Thread: Cultural Differences Between Americans and Russians

the politicians especially the Republicans, who claim to be Christians, constantly in their election campaigns stress family values
and a presidential candidate absolutely has to be an exemplary family man

but me, i don't see it the way Anixx does, it's more of a propaganda than reflection of the real state of affairs


at the same time if Americans had to vote in a woman to the office, i feel they'd vote for a single mother without hesitation, so there go family values
but they probably wouldn't vote for a childless woman either married or not

what do you think, Deb?

Originally Posted by LXNDR

the politicians especially the Republicans, who claim to be Christians, constantly in their election campaigns stress family values
and a presidential candidate absolutely has to be an exemplary family man

but me, i don't see it the way Anixx does, it's more of a propaganda than reflection of the real state of affairs


at the same time if Americans had to vote in a woman to the office, i feel they'd vote for a single mother without hesitation, so there go family values
but they probably wouldn't vote for a childless woman either married or not

what do you think, Deb?

I think you understand American politics very well. Yes, the right-wing propaganda is all about "family values" - but it's a facade. Many of the leading right-wing champions of "family values" have cheated on their wives, divorced multiple times, or been involved in bizarre sexual scandals - like fondling men in airport restroom stalls! They are a hypocritical bunch, indeed!

In reality, those of us who work are expected to sacrifice EVERYTHING for our jobs. There is no excuse here for not working.

Yes, we might elect a woman as a President... but throughout our history, women's rights have been last, after the rights of other minorities. We elected a Black President, so now we may finally be able to elect a female one. Hillary Clinton will likely run for President in 2016.

Do you mind putting these types of statements in the "Politics" section of this forum so I can continue to ignore them?

Thank you,

Scott

Originally Posted by Deborski

I think you understand American politics very well. Yes, the right-wing propaganda is all about "family values" - but it's a facade. Many of the leading right-wing champions of "family values" have cheated on their wives, divorced multiple times, or been involved in bizarre sexual scandals - like fondling men in airport restroom stalls! They are a hypocritical bunch, indeed!

In reality, those of us who work are expected to sacrifice EVERYTHING for our jobs. There is no excuse here for not working.

Yes, we might elect a woman as a President... but throughout our history, women's rights have been last, after the rights of other minorities. We elected a Black President, so now we may finally be able to elect a female one. Hillary Clinton will likely run for President in 2016.

Originally Posted by fortheether

Do you mind putting these types of statements in the "Politics" section of this forum so I can continue to ignore them?

Thank you,

Scott

Scott, I agree, politics is derailing the thread. Can everyone please keep this to cultural differences without too much political discussion?

Americans are more patriotic which is a good thing, I think
But sometimes "too patriotic" when patriotism is used as a cover up for something else

You gave very generalized statements about two countries that are very, very large. I don't know how I feel about this topic in general.

Originally Posted by Gnome

You gave very generalized statements about two countries that are very, very large. I don't know how I feel about this topic in general.

Generally speaking, I dislike generalities. But when discussing topics like "culture" - which are very broad topics - it's hard to avoid. There will always be people who are exceptions to the rules, and certainly attitudes and cultural minutia vary from one part of a large country to another. No offense is intended with this post.