A Canadian that "gets it"

Or, at least gets it on the last couple of paragraphs. Interesting read.

Nowhere is the misunderstanding of the United States more obvious than in Canada. We scream at mummy and kick daddy in the shins, knowing that it won't hurt them very much and, most importantly, that they'll never get seriously angry with us.

America still stands tall, smiling at the brat but also protecting it from its enemies. As it does most of the world. As for the lack of gratitude, it's used to it by now.

And, thank you.