It’s a bittersweet time for me. Today, Romanians go to the polls to elect their new president. Ten years ago, I was a new immigrant to Romania. I barely understood the language and my ancient television could only receive one channel over the air. I remember watching a bald man with a Dutch uncle squint, a kind of friendly pirate, cry copious amounts of tears. … Continue reading Hail to the Thief
Well I certainly never expected to be living in the Republic of Moldova (RM), but as the old Buddhist sage once said, wherever you go, there you are. This country is gearing up for an election in a few weeks on November 30. I’ve seen almost no coverage of it at all in the wider media but what happens in this tiny country will have … Continue reading The Tip of the Spear
As you (probably) know, I keep a sharp and vigilant eye on Romania and politics in this country. Although I have zero respect for Crin Antonescu, I was glad he went to England a few days ago to help lobby against the recent outpouring of hate towards Romanians (and Bulgarians) spearheaded by the UKIP in advance of the lifting of immigration restrictions in Britain at … Continue reading Ghost Writer
As you (probably) know, the local elections are being held across the country this Sunday, June 10th. As an American, it’s always interesting to see the difference in how elections are being held here versus the country where I was born. The obvious difference is that there are strict laws on when campaigning can even begin. In America there are no time restrictions and theoretically … Continue reading Frying Pans and Buckets
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