it is not a matter of sheer happenstance that the DR has never had a female head of state. as a matter of fact, not many Spanish speaking countries have had them...
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Do Dominicans care about American politics?
it is not a matter of sheer happenstance that the DR has never had a female head of state. as a matter of fact, not many Spanish speaking countries have had them...
come on, Chiri..that list ain?t that long. that is not even one per country...in history.
I am specifically not reading any of the previous posts. I am American. Sorry.
If Dominicans have ties to the US, yes, they care about US politics. If they don't, they don't.
It's different for ex-pats, because we are supposed to be citizens of the world. Or at least, I think so. I care a lot about world politics. I read two newspapers a day. But that's just how I was raised. And because it matters to me to understand WTF is going on.
If Dominicans have ties to the US, yes, they care about US politics. If they don't, they don't.
It's different for ex-pats, because we are supposed to be citizens of the world. Or at least, I think so. I care a lot about world politics. I read two newspapers a day. But that's just how I was raised. And because it matters to me to understand WTF is going on.
And most are/were part of political dynasties, but that little detail aside, compared to all the other continents it's a respectable number.
And it hurts me to admit, but I bare myself here, that my favorite brother-in-law is going to vote for Trump. We agreed at the beginning of the campaign cycle that we would simply not discuss. It's the only way. I adore my B-I-L. So we can agree to disagree.
For me, the more important issue is being aware of more global, and specifically Latin/South American issues. If one lives here.
For me, the more important issue is being aware of more global, and specifically Latin/South American issues. If one lives here.
i have to concede that you are right, which is ironic, given the Latin reputation for machismo..
I had her on my list at first, but took her off when I saw Gorgon had said "Spanish-speaking countries".
i figured that one out, Chiri.*