[Rockitz]

I have traveled to Chile just a bit over a year ago now. Actually Chile would be an asset for Jorge's beloved North American Union, but in it's current state the US would be a drag on Chile. There's little reason for Chile to want anything to do with us for anything other than as a market for their products.

Pinochet, for all of his suspect methods, did a good job of cleansing Chile of much of the PC philosophy and its adherents.

I was extremely impressed with Chile in many respects. It reminds me of what California might have been 60 or 70 years ago. I'm going back within the next 6 months to see more.

[hedgetrimmer]

It reminds me of what California might have been 60 or 70 years ago.

No argument there.

But how can a socialist state like Chile seem like such a paradise, when California has the full benefit of statehood in the United States with a constitutional government and a bill of rights?

[roaddog727]

I've been there a few times and I'm actually considering retiring there.

Pretty intersting place.

Good food, good wine. Friendly folks.

Also, no matter what fome folks may say, Chile right now is our best friend in this region. It is certainly worth while cultivating this frindship.