Zhimmy Kanata
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Zhimmy Kanata commented on Who is America? on March 3, 2008, 8:50 AM
I don't pretend to be an expert on China outside of what I have seen in a travel show. Albeit I have been to Hong Kong pre take over. No doubt it is a large and diverse place. However, you can't escape the simple facts that you point out. They are universal truths and exactly what we are talking about. They are the reasons China will never become a economic superpower of the world like the USA or more accurately North America.
Zhimmy Kanata commented on Who are you? on February 12, 2008, 2:05 PM
I agree with some of your concepts...However, if Quebec and in particular Montreal are so multicultural as you state. Then why is it a province that has laws to protect its language? Let alone the whole "reasonable accommodation debate". The only reason Montreal is a multicultural city is simply because their are others who are ethic who are "physically" there. Personally I think its just a city made up of large "ethnic ghettos". Outside of that I don't think its nearly as multicultural as you make it out to be. Multicultural means people live together. French still rules supreme!As for judging whether their is a "Canadian Identity?" Being that you only lived there for 20 years and are first generation Canadian I think you are a very poor judge of that. If you can't see it then its because you were just a visitor and not really truly a Canadian. Quite honestly as a minority and new resident you were being quite disrespectful. It always seems to be these "new residents" who grew up in one of these "ethic ghettos" in Canada questioning what it is to be Canadian. The fact is usually never really stepped out of it and often don't know what it is to be 100kms out of their safety zone. Really the fact they only exist is because of our tolerance which I will say is quickly being tested.As for the scientist thing. I don't even know where you were going there. So you lost in the last few minutes there.
Zhimmy Kanata commented on Who is America? on February 12, 2008, 1:42 PM
I think your right and that is obviously a very informed opinion. I agree China and India are completely overrated and in absolutely no position to become a dominant power within the next 25 years. However, do I think that America is an empire in decline?...well I am not so sure...I often think, "what will happen when the sleeping giant 'truly' awakens?" Right now I think it has simply rolled over, shook off an deep sleep and put its feet on the floor. Its hardly stood up!
Zhimmy Kanata commented on Who are you? on February 12, 2008, 9:05 AM
I agree with some of your concepts... However, if Quebec and in particular Montreal are so multicultural as you state. Then why is it a province that has laws to protect its language? Let alone the whole "reasonable accommodation debate". The only reason Montreal is a multicultural city is simply because their are others who are ethic who are "physically" there. Personally I think its just a city made up of large "ethnic ghettos". Outside of that I don't think its nearly as multicultural as you make it out to be. Multicultural means people live together. French still rules supreme! As for judging whether their is a "Canadian Identity?" Being that you only lived there for 20 years and are first generation Canadian I think you are a very poor judge of that. If you can't see it then its because you were just a visitor and not really truly a Canadian. Quite honestly as a minority and new resident you were being quite disrespectful. It always seems to be these "new residents" who grew up in one of these "ethic ghettos" in Canada questioning what it is to be Canadian. The fact is usually never really stepped out of it and often don't know what it is to be 100kms out of their safety zone. Really the fact they only exist is because of our tolerance which I will say is quickly being tested. As for the scientist thing. I don't even know where you were going there. So you lost in the last few minutes there.
Zhimmy Kanata commented on Who is America? on March 3, 2008, 1:50 PM
I don't pretend to be an expert on China outside of what I have seen in a travel show. Albeit I have been to Hong Kong pre take over. No doubt it is a large and diverse place.However, you can't escape the simple facts that you point out. They are universal truths and exactly what we are talking about. They are the reasons China will never become a economic superpower of the world like the USA or more accurately North America.