The other I day I posted a question about the changes in NASAR with the inclusion of Toyota in the sport. Let’s just say I hit a bit of a nerve. My question was really more along the lines of changing something to the point that it is no longer what it started out to be. It has nothing to do with fear of change, bigotry, or personal preference. With that said, and bearing in mind that this country was founded by people of different back grounds (after all, unless you are a Native American, we all immigrated here at some point in our past), when does too much change impact the outcome of the great American experiment?
2007-02-01 07:28:06 · 3 answers · asked by lbuajlw 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
My ancestors learned English and adopted the customs and traditions of many of our fellow immigrants. To coin the Chevy commercial, “Baseball, hotdogs apple pie and Chevrolet”, add to that the American solider, Mom and the fourth of July. Those images that popped into your head as you read each noun were icons that represented America. Has change accelerated to the point where we’ll witness the impact on our society in years instead of decades or generations?
2007-02-01 07:28:32 · update #1
Sure there are Toyota cars made here, but where do the profits go?
2007-02-02 00:50:42 · update #2
as for me im not an american, and im happy that way. my friends tell me to apply for citizenship, but ill keep paying that visa fee till i see 1 good reason to be an American.
2007-02-01 07:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by cannon_primed 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm ok if those things you listed change a bit (except mom, who doesn't love mom). Keep in mind, in reference to your TOYOTA problem, a higher percent of a Toyota car is made in America than your average "American" car anymore due to outsourcing to the third world.
Most of those classic images of Americana really gain their ground around the 1950's, the golden age. Think about it. Baseball, hot dogs, small town life...came about around the 50's. My point is that the one constant in this American experiment has been change. And it's usually been change for the better.
2007-02-01 15:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by joecool123_us 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
customs a few might be ok but when I find jobs that REQUIRE ME TO SPEAK ANOTHER language in my own land it irritates the h*ll out of me CUZ THIS IS America!!
2007-02-01 15:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋