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Originally posted by Harman
It was quite a learning discussion.
But as a Belgian I’m also curious to know what the America people think about our country.
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While it might be better to start another thread, I will try to give you a brief idea:
We don't.
I am NOT saying that in any insulting way, just the simple truth.
I am a relatively intelligent American with a much better than average knowledge of the world, and I couldn't say who your political leaders are, what their leanings are or anything. And I know more about your country than most Americans.
The fact is, that the larger/noisier countries (US, Russia, N.Korea) garner more attention than the smaller, quieter countries (Belgium, Lichtenstein, Micronesia) and hence, people know more about them.
Heck, I'm not 100% sure who is currently the Prime Minister of Canada (didn't Cretien get voted out or something?) My attention ATM is firmly rooted in Data Networks and Systems Analysis with TFP on the side.
So please don't take it personally.
If it is any consolation, you guys make great beer that I wish we had more of
