"In Canada you grow up - we're next to the United States. We're watching whatever you're watching. We're following your news. It's obvious that we are inundated with American cultural information and political information. Whereas the opposite is not true"
- Rick Mercer
About this Quote
This quote by Rick Mercer speaks to the impact of American culture and politics on Canada. He is stating that Canadians are continuously exposed to American culture and politics, while the opposite is not real. This is due to the fact that of Canada's geographical proximity to the United States, and the truth that Canadians are exposed to the same media and news as Americans. This has resulted in Canadians being heavily influenced by American culture and politics, and has actually had a significant impact on Canadian society. This quote highlights the importance of comprehending the impact of American culture and politics on Canada, and how it has formed the country.
This quote is written / told by Rick Mercer somewhere between October 17, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from Canada.
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