So... the more I learn about the US the happier I am to be Canadian. Why? I have absolutely nothing, truly nothing, against Americans as individual mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. I have nothing against the concept of the pursuit of happiness etc. etc. What I have so much trouble with is the "me first" attitude that seems so prevalent in the press. Actually, I am confused by the dramatic difference between what I believe to be true American values (see Oprah magazine, see Ellen's guests, see whatever other television pap I am absorbing) vs. the kind of insane, nonsensical Tea Party fascist blather that smacks me upside the head whenever I look at the American online news presence.
Having said all that "happy to be Canadian", I have to confess that today I am not so proud of Canada. I was just devastated today to learn of the closure of the CAT plant in Ontario. How ironic that the very same company who offered their employees a spectacular 50% salary and benefits take it or leave it deal on January 1 held a hiring fair today in Indiana....
Sigh.
So US, Smooess. Canada Schpamada. It's all the same. It's all a bunch of rich folks climbing over the rest of us trying to make a few more bucks. Makes me kind of ill, actually.
So...perhaps I need to do some research on Sweden?
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