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    Henry Kissinger and Argentina

    kissinger was one of the architects of the ''Dirty War''.....anything this self-serving fascist has to say should be taken with a grain of salt.....he's going to his grave trying to justify his policies.....at this moment, Argentina is already more like Venezuala as a result of Macri's...
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    Domestic Help - En Blanco? En Negro? help

    for a couple of dollars, why not take the moral high-road and be legal....unfortunately, paying less than you owe and skirting your obligations is becoming viewed as ''the American Way''........it used to be that people of means scorned the less fortunate for this practice.....now they have...
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    What would happen if I refused to pay the guy washing my car window?

    why not just give him a few pesos and enjoy your good fortune and generous spirit?
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    Coffee Chat, Tues, April 10, 5:30-6:30pm, Alto Palermo

    It was a real nice get-together with interesting people....very enjoyable, and, in some regards, enlightening....returning to US for a few necessary months and look forward to seeing everybody again in the near future....I won't be here to gripe about the banks, so I hope someone picks up the...
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    Information on importing yacht from USA

    ''yacht'' is a pretentious word for ''boat''......I have sailed, and periodically lived on my ''boats'' since I was much younger...in the US the word ''yacht'' burns most sailors and boaters ears...in the UK it often refers to a sailboat....the defining point is vague as pleasure boats keep...
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    Atms Up Again?

    minor point....they don't charge what the market will bear....they charge what they are allowed to get away with, and that becomes the market.....here in AR, abuse is not challenged...if you recall, a few years ago customer fees were excessive in the US and the regulators stepped in when it...
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    Where Do You Buy Your Clothes From?

    I agree that the Argentine casual clothing and leather goods are a sensible buy....my only problem is that I can't find decent T-shirts ANYWHERE here that indicate I have been to Argentina....they all proudly declare Brooklyn, San Diego, New York, or some American logo.....I avoid the soccer...
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    Journalists Deported

    Typical right-wing suppression........Macri is still trying to project himself as a pro-global good guy....while his henchmen, and women i.e. Bullrich, do the dirty work.
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    New 1,000$ Bill

    Will the banks now fill their ATM's with the new bill, limit me to two of them, and charge an ungodly fee ?
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    Is It A Good Time To Divest Or Invest In Argentina?

    Remember..... '' if you have to point out how important and successful you are.......you're not ''
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    Bank Conversion Rate ?

    I have an excellent bank and long term banking relationship in the US, and really see no need to change that because the banks here are out of control.....I don't understand how an off-site financial institution can reimburse another bank for fees that are excessive, far beyond the industry...
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    Bank Conversion Rate ?

    Thx, I guess......Unfortunately, I can't avoid needing access to my money, no matter where in the world I happen to be.....here, the banks are allowed ( encouraged ? ) to be abusive in the unrealistically low transaction limits, the excessive transaction fees, and the "clip" they take.....all...
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    Bank Conversion Rate ?

    Quick question.....how can I determine a banks conversion rate BEFORE I hit the ATM ?.....in addition to the obscene transaction rate, the banks conversion rates are becoming significantly less than the '' official'' rates and the only point I am aware of their '' clip '' is after I get my...
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    Bringing Woodshop/construction Tools?

    Most larger power tools like the one's you have listed/shown are easily convertible to 220v.....they are designed for an easy conversion....just re-position a couple of wires....since you are bringing a number of large, heavy items, bringing a generator which would also solve your problem.
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    Let S Talk About Cultural Differences....!

    Come on, Rudolfo.....you can't hold the Argentine's responsible for your unsophisticated palate.
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    Renewing Tourist Visa

    I came here in July with the intent to remain in South America for 9 months.....this was evidenced by my airline ticket return flight. In October, we went to Montevideo...when I returned to BA my passport was stamped....no problem. In January, before my time elapsed, I went to migration to...
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    Monday, Dec 19...partial Transportation "stoppage"

    Regarding the posts about the fatal bus crash. 1...The union driver failed to adhere to ESTABLISHED guidelines and is currently incarcerated. 2...Are you aware of the fairly recent (07.30.2016) hot air balloon crash in Texas that killed 16....Texas is a state that resists any kind of...
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