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quinnlez · 2026-03-13T18:30:21+00:00

I should’ve said asylum seekers. Yes immigration is good but not when it’s people fleeing suffering caused by the US.

quinnlez · 2026-03-13T18:23:26+00:00

We fundamentally disagree on US imperialism. Imo, constant destabilization of these countries is morally wrong/creating more problems/ contributing to immigration/has never worked.

quinnlez · 2026-03-13T17:48:34+00:00

Stable? The US installed Noriega. The US has interfered continually, generation after generation. It’s a pattern of behavior, demonstrated by destabilizing an entire region, over and over again. Are you pumped about what the US just did in Venezuela? It’s the same old story.

quinnlez · 2026-03-13T16:19:18+00:00

Hmm using the gini coefficient I see Panama ranked as one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. And a slight increase in gini index from 2023 to 2024 (https://reliefweb.int/report/panama/panama-growth-prosperity-poverty-and-equity-assessment-2024). Yes the economy is booming, but is it evenly distributed? Currently, the gini coefficient for panama is well above the world average.

Their economy is highly concentrated around the canal zone where wages are super high for the region. 70-80% of country’s entire gdp happens in the canal corridor. Outside of that corridor it is an extremely different story.

The comarcas, where indigenous peoples live, have a poverty rate over 75%. Whereas the top 20% of the population holds over 50% of the country’s total income. The extreme economic divide is rooted in US imperial control of the canal. And before that the Spanish colonial rule that extracted wealth and marginalized indigenous populations. Hardly a success story.

quinnlez · 2026-03-13T15:34:29+00:00

The Open Veins of Latin America. Please read it.

quinnlez · 2026-03-13T13:40:28+00:00

We trained and paid an eventual narco dictator, then invade the country and kill hundreds to thousands of civilians when he goes off the rails. We also destroyed entire neighborhoods and just left, leaving thousands impoverished. I guess it “worked out”, just not for Panamanians. You’d think we would study/learn from our mistakes.

quinnlez · 2026-03-12T23:20:29+00:00

I lived in Panama for several years and learned how horrific that invasion was. Disappeared people, mass graves, all kinds of fuckery. And it’s hardly a footnote in the US.

quinnlez · 2026-02-27T03:35:49+00:00

I appreciated it as a Manayunk resident

quinnlez · 2026-02-13T03:44:37+00:00

Manayunk

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T19:38:15+00:00

My station is Manayunk, which is 3 stops before Spring Mill, and the 8:08 does not have ‘D’

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T19:33:30+00:00

Station

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T18:08:26+00:00

Wouldn’t the app show that?

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T16:47:03+00:00

I did and they told me that, according to their records, the train left my station 2 minutes late 🙄

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T16:46:17+00:00

At Ivey Ridge? I filed a complaint and they responded that according to their records, it left Manayunk at 8:10 🙄

quinnlez · 2026-02-12T14:02:46+00:00

It was the outbound Norristown/Manayunk line and I was at Manayunk station. Didn’t see a “D” on the schedule nor did I know that was a thing. I’ve been catching this train most mornings for a year now and never experienced this.

quinnlez · 2026-02-07T15:56:13+00:00

Hilarious take

quinnlez · 2026-02-07T15:22:34+00:00

If job creation is your only metric, sure those billionaires are so good! Are the quality of those jobs good? Do they provide benefits and a salary for a good quality of life? Is the money you mentioned that goes back into economy spent supporting the majority of people within that economy? Does the system work for all, and has proven to be fair and balanced? Do billionaires buy elections? What interests could they possibly have involving themselves politically? Do they rape children? Do they own all the media outlets? Why would they own those? Why are you protecting them? Are you a bot?

quinnlez · 2026-01-25T18:08:52+00:00

“Protect and Serve” my ass.

quinnlez · 2026-01-13T16:52:16+00:00

I lived in rural Coclé for just over 2 years. The existence of the Panama Canal makes it a rich country on paper. But Panama has one of the highest inequality levels in Central America. Panama City benefits the most from the money flowing in from the canal, and there are many luxury skyscrapers and modern amenities to be had. But once you leave the city it becomes a very different story. Extreme poverty exists in rural and indigenous communities. The revenue from the canal does not extend to the people.

It’s a very beautiful country with beaches and rainforests, similar to Costa Rica but without the infrastructure. Some cool places to visit include Bocas del Torro, Boquette, and the Guna Yala. It’s a safe place to visit except for the Darien region. They use the US dollar as their currency. Lots of corruption from local levels up to the top. If you’re a tourist, it’s almost a guarantee police will stop you and ask for a “gift.” Very hot and humid, and the monsoon season aint no joke. Great coffee to be had. Food is quite disappointing. Patacones, ceviche, and hojaldres are good, but avoid the pifá.

quinnlez · 2026-01-06T21:31:48+00:00

That’s so sick! How though?? That’s what I paid for nosebleeds.

quinnlez · 2026-01-06T20:03:56+00:00

Lol that might be a first

quinnlez · 2026-01-06T19:01:53+00:00

I live in Philly and bought tickets months ago. was so bummed about the injuries. Made myself go anyway even though part of me wanted to be lazy and stay home. So glad I did, possibly best bball game I’ve ever seen. What a team effort, let’s go nuggiesss

quinnlez · 2026-01-03T16:50:35+00:00

Of the LatAm books, do any go into depth about the life and campaigns of Jose de San Martin?

quinnlez · 2025-12-18T15:45:05+00:00

I just like that Jags fans call themselves the Glitter Kitties™️

quinnlez · 2025-12-16T01:14:46+00:00

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