I'm sorry if i insulted you SW. But if the tables were turned and it was America that was about to be swallowed up by Canada and loose all sense of self identity you would surely feel the same way. You of course never have to fear this happening.

As to Canadians being loved and respected I think some of it just may be due to the fact that Canadians are polite respectful and some what knowledgable about the countries that we visit. Also that we are known as peace keepers?

Yes, many Americans are rude when traveling. But, just as many actually try to behave properly. But, only the negative is remembered.

Taking our resources, of course if a crisis came up and say the south western states were in desparte need of water there would be no hesitation of you taking our fresh water and shipping it down, with very little to no concern for what it would do to our environment.

We've had quite a few droughts and disasters here in the States. And, what do we do? Help each other out. When there are disasters elsewhere in the world, what happens? The US is usually the first on the scene to help. And if we're not, everyone looks to us with their hands out.

And, you still want to see the US as nothing but self-centered.

Lets be real, do you really think anyone in the States would hesitate to take what it needs from Canada? That you guys would think about us before your states?

No, we wouldn't "take" anything. If we were like that, don't you think we would have taken your country from you by now? We buy what we want.

Living in the shadow of a giant isn't always pleasant. It does at times make we Canadians a little paranoid and defensive. I think for the most part most Canadians appreciate America and the indirect protection we recieve by living in your shadow. But that does not mean we want to loose our identity and become little more than second rate cousins to America.

Guess what- we don't want you to loose your identity.

Also from many arguments in chat what I have found from the Americans is that you already think of us as little more than a satelite to you.

Well, most are from government schools and don't know anything anyway. I mean, heck, even some of our elected officials call America a democracy when it is a representative republic. Don't sweat them.

When I say I'm Canadain and proud of it I'm mocked and told that Canada is pathetic and pretty much an awful place to live. How do you think that makes me feel? I know most of it is done injest and humour but there is a kernel of truth in their statements.

When I say I'm an American and proud of it, I get the same. Shrug it off.




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