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Good one. My opinion is that Obama and the Democrats are far from perfect but the alternative tea party GOP is basically a case where the inmates are now in charge of the asylum. The GOP base today consists of the three R's. Rednecks, racists, and religious fanatics. They watch Fox news and...

The resulting country described sounds like a cross between between Somalia and the Third Riech.

I think you did advocate the breakup of the union which sounds like 50 new countries . I didn't say other elections are unimportant but that I do believe this one is. It's Important because I believe one of the two parties has completely lost its way and electing them could do long lasting...

I have to say I don't agree with much posted here. Starting a revolt or breaking up the country into 50 separate countries doesn't seem like reasonable options. I actually think this election gives the starkest contrast in political positions in quite some time. I think it's an important...

Another problem not mentioned previously is the impact of inflation. The major producers in Argentina that do export haven't been able to raise prices to pass along their rising costs in export markets because of competitive pressures. What they have done is raise prices domestically to offset...

But if you want to learn more about the true nature of this organization, read here. http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2000/summer/the-neo-confederates?page=0,1 Sorry couldn't get the linking mechanism to work.

I know your English is good, can you speak Spanish like a native? If you can you could be an intrpeter over the phone. There are companies that do this. It's basically serving as a translator between Spanish speakers and doctors in hospitals, or like situations. You would need something like...

I think the postings here regarding libertarianism are well meaning but I really believe this whole philosophy is a fantasy. I think the person who said taxes and by extension government is the price we pay for a civilized society got it right. If libertarian or any of the other assorted right...

Gringoboy I'm not saying it makes sense. However look at YPF whom the government decided wasn't investing enough in Argentina, it got nationalized. By dictating to the banks that they should be lending at below cost sounds like a similar strategy. Of course the banks are going to fight this...

Sounds like the government has a great idea. Make the banks lend at below cost, they can make up the difference with volume. Only in Argentina. Sounds like a surefire to put them all out of business, but maybe that's the idea.

I'll stick to my earlier statement that most people here are really tourists on an extended vacations not really meeting the definition of expat. I wouldn't trust any survey done on this site as its for the most part anonymous and you really don't know if the information from anybody is real or...

Most people who post here are really just tourists, here for only a few months. The people who are true expats are without doubt shrinking in number. Years of hassles living here and over 25% inflation has a tendency to reduce their numbers.

I agree, although there are some downsides to the Walmart model. Yeah there are some fat slobs that shop there but the market has voted by making it by far the largest retailer in the world. Now for those that believe its beneath them to hang out with the common folk I suggest they stick to the...

Actually I agree with Steve. In Argentina Walmart is a step-up in shopping from what you experience locally. At least the one I've been in the employees actually seem fairly well trained and they give decent service a rarity in Argentina. It's easy to make fun of the people as it's always been...

You can sum up the arguments here in about 2 sentences. 1. Age group 20-30 single. B.A. is a great city for parties and having a good time. This group basically usually drops in for a few weeks/months until the money runs out then heads home raving about the virtues of the city. 2. Over 30...

My recommendation would for you to stay where you are. You are already living in the second largest Mexican city in the world. You don't have to move from there to learn Spanish. B.A. or any city south of the border doesn't have anything that you don't already have there, except higher prices...

Here the answer to your questions. 1. Gold was abandoned back in the 30's because it was making the depression worse. 2. Its a bad idea because a gold standard would reduce economic growth. It's also impractical is there isn't very much gold in the world. The world population has at least...

Solution to what? All I hear on this thread is unfounded conjecture and conspiracy theories. Returning to something that has long been discarded (for good reason) will do nothing to solve our problems today. List me a few people who actually know what they are talking about. I'll bet you can't...

Sad to see several people still chasing fools gold as the solution to all the worlds problems. Perhaps crackerjacks will be the next world currency, why not, makes as much sense as what being discussed.

It's not a dumb question, the answer is "the government". Inflation Argentina is caused by excessive government spending and money creation to prop up the regime. They would let the peso depreciate but it would greatly exacerbate the inflation problem. According to the government inflation is...