The poster for Monday's demonstration "In black against impunity".
Santo Domingo.- Under the slogan “Dressed in black against impunity”, representatives of several youth organizations are holding a protest against the pardons issued by president Leonel Fernández and the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sun Land case.
The event is planned for today, Monday 29th December at 4:00 p.m. in La Lira Park on Santo Domingo’s Lincoln Avenue, at the intersection with Lope de Vega Avenue, and participants will dress in black as a sign of “mourning”.
The organizers and their supporters, which include the Frente Amplio de Lucha Popular (Falpo), are calling on all citizens to turn out and reject the presidential pardon and the Supreme Court’s sentence, which declared the unconstitutionality recourse against the multi-million dollar loan contracted with Sun Land as “inadmissible”.
The organizers also include a group of young people “committed to the need for a country where the dignity of its inhabitants is respected”, according to the Falpo press release.
The president pardoned Vivian Lubrano de Castillo, convicted in the Baninter fraud case, transport union leaders Casimiro Antonio Marte Familia (Antonio Marte), Milcíades Amaro Guzmán and Gervasio de la Rosa, as well as former government official Pedro Antonio Franco Badía, convicted in the Plan Renove fraud case.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
colour me surprised ....Who would have thought ?
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 8:46 AM
From: United States
Abe was right!
"You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.'"
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 9:19 AM
From: United States
From: United States
YES ! Do not let this happen.
The only people that are paying for their crime is the poor. And the poor did NOT steal the money.
The rich, corrupt, immoral scum stole the money.
From: United States
you forgot the politicians and their cronies in power.
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 9:43 AM
From: United States
Chauncey, quick duck!
"The rich, corrupt, immoral scum stole the money."
From: United States, Washington
FANTASTIC!!! it's the role of an active civil society to keep the political society in check. I hope there is HUGE turn out to this event.
Unlikely that anything will happen b/c of it, but next time the politicians may be more apprehensive. There should also be another protest against the End of the Year Bonus against the C.C. judges.
From: United States
Leonel is confronted by a tightrope situation. you can rest assured that there will be many persons equipped with video contraptions at this little tete a tete today. should he call out the forces of intimidation to quench the enthusiasm of the demonstrators, it is not going to play well in north america and europe; actually, it will play well in very few places. he best allow them to have their moment, lest the DR be portrayed as a tyrannical dictatorship on the six o clock news , and prospective tourists rethink their desires to come here, opting for more tranquil destinations like bermuda and antigua.
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 9:50 AM
From: United States
"it will play well in very few places"
In Chauncey's living room on his 70" Plasma!
From: United States, New York City
I hope that this event draws huge crowds. It should. Indignation isn't in short supply in Dominican society these days. Let's hope it's channeled properly.
From: United States
Cibaeno and Baldoria, it is about time! this cannot continue unchecked. this is not governance by any semblance of consensus. it is megalomania, pure and simple. it leads to the inevitable question; What next?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
yes it deserves to be protested as a political decision it suxed ....it just gives the PRD and their stooges like Hippo and josean a chance to come rising out of their coffins
From: United States, New York City
" it leads to the inevitable question; What next?"
Your guess is as good as mine but I sincerely feel that Leonel underestimates the Dominican population's potential for violence. I don't want things to get out of hand in DR but its almost as if the actions of the current administration are goading the Dominican people into doing the unthinkable. How much can one be pushed before they start pushing back? We might soon find out. This planned protest has the potential to be a pandora's box. Mark my words there will be street violence. There's just to much pent up already. What remains to be seen is exactly how much it will escalate.
From: United States, Washington
Wow, I need to send my winter jackets to hell. Goully is agreeing w/ Dread and the other progressives :-)
The other thing that we can try to do is organized the DOminican Diaspora to be more politically involved. If we have protests in front of the DOminican Embassies, COnsulates, and missions, that will raise even more attention to this catastrophe in governance.
Anyone in NY want to lead this effort? I can send you many emails of our brethen in economic exile who may join in.
From: United States, New York City
"Anyone in NY want to lead this effort? I can send you many emails of our brethen in economic exile who may join in."
I would definitely be willing to participate...if need be reach me via private message through this site.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
ciby the street fighting man I wanna see you at the barricades in front of the DR embassy with your sign in hand ......" To Jail for the Corrupt Ones "
From: United States, New York City
"ciby the street fighting man I wanna see you at the barricades in front of the DR embassy with your sign in hand " To Jail for the Corrupt Ones ""
I'm ready and willing...see. that's what pisses me off about this site (not today in particular, but overall). There's a bunch of people on here that swear they're patriots and that they love DR but when someone makes a post about organizing for whatever reason you get not so much as a peep from them. This is the perfect vehicle to get members of the diaspora together but instead all they want to do on here is talk crap about haitians, argue the most trivial of points, etc..
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Dont be discouraged there are still good people out there ....Ciby will you save me from the firing squad when josean and the rabble take over ?
From: United States
Impeach LF. He is too involved in the drugs and corruption.
Make yourselves be heard... and loud.
These bankers and Hippo ruined your country four years ago and you are paying for it.
The political machine in the DR wants people ignorant so they can steal with impunity. They are NOT your friend.
From: United States, New York City
"....Ciby will you save me from the firing squad when josean and the rabble take over ?"
I'll try but I doubt josean would have you offed...what would he do with himself if you didn't exist on this earthly plane? LOL
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 12:17 PM
From: United States
"There's a bunch of people on here that swear they're patriots and that they love DR but when someone makes a post about organizing for whatever reason you get not so much as a peep from them."
See Dominicans have learned from Cubans to be very committed to the struggle from the comfort of Miami and Union City and in Chauncey's case Cuidad Colonial drinking Rum and Coke, and demanding things change!
What's the difference between the French and Miami Cubans, the MiamiCubans surrender quicker!
From: United States, New York City
"What's the difference between the French and Miami Cubans, the MiamiCubans surrender quicker!"
That reminds me about an old joke concerning Italian tanks...they have three gears, one to go forward and three for reverse:)
Written by: juanb, 29 Dec 2008 12:40 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I strongly agree with the protest. The only problem I have with it is that is was organized by FALPO, which, based on previous activities, is not a group that I would want to support, just because they got this one right.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
juanb like the blind pig and the acorn correct
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
hhmmmm these pardoned people must have something juicy hanging over LF's head, for him to be getting them out from behind the bars.
Written by: Jander, 29 Dec 2008 4:27 PM
From: Dominican Republic
In my humble opinion the protest is a great concept and the organizers should be admired for standing up to these rediculous pardons.
The sons and daughters of these theives are living it up on the money their fathers and mothers stole and mearly bankrupted this country.
LF isn't stupid , so by letting these people go free let's hope it was because they provided imformation that will help recoup some of the money or lead to more arrests.
If not I have to beleive that this wench is a relative of his wife.. that would be the only other thing I could think of to justify such a stupid act.
From: Dominican Republic
josean
When the PRD takes over in 2012 please use your influence to eject the slime from Cuba out of our country if he is still alive.
I will gladly volunteer to personally chase him with some mad dogs biting him in the behind until he swims back to Cuba!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
josean you have admirers of your political handiwork
Written by: Juango, 29 Dec 2008 6:06 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Does anyone ever ask, What happened to Janet Reno after here facelift? Viviana???
Ol' bag Lubrano has some real dirt on LF and he is threatened by it's possible disclosure to Margarita. If so, he (LF) too will become a candidate for the 2010 Miss Rainbow Dominicana Queen.
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 6:07 PM
From: United States
Don't worry Chauncey I am not PRD, but I would ask Negro Veras to defend you from deportation on the grounds of useful purpose.
That is, you are good Piñata!
Like cibaeño75 said:
" I'll try but I doubt josean would have you offed...what would he do with himself if you didn't exist on this earthly plane? LOL"
From: United States, Reality Check
My question is: What is Prez LF's motivation?
Could it be that those pardoned actually channeled millions to LF and his re-election campaign and thereby he fills a duty to issue pardons and keep a lid on the pandora's box?
Could it be that even during the charges, trial and conviction that theses criminals were cool, calm and collected because they had been promised a pardon if and only if ...they kept their mouths shut!
Meanwhile, Prez LF has been attempting to put pressure on the US for explaining & taking more ownership of the global financial crisis but allow LF to lead the charge at "getting to the bottom of US corruption that led to the global financial crisis". Also, LF wants a global reserve for poorer countries like the RD who will be more negatively impacted (even though he stated the RD was immune).
Now, where in the hell is our US rep (FANNIN) & staff & Y R they NOT making a stand supporting freedom of speech & protests? WORTHLESS!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
well quisling is your new buddy anyway ....you are like a magnet
Written by: josean, 29 Dec 2008 6:29 PM
From: United States
JD_Dominguez,
Excellent post!
Remember when only a few months ago he was being touted as the new Kissinger because he got Chavez and Uribe to shake hands?
From: United States, Washington
Chic@s,
Great news, just came across a wonderful group in Facebook called "Dominican@s Democraticos"
If you'd like to become a member of the group, please do so. THis could be a wonderful way to coordinate action and share ideas, in addition to Dominican Today.
CHeers,
Written by: antonioj, 30 Dec 2008 12:12 AM
From: Canada, home safe
Why Leonel taking such a risk ? , he must totally out of touch with his people or feel so almighty
that he will be re-elected again. That is what power does to your brain, hence the reason the US have only 2 terms
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The only people that are paying for their crime is the poor. And the poor did NOT steal the money.
The rich, corrupt, immoral scum stole the money.
"The rich, corrupt, immoral scum stole the money."
Unlikely that anything will happen b/c of it, but next time the politicians may be more apprehensive. There should also be another protest against the End of the Year Bonus against the C.C. judges.
In Chauncey's living room on his 70" Plasma!
Your guess is as good as mine but I sincerely feel that Leonel underestimates the Dominican population's potential for violence. I don't want things to get out of hand in DR but its almost as if the actions of the current administration are goading the Dominican people into doing the unthinkable. How much can one be pushed before they start pushing back? We might soon find out. This planned protest has the potential to be a pandora's box. Mark my words there will be street violence. There's just to much pent up already. What remains to be seen is exactly how much it will escalate.
The other thing that we can try to do is organized the DOminican Diaspora to be more politically involved. If we have protests in front of the DOminican Embassies, COnsulates, and missions, that will raise even more attention to this catastrophe in governance.
Anyone in NY want to lead this effort? I can send you many emails of our brethen in economic exile who may join in.
I would definitely be willing to participate...if need be reach me via private message through this site.
I'm ready and willing...see. that's what pisses me off about this site (not today in particular, but overall). There's a bunch of people on here that swear they're patriots and that they love DR but when someone makes a post about organizing for whatever reason you get not so much as a peep from them. This is the perfect vehicle to get members of the diaspora together but instead all they want to do on here is talk crap about haitians, argue the most trivial of points, etc..
Impeach LF. He is too involved in the drugs and corruption.
Make yourselves be heard... and loud.
These bankers and Hippo ruined your country four years ago and you are paying for it.
The political machine in the DR wants people ignorant so they can steal with impunity. They are NOT your friend.
I'll try but I doubt josean would have you offed...what would he do with himself if you didn't exist on this earthly plane? LOL
See Dominicans have learned from Cubans to be very committed to the struggle from the comfort of Miami and Union City and in Chauncey's case Cuidad Colonial drinking Rum and Coke, and demanding things change!
What's the difference between the French and Miami Cubans, the MiamiCubans surrender quicker!
That reminds me about an old joke concerning Italian tanks...they have three gears, one to go forward and three for reverse:)
The sons and daughters of these theives are living it up on the money their fathers and mothers stole and mearly bankrupted this country.
LF isn't stupid , so by letting these people go free let's hope it was because they provided imformation that will help recoup some of the money or lead to more arrests.
If not I have to beleive that this wench is a relative of his wife.. that would be the only other thing I could think of to justify such a stupid act.
When the PRD takes over in 2012 please use your influence to eject the slime from Cuba out of our country if he is still alive.
I will gladly volunteer to personally chase him with some mad dogs biting him in the behind until he swims back to Cuba!
Ol' bag Lubrano has some real dirt on LF and he is threatened by it's possible disclosure to Margarita. If so, he (LF) too will become a candidate for the 2010 Miss Rainbow Dominicana Queen.
That is, you are good Piñata!
Like cibaeño75 said:
" I'll try but I doubt josean would have you offed...what would he do with himself if you didn't exist on this earthly plane? LOL"
Could it be that those pardoned actually channeled millions to LF and his re-election campaign and thereby he fills a duty to issue pardons and keep a lid on the pandora's box?
Could it be that even during the charges, trial and conviction that theses criminals were cool, calm and collected because they had been promised a pardon if and only if ...they kept their mouths shut!
Meanwhile, Prez LF has been attempting to put pressure on the US for explaining & taking more ownership of the global financial crisis but allow LF to lead the charge at "getting to the bottom of US corruption that led to the global financial crisis". Also, LF wants a global reserve for poorer countries like the RD who will be more negatively impacted (even though he stated the RD was immune).
Now, where in the hell is our US rep (FANNIN) & staff & Y R they NOT making a stand supporting freedom of speech & protests? WORTHLESS!
Excellent post!
Remember when only a few months ago he was being touted as the new Kissinger because he got Chavez and Uribe to shake hands?
Great news, just came across a wonderful group in Facebook called "Dominican@s Democraticos"
If you'd like to become a member of the group, please do so. THis could be a wonderful way to coordinate action and share ideas, in addition to Dominican Today.
CHeers,
that he will be re-elected again. That is what power does to your brain, hence the reason the US have only 2 terms