Robert Holliston wrote:
> Hey everybody,
> I've been reading and deleting a lot lately, as I have from time to time for
> the last three years. I sometimes wonder if we should establish a second,
> non-American JMDL.
What a mistake that would be. Contributions from from everyone make this the
list it is.
>
> Every time there's a political skirmish, it's about American politics.
> I remember during the Monica Lewinsky/Bill Clinton scandal when Colin from
> England made a supportive comment about Chelsea and was told to mind his own
> business by Mark D. from Chicago (it's in the archives).
> About the latest question: why didn't we all support Debra Shea? Well, I've
> met and liked Debra Shea. I've also met and liked Kakki.
> I've also appreciated some of Marcel Deste's posts.
> But all of the arguments revolved around American politics, upon which I, as
> a Canadian, feel I have no right to comment.
How non Joni-like. Joni has always been quite open about American politics. And
Thank God for that. Even though The Fiddle and the Drum is not a favorite of
listmembers, I was very appreciative of this incisive anti-war song during the
Vietnam War years.
>
>
> So, Marcel, Debra, Kakki: please understand that many of us aren't American.
> Our opinion isn't valued here on the list.
Not at all true. One person from Chicago does not a list's opinion make.
> No doubt our future is determined
> by American politics, as the USA is the strongest country in the world. But,
> believe me, we're different, and will remain so.
And that is the way it should be. Although when I travel outside the U.S. it
pains me to see how much like us they strive to be. Sure the U.S. is rich and
powerful, but big problems follow.
>
>
> I've been wondering why nobody else mentioned this but I guess we
> non-Americans are a real minority.
But growing!
Please keep posing your opinions. That is how we continue to grow.
NP: Jane Monheit: Over the Rainbow
