Look, Julia,
This is , as you put it - an American obsession. Let it be. And for some of us who joined into the brotherhood of obsessed individuals it is the way of life.
Do not judge!
And do not preach - the socialism is an old book. For the superior intellectuals like you and Ira , and Lina, it should be quite obvious - we are just simpletons.... and want to be let alone.

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