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2. The U.S. media also fails to report that Cuenca, Ecuador

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 12:13 AM

Jul 2013

has been chosen #1 for the last three years as the best place retire. Thousands of U.S. citizens have moved to Cuenca, Ecuador since 2008.

http://internationalliving.com/2011/09/cuenca-ecuador-the-best-city-in-the-worlds-top-retirement-haven/

"Flowers bloom everywhere, and not one but four rushing rivers bubble over rocks to feed the lush vegetation. In Ecuador—the country that tops this year’s Global Retirement Index—nature is ever-present. And you can enjoy it fully in the city of Cuenca, where those rivers trail amid mountain surrounds.

The colonial churches, grand mansions, shady parks, and fountain-anchored plazas have earned Cuenca world-wide recognition for its beauty. A mild climate makes for comfortable living year-round. Average daily temperatures reach into the 70s F, and the nights are cool and fresh.

And Ecuador is one of the most affordable countries in the world. You can rent a furnished, two-bed apartment in an historic center for $220, or buy a large condo for $66,000. You can live well for $600 a month…and like royalty for double that."

Sounds wonderful! No wonder Edward Snowden picked Ecuador first!

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An Open Letter to the Media on the 'Irony' of Snowden's Request for Asylum in Venezuela and Ecuador [View all] morningfog Jul 2013 OP

K&R. This is a very important letter. Timely too since Samantha Powers is demonizing Venezuela Catherina Jul 2013 #1

What a liar that woman is. I wonder how they sleep at night. Samantha Power sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #19

They sure could. In Venezuela the poor voted and said they wanted a say in things, a voice Catherina Jul 2013 #20

Excellent summation of the comparison between a country that actually IS by, for and of the sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #23

We've got such a long way to go starting with campaign finance reform Catherina Jul 2013 #34

I agree, excellent post - should be an OP. leveymg Jul 2013 #27

Thanks leveymg, I'll save it for the right day with that thought in mind Catherina Jul 2013 #35

Very convincing and eloquently spoken in form. leveymg Jul 2013 #37

Excellent suggestions. Thank you Catherina Jul 2013 #38

The U.S. media also fails to report that Cuenca, Ecuador mc51tc Jul 2013 #2

That sounds like heaven. RobertEarl Jul 2013 #3

Or that their democratically re-elected President has a 90% approval rating the highest in the world Catherina Jul 2013 #4

Thanks for that Cat RobertEarl Jul 2013 #5

We tried a little coup against him. It didn't work. The people and young soldiers went to rescue him Catherina Jul 2013 #8

Remember that situation. There were right-wing supporters of that attempt Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #11

The power of the people when they're decided on change! Catherina Jul 2013 #30

When was the last time the US backed the more humane, ethical leader? BlueStreak Jul 2013 #29

The only exception I can think of is Aristide BUT Catherina Jul 2013 #31

That's a good example. BlueStreak Jul 2013 #36

Iow, these countries, once they got rid of the influences that WE are doomed to live with sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #24

Correa said something very astute during an interview I watched recently Catherina Jul 2013 #33

What a true answer from Correa who is a brilliant man. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #39

Oh good. Another thread about Snowden reminding us that it isn't about him. I was msanthrope Jul 2013 #6

That is such a weak reply. morningfog Jul 2013 #10

So weak you replied to it? nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #14

Was that letter written by Edward Snowden? Joe Hyperion Jul 2013 #16

NOW, it's about him, since that's all a few people here wanted it to be. Don't understand the sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #25

K&R DeSwiss Jul 2013 #7

This is a very misguided analysis of the criticism. cthulu2016 Jul 2013 #9

Everywhere he's been has been held out as "ironically" less "free" than the U.S. DirkGently Jul 2013 #13

Disagree... its irresponsible to ignore the critics' implications. n/t cprise Jul 2013 #17

The letter doesn't say Snowden is seeking asylum in these countries ronnie624 Jul 2013 #21

I think the irony is that the ONLY countries offering him asylum are JaneyVee Jul 2013 #12

this^^^^^ nt arely staircase Jul 2013 #15

+1 gulliver Jul 2013 #18

The US has a much worse human rights record. ronnie624 Jul 2013 #22

So the statistics should show asylum seekers... gulliver Jul 2013 #32

He is fleeing a country with one of the worst human rights record in the world right now. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #26

Perfection is required to give asylum? treestar Jul 2013 #28