tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post7938201689011217579..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Adapting to Normal LifeFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-50690733880702369932012-04-05T21:59:35.663-07:002012-04-05T21:59:35.663-07:00It is funny you mention people trying to convince ...It is funny you mention people trying to convince themselves their lives are normal in Argentina. I came from a quiet, small town. Somewhat nearby is a [for us] very violent, poor city with lots of illegal immigrants from Haiti and Central America, Africa, etc. It is not unusual for there to be shoot-outs in the street or dead bodies thrown over a fence, etc.<br /><br />In my adult life I often have worked with people from this city and whenever something like this happens in their area, they invariably say 'O, well it's like that everywhere.'<br />They seem like they really believe it, even though they could drive maybe 10 miles and be in a town that hasn't had a murder in 30 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-3632371322583102872012-04-04T17:39:43.710-07:002012-04-04T17:39:43.710-07:00Yes, those of us who have followed your life, as w...Yes, those of us who have followed your life, as written here over the years, are very happy for you to be out of there. When people who visit Buenos Aires tell me it is a great place, I keep my mouth shut and let them beleive what they wish.<br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-18377607343869280972012-04-04T14:42:26.344-07:002012-04-04T14:42:26.344-07:00I understand the feeling. Nearly 50 years ago I aw...I understand the feeling. Nearly 50 years ago I awoke during the night to find an intruder in my bedroom. Fortunately I had a gun handy. No shooting; he got away before I could get a clear shot. However, I still keep my doors locked. I have a burglar alarm and set it every night. I have a gun stashed in almost every room in the house. I have a concealed carry permit, and I carry. You don't get over things like that. Not easily, anyway.JoeFromSidneyhttp://www.book-resistancetotyranny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-68224550640761783882012-04-04T13:37:28.043-07:002012-04-04T13:37:28.043-07:00Northern Ireland is a glorious place to live as is...Northern Ireland is a glorious place to live as is the rest of Ireland. <br /><br />The people are hospitable but are not to be crossed, memories are long and the Irish temper can be very quick to rise.<br /><br />Being an Irishman myself, I know of what I speak.DanThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139907729168057657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-84941296520005378752012-04-03T23:31:15.049-07:002012-04-03T23:31:15.049-07:00I am very happy that you have discovered most of t...I am very happy that you have discovered most of the world is a much better place than Argentina.<br /> Some other countries may have a similar outlook (USA?) but the majority of the world isn't like that. I think it takes a very long, historical period of time for a society to become so fucked up that its people revert to pre-civilised behavior. <br />Argentina's history and the politicians running the country have instilled a complete lack of respect of other people rights. You have called it socialism; a entitlement culture; in fact what you describe is 'Antisocial Personality Disorder', sociopathic, - its a dangerous mental illness. <br />Listening to your President re-writing history, reality and common sense to demand the Malvinas (Falklands) be 'returned', her policies on importing/exporting (screw the world, we take..), it really becomes clear that Argentina in one totally, fundamentally fucked up country at its most basic level.<br /><br />I really happy for you to have moved to a place where you do need to be scared and don't need a gun.<br />Your old country, however, is a basket case for at least another couple of generations.gagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397267261646267166noreply@blogger.com