look at the top 3 "foreign" nations. They all speak english. Americans are notorious for not being willing to learn other peoples' languages. They also like antiseptic cleanliness, and their affection for that and not wanting fruit and vegetables to be bruised in shipping has made their food almost tasteless. They don't like different smells. Any observation of the large bulk of us tourists and bible belters would show us that americans like what they have been used to in growing up in usa. So, naturally, they'd like the foreign countries that are most like "the good ol' usa.
In australia and britain, the people speak english, albeit a "funny [[and not so intelligible brand of it" [[at least as most americans are concerned). Therefore, canada is the nation most like usa [[and, therefore, americans like canada best).
Do they like us because we are much more social justice and social welfare-oriented than they?-no! Do they like us because we are more concerned with education than they?-no! Do they like us because we are much more environmentally concerned than they?- no! They like us because we, despite our differences [[a few million frenchies), are the easiest for them to tolerate.
I am not favourably impressed by such a distinction. I hope you from south of the border are not offended by my feelings on this subject. Let me assure you that i realise that not all people in usa fit my description-but i'd dare say that more do than don't.
Nevertheless, it is clear that canada and usa should be good neighbours and good friends [[and i hope my rant won't hurt the chances for that)
. Look! I even used a smilie for the first time!
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