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Originally Posted by 450knotOffice
Are you seen as being a traitor (which is a harsh assesment, btw) for living in France, or for giving the impression that you hate the US, while living in France? Genuine question, because I haven't really followed the apparent feud between you and Joe.
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I have been accused of that and other lies. All because I refused to participate in baseless French bashing and other circle jerk opinions. Joey seems to be very confused about the fact that I live in France about half the time and in the US the other half. He can't seem to wrap his head around that.
Over and over in PPOT we see idiot bashing of the French, their planes are bad, they are hateful of Americans, they are not a friend of the US, we saved France twice, the French are out to get Lance............ untruths voiced over and over. These opinions, while common with the ignorant, are not supported by the facts. But that is meaningless to that ilk. I will not support any country without examination, All countries have made mistakes and perpetrated evil. The US (or France) is no exception. The philosophy of "America, love it or leave it" does not make for a better country in any manner (as it never promote introspection, which is the basis for all improvement). When America does wrong , Americans should speak up and demand that it corrects its course. I believe we just did that in the last elections, but some are still smarting from the ass-kicking they brought on themselves.
I enjoy France immensely. It is a delightful place to live and enjoy the benefits of Europe. I have the world's best health-care, mass transportation, food, some of the best museums, great retirement, stable housing market, access to the best modern life can bring along with the traditional, in short a true joie de vie! Somehow that really pisses some right-wing-nut type 'mericans off.
I cannot possibly express to you the extreme pleasure that brings me.
