I have lived in Europe, but it's been a long time. Naturally, I have profound affection and love for Europe, especially Western Europe--France, Britain, Germany...!
But, like most Americans, I am deeply concerned about what's happening there.
The U.S. Left seems to have the same horrifying agenda that you describe: An unchallenged Leftist press that is nothing more than a propaganda machine. Admiration of dictators. Hatred of free trade and markets (nevermind that that's what's made it all possible). Hatred of liberty, freedom of speech, freedom of thought.
I've been hoping that we had a distorted concept of what's going on in Europe, but from what you say, we must not.
Aren't Europeans concerned???
How can they not recoil in fear and dread, if the future actually does seem so bad???
Where is the incentive to oppose a tragic future? To take arms against a sea of troubles?
Are large numbers of Western Europeans in denial about what's going on?
One can't help wondering about all this.
I wish you good luck! Obviously you can think for yourself. You will no doubt prevail. One of the greatest talents anyone can have is the ability to face truth ruthlessly, no matter what it may be or where it is to be found, and avoid denial and self-deception. Bon chance!
Savage Beast : the overall majority of American media is undermining the US efforts in Iraq.
Aren’t Americans concerned???
How can they not recoil in fear and dread, if the future actually does seem so bad???
Where is the incentive to oppose a tragic future? To take arms against a sea of troubles?
Are large numbers of Americans in denial about what’s going on?
As you can see, we are both suffering from the left. A weak conservative agenda is the best chance for the left to pursue its work of destroying the entire society.
The only difference between Europe and America is that Europe began the deadly game more than one century and a half earlier.
If Americans give up right now, you may be asked the same questions about “decline” in a near future.