Jake Lynch, an Aussie who’s called Seattle home for the past seven

Jake Lynch, an Aussie who’s called Seattle home for the past seven months, has an interesting column over on Crosscut. I love hearing what foreigners have to say about us, especially those, like Lynch, who can understand that just because we have a moron in charge of the country, doesn’t mean we all follow suit. That being said, Lynch’s analogy of American capitalism as a “be quick or be dead” Thai border town is probably a little over the top, but he is astute in his observation that we really dig money. And, a note to Lynch: the services are out there – the safety nets as you call them – but they can be tough to find. Live here a little longer and I’m hoping you’ll see that. But if you don’t, I understand. When it comes to taking care of us, you’re right. Our federal government isn’t exactly tip top. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some hash to sell.