In state and local governments in eastern Germany, however, The Left has become a home for many Ossis (Easterners), who tend to be apolitical and feel vaguely frustrated.
After dinner, it was decided to play a game of cards. The cowboy offered to play with Johnnie, and they all turned to ask the Swede to play with the little Easterner.
There's no place in this town where they can say they took in a guest of mine because he was afraid to stay here. He turned suddenly upon the cowboy and the Easterner. Am I right?
As for the Easterner, he was begging in a voice that was not heard: Wait a moment, can't you? Oh, wait a moment. What's the use of fighting over a game of cards? Wait a moment.