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Originally Posted by jorgelito
But Baraka, do you really think we (the US) is/will stagnate? We are at our most diverse and will only continue to do so. It's what makes us great!! To me, the US greatest strength is its diversity. I don't see us stagnating at all. Our culture is always evolving and changing. We are one of the most dynamic cultures ever. Canada is also very diverse, except for maybe Quebec (there's your legacy of hate). Canada is rated very highly in standard of living and quality of life because in my opinion, it embraces diversity.
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I certainly hope you won't stagnate. I think there are many who still hold onto the old idea of the melting pot. America hasn't been a melting pot for decades now. Actually, it was never a very good one to begin with. Even the Romans didn't even do it...much.
Quebec certainly is an interesting place. The bad that comes out of there is a direct result of constantly feeling threatened. In this way, French Canadian culture is kind of like some Muslim cultures. Hegemony is a bitch.
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