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[/size] Not sure this is true at all. http://www.eia.gov/p...s/companylevel/ Also not sure this is true... http://en.wikipedia....tary_operations

Believe it or not, there are actual social and economic benefits to reducing poverty. Its not all about mawkish liberals and their bleeding hearts.

@camberiu - who mentioned compassion? I wouldn't want to challenge the wisdom of a wise and powerful magician such as Penn (from the popular TV show Penn & Teller), but most civilised nations work to reduce poverty for reasons which go beyond sentimentality.

It happened. In Venezuela, in 2002.

ItsyBitsy - what would your recommendation be, if a hostile media monopoly spearheaded a coup to remove a democratically elected president because it served their financial interests?

44% of the country voted against Chavez in the last election. Were they all scared to death? Were plans drawn up to confiscate half the country's property? Independent election monitors consistently reported that elections were free and fair. Its undeniable that life became less comfortable...

Get rid of her. We tried to do the same - pay our maid a good wage so that she'd feel comfortable and respected. She decided she wanted more, and when we told her that we were already paying a lot and couldn't pay more, she seemed to accept it - only she didn't. She just started stealing from us...

Not done it myself, but you want to look for someone renting a "lancha" http://repuestos-automotores.vivavisos.com.ar/autopartistas-autopartes+san-fernando/alquiler-de-lancha-privada-en-el-tigre---unica-x--hora--/4937481

Beware. Most of the cheap spirits in supermarkets are ethanol with colours and flavourings.

Nope. Whilst my life isn't improving, I can see that life is improving for millions of Argentines. Based on the demographics of the country (which aren't particularly well represented in Palermo restaurants and bars) I believe that life is improving for a majority. Social programs have lifted...

I'd assume it includes assets - property, land and other things which have increased in value above inflation. I'm pretty sure the K's have done a load of land deals which have netted them a fortune.

http://www.inflacionverdadera.com puts inflation in 2008 at 25%, and 2009 at 15%. I arrived at the end of 2007, and from what I remember inflation was a big issue then. Can't find any private estimates for 2003-2007, anyone who lived during that period able to comment? Anyways, not disputing...

Not sure what inflation was like in 2003-2005, but 8 years at 30% inflation would represent an 8 fold increase.

This little nugget made me laugh out loud: "Why is it that the slimy disgusting sleeze that is liberals and their destructive policies and laws that destroys all that is good and right..."

Which was great, assuming that each generation enjoyed living in grinding poverty.

Reaching 8 so fast felt like a spike, the consequent drop in value seemed more a correction than the beginning of a downward trend. I'd expect it to keep increasing as demand increases and supply becomes increasingly restricted.

Mercadolibre should be fine, you can pick up a non-apple brand charger for a fraction of the price.

Being asked for money doesn't constitute an attack. Pepper spraying a beggar because he makes you feel uncomfortable is ridiculously inappropriate.

Not every confrontation necessitates the use of an offensive weapon.

Just ignore them. Don't tell them "no" or engage with them in any way - say nothing, don't make eye contact and just keep walking. Sometimes if they can tell that they are making you feel uncomfortable, they'll take it as a sign that you'll eventually give them money to leave you alone.