Not that things are much better in Germany but at least, we've got the basics like tolerance, health care and social system somewhat right.
Yes, we have. Living in the States for a while has actually taught me exactly how many things we do get right, and there are many.
The American Democrats are pretty much where the moderates of both major parties in Germany tend to be, while the American Republicans are, basically, somewhere between CSU and NPD.
Emotionally and rationally it's hard for me to understand how, when looking at the issues, people are not voting Democrat all the way. I mean, they are about as left as my right hand. They are moderate. I find it hilarious and scary as fuck that they are actually called "The Left" by some pundits and that half of the US might be voting for something to the right of Edmund Stoiber because Sarah Palin is a working Mom.
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Date: 2008-09-22 09:43 pm (UTC)Yes, we have. Living in the States for a while has actually taught me exactly how many things we do get right, and there are many.
The American Democrats are pretty much where the moderates of both major parties in Germany tend to be, while the American Republicans are, basically, somewhere between CSU and NPD.
Emotionally and rationally it's hard for me to understand how, when looking at the issues, people are not voting Democrat all the way. I mean, they are about as left as my right hand. They are moderate. I find it hilarious and scary as fuck that they are actually called "The Left" by some pundits and that half of the US might be voting for something to the right of Edmund Stoiber because Sarah Palin is a working Mom.