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Groundbreaking of Chinese-backed Nicaragua Canal commences

Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 06:28 UTC
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  • ChrisR

    Another Marxist commie bastard terrorist sells his birthright to the Chin.

    What is it with these idiots in SA and the people in the presidency?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    hahaha

    Nicaragua is located in Central America, not in South America.

    Is there any deficiency in the English educational system?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Doesn't seem everyone is happy:

    http://news.yahoo.com/rising-anger-nicaragua-canal-break-ground-143215166--finance.html

    Those guys were tough bastards. Watch it Ortega

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 10:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Half a dozen people are complaining. Must have received some form of right-wing media sponsorship.

    No media outlet is free and impartial in the “Western” corrupted.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZifMT-akPg&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A&index=4

    Best relax!

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 11:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @2 and 4 Brasileiro

    Are you reading the same report as I am? What is the point about whether Nicaragua is in South America or Central America? It is in LATIN AMERICA, idiot!

    And the protesters number much more than “half a dozen”, I can assure you. The imposition of this monstrous project with no consultation with the Nicaraguan people is typical of a Communist regime which, of course, Nicaragua is.

    I must say I feel very sorry for you as you appear to a stupid troll with no clear concept about what happens outside Brasil(LATIN AMERICA, like Nicaragua).

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 01:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/marchers-protest-canal-project-nicaragua-27507564

    http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/marchers-protest-canal-project-nicaragua-27507564

    http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/marchers-protest-canal-project-nicaragua-27507564

    VOw to fight with their lifes from 6 people? See gordo1, this is why SA is in the shitter. When deficits when to 50% they called it 5%, when inflation hits 60% they call it 10%. No wonder when thousands of protesters vow to fight with their lifes, assholes like brasshole sees only 6 protesters.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 01:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Between the US and China, I prefer China. The new inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua will be a great deal for South America and the Caribbean.

    Very well done, China!

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 02:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    You have it wrong again! The person promoting this monstrous project is a private person of Chinese nationality. There is no Chinese government input - this has been emphasised from the beginning.

    Also, according to your original comment, how can this project, in CENTRAL AMERICA, be a great deal for SOUTH AMERICA? You really are a mixed up troll!

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 03:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Do not be silly, little friend. This channel is precisely to bring the South American Atlantic to China and Asia.
    It's good business to reduce our import and export costs.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 03:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    It will be interesting to see if this will ever be finished. I think China may run out of money before its ever done.

    And if we ever need it the USA can just take it over.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 03:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    As an asshole his head is deeply implanted in his brasshole.

    “The groundbreaking was largely symbolic”

    “More than a year since it was first announced, the project faces widespread skepticism, with questions still open about WHO WILL PROVIDE FINANCING, how seriously it will affect Lake Nicaragua and how much land will be expropriated for it.”

    “The compensation offer for our lands is ridiculous.”

    This is highlights for the Brasshole becuase he does not read' I read last week that China is trying to get the international community to pay for it.

    “But ask Mr Coronel just where construction will begin and who will pay for it, and he has no answers. Neither does HKND, the Hong Kong-based company run by Wang Jing, which is to build the $50 billion waterway.”

    Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/nicaraguas-canal-digging-for-fruth-2014-12#ixzz3Mjgb6eEs

    Sorry brasshole....I looked for Utube because I know you like visual shit rather than the written word but only found Utube protests. Maybe you would like that?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 03:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    I will watch soon as I can. Thanks.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 04:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    tu estupidez es infinita Brasshole

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 04:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    If you speak in Spanish is a way to approach me, does not work. My language is the language of Camões. PORTUGUESE!

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 07:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    No shit nim rod.....really?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 08:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    I read about the Nicaraguan canal. There is no private enterprise in China in these dimensions.
    There is no doubt that the Chinese state is the sponsor of this undertaking!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfUGVwIyWRI&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A&index=131

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 08:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Monkeymagic

    Firstly I think it is excellent. It is where the canal should have been.

    Adding competition to the Panama canal will be good for all.

    However, the people who should benefit the most (the Nicaraguans) won't. The profits will be shared between the private Chinese investor and the corrupt wretched Nicaraguan government.

    But who cares...competition is good, British shipping will choose whoever offers the best deal.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 08:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Typically an English monkey! The “Gerson Law” for themselves and for others who chipping.

    IDIOT!

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Good for all the Merchant lines. It's really getting expensive transiting to Canal, competition will keep the fees down. Poor Nicaraguan peasants will be taking the ass waxing.......but Ortega hardly care as long as his wealth explodes like the Castro's who are now multi-billionaires.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Westerners enjoy corruption to steal the riches/corrupts of the Third World.
    “This property is confiscated!”
    In exchange will continue to receive thousands of Central Americans each year!

    Our government is already preparing to block all US companies if Petrobras suffer some economic sanction of the Saxons judges.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Why you laughed?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 09:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Because of your stupid remarks re Petrobras and all the corruption surrounding it!

    Sua estupidez é infinita.

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 10:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Estúpidos são vocês que pensam que podem tudo no mundo! Pois eu digo que NÃO podem o que não queremos que possam!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHiG126v8UQ&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A&index=236

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 10:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Novamente sua estupidez é infinita. Eu acho que você não entende o que você escreve.

    What does your link have to do with the proposed failure of an inteeroceanic canal in Nicaragua?

    Dec 23rd, 2014 - 11:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    20. You'd be on the losing end of a trade war with the USA.
    I am amazed how stupid you are, have you ever had an accurate forecast?
    Ever?

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 12:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Skip

    The country to benefit most if this canal is actually built is......

    The United States of America.

    2013 total trade with China:
    USA $521 billion
    Brazil $90 billion

    Brazil pfffft the country of the future..... that never gets there.

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 08:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Briton

    Nicaragua is located in Central America, not in South America

    does this not then, make 3 bits of Americas,
    and the bit between the canals makes it an island,
    and thus south America just a bigger island,

    just a thought

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 01:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Merry Christmas to the English!

    Merry Christmas to the Spaniards!

    Merry Christmas to the South American brotherhood!

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 03:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Skip

    Merry Christmas without any racial overtones!

    (Must be done differently on Australia).

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 04:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Leiard

    Merry Christmas All

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 06:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • toooldtodieyoung

    Yes, Merry Christmas to one and all

    and to our Brothers and sisters in the South Atlantic I say “Have a good 'un”!!

    Dec 24th, 2014 - 09:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Dec 25th, 2014 - 08:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Briton

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Dec 26th, 2014 - 12:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    So the protesting has started and people are in jail....surprise. I suspect it will be a LOOOOONG time before they see the light of day.

    Dec 26th, 2014 - 04:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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