Rad said:
You "intend to contact the consulate when they open on Monday"?
You sound a bit impulsive to me, did you just make this decision today?
Anyway, Here are some of my semi-random thoughts:
- Calm down. Stop thinking about the elites and disposable caskets and try thinking about something practical - how realistic is it that you will be able to support yourself in Argentina? REALLY think about it.
- I agree that the US is turning fascist. Argentina has been fascist for some time already (look up the definition of fascism if you don't believe me). The advantage of Argentina is that the government has much less direct power than the US government, mostly because it lacks the resources. The disadvantage is that everyone else poorer too.
- If you believe that the US dollar is about to be worthless, what gives you the confidence that peso will not?
- Did you travel to other countries or did you do all your reseach on the Internet? If the latter, then maybe you should visit a few countries before settling down in Argentina.
- Look up "perpetual traveler".
- Why not Chile? The immigration process seems more transparent and straightforward.
It's not impulsiveness, it's decisiveness. I've done a lot of research and I stand by my decision. Yes, expatiating anywhere is difficult but that's why I'm trying to do this as smart as I can, with a good plan and not in an impulsive fashion. Yes supporting myself will be harder since all my dealings will be in Spanish, but other than that I don't see much difference between supporting myself here or there. If you work hard, spend wisely and live smartly (i.e. locking the doors) that is the formula for success anywhere.
At this point, I've read a lot of conflicting things about both the crime and economy in Argentina. On the one hand I've been told that violent crime is rare in Argentina, and non-violent crime i.e. theft about the same. I've read that it's like "Europe at 1/3 the price", that tomatoes cost 10 cents a pound, and while wages are lower, prices are
significantly lower. On the other hand I've read that crime is everywhere and poverty widespread.
The thing with the USD is that the United States is the only nation that's been allowed to trade with valueless currency, allowing us to live beyond our means and bury ourselves in debt, and that will have big repercussions. When it happened to the British Sterling after WWII, they had to implement a wage freeze. Everyone stopped working. Trash piled up in the streets. Hospitals closed up. If that happens in the United States martial law will be declared and all of our rights stripped. Even if the Peso weakens, my concern isn't as much the money itself in either country, but the consequences of a failing, irresponsible economy. Honestly, I think the whole world is in trouble. Argentina is just in less trouble.
After a ton of research, my mind is made up on Argentina. At this time, it's the safest bet in the case of a social economic collapse. I don't have the time and cash to travel around and compare nations, or even to visit Argentina first. Once I'm there though I intend to stay. You may say "that's dumb" and of course I wouldn't ordinarily do it but it's the unfortunate reality for me right now. I'm running out of time and staying put is much dumber. Worst case scenario I just leave but I don't have any intention of doing so. I intend to face the challenge and persevere.
I did look up perpetual traveler, thanks for the tip
The scoop on Chile, as with Uruguay is that they both do rate very highly for survivability, but has a high risk of natural disasters and a government that adopts globalist ideals very easily. I suppose it's considered in between first and second world. I was aware that it's easier to immigrate there but I hadn't taken too in depth a look at the exact laws surrounding that. I will do that though. I would consider it an alternative to Argentina but I have to go somewhere.