matter, almost all of this once British colony consists of rain forest jungle. I don’t even realize we have reached the capital city of Georgetown until the wheels touch down on a hard landing. The airport reminds me of Maui’s back in the early 1980s before tourism took the island. The door opens and humidity fills the cabin and as I step out onto the stairway that leads me to the tarmac, the ground has been recently washed with a thick tropical rain.

Getting here to cover this story, which I will explain in the coming days, was no easy task. First, as you may have heard, the Venezuelan Government had been threatening to throw us out of the country. What the hard-liners didn’t know, was that we had already booked tickets and finished our reporting. So, at 6am we were of to the airport for what would become a very long day.
It seems flying out of Venezuela can be a bit interesting these days, unless you are flying to a U.S. hub like Miami, or Houston. Getting around the Caribbean can be a bit tricky and there’s no straight shot flying between Venezuela and neighboring Guyana. So when we got to the airport and stood inline looking at a counter for the airline ‘Aeropostal’, we became a bit worried when it appeared the counter hadn’t been used since the Carter Administration.
First a half hour passed and we were warned that lately it seems the airline has some issues with being on time. Delays can be as short as ‘only’ a couple of hours, up to 10! Looks like our stop in Port of Spain Trinidad is in jeopardy.
After an hour the news comes. Apparently there’s a bit of a strike by the employees … tough to figure why they would do that when they haven’t been paid in months, according to airport security. No one ever really comes to tell us we have a better chance of flapping our arms and flying ourselves, than boarding this Venezuelan airline, but it becomes clear that the flight is at least 12 hours delayed…that’s not going to make Hugo happy.
So on the phones we go. Nora secures seats back to Miami and then a flight to Georgetown, a long way, but likely the only option. I get on the other line and find that we can get out of Caracas to various Caribbean islands, but flights from those islands to Port of Spain or Georgetown are all sold out. I could have gotten us on a triple connection that saved an hour, not worth it. Instead we booked the Miami flight and crisscrossed the West Indies on quite a unique travel day.
AND…after all that, the story in Trinidad, the arraignment on the JFK terror suspect….well his hearing was postponed. Rumor has it, that he might be released rather than extradited to the United States because under Trinidad law, the charges have to match and it doesn’t have a terror prosecution charge like the United States does. That could get interesting. More on this story tomorrow and also I have a ton of stuff written about Venezuela that I will post in the coming days also.
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“don’t even realize we have reached the capital city of Georgetown until the wheels touch down on a hard landing. ”
What a twisted story, there are no airports in Georgetown, Guyana’s Capital. The Airport is many miles maybe (30) from Georgetown. If it is night, raining and no moon, what do you expect if not darkness. Things in every country are different , so please no sensationalism or misrepresentations about my country.
Kathy Texas,
The McCain / Liberman ticket has been rumored a lot. I think since Liberman gave his endorsement to McCain. Although I think this would be an attractive ticket – I can’t see the Republican Party go for it. The only way I see this happening is if they ran under the Independent Party.
As for shooting, I would love to learn. But, have terrible eye hand coordination – you should see me trying to type this
I think it would be wise for anyone to learn how to handle a firearm.
Just look at Venezuela, Chavez took away the right to own weapons. So now only the government – military can own guns. NOT good.
Message to Congress / Supreme Court – Don’t be messing with the 2nd Amendment.
(hope this doesn’t repeat – tried once and lost the post)
hello big shot reporter
the airport where you landed is not in the capital of Guyana. repeat is not in the capital of Guyana. you landed approx. 26 miles south of the capital in a place called Timehri. get your facts straight before you mis.inform
I heard a rumor of McCain/Liberman. Not sure if the person who told me knows more or less than I do though.
K2,
My sons shoot in 4 H shooting sports. I grew up shooting, it is a lot of fun. We had a rash of home invasions in our small town. I said more than once loudly if they came into my house they be prepared to die, I don’t aim to wound I shoot to kill. There were homes near me broken in, but not mine and my DH works shift work. At the time my dad made me learn to shoot I was so ungrateful, but now I am so glad. I have very little fear, that and the fact I am just a hot head.
Susan,
Don’t know about the VP yet. Plus, that will be upto whoever wins the nomination.
If it is McCain, then I think he needs to side with someone who is more focused on the economy and carried a stronger illegal immigration stance. Some time back, it was rumored our governor, Tim Pawlenty (state of MN) was supporting McCain. So, it could be somebody who the nation does not know!
Pawlenty did just come out with a proposal for stronger positions against illegals.
http://www.startribune.com/politics/11757591.html
http://www.startribune.com/politics/11757591.html – this link discusses the rumors of a McCain/Pawlenty ticket.
We’ll start to narrow down the options after Super Tuesday (or, we could always support Rod for position of VP)
Susan: Yes i was sleeping, or trying too.
Adam: I’ve had cameras, i just don’t take photos often. Not sure why not, it’s probably because i stay in the same area most of the time. When i travel i tend to take more photos, but still not that many. Normally i’m too involved to record the moment.
Jen–
please correct my spelling too-
If I did not know who busy you are-
maybe like– If I did not know how busy you are ….
Plus I added an extra “g” to suggestions with my message to K2–
K2–
Comment by Karen2
January 19th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Susan,
who shall we start campaigning for VP
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Don’t be tossing hard questions at me— I am stuck on McCain for President–
You mean there is more to this, like a Vice-President?
Can you offer me any sugggestions?
Jen–
If I did not know who busy you are- I might have just reprimanded you with one of those warning notices—
Let us just put this behind us- for now
Susan–
Sorry I did not catch the error before Adam got to you.
signed–neglected her duty
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Comment by Adam Housley
January 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Susan-
HMM…did you forget me?!
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off to watch a movie…will be back later.
You’re 100% correct Tammy. I’d like to think we’ve learned something from 9/11 and all the events after.
K2…an excellent question
I’m going to look at the new thread.
Rod – okay I’m dumb I can’t find it.
Susan,
who shall we start campaigning for VP?
Adam made a new thread
Tammy,
Just some guy getting attention I guess. He’s an “artist” I suppose. I liked the silliness of it so grabbed the pic
There’s a video in the root directory there named quran.wmv Open it only if you really want to see my feelings on the honor killing. -Rod-
K2 – Preach it!! I totally agree
Susan – that makes sense to me. I guess it just bothers me that (like Rod said earlier) somehow we are going to be surprised about the truth?? Even if Adam doesn’t report on these kinds of issues perhaps he could get someone motivated (hint hint)
And SREW the political correct crap – that is (in my mind) one of our biggest downfalls.
Muslims, terrorists, Chavez, Castro, Eva Gollinger—
McCain for President
Tammy–
I think persona non grata leaves the sensationlism to the others– he did touch a bit on Chester the molester and David Copperfield and OJ– But I, in my perception, think he is more of a reporter for the bigger conflicts– environmental issues, extenal– although, he played ball and I as sure the Bonds thing was of major interest to him because he played ball al el natural!!!!
And he has to maybe report within what is given to him? How does that work, Adam?
Tammy,
I think the reason it is not talked about as much, is that they know it was the father and he is hiding.
I heard the father shot the girls because of their “western ways” and wanting to date non-Muslim men. This killing came on the heals of a similar one in Canada.
Very tragic. Makes me want to get on my soap box about assimilating into the country in which one lives……i.e. American Culture if you want to live here.
p.s. Some of Greta bloggers are not for the faint of heart – can get nasty over there.
Rod – went to your website……..cool. What’s up with the colored balls – does that have some kind of significant meaning or is the guy just trying to get attention.
Susan – your John McCain comment at the end of your last blog made me LOL.
Good night Adam.
Tammy -
I read that too– the Muslim father shot the girl because her boyfriend was a non-Muslim–
her 911 call was gut wrenching– I am dying–
McCain for President—
Persona non grata–
relief– Guyana and Chavez–
I read an article from a few years ago, where Chavez was trying to set up some rapport in South Africa–
I am trying to get a map where Chavez Frías has control– help when you can-
Tammy,
Even the police are being PC about that. They will not comment on the motive…the last I heard anyway. What are they afraid of? That we’ll find out it’s a barbarous system? I think it’s a little late for that. -Rod-
Taking tomorrow off, Adam? It sounds like a great idea. Sleep all day! -Rod-
Persona non grata–
No, I didn’t forget you– you don’t need recognition– You are up with the GODS!
SLEEP WELL!
Still not understanding the whole screening bloggers thing. You’ll have to type slower I can’t read that fast………hahahahaha
Anyway, I didn’t know that you just clicked on your names to get info……….I feel so technically savvy right now!! Thanks Jen.
I went over to Greta’s yesterday for a hot second on the open wire thingy……..wow.
Anyway, some woman asked why you don’t hear more in-depth stories about the Muslim taxi driver who shot his two daughters and left them for dead in his taxi as an honor killing.
Some idiot went off on her for being a racist and then somehow got all of her personal info (full name, residence etc) and posted it all over the blog site.
How do they do that?
And Adam – why don’t we hear about it more? Why are we so focused on the Mexican Marine and not much on the two girls that died in an honor killing? Is it because it’s a Muslim thing? Know you’re busy trying to stay alive and all in some jungle but just wondering anyway.
Persona non grata–
watch your backs a bit?
Hello— every loving person in Venezuela was posting left and right about Eva Gollinger and others demanding you to be gone–
I was even wondering if at the airport, if you were going to be carted off the plane– The US Embassy has no control over whackos–
I am trying to think of that book from about the KGB when they took the journalist in Russia and just basically tortured him? Any clues? A book my dad gave to me to read when I was in my teens-
Talk about alarm– I was freaking out– I even wandered over to Greta’s asking if there had been any news from you–
K2,
There’s forums for shooters where you can pick up tips, and maybe your hubby can help you along (though I know spouses don’t always make the best teachers/students!). Try snipershide.com -Rod-
Tammy just between me and you… (yeah right)
I love women that love guns
Seriously, I think anyone with any sense of responsibility should learn to shoot, and shoot well. Besides being a lot of fun, it’s got obvious practical uses too. Me, it’s just fun. I do up all my own rifle ammo but buy bulk handgun rounds. -Rod-
Rod,
nice job.
Husband can shoot like that. I need to take classes…..
K2-
AMEN-
Secondly, pressure on employers and government to have a program to properly ID individuals seeking work. Thirdly, more border control – and, I mean real control. Give the Border Control the tools, manpower and authority to do their job.
Oh Tammny,
that makes me mad! I did not and do not support McCain on is immigration plan of last year. Actually, I am pretty unforgiving about it. Sorry Susan.
Lived in Ca for over 16 years. Part of my job was to meet with people in accidents. You cannot imagine the number of people who were living under false ID papers. The fraud was rampant. My position is illegal aliens – not illegal immigrants. To me, the first thing that needs to go is “anchor baby”. Secondly, pressure on employers and government to have a program to properly ID individuals seeking work. Thirdly, more border control – and, I mean real control. Give the Border Control the tools, manpower and authority to do their job.
Tammy–
screening for bloggers? must have your sense of humor– you are in charge of that now–
Jen is my personal assistant– she has to correct my mistakes and find the shortcuts for the links which I have a hard time finding—
Max coordinates the map and times–
Avi- keeps us updated in Israel-
Rod has great wisdom-
John 44 is still duking it out in the tiger thread-
John now Juan– where has he been?
Patty– believes in Human Rights
KT– She can argue anything to anyone until the internet has run out of articles
K2- She and I like McCain
Rod -
Show off! Well now I know why Adam would call on you in a time of need. But don’t forget us girls can shoot too. Granted, I’m no where near as good as you but when in a pinch…………..
K2,
I did a few but don’t recall them offhand. One or two were ok. Jen maybe collected them…
Tammy, a little of my work
http://www.usapatriotsamerica.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2880&d=1200799171
Rod -
Here is what I know. Give me a gun of any kind and I’ll shoot it. I might now know the intricate details as you do. But I do know how to shoot and I’m not at all afraid of hitting the target.
Tammy–
you crack me up!!! you are so funny!
Susan -
Okay, just to let you know I have no idea how all this stuff works. Brand new to the blogging thing so whenever you screen me as OK you’ll have to hold my hand through the whole thing cause I’m clueless.
Persona non grata– this is supposed to be a Guyana thread– but so far no news on what you are doing there– so we are digressing–
Jen,
coming in late here on the campaign slogans….
how many more have you and Rod created?
New thread— we are back in Venezuela-
K2
Here’s a reasonable plan: GET OUT! Too many good, honest folks have come through the right way and it is insane to give anyone amnesty.
The other day my husband had to transport a Latino child from home to preschool and back again. On the return trip I road with my husband to spend some time with him. My husband has served this nation through our military for over 15 years and is still doing so. As he got out to escort this young child back into his home we both noticed a sticker on the back window of the family car.
It was of a goat urinating on AMERICA!!! My husband looked at the sticker, looked at it again and then gently put his hand on the back of the Latino boy so that he could make sure the little boy didn’t fall on the ice in the drive way.
These people are getting a FREE education for their child in the very country they want to pi** all over!!!!!!!!
First I wanted to kick somebody’s arss then I wanted to just cry because I can’t believe my husband is such an awesome man.
NO AMNESTY………………..GO FRED THOMPSON!!
Jen–
I like Huckabee too– he plays the guitar and he is a type 2 Diabetic–
Tammy– we will set up a blog and check in with the bloggers as we screen our invitees!
Tammy– you are on!
Tammy-
I didn’t post a link. Click my name – Those are the rules.
There’s one about his brother, but he’s not Able or something like that. HA (that was Rods on the Love thread)
Rod was referring to my post at 8:46. Rod and I make campaign slogans for those that think they can run this country better than us.
BTW the one for McCain is McCain’s Insane.
Vote Huckabee. (but check with me tomorrow.)
K2–
He has definitely changed his perspective– but you can’t just wipe out the whole thing here right now– it takes time— too many of them– I am surrounded by them–I live in El Mirage– and do you think I want to see these people lose their homes- their jobs? No way– Since it is already a mess, the alternative is to control it now—
Persona non grata–
never mind– I think you saw Cristina’s post– you may not have posted to her directly back here visibly, but I am sure you saw her– her tone read nice on her post– so polite-
Tammy,
Is that a challenge?
-Rod-
Susan -
If you need any help at the border let me know. Derek and Rod aren’t the only one’s who know how to shoot a gun.
Susan,
I believe you!
Besides, McCain has ‘heard’ the uproar of the people on his immigration plan. It is back to the drawing board for congress to come up with a reasonable plan.
Tammy–
I live in Az– I will set up camp at the border and let McCain go deal with the whacko’s– the illegals will beg to want to go back home if they see me there- I will screen them– are you here to work or here to deal drugs, murder, and rape?
Adam is a Patriot– his presence there caused quite a stir with the good people– they are so grateful he went there — there are articles from reporters begging the countries to please do something– and one guy like Adam did so much in such a few days–
My hat goes off to Adam– stand and clap–
Persona non grata— Don’t forget to see Cristina’s post– the one posted with you being stuck at the airport—-
Tammy–
teach the illegals how to fight– we might be needing them– the price they pay for being here-
I am more worried about the external now than the internal– besides that I am a hypocrite because I hang out with illegals–
I just saw another disturbing video- by Rebeca– Caracas Nine– Stephen Baldwin is my Patriot now!!!!
Mitt, Catcher with the Dye
Jen did you post a link to something? I missed it.
McCain for President??? You think we have border issues now – let that guy in.
what happened to my post? Last night one got lost and I posted it again– and then it showed up–
must have been the lack of illumination as Adam had when he was on the plane–
Mitt and Monica Lewinsky’s ex boyfriend’s wife running for President– ( I received an email with a bumper sticker which had this one written on it- and I posted it on the Who Do You Love– KT liked it)
Anyhow, Ken is laying on the couch- watching college football- fatty Tomasa is right there next to him– they are fed, warm, and comfortable– only in America!!!!
I am headed over to Venezuela to see what is going on there– see you in a few
Susan wouldnt that be Mitt and Mutt? *EG*
Jen–
that was cute–
McCain for President!!!! Has he even won anything yet?
Clinton and Romney– Vegas today—
Good one, Jen
The guy’s got decent things to say, it’s just that no one even knows who he is. I wonder why some people just seem to blend into the crowd? -Rod-
Rod–
Duncan Do-nots:
1)do-not forget to call in sick tomorrow.
2)do-not run for president again.
Breaking News >> FNC Reports Duncan Hunter to Drop Out of Republican Race
Susan,
You must have needed it, huh? Sometimes there’s not much choice. Talk to ya soon. -Rod-
Carl, before this blog, I would see Adam doing live reports and Steve Centanni doing live reports on FNC. I always paid close attention. But no matter how many 1-5minute live reports they did, it was never enough information on the subject they were covering. This is like reading a book vrs watching a movie that was made from a book. You always get more information on the blog than you do a live report.
Carl… I have learned so much being on this blog!
Patty–
I only remember the deaths but this documentary brought me up to date– I am a very sensitive person especially when there are kids involved– and this showed all the poor children dead–
It left me numb!
xxxx
Rod–
cool and thanks– I am going to feed Ken now– I just woke up– can you believe that? I never take naps during the day- but I had to come on here after my nap- first thing to see what was going on–
Avi and Max are probably asleep— I love those two– my favorite young men—
I am going to run and get dinner– all the frigging lasagna is gone– I gave it away- and my nap was a long one–
see you in a bit– I better not go to the Cartel thread yet– I will be there for hours if there is activity going on–
xxx
I barely remember that Susan, i was in High school. News wasnt really a top priority then
Althought it does stand out more than many of the other stories from back then.
Patty–
I watched a two hour thing about Jonestown a few weeks back– from the beginning till the end– Congressman Ryan et al— Jim’s son and the survivors were on—- totally sucks that whole thing– and then the coward didn’t even drink the chara– had someone shot him—
Susan,
there’s a pile of photos waiting for you when you kick your feet up later. -Rod-
Patty–
thanks dear– I just got up from a nap– so I am ready to go– great article you found– Jen and I need your help too– you know–
Can you believe Adam put tv before us? Why I have never have heard the likes of such ……….
It may not be that. It just looked like it would follow through with what he has been doing.
Jones Town has its 30th anniversary too this year, but that doesnt sound like something from Adam.
oops you = your
Patty–
you are on to something– now Guyana and Venezuela are buds?
I need to go to the cartel thread and find out from my buds there what the?
Adam…when you get home, you need to REST! This mother hen says so! *L*
We aren’t going anywhere, we’ll wait for your stories while you get some much needed R&R.
You assistants Jen and Susan can handle the crowd for a day or two *S*
You are obviously cutting your teeth on some really hardcore stories Adam. Like your style, all substance and no self-aggrandizement. It’s been a while since anyone put important but diregarded stories back into America’s mainstream.
Loved the response you got from the Venezuelen “Libertad, Libertad”.
oohh Patty, I think you’re onto something, you may have cracked the mystery of what story Adam is working on!
Patty,
Interesting info. I hope they destroyed the airstrip. -Rod-
http://www.guyana.org/Update/january2008.html
Since Adam is on the drug track…..
Illegal airstrip found in Corentyne River area
On December 10, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) discovered a large illegal airstrip on December 10 in the Corentyne River area some 80 miles upriver from the Orealla Village. This discovery apparently has disrupted a wide-scale illegal narcotics operation in the Corentyne area. About a mile from the airstrip, the troops also found an abandoned camp where a stock of food supplies and a generator were apparently deliberately burnt by the occupiers.
I hope Adam and crew packed some sandwiches.
I’d imagine those guys are immune to all sorts of bugs that’d bring us down. It’s one of the reasons doctors recommend people don’t keep their babies too clean. Exposure to dirt and germs helps their immune systems to grow. -Rod-
Yeah, then he put the goo on a leaf that was dirty and he ate it.
Maybe they found a cocaine field in the jungle.
Good point about the DP. It wouldn’t be a smart move…but if he had access to a Hummer, that means access to other resources as well.
That pot of hot goo did not look all that appetizing! -Rod-
Guyana’s Capital: Georgetown, the capital has the air of Nassau or Bermuda, with the sound of steel drums drifting in the air, children playing cricket in the street, and lively colored clothing and buildings.
This is video of the Guyana Jungle, boring video, I don’t think this is what Adam means when he’s runing through a jungle in Guyana. I picture him with a bandana across his forhead, machete in hand swiping down the brush to make a path with Nora and Eric in tow.
Could be the marine, but with the death penalty on his shoulders now, would be better if he stayed in Mexico and hope for extradition. Mexico won’t extridite unless the death penalty is off the table for the criminal. But yeah, mayne he is hopping back across because of the sitings in Mexico.
Karen, agreed and agreed.
I wonder if the killing down south has anything to do with that Marine? Maybe he was moving back north trying to stay ahead of the FBI. That’s just speculation, obviously… -Rod-
Adam put this thread up with very little information, except that he’s running through a jungle somewhere. I think he’s doing this in lieu of the picture of the day. He puts the picture up and will give us a subtle clue. I am determined to believe that the clue in this Guyana story is the jungle.