I moved overseas. The thing is that politics back home does affect me. If they go absolutely nuts back home (US), that affects how folks approach me here. It ca

I moved overseas. The thing is that politics back home does affect me. If they go absolutely nuts back home (US), that affects how folks approach me here. It can affect travel and all sorts of things. The tax codes affect me since they find it prudent to tax citizens regardless of where they live and work. Fortunately, taxes here are high, but if they weren't, I'd have to pay the US government. The unfortunate part of this whole thing is that I can't really influence politics back home. Technically, I can vote. But it makes me question whether or not it counts, since the form asks me if I plan on living in the states again. I don't think a senator will listen to me, especially since I'm from Indiana and therefore a tiny demographic. I certainly feel taxed without proper representation. On the other hand, I can vote in local elections here (Norway) since I've lived here 3 years. I just can't vote in national elections (the elections switch between the two, first a national election then 2 years later, a local election. 2 years later, back to national). It benefits me to pay some attention to local politics.