(10-25-2022, 03:17 PM)Michigan Swamp Buck Wrote: If the illegals go up to Canada with the criminal intent to run guns, I suspect the Canadians won't be as welcoming as we have
been at our southern border. I find it interesting that our border with Canada, the world's longest, has gotten less coverage than
the Mexico border gets (and that is close to none).
Quote:The Canada-United States border is the world's longest international boundary. The boundary stretches for 5,525 miles (8,891 km)
Quote:The United States' southern border with Mexico is 1,933 miles long.
Our northern border has close to three times the length to find a way to cross illegally than our southern one has. That implies in either direction by the way.
There is another difference between the north and south US borders, but it's too toxic for politicians to talk about it.
Maybe it could be found within this article...? (Source)
Quote:Comparative Cultural Summary Table
Cultural Comparisons
Mexico Canada/USA
Family
Family is the first priority. Family is usually second to work.
Children are celebrated and sheltered. Children often minimally parented; are independent.
Wife fulfills domestic role. Wife often fulfills dual roles.
Mobility is limited. Mobility quite common.
Religion
Long Roman Catholic tradition. Mixed religions.
Fatalistic outlook. “As God wills.” “Master of own life” outlook.
Education
Memorization. Analytical approach.
Emphasis on theoretical. Emphasis on the practical.
Rigid, broad curriculum. Narrow, in-depth specialization.
Nationalism
Very nationalistic. (U.S.) Very patriotic.
Proud of long history and traditions. Proud of “American way of life.”
Reluctant to settle outside Mexico. Assumes everyone shares his/her materialistic values.
(Canadian) Less than U.S.. Often has more “World” view.
Personal Sensitivity
Difficulty separating work and personal relationships. Separates work from emotions/personal relationships.
Sensitive to differences of opinion. Sensitivity seen as weakness.
Fears loss of face, especially publicly. Tough business front.
Shuns confrontation. Has difficulty with subtlety.
Etiquette
“Old world” formality. Formality often sacrificed for efficiency.
Etiquette and manners seen as measure of breeding. “Let’s get to the point” approach.
Personal Appearance
Dress and grooming are status symbols. Appearance is secondary to performance.
Status
Title and position more important than money in eyes Money is main status measure and is reward for achievement.
of society.
Aesthetics
Aesthetic side of life is important even at work. No time for “useless frills”.
Ethics
Truth is tempered by need for diplomacy. Direct Yes/No answers given and expected.
Truth is a relative concept. Truth seen as absolute value.
Edith Head Gives Good Wardrobe.