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Catholic Church points out that 25% of Argentines are below the poverty line

Monday, June 15th 2015 - 06:44 UTC
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The Argentine Catholic Church has stood out strongly on the controversy that has followed President Cristina Fernandez statement before the FAO assembly in Rome arguing that poverty in Argentina is below 5%, which was later made superlative by her spokesperson and cabinet chief Anibal Fernandez arguing that poverty in Argentina was less than in Germany or Denmark. Read full article

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  • ElaineB

    Didn't we all know this? CFK can lie like a sociopath.

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 10:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    I bet this guy is on the “suicided” list!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 11:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pugol-H

    You would think that people in Argentina notice the difference between 5 and 25% poverty in the country.

    Which is it Think?

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 12:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • owl61

    KFC is a pathological liar. INDEC are paid liars. Anibel Fernandez is incredibly stupid. Following elections this fall, the US $ will go to 18 by the end of the year.

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 12:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    Does this mean that La Gloriana Cristina has lied to us all?

    Oh Joe, say it ain't so!

    (Arf! Arf! )

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 01:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Alberto Bertorelli

    Hey Elaina baby, whadya mean? That lady doesnt lie like a sociopath, she lies like a wet rug!

    What a mistaka to maka!

    Heil Mussolini!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 01:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    @6

    Funny!
    :)

    (Marx Brothers, or your own?)

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 01:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    Oh dear, what a conundrum? Should we believe the Church? That gets out amongst the people. Or should we believe La Presidente who 'believes' every word that Indec says? Because she tells it what to say. Will the lying Kow be sending her award back?

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 01:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    The cat'lics are going to lecture about accuracy?

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    Jun 15th, 2015 - 01:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Klingon

    Chronic, put down the bong you Gooseberry!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 02:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

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    Jun 15th, 2015 - 02:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pugol-H

    Ok, anybody living in Argentina, is it 5 or 25%, honest answers please?

    Axel, what was that you were saying about propaganda and living in a dream world!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 02:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Well - what will 6 pesos (50¢) a day buy?

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    of course 25% of the population here are below the poverty threshold.

    that's why organisations like caritas, uca, etc, are fundamental to explain to the population the truth about the socio-economic status.

    but what can you expect with kirchner in charge, eh?
    lies + more lies.

    it is the same with fatty camoron, this 4th class newspaper and YOU, indoctrinated and brainwashed parasites, denying that there are 16 million living under the poverty line in the uk.

    luckily ther are organisations like oxfam, the trussell trust, etc to say the truth.

    http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/our-work/poverty-in-the-uk

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 03:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Britworker

    @14
    Poverty is a relative term. Even the poorest person in the UK is entitled to free healthcare and housing and out of work benefits of at least £10, 000, usually more. Hence the reason there is a queue at Calais for the unentitled to help themselves.

    What are the basics in Argentina?

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 03:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • The Voice

    Paul, Oxfam are probably talking about the Scotch thats where most of the impoverished live. Cheap houses, poor weather, lots of Marxists, drugs and whiskey, smackheads and drunks everywhere. I would believe much more than 25% poverty there,

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 04:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    @14. Trouble is that your idea of 'poverty' and ours is a bit different. Incidentally, in our case, it's only 13 million. The difference is that, in our case, 'poverty' doesn't mean human faeces flowing down the street. It doesn't mean stealing electricity. It doesn't mean a 'home' constructed from corrugated iron and cardboard. In the UK, 'poverty' means not being able to afford a second car or a separate Playstation for each of the kids. Only one night a week down the pub. Possibly not a second 'en-suite'.
    Still, hemorrhoids playing up again?

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 04:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    14 ↔ 16

    LOL

    Multiple personality disorder manifestation.

    He's talking to himself again - in print.

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 04:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • The Voice

    Chronic , I am THE Voice. Paul is a Nabo living in Villa 31. He goes surfing on a piece of his roof.

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 05:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    19
    YOU are THE pelotudo par excellence.
    nothing more, nothing less.
    just a pelotudo at its best.

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 08:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    20. Self loathing? LOL!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 08:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • The Voice

    Chronic, you got it in one! I am unmasked… its lovely here in Villa 31 except when dogs piss up your walls, the cardboard soaks it up ;(

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 09:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Jack Bauer

    The number of Argies below the poverty line is relative...it just depends how high - or low - you set the bar. The Kretina has obviously set it pretty low. Nobody knows exactly where, so she can claim anything she wants.
    About 3 or 4 years ago, fatty 'D' here in Brazil, along with the PT, established a new definition of 'poor'.....if you had a TV, and had something to eat once a day, you were suddenly 'middle class'.....by using this definition, she lifted about 65 million slum dwellers out of 'poverty', overnight.......a miracle !!!!

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 09:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/argentinas-next-president-few-economic-options#

    Good Article about the limited options of the Next Arg Prez.
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    The article sounds like me but its not..
    :)

    Jun 15th, 2015 - 10:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    About tonights match

    Argentina es un bife de chorizo, Chile es la grasita del costado.

    acabo de entrar a la sección de fotos de las fanáticas chilenas: está la página vacía

    El director de camaras esta hace 3 horas tratando de encontrar una BELLEZA en la tribuna.

    Los jugadores chilenos se tienen que tatuar los brazos con tinta blanca.

    Recien caigo que es la Copa America, crei que era NatGeo dando un documental de escarabajos vs bichos bolitas.

    No era el último mohicano, entró otro.

    Lo bueno de las chilenas es que son petisas y frente aplastada, ideal para apoyarles el vaso de Whisky mientras te petehan

    Este empate se festeja ¨a lo Largo y a lo Largo de Chile¨

    Chile es campeón mundial de los feos, Vidal sale Miss Fiero.

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    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @25 CabezaDura2

    You don't like Chile and the chilenos, right? Boludo, nabo.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 05:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    Why do LatAms think soccer means anything? How can they have pride in the sport of slum dwellers?
    It floors me.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 10:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    26. Not at all, I dont mind. But I find those Argentine remarks on Chile very funny.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 12:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

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    Jun 16th, 2015 - 12:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    29.

    Why should I take a DNA test, I know what my ancestry from Algeria, Greece to Scotland.

    Argentina is not a mostly Italian country. Its just the way it is. Over 200 first surnames in Argentina only 5 of them are of Italian origin the rest all Spanish.

    Over 56% of Argentines have native american ancestry, and almost 80-85% Argentines have one or more Spanish ancestors.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 01:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    Troy Tempest, Brasileiro, Voice, CabezaDura2 are all sock puppets of an idiot living in the United States.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    Superb!

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    FYI: Brasileiro, Voice, CabezaDura2 are all sock puppets of an idiot living in the United States.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    33.
    Cool, Jose Oribe's basement look like a CIA cyber-war operation center?? What else Sherlock ??

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    Troy Tempest, Brasileiro, Voice, CabezaDura2 are all sock puppets of an idiot named José living in the United States.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 02:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    I have always being amazed by State employes and people that claim to be well traveled as how little street smart they are.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 03:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Chicureo

    #36 José

    I have always been even more amazed by unemployed lazy and worthless miscreants that live off state welfare payments and know nothing away from their mother's apartment.

    Troy Tempest, Brasileiro, Voice, CabezaDura2 are all sock puppets of an idiot living in the United States.

    Jun 16th, 2015 - 03:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Tarquin Fin

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    What is all this racket about DNA tests, firewalls and cookies?

    Christ! Has everybody lost the interest on debating?

    Thanks.

    Jun 17th, 2015 - 03:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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