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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
There's a certain arrogance about Canadians and Calgarians specifically that is really off-putting. As a Canadian it's always just a little embarrassing to read or hear about how much better our country is.
I have a sense that arrogance has caused a lot of the problems that are leading to the American empire's decline (basically what we are witnessing the beginning of). I could be wrong, but there's no other attitude or perspective like it in terms of social acceptance when in reality it's more like an excuse to be ignorant or refusal to understand.
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This I would agree with as well. I also think and this board is very guilty of it is the whole stereotyping Americans and making completely arrogant statements about America.
For the most part America is a incredibly generous nation thats pretty well intentioned with good people. Does it have flaws? Absolutely, does it have big flaws? Absolutely.
But some times I feel that Canadians are becoming the loudmouthed abrasive bunch with shortmans syndrome. In the past Canada offered solutions, now it just seems that Canadians offer criticism just so that we can feel better about how we do things.
America has done a lot of things wrong especially since the end of the cold war. I believe as a country they have lost their way and faltered. But it just seems that as a nation we would rather rub their faces in it and snicker while saying Murricans then actually debate the issue or be the least bit constructive.
Maybe its because the Yanks when they mess up do it all the way. Maybe its because their culture is far different then ours being born via revolution. But they are a nation that for the most part is generous and helpful, and I would rather live next to them then China or the Soviet Union or the other great powers.
Like it or hate it, the Yanks have treated us well, and have helped us when needed.
I think we take a very small group or backwards or misguided or just plane dumb American's and project it on everyone and then use that to project our own need to feel superior.
Just my 2 cents