#CoSoConfession #Politics #July4
I was born and raised in Hungary. Lived in Algeria for three years as a teen. Been in the US since the mid-90s. For the two decades my country of origin was not shit, I was away from it and living in a US going to hateful hell. Now Hungary is openly shitting on freedom and turning fascist. Some elements of the US are, too. I dragged my feet on becoming naturalized and only did it out of fear, finally, in 2018. ++
As an immigrant woman, I don't even know what it is like to be welcomed and wanted or affirmed in a community. Meanwhile, my country of origin is a source of shame. I have a degree in American Studies and a doctorate in political science. Although my mediocre career was destroyed, my brain cells are still here and I understand what is happening, much better than most. I feel no patriotism. I read accounts of folks being proud of the US, and I feel alienated. ++
@publickovacs I have some empathy for your perspective. What I have been learning, and it is encouraging to me despite the fascistic tendencies we see all around us, is to "look to the heroes:" for me, John Lewis, for one, who despite having his head bashed in on Pettus Bridge, became one of the most articulate and passionate voices in Congress. When folks like him still want to fight for the dream, I need to up my game.
@FinnegansWhacked
I like how you concluded that - thank you for your perspective