American Politics in Argentina

My friend Teri and I:
I'm sitting on the floor since it's so crowded!

Friday I attended a showing of the Presidential Debates hosted by a “democrats abroad” group here in Buenos Aires. It was so much fun! The place was completely packed and I ended up sitting on the floor but had a great view. It was like watching the Superbowl at a bar: except much more political. People cheered. People booed! We had beer and pizza and scandalously criticized everything that was said.

Strangely enough, I actually think that I am following politics more here in Argentina than I did in the US. When I was single and in college I felt politically interested and aware, but when I lived and worked in the OC I just didn’t care much. I was too wrapped up in my little life. However, being here has re-awakened a curiosity about the world and my own home country. I actually spend a lot of time discussing world affairs with my students. They are all so incredibly intelligent and unique; I can bring up the same topic in a few of my different conversation classes and hear completely different perspectives. I absolutely love this! While I’m never going to be the most politically informed human, I definitely enjoy having it be a part of my little life.

And just in case you are wondering, I support Obama. I’ll be attending the absentee voting party October 8^th to send off my vote!