I never studied WWII history, but I'm fairly certain Russia was our ally that helped to defeat the bad guys. Somehow, in less than ten years after the war, they became the enemy in the 1950s - 80s Cold War. As a kid in the '70s and '80s, Russia scared the hell out of me with the threat of nuclear war.
Because of the Eastern European side of my family, with great-grandmother and great-grandfather, fresh off the boat, and my grandmother, the first generation in this country, I feel a strong connection to Russia. I'm sure an old Russian woman looks just like my beloved grandparents when they lived on the family farm here in the States.
I'd be happy to take a meal with a Russian family and celebrate Christmas with them, as they would not be much different from my own family. It would be nice to remember they were our family and friends who were on the same side as we were in WWII. It would be great to acknowledge their Christian heritage and think about good will toward men.
Europe needs to remember all that stuff. Of course, we came to the New World to get away from European life and make a better one here. The Old World Europeans are practically communists now, so why not come out of the closet and go dancing with the bear after drinking vodka (the good stuff). Socialism is just one small step away from communism, so just go for it already and stop pretending the people matter. Europe, go home like the prodigal son, and be welcomed by a hug from Great Mother Russia.
Because of the Eastern European side of my family, with great-grandmother and great-grandfather, fresh off the boat, and my grandmother, the first generation in this country, I feel a strong connection to Russia. I'm sure an old Russian woman looks just like my beloved grandparents when they lived on the family farm here in the States.
I'd be happy to take a meal with a Russian family and celebrate Christmas with them, as they would not be much different from my own family. It would be nice to remember they were our family and friends who were on the same side as we were in WWII. It would be great to acknowledge their Christian heritage and think about good will toward men.
Europe needs to remember all that stuff. Of course, we came to the New World to get away from European life and make a better one here. The Old World Europeans are practically communists now, so why not come out of the closet and go dancing with the bear after drinking vodka (the good stuff). Socialism is just one small step away from communism, so just go for it already and stop pretending the people matter. Europe, go home like the prodigal son, and be welcomed by a hug from Great Mother Russia.
A trail goes two ways and looks different in each direction - There is no such thing as a timid woodland creature - Whatever does not kill you leaves you a survivor - Jesus is NOT a bad word - MSB