So much going on.
I just received word that one of my friend's reserve unit has been deployed. Reality on the possibility of war is sinking in. It's becoming closer to home now as well. Last month some family friends were sent to Afghanistan for at least a year. This is something my generation has not fully experienced yet. Sure, I remember watching the news on the Gulf war, but none of my friends were sent over. Friends and Family in New York are preparing for the worst, during this whole mess of defense preparations. Okay, so apparently we are suppose to BUY duct tape and plastic sheeting, but we're not to use it just yet. Got anything better than that?
Anti-war protests have been stopping traffic as well... literally. I was on the MassPike last week and there was serious traffic at an unexpected time of the day. Then I noticed protesters collected on an overpass up ahead... moments after driving under then, traffic picked up. They say these protests around the world are the biggest we've ever seen, including the 60s protests. I'm not a huge believer in the end result of protests, but it'll be interesting to see if they actually do affect these current events.
Meanwhile, the anti-French sentiment seems to be growing. Apparently people are boycotting "French Fries" because they have the name "French" in it. Chirac is certainly not a respected leader around here these days. Germans are simply mocked in media.
Meanwhile, this week, there have been two nightclub incidents that resulted in many deaths. Nothing to say about that other than now they are playing the blame game and it just sucks that people died.
And who can deny that the presidential elections in Armenia are anywhere near normal. I agree with Raffi, it's hard to say who is better for the job when we aren't there, an honest truth I only determined by spending enough time in Armenia to realize that reality. But it is somewhat inspiring to see people taking to the streets to be heard. If that's what it takes to set things straight in Armenia and inspire ownership and civil rights among the average citizen, let it be. That is something that has been lacking. Diasporans can have anything and everything to say about what needs to happen, but one feeling I acquired while there was that the people need to gain back their ability to voice their opinions and take control again. I hope these rallies are signs of this. But again, I'm not there.
But who can forget the Michael Jackson controversy? During all these international issues, the biggest news item still seems to be Michael Jackson's nose and sleeping habits.
What a weird time we live in. I'm not saying bad, I'm not saying good. Just plain weird. What a good time this would be for Armenians to gather and relocate back to Armenia. I don't believe escaping from America is the answer to the problems it faces, but it's not a bad time to consider. If this was our plan all along, what are we waiting for? I'm in! Let's just wait to see who our president will be...
I just received word that one of my friend's reserve unit has been deployed. Reality on the possibility of war is sinking in. It's becoming closer to home now as well. Last month some family friends were sent to Afghanistan for at least a year. This is something my generation has not fully experienced yet. Sure, I remember watching the news on the Gulf war, but none of my friends were sent over. Friends and Family in New York are preparing for the worst, during this whole mess of defense preparations. Okay, so apparently we are suppose to BUY duct tape and plastic sheeting, but we're not to use it just yet. Got anything better than that?
Anti-war protests have been stopping traffic as well... literally. I was on the MassPike last week and there was serious traffic at an unexpected time of the day. Then I noticed protesters collected on an overpass up ahead... moments after driving under then, traffic picked up. They say these protests around the world are the biggest we've ever seen, including the 60s protests. I'm not a huge believer in the end result of protests, but it'll be interesting to see if they actually do affect these current events.
Meanwhile, the anti-French sentiment seems to be growing. Apparently people are boycotting "French Fries" because they have the name "French" in it. Chirac is certainly not a respected leader around here these days. Germans are simply mocked in media.
Meanwhile, this week, there have been two nightclub incidents that resulted in many deaths. Nothing to say about that other than now they are playing the blame game and it just sucks that people died.
And who can deny that the presidential elections in Armenia are anywhere near normal. I agree with Raffi, it's hard to say who is better for the job when we aren't there, an honest truth I only determined by spending enough time in Armenia to realize that reality. But it is somewhat inspiring to see people taking to the streets to be heard. If that's what it takes to set things straight in Armenia and inspire ownership and civil rights among the average citizen, let it be. That is something that has been lacking. Diasporans can have anything and everything to say about what needs to happen, but one feeling I acquired while there was that the people need to gain back their ability to voice their opinions and take control again. I hope these rallies are signs of this. But again, I'm not there.
But who can forget the Michael Jackson controversy? During all these international issues, the biggest news item still seems to be Michael Jackson's nose and sleeping habits.
What a weird time we live in. I'm not saying bad, I'm not saying good. Just plain weird. What a good time this would be for Armenians to gather and relocate back to Armenia. I don't believe escaping from America is the answer to the problems it faces, but it's not a bad time to consider. If this was our plan all along, what are we waiting for? I'm in! Let's just wait to see who our president will be...
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