Costa Rica to have Jewish vice-president
10 February 2010
A Jewish former banker has been elected as vice-president of Costa Rica. Luis Liberman Ginsburg, 63, was running mate of Laura Chinchilla, whom voters in the Central American country elected on Sunday by a wide margin as their new president, and of Alfio Piva, who will also be a vice-president.
Liberman’s parents immigrated to Costa Rica from Poland before World War II. He is the grandson of a mohel (a circumciser). Lieberman told the Israeli news service ‘Ynet’ that his being Jewish had not affected his candidacy. He said Jews were very active in Costa Rican politics, and Jewish ministers had served in previous governments. Liberman said that Costa Rica under Chinchilla would be less active in the Middle East and its foreign policy would focus more on Latin America while maintaining good relations with Israel, which he described as "excellent".
Approximately 3,000 Jews live in Costa Rica.
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Martin, I think you don't understand the difference between power and accomplishment. For a small minority, they have contributed many things that make your life a lot better. I'll bet you have never looked or learned about the positive things people of all groups have done for humanity.
It seems that the world shows more favoritism to the bad than the good. When the Arabs scream to wipe Israel off the map, no one seems to utter a sound. But when Israel G-d forbid would do the slightest move, everyone joins the bandwagon. It is quite interesting to watch, since the Muslim create nothing but havoc. I just think that the media likes all this bull...t.
What power? That is a major myth. The power in the US is and always has been Christian. The only "power" Jews supposedly has in the entertainment industry...only because among the Jewish people, music and education have always been considered blessings to embrace. Not allowed to own property throughout the centuries in many places, they were forced to focus on what their brains could offer...math...science....music.. That blessing has enabled Jews to contribute to the world (yes even development of the cell phone) but power? No way...a major myth. Be open to checking out history. A few powerful Jews...many more powerful Christians...definitely not a powerful people in the grand scheme of thinigs. It's just never been allowed.
Congratulations Luis! May you seek the wisdom of Jeheovah and live godliness as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. (Isaiah 53) May the Lord bless you and keep you.
And why is this relevant? Don't Jews have enough power?
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Juan Eduardo, 9 months ago
Tell Mr.Liberman to be careful importing Islamic extremists into Costa Rica, look what they're doing to Sweden and most other cities in Europe.