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In reply to the discussion: This short video might inspire you, and it will certainly inform. Also, goodbye and good luck. [View all]scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)31. I'm very sorry to see you go - although I totally understand.
You have always seemed to me to be one of the more enlightened posters here, and I'll definitely miss you take on things.
I've always thought DU was enriched by hearing from those who live outside the U.S. - we are such an insular and narcissistic people! I will very much regret losing the voice of someone who has observed our political dysfunction from the outside.
I wish you all the best, there are battles to be fought all over the planet. Thank you so much for sharing your fighting spirit with us for these past 11 years! You've been an inspiration - I mean that sincerely.
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This short video might inspire you, and it will certainly inform. Also, goodbye and good luck. [View all]
BelgianMadCow
Apr 2014
OP
"... the pervasive american exceptionalism and party cheering I can't stomach." Yeah, me either.
Scuba
Apr 2014
#4
I feel that way often..I just come to read the news and hear wonderful clips like this one
xiamiam
Apr 2014
#21
Don't be so final about it. Come back for visits. Good luck in all your endeavors.
TeamPooka
Apr 2014
#14
I'm the granddaughter of Spaniards - all 4 grandparents were born in Spain. I also lived in Spain..
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#50
Good points about organizing. Strong unions also play a role in European strikes and demon-
merrily
Apr 2014
#64
Thank you, and yes, it's not Americans per se. It's the lifestyle and layout of communities. It's
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#67
That's great that your parents voted Democrat. Of course everyone can't agree with everything
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#69
I think the Spanish media is way less corporate. I do know one thing tho...
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#72
I think the reason Democrats and libs don't have 1 organization, is because we are a freer group...
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#79
I don't think putting the official Democratic Party and liberals in the same basket
merrily
May 2014
#80
I'm not in favor of a one-party system either, but already we have had a one-party mentality in
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#81
Not everyone touts American exceptionalism, BMC, some do also criticize within our own political
mother earth
Apr 2014
#58
Dear Belgian Cow, I am sorry to see you leave. But I understand. I too need to move on from
sabrina 1
May 2014
#70