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In reply to the discussion: Thank you Dr Rachel Maddow [View all]DFW
(54,927 posts)67. What happens in the USA often directly affects other countries
Way more than they affect us, as a matter of fact.
Belgium has a population of just over 11 million. NATO HQ is there and so is that of the EU. Many thousands of Americans are stationed there, both military and civilian. America brings disproportionate billions into the Belgian economy. What goes on in the USA politically is (or should) be of major interest to most Belgians.
On the other hand, if we decide that our cravings for waffles and chocolate need to be satisfied elsewhere, it can be arranged. Theiplomat Belgians have a good reason to care.
As for us, an Indian diplomat once said that the office of President of the United States is FAR too important to be left to the voters of the United States.
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Very rare for someone to simultaneously be a super patriot and a super journalist.
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#3
Well done with this description. Some find her method of taking 12 minutes to
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#77
I've been BEYOND impressed with her since Unfiltered on Air America Radio
Dennis Donovan
Apr 2018
#4
You're so right, syringis! And amazingly, Maddow has a PhD in poli sci rather than journalism.
spooky3
Apr 2018
#6
An Eisenhower Republican is a lot more liberal than a lot of Democrats these days.
Aristus
Apr 2018
#82
I think (after 60+++ years and several marriages/relationships) that Mrs. is pretty archaic
erronis
Apr 2018
#31
In some ways, it is just much easier to use one surname. If you have children together
Ilsa
Apr 2018
#71
I remember when I was a kid, that asking to be called "Ms" was akin to burning your bra!
Lisa0825
Apr 2018
#24
Why does someone from Belgium spend time on a website devoted to US politics?
oberliner
Apr 2018
#27
I would turn your question on its head - why are the "americans" (US) so uninterested
erronis
Apr 2018
#39
Technically, I believe Dr. Rachel Maddow is most appropriate given her doctorate (n/t)
FreepFryer
Apr 2018
#36
Wonderful compliment to her! Was just about to mention that it's properly Dr. Maddow
maddiemom
Apr 2018
#42
I second that emotion! Thank Goodness for Rachel! She 'splains it like I'm a 4 yr old. nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2018
#53