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Of Guns and Men
In “Bowling for Columbine“, Michael Moore made the case that the number of guns and the availability of guns is not causal in the number of gun deaths, There are plenty of examples where a country has as many if … Continue reading
“Takers” versus “Makers” in Today’s GOP
I have been thinking about the GOP – and especially the Romney/Ryan – arguments about “makers versus takers”. We all know about Romney’s views on “the 47%” . You may have also heard Ryan’s remarks in a similar vein: he … Continue reading
About the Occupy Wall Street “Movement”
Maybe I have watched too many Frank Capra movies, but I think everyone in that 99% sees themselves as Jimmy Stuart or Gary Cooper struggling against some Lionel Barrymore character. Maybe things have become that desperate. Maybe there will be a movement, maybe people will come together, and maybe America will change direction. Continue reading
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The Great Divergence, Part II: Religion
Another, second aspect of what I am calling The Great Divergence between the US and Europe has to do with religion … or I should say, religiosity. Since 1980, Europeans have been moving steadily away from religion, whilst the USA … Continue reading
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Obama a Disappointment for Europeans
I was asked recently about the perception of Obama in Europe. Short answer: promises broken – or at best unfulfilled. BO started out strong, embraced by the Europeans more than anyone else as the “anti-Bush”. Unfortunately, from a European/international standpoint, … Continue reading
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The Great Divergence
The US and Europe are two advanced cultures that have very different ways of viewing the world. It is widely accepted in America today that what works in Europe cannot and should not work in the US. A prime example … Continue reading
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Welcome
Welcome to the EuroYankee blog. Stay tuned for news and views on Europe and the US from a unique perspective. EuroyankeeEuroYankee is a dual citizen, US-EU. He travels around Europe, writing on politics, culture and such. He pays his US … Continue reading
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