I think much of that comes from geographic isolation. A lot of countries have been dealing with multiple neighbors for centuries whether they like it or not. The US has the luxury of wealth and distance and can afford to not be too concerned with others. That’s changing though, and the upheaval currently in progress will sap much of the country’s strength and influence. |
More than half of Americans are functionally illiterate. Canada has its share of idiots, but it’s not nearly as bad. |
They’re awfully concerned with Greenland and Panama |