I don't think he meant anything mean. At least I hope not. By 'comrades' I think he meant those of us who take a long term view of the opportunity and are willing to wait several years. He and his "comrades" on the other hand get diaper rash if it takes more than ninety minutes to see a return on the investment.
It was mean't in the nicest way. I assumed you lived in or were a frequent traveler to Panama, hence the others or 'comrades' there. I apologize if a bad choice of words.