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1 hour ago, spystud13 said:

That’s what I don’t get. Taaka sucks, but you won’t die. 

I damn sure thought I was dying a few times though

It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap

we gotta get out while we’re young.

So is it just Americans dying in the DR, or are Froggy, Kraut, and Limey biting the dust too?

1 hour ago, Trey3216 said:

It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap

we gotta get out while we’re young.

I'll settle for just getting out alive....Young is getting in the rear view mirror pretty damn fast.

Thought about this thread when Hyatt sent me a full on brochure about opening their newest Ziva resort opening in November in the DR.  Timing is everything.

We might have to bomb the DR if this continues...

Assault reported at Dominican resort where woman says she was attacked

 

https://nypost.com/2019/06/21/assault-reported-at-dominican-resort-where-woman-says-she-was-attacked/

35 years or so ago a buddy in the merchant marines "bought" a condo in DR for 10K US cash. According to him it came furnished with a whore whenever he would decide to visit his home there.

2 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

35 years or so ago a buddy in the merchant marines "bought" a condo in DR for 10K US cash. According to him it came furnished with a whore whenever he would decide to visit his home there.

I mean, somebodies gotta clean the place.

6 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I mean, somebodies gotta clean the place.

Well yeah, in the contract it was described as maid service. She's probably in her 60's now unless he renegotiated.

17 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

Well yeah, in the contract it was described as maid service. She's probably in her 60's now unless he renegotiated.

I had visions  of the Soylent Green type arrangement Heston had with his "girl friend".  He has the place, and a mistress for hire, and when she's too old, it's time for a younger model.

21 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I had visions  of the Soylent Green type arrangement Heston had with his "girl friend".  He has the place, and a mistress for hire, and when she's too old, it's time for a younger model.

They're substituting poison for booze, not sure I'd want one of their replacement whores.

I'm still waiting on the DR version of Moonshiners TV show.  Holy shit, there has to be a huge market for this if so many people are dying.

42 minutes ago, gyroprotagonist said:

I'm still waiting on the DR version of Moonshiners TV show.  Holy shit, there has to be a huge market for this if so many people are dying.

What’s the Spanish word for Tickle?

I’d be curious to hear how many tourists have died while visiting other alcohol intense resort destinations in the same time frame.

And I'd be curious to know when the State Department is going to issue a travel advisory.

There are 9 countries where more Americans died visiting (not of natural causes) then DR, one is Canada and Mexico leads by far..  But when the media runs with a story and everyone ever ill or attacked in that country comes out to tell their story, you get this.  

Edited by Hook1997

There are 9 countries where more Americans died visiting (not of natural causes) then DR, one is Canada and Mexico leads by far..  But when the media runs with a story and everyone ever ill or attacked in that country comes out to tell their story, you get this.  


Nice stat. 14.3 million US citizens visited Canada in 2017. DR saw 2 million.

I saw 3 million and I was just using that as a it’s Canada example...   Vietnam, Costa Rica, Japan, Philippines and Honduras all have higher deaths and DR isn’t even above the amount of American deaths they average yearly right now.  It’s a bit of media overhype at this point is all I’m saying and we are hearing about every death from the last 10 years in the news every day.  

Edited by Hook1997

2 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

I saw 3 million and I was just using that as a it’s Canada example...   Vietnam, Costa Rica, Japan, Philippines and Honduras all have higher deaths and DR isn’t even above the amount of American deaths they average yearly right now.  It’s a bit of media overhype at this point is all I’m saying and we are hearing about every death from the last 10 years in the news every day.  

Also it's looking like 90% of these reports are coming from about 2 or 3 specific resorts. Hard Rock I'm looking at you. 

 

The upside is that you can probably get some damn good deals out of this. 

I'm sure more Americans drop dead in a McDonald's in the US in one year than have died in the DR in all of history.  That's why I don't ever eat at McDonald's.  I bet McDonald's is paying of the media to keep that fact out of the news.  I'm thinking of going back to the DR just because of all this hype.

This is your best opportunity, Ernest T Bass, to stop being miserable.  Take her on vacation man.  

4 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

I saw 3 million and I was just using that as a it’s Canada example...   Vietnam, Costa Rica, Japan, Philippines and Honduras all have higher deaths and DR isn’t even above the amount of American deaths they average yearly right now.  It’s a bit of media overhype at this point is all I’m saying and we are hearing about every death from the last 10 years in the news every day.  

But were  most of those Americans going to those countries and coming back dead on vacation?  Or are they expats living in those countries full time or what is considered full time?  

15 minutes ago, Nueces River Rat said:

But were  most of those Americans going to those countries and coming back dead on vacation?  Or are they expats living in those countries full time or what is considered full time?  

Visiting, not long term expects.

Edited by Hook1997

1 hour ago, Hook1997 said:

Visiting, not long term expects.

I understand your point of the increased visibility, and it's valid, but the nature of the deaths and the concentrated location have to give you pause.

If it were a nothing-burger, the FBI wouldn't be down there investigating.  Or so I assume...

4 hours ago, NorthLoop said:

The upside is that you can probably get some killer good deals out of this. 

fIfy

8 hours ago, Jimbaround said:

 


Nice stat. 14.3 million US citizens visited Canada in 2017. DR saw 2 million.

 

And 35.5M to Mexico.

4 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I'm sure more Americans drop dead in a McDonald's in the US in one year than have died in the DR in all of history.  That's why I don't ever eat at McDonald's.  I bet McDonald's is paying of the media to keep that fact out of the news.  I'm thinking of going back to the DR just because of all this hype.

Bet ya did't hear about this one, either...

Three hurt after car crashes into McDonald's in South Austin https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/three-hurt-after-car-crashes-into-mcdonalds-in-south-austin

 

If they were diluting the bottles with bad shit, wouldn't there be more than 20 deaths? Wouldn't there have been widespread reports of severe illnesses just short of death? There's obviously something going on but the types of things being discussed appear to me that they would cause more widespread problems. Also, is there any indication that only  Americans are dying or are non-American deaths just not making the American media? My best guess is thieves who target Americans (maybe others) by spiking their drinks and robbing their rooms or pockets when they pass out, and every now and then they put too much in there or use a drug that isn't what they thought (much more potent or a different type of poison).

Edited by 'stache

On 6/22/2019 at 5:40 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I'm sure more Americans drop dead in a McDonald's in the US in one year than have died in the DR in all of history.  That's why I don't ever eat at McDonald's.  I bet McDonald's is paying of the media to keep that fact out of the news.  I'm thinking of going back to the DR just because of all this hype.

Farewell and adieu to you fine Spanish lay-dies.... farewell and adieu to you lay-dies of Spain.........

On 6/22/2019 at 12:35 PM, Hook1997 said:

There are 9 countries where more Americans died visiting (not of natural causes) then DR, one is Canada and Mexico leads by far..  But when the media runs with a story and everyone ever ill or attacked in that country comes out to tell their story, you get this.  

But all of the deaths in the DR are considered natural causes as of now, right? Apples to oranges

Probably not the best quote. 

Quote

Amid the growing number of incidents, Dominican officials have attempted to quell fears over their country's safety. In an interview with Fox News, Ministry of Public Health spokesman Carlos Suero dismissed any concerns as "fake news." 

"People die all over the world," he said. "Unfortunately, very unfortunately for us, these tourists have died here. We had about 14 deaths last year here of U.S. tourists, and no one said a word. Now everyone is making a big deal of these."

 

14 minutes ago, spystud13 said:

Probably not the best quote. 

"People die all over the world," he said. "Unfortunately, very unfortunately for us, these tourists have died here. We had about 14 deaths last year here of U.S. tourists, and no one said a word. Now everyone is making a big deal of these."

 

imgur

18 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

Ha!!!

"Look people, this isn't news. Fuckers been dying here for years." - Worst PR Ever

yeah, i think the thing is that this is part of a scam, and the perps are screwing it up and accidentally killing people. i think they are doing the mexico bit, and trying to drug people to rob them or assault them sexually.

Well that makes it all better.  We've been dying for years  over there . I'll take a balcony suite, and a fully stocked mini bar please.

29 minutes ago, hayden_horn said:

yeah, i think the thing is that this is part of a scam, and the perps are screwing it up and accidentally killing people. i think they are doing the mexico bit, and trying to drug people to rob them or assault them sexually.

Were the victims in possession of all their organs?

8 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Were the victims in possession of all their organs?

Why do you think most of them have not had an autopsy and were cremated immediately?

41 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Were the victims in possession of all their organs?

I possessed your mom with my organ last night.

Just now, Deej said:

I possessed your mom with my organ last night.

This is how it's done.

That looks like a guy in a cattle suit.  I'd hate to be the 2nd guy on the ass end.

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