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    Newcomer Long-term scooter rental in Buenos Aires

    I will be arriving in Buenos Aires in two weeks and was wondering if there was any possibility to either rent or buy a scooter for tourists. Where I’m from there is really no need for a car, motorcycle or scooter, but a friend of mine told me that public transportation is not always ideal and I...
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    Economy Finally, an economic plan that makes sense!

    Who said I am happy? I am just confident that the new economic program makes sense, and it should lead--after the recession is over--to sustain economic growth. On the other hand, I am usually a happy guy, so thanks for pointing that out! Another of your comments was: " if his team and advisers...
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    Economy Finally, an economic plan that makes sense!

    I apologize if I have missed your point, but I was not sure what it was. Was it that Macri should have cut spending from day one, or that he should have not gone to the IMF? I will address both. Point 1: Macri should have gotten tough on spending from the first day in office. It's easy now to...
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    Economy Finally, an economic plan that makes sense!

    When solving problems, you often pick the solution that offers least resistance. Three years ago it is likely that Macri thought that borrowing money to finance his deficits was an easier approach than the cutting spending, and less traumatic. He may have also believed that doing so would give...
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    Economy Finally, an economic plan that makes sense!

    I suspect you have never lent money because the first rule of lending is make sure you’ll get repaid. If you want me to lend you money, sorry, but I dictate terms. Don’t like my terms? Don’t borrow from me. Furthermore, if you had a record of not honoring your debts, of filing for bankruptcy, of...
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    Economy Finally, an economic plan that makes sense!

    Macri's government, along with the IMF, have agreed on an economic program that should succeed in bringing solid economic, and sustainable. growth to the country, far less inflation, and hopefully as a result, more social justice. There are only two impediments that may cause the program to...
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    Medical Can tourists buy health insurance in AR?

    "it's affordable here" "it is pretty cheap" Jeebus! How much is medical insurance in the US?!? I've got it for my son, but there's no way I can afford it for me - it would work out at about 15% of my disposable income.
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    Newcomer Expats leaving Ag/BA???

    Hi An American friend of mine tells me there are a number of expats leaving.....I know things are'nt perfect but... 1. Is it true 2. Why Best
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    Newcomer Who's considering it after thinking they would never...?

    Mart, as far as jobs go, I have no idea. We haven't started looking, but I know Austin isn't the worst place to be looking for work right now. I'm 29. He's 38. His degree is in Administración de Empresas and I came here with a college degree but still no experience in my major so far...
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    Newcomer Who's considering it after thinking they would never...?

    Been here since early 2007. Have spoken positively and negatively on this forum of a city I have come to dearly love. I met my husband early on, and we never talked about making a move to the States. Never. We were happy here. We still are if we can manage to momentarily separate ourselves from...
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