Good article. It’s hard to believe what we are told about one place or another, this or that person. I think the American media (the only one I grew up with) has overplayed their hand with propaganda and blatant BS. When I was a kid, all I knew is that the soviets were the bad guys, wooden desks stopped not only tornadoes but also blast waves, and Rocky Balboa defeated communism in his upset defeat of Ivan Drago live from Moscow. It’s hard to know who or what to believe. I think confusion may be the point. I also think it would be wise now to eat all the eggs you want, smoke cigarettes, and drink whiskey. Just make sure you’re six feet away from another patriot.
Nice post. As soon as I saw the phrase "collaborative email", I thought I detected a faint whiff of sulfur in the air. I'm surprised they didn't invite you instead to a live stream for a struggle session, which might be a better way to stage a virtual intervention. It is incredible that anyone would try to find fault with a friend's political views based solely on where he decided to take one of his vacations. You'd think they believed that "The Evil Putler" and his cronies got commissions based on what you spent during your visit--aren't you ashamed? 😉
In truth, the only reason I might choose not to visit a particular country is out of concern that as an American, I might not only be unwelcome but might even receive a hostile reception. For example, a visit to Iran right now might not be the best idea, and not just because we might drop a bomb on your head. Despite all this, however, I cannot recall even reading about such a thing happening to anyone I know who has traveled internationally.
It's worth considering that most systems of government, if they have been running long enough, mutate at least a little in ways that work around some of the best intentions of their founders. (USA, are you looking in the mirror?) It's best not to look for or expect perfection. But I'd say a good way to find out how well it actually works is to go experience the country for yourself when possible.
The intervention was fairly amateurish. The heading of the email they sent was actually forwarded from their collaboration, with the title something like, "Yeah, this looks ready to go." haha
Good article. It’s hard to believe what we are told about one place or another, this or that person. I think the American media (the only one I grew up with) has overplayed their hand with propaganda and blatant BS. When I was a kid, all I knew is that the soviets were the bad guys, wooden desks stopped not only tornadoes but also blast waves, and Rocky Balboa defeated communism in his upset defeat of Ivan Drago live from Moscow. It’s hard to know who or what to believe. I think confusion may be the point. I also think it would be wise now to eat all the eggs you want, smoke cigarettes, and drink whiskey. Just make sure you’re six feet away from another patriot.
Nice post. As soon as I saw the phrase "collaborative email", I thought I detected a faint whiff of sulfur in the air. I'm surprised they didn't invite you instead to a live stream for a struggle session, which might be a better way to stage a virtual intervention. It is incredible that anyone would try to find fault with a friend's political views based solely on where he decided to take one of his vacations. You'd think they believed that "The Evil Putler" and his cronies got commissions based on what you spent during your visit--aren't you ashamed? 😉
In truth, the only reason I might choose not to visit a particular country is out of concern that as an American, I might not only be unwelcome but might even receive a hostile reception. For example, a visit to Iran right now might not be the best idea, and not just because we might drop a bomb on your head. Despite all this, however, I cannot recall even reading about such a thing happening to anyone I know who has traveled internationally.
It's worth considering that most systems of government, if they have been running long enough, mutate at least a little in ways that work around some of the best intentions of their founders. (USA, are you looking in the mirror?) It's best not to look for or expect perfection. But I'd say a good way to find out how well it actually works is to go experience the country for yourself when possible.
The intervention was fairly amateurish. The heading of the email they sent was actually forwarded from their collaboration, with the title something like, "Yeah, this looks ready to go." haha