[Mr. Blonde]

Wow, I had the complete opposite impression of Buenos Aires when I was there. I thought it was a wonderful place except for the driving. I didn't think the beggars and such were any worse there than in large American cities.

And unlike where many of our hispanic "guests" come from Argentinians can speak English. I felt like my education was wasted when 7 year old kids could speak outstanding English to me and I couldn't speak a word of Spanish to them.

I hope to go back to Argentina some time.

Sucks that this will be some people's only impression of the country.

[elpinta]

Well, some of us 'locals' have a different impression.
Great land, mostly hard-working people, but the corrupt leadership and ever-present slime-types makes a visit a real pain.
I will go out of my way to NOT go there, ever. After visiting many places, B. Aires is right up there with any city in France as far as my personal 'no visit' list.
Oh well, haven't seen the entire US yet, so not a problem.

[publana]

Agreed. Argentina is a great place to visit. I can't imagine why the previous Freeper spoke of Argentina as he did.