My lefty college advisor professor who saved my neck in 1977 ultimately retired to Los Feliz sometime after he married a shrink in LA. He took me back to Pomona College on I-10 during one reunion in 2002 in his Corvette at speeds I would never drive. I remember Los Feliz as that kind of place...rich people with cool jobs and cool toys and antique McMansions. I wouldn't want to speculate as to the price of my professor's pad. And they were all like that if not moreso. I had remembered Los Feliz Chevrolet ads on TV in the 1960's and always figured Los Feliz was some has been place downtown. But no, my friend explained, Los Feliz is the hills above LA where "The Happy People" live. And so it seemed. At least, not poor, except perhaps in debt servicing, or health care benefits.
Great discussion. Looking forward to the book and subject. Most immigrants or expats I speak with have similar stories..in that there was never this plan to move away from home country..it just happens. In retro spect there are probably more forces at work most aren't fully aware of behind the scenes that impact the transition. Also can completely understand and relate to not being able to escape the hegemony even in Europe. Currently living in a former soviet state that think they are a little America or aspire to be is at times depressing wanting the big cars and houses..while at same time reading local news working professionals can't afford housing..there is no escape. Italy does sound nice though..or anywhere mediterranean Ive heard Slovenia is nice best of both worlds in the region haha
An interesting thing for Soviet Era immigrants to dwell upon is what part did US policy followed up by it's actions play in creating the world from which they/parents left to come to the US. Of course there are many other communities that share this history but since it's Yasha who has begun the journey ........
Recent US crimes against Haiti people -- by Hillary , Condoleezza Rice/Bush, Obama -- coups, military, exploitations of one of the poorest country, UN that brought in cholera (30,000+ dead, million sick) but negated the horror for six (read slowly - six) years.
A detailed, most horrible recent history of US colonialism -- kudos to Aaron Mate (always remember how vulgarly he was attacked by TYT's despicables - Ana & Cenk)
My lefty college advisor professor who saved my neck in 1977 ultimately retired to Los Feliz sometime after he married a shrink in LA. He took me back to Pomona College on I-10 during one reunion in 2002 in his Corvette at speeds I would never drive. I remember Los Feliz as that kind of place...rich people with cool jobs and cool toys and antique McMansions. I wouldn't want to speculate as to the price of my professor's pad. And they were all like that if not moreso. I had remembered Los Feliz Chevrolet ads on TV in the 1960's and always figured Los Feliz was some has been place downtown. But no, my friend explained, Los Feliz is the hills above LA where "The Happy People" live. And so it seemed. At least, not poor, except perhaps in debt servicing, or health care benefits.
Great discussion. Looking forward to the book and subject. Most immigrants or expats I speak with have similar stories..in that there was never this plan to move away from home country..it just happens. In retro spect there are probably more forces at work most aren't fully aware of behind the scenes that impact the transition. Also can completely understand and relate to not being able to escape the hegemony even in Europe. Currently living in a former soviet state that think they are a little America or aspire to be is at times depressing wanting the big cars and houses..while at same time reading local news working professionals can't afford housing..there is no escape. Italy does sound nice though..or anywhere mediterranean Ive heard Slovenia is nice best of both worlds in the region haha
An interesting thing for Soviet Era immigrants to dwell upon is what part did US policy followed up by it's actions play in creating the world from which they/parents left to come to the US. Of course there are many other communities that share this history but since it's Yasha who has begun the journey ........
Thank you both !! On a different subject -- worth distributing. An extraordinary interview !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3iT3y7MktI
Recent US crimes against Haiti people -- by Hillary , Condoleezza Rice/Bush, Obama -- coups, military, exploitations of one of the poorest country, UN that brought in cholera (30,000+ dead, million sick) but negated the horror for six (read slowly - six) years.
A detailed, most horrible recent history of US colonialism -- kudos to Aaron Mate (always remember how vulgarly he was attacked by TYT's despicables - Ana & Cenk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3iT3y7MktI