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TAPS. thank you very much
posted by
Greenfields
on September 2, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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This is a very interesting post, Greenfields, from many standpoints, not just politics.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 2, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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robdon67, West Wing yes
and more recently a series on a female President, whose title I forget. I quite enjoyed that. I though Hillary may have a chance after that, but....
posted by
Greenfields
on September 2, 2008 at 8:53 PM
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skye08, debates are bit like policy discussions
they focus on the big picture, besides the charisma of the candidate and their ability to project themselves hugely. Nuts and bolts come after a person is in office. I guess the vote for the candidate or the party is a vote of faith. We have to believe that they will do well. Yes?
posted by
Greenfields
on September 2, 2008 at 8:50 PM
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The net's a great resource for catching up on detailed coverage of the Presidential election too. I watched a slab of the Democrat convention live on the computer and found it quite interesting. There seems to be a lot of similarities between the public display of politics and religion in the US (you know lifelong Republican voters publicly renouncing their former ways and announcing their conversion.. and I'm sure vice versa happens too). It's very different from the rather dry old business of Australian politics. I must admit that my interest in US politics has probably come about, principally, from being an avid watcher of the West Wing.
posted by
robdon67
on September 1, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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callista, thanks.
The reality is that politics is out of contol in most countries, including India. This is one thing we have in common amongst us - all over the world! And we, in our small ways, try to make the world a better place. But, there is a difference in supporting and electing liberals or conservatives. I prefer the former.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 1, 2008 at 10:31 PM
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ash pradhan, thanks for your comments
you all make a valuable contribution to the American mainstream. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 1, 2008 at 10:29 PM
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Pat B, so true about us being more similar than we think
and the complimets on my posts. Its mutual!
posted by
Greenfields
on September 1, 2008 at 10:27 PM
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The elections, especially this year, have an impact worldwide. Because come what may, Bush is out for good. It was interested to hear what you have to say about Indians generally and their concept of the rest of the world, because as long as you have lived in the US, I have lived in London where there is of course a huge Indian community.
posted by
vogue
on August 31, 2008 at 4:11 AM
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It is gonna be interesting!
That's for sure!
Keep watching
=^. .^= Woof!
posted by
Whacky
on August 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM
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Very interesting
Most of the Indians I know are in the medical field. As for the elections, it is shaping up to be very exciting especially with Sarah Palin's nomination as vice president for the Repulicans. Obama has a good message it doesn't include the How. Maybe we'll get some nuts and bolts in the debates.
posted by
skye08
on August 30, 2008 at 4:44 PM
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I thought this was a interesting and very well written blog.
We are becoming a global community whether we agree with it or not. An American is American despite what country they come from, since we all enjoy freedoms of worship, customs etc. and the fact that most of us embrace the differences in different nationalities, lets face it, it makes life interesting. My personal opinion is that politics is out of control in this country and it is politics as usual no matter if we elect a democrat or republican.
posted by
jeansaw
on August 30, 2008 at 12:53 PM
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Green, you'll be pleased to know...
that Indian Americans, a community of over 2 million, to which I belong because of my heritage, is now a vital part of the American mainstream. We're making contributions to practically every field, and are well-liked & respected everywhere. Our family values & work ethics are exemplary, and are shared by many Americans. To me, and thousands like me, this is our home, while India continues to be a much revered ancestral home. We'll continue to do what we can to bring the two people together, as we have much in common..please do keep writing & sharing, your enlightened perspectives are much appreciated, best, Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on August 30, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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I''ve worked with Indian people at the University here,
students in computer engineering mainly, who had business plans then (in the mid 1980s) that have more or less come to pass, with lots of our high-tech services moving to your homeland. My boss lady - of African descent - married a man from India and worked on her doctoral thesis on women's issues there. She'd been amicably divorced from him for several years when I met her, took annual trips and spent them with relatives, I think around Bangladore. Over time I've come to believe we're all more alike than different, no matter what culture. IMO there are actually two races: male and female, and we need to do a lot of work to build understanding between them. I enjoy your blogs, consistently well-reasoned and thought-provoking. :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on August 30, 2008 at 6:43 AM
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