Ways of Escape: a Short Guide for Americans Seeking Political Asylum
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Richard Kuper
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In a delightful personal essay, Stephen Eisenman writes about reactions to neo-fascism and dreams of escape of one kind or another. He touches many raw nerves in the process.
Should Biden prove unable to stem the far-right tide in the US, he presents his own choice of asylum destinations.
As he say: “The selections are personal and may not be right for you. So, please consider making your own list…”
This article was originally published by Counterpunch on Fri 18 Dec 2020. Read the original here.
Ways of Escape: a Short Guide for Americans Seeking Political Asylum
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I am busy brushing up my Rumanian! When, many decades ago, I travelled with school and college friends across Eastern Europe, I guessed that even with O Level French we should be able to survive in Rumania, so long as one precaution was taken. As soon as we crossed the border, I asked a group of young Rumanians who were sat nearby, how to say in Rumanian – please speak slowly. My friends all scoffed – but it worked brilliantly and I managed some great conversations. So for anyone else who chooses this way, what you need to learn is: Vă rog să vorbiți încet.