A NEW BLOG--THE REAL ARUBA TRUTH!
Remember when Nelson Oduber asked the U.S. government to 'blow the whistle' on Governor Riley of Alabama for asking for a boycott? The fact that Oduber (the same man who said Natalee's disappearance was 'insignificant' in his inauguration speech) fully expected this to happen and the fact that to date the Aruban government, the tourism agencies, and ALE all think we should believe them and trust them without question leads me to believe that Aruba is not the free, democratic place it pretends to be. Why else would Oduber be able to fine Diario editor Jossy Mansur for printing anti-government articles? Why else would they expect someone at the federal level to stop the media blitz and governors like Bob Riley?
This is the beauty of a grassroots campaign, and it is something that Aruba obviously doesn't understand because they do not have the same freedoms: nobody in the U.S. has the power to tell boycott supporters to cease and desist, be they state governors or average people like you and I. Once we have made up our minds, they will have to fully demonstrate and prove beyond doubt we are wrong. It takes a long time to build a reputation, but only an instant to destroy one.
This is the beauty of a grassroots campaign, and it is something that Aruba obviously doesn't understand because they do not have the same freedoms: nobody in the U.S. has the power to tell boycott supporters to cease and desist, be they state governors or average people like you and I. Once we have made up our minds, they will have to fully demonstrate and prove beyond doubt we are wrong. It takes a long time to build a reputation, but only an instant to destroy one.
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The best place for online Taxi Bookings In Aruba http://www.taxiaruba.com.
Taxi service in Aruba will provide fast, secure, and efficient service to and from the Queen Beatrix International Airport and to and from any location in Aruba. All taxi drivers own their cab or van, all luxury, appropriate and clean vehicles for that extra level of comfort. Taxis do not have meters; fares are flat rate, set by the government, and should be checked in advance. Personnel at all hotels, restaurants, clubs and shopping mall will call a taxi for you if requested. Most taxi drivers have participated in the government's Tourism Awareness Program. :D
diwacker:
Thanks for telling us about the Aruba taxi service. It might be a bit hard to know which are the taxis, as they seem to lack distinguishing features.
But that's OK. Why, we can go to Carlos 'n' Charlies and pick up a taxi there, I gather. Just ask around the bar. In fact, we can even find friendly locals to give us a ride somewhere. And if we want to buy drugs, it's even easier.
Why, it might be the experience of your life.
The last one.
But don't worry. With the upcoming boycott, there won't be any problem for tourists to get taxis. There won't be any tourists.
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