nooshaw t1_jdwjdc0 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Reply to comment by InternetPeon in Police chief says exorcism and prayer used to fight crime and cartels in Colombia: "The existence of the devil is certain" by ChocolateTsar

Watching the Netflix series Narcos. Competency in the Colombian military is not a trait by any measure.

InternetPeon t1_jdx8nfo wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Sure but even with cronies you expect them not to resort to supernatural explanations.

nooshaw t1_jdxjsqb wrote on March 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM

They (Colombian military) thought Pablo Escobar was a mystical being that could appear and disappear at will and show up at your door to kill your family.

InternetPeon t1_jdxkkii wrote on March 27, 2023 at 10:42 PM

That’s just good marketing.

mmoyer92 t1_jdzqnui wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:42 AM

In fairness at his height he basically could.

act1295 t1_je0j9os wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:21 PM

As a a colombian, please stop thinking that a Netflix show is an accurate depiction of Colombia's history.