Vile Atheist
Loud and Obnoxious
I got to thinking of Canadian and American history the other day. A strange thought started creeping into my mind. Why doesn't the United States listen to Canada more? I realize I say this with a bit of bias, but I'll give my reasons.
Vietnam:
Canada: "We believe in multilateralism and UN co-operation. Let's work with other countries to improve human rights around the world in a peaceful, non-violent way."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM COMMIES!!!!"
...The next day..."58,226 Dead American Troops, 4,000,000+ Vietnamese Civilians Killed", "US withdraws from Vietnam", "30,000-90,000 Americans Seek Asylum in Canada"
...Who was right?
Status of Cuba:
Canada: "We support Cuba's right to its own government if that is the will of the Cuban people."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM COMMIES!"
...The next day... "Cuba outranks US in Education Index, Literacy, and Infant Mortality", "Cuban Civilians Hurt by US Embargo" "US Establishes Relations with Communist Vietnam" "US Trade with Communist China Increases" "US Attempts Assassination of Fidel Castro....'cuz he's a dirty Commie"
Iraq War:
Canada: "We denounce the actions of 9/11 and are fully committed to finding those responsible for this act. However, we see no link with Iraq and 9/11."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM A-RABS!"
...The next day "4,359 Dead American Troops" "100,000 Documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths"
Global Financial Meltdown:
Canada: "Let's regulate the banks so that they don't give out loans to people who can't afford to pay them back."
USA: "Regulation!? That's just plain-Jane Communism!"
...The next day..."Canada's banking system rated #1 in the world for 2nd Straight Year." "US in $10 Trillion Bailout" "Over a Quarter Million Homes Lost All Over the US." "Royal Bank of Canada Consuming American Banks Like a Fat Trucker Eats Grand Slams at Denny's".
...Do I even need to ask?
The Northwest Passage:
Canada: "We understand there is a shortage of maps in the US. As your friendly neighbours, we have decided to lend you one of ours:
"
USA: "*guns-blazing* MOVE OVER, CANADA! WE GOTTA KILL DEM COMMIES!"
...The next day..."American Ice-Breaker Enters Northwest Passage, Triggering Mild Annoyance With Canadians" "Prime Minister of Canada Jean Poutine Interviewed, says 'I'm just glad they didn't accidentally fire on Iqaluit'"
...Who is CLEARLY right?
Virtually All International Rankings:
Canada: "We have maintained consistent top world rankings in areas of health, education, quality of life, and happiness. According to the Democracy Index, we are one of the most democratic countries in the world and we have some of the most free press on the globe. We are stable, according to the Failed States Index. We are committed to improving these with whatever resources available at our disposal."
USA: "Yeah, but you're SOCIALIST!! USA! USA! USA! WOOOOO!!!"
...The next day..."Senators Fight to Keep Public Option (aka. 'Socialized Medicine')"
...Really??
I don't mean this to be a post where I'm doing some penile waving and pointing "HA, HA! We're better than you!!". Not at all. Nor am I saying that this represents what all Americans think/thought at the time of each event I pointed out. But that was basically the US Government's approach...
I'm asking a legitimate question (in a subtle way) of why doesn't the US even attempt to emulate some of what we do if it's quite obvious if you look at the numbers what we're doing in terms of domestic policy and foreign policy and foreign relations is pretty damn good.
Any ideas? Is it that America has sold out to corporations that don't give a damn about the interests of the people? Is it corruption in the government? Is it the brainwashing and fear-mongering of the mass media? Is it a failure of the American education system? You tell me.
Vietnam:
Canada: "We believe in multilateralism and UN co-operation. Let's work with other countries to improve human rights around the world in a peaceful, non-violent way."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM COMMIES!!!!"
...The next day..."58,226 Dead American Troops, 4,000,000+ Vietnamese Civilians Killed", "US withdraws from Vietnam", "30,000-90,000 Americans Seek Asylum in Canada"
...Who was right?
Status of Cuba:
Canada: "We support Cuba's right to its own government if that is the will of the Cuban people."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM COMMIES!"
...The next day... "Cuba outranks US in Education Index, Literacy, and Infant Mortality", "Cuban Civilians Hurt by US Embargo" "US Establishes Relations with Communist Vietnam" "US Trade with Communist China Increases" "US Attempts Assassination of Fidel Castro....'cuz he's a dirty Commie"
Iraq War:
Canada: "We denounce the actions of 9/11 and are fully committed to finding those responsible for this act. However, we see no link with Iraq and 9/11."
USA: "*guns-blazing* KILL DEM A-RABS!"
...The next day "4,359 Dead American Troops" "100,000 Documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths"
Global Financial Meltdown:
Canada: "Let's regulate the banks so that they don't give out loans to people who can't afford to pay them back."
USA: "Regulation!? That's just plain-Jane Communism!"
...The next day..."Canada's banking system rated #1 in the world for 2nd Straight Year." "US in $10 Trillion Bailout" "Over a Quarter Million Homes Lost All Over the US." "Royal Bank of Canada Consuming American Banks Like a Fat Trucker Eats Grand Slams at Denny's".
...Do I even need to ask?
The Northwest Passage:
Canada: "We understand there is a shortage of maps in the US. As your friendly neighbours, we have decided to lend you one of ours:
USA: "*guns-blazing* MOVE OVER, CANADA! WE GOTTA KILL DEM COMMIES!"
...The next day..."American Ice-Breaker Enters Northwest Passage, Triggering Mild Annoyance With Canadians" "Prime Minister of Canada Jean Poutine Interviewed, says 'I'm just glad they didn't accidentally fire on Iqaluit'"
...Who is CLEARLY right?
Virtually All International Rankings:
Canada: "We have maintained consistent top world rankings in areas of health, education, quality of life, and happiness. According to the Democracy Index, we are one of the most democratic countries in the world and we have some of the most free press on the globe. We are stable, according to the Failed States Index. We are committed to improving these with whatever resources available at our disposal."
USA: "Yeah, but you're SOCIALIST!! USA! USA! USA! WOOOOO!!!"
...The next day..."Senators Fight to Keep Public Option (aka. 'Socialized Medicine')"
...Really??
I don't mean this to be a post where I'm doing some penile waving and pointing "HA, HA! We're better than you!!". Not at all. Nor am I saying that this represents what all Americans think/thought at the time of each event I pointed out. But that was basically the US Government's approach...
I'm asking a legitimate question (in a subtle way) of why doesn't the US even attempt to emulate some of what we do if it's quite obvious if you look at the numbers what we're doing in terms of domestic policy and foreign policy and foreign relations is pretty damn good.
Any ideas? Is it that America has sold out to corporations that don't give a damn about the interests of the people? Is it corruption in the government? Is it the brainwashing and fear-mongering of the mass media? Is it a failure of the American education system? You tell me.
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