Spiffor,
You are, as many others, calling American cultural imperialism what is mainly business imperialism, and any business in the end is always imperialist. For me, MacDo has few connexions with culture, no more than Coca-cola; they have a small influence on the way of life, which is a small part of the culture. But there is an American culture which is not imperialist and which is going along perfectly well with ours: Hubble is a monumental cultural achievement, and the American literature, or the Jazz, to mention only what I appreciate most, are top players in the cultural field.
Interestingly, you were answered by an American member who chose the name of a Greek writer in the specific purpose to write in our virtual world. This is really cultural imperialism!
It is possible that in 2000 years, three young guys choose to be named Hubble, Asimov and Ellington; then only we will know that the American culture was really imperialist.
You are, as many others, calling American cultural imperialism what is mainly business imperialism, and any business in the end is always imperialist. For me, MacDo has few connexions with culture, no more than Coca-cola; they have a small influence on the way of life, which is a small part of the culture. But there is an American culture which is not imperialist and which is going along perfectly well with ours: Hubble is a monumental cultural achievement, and the American literature, or the Jazz, to mention only what I appreciate most, are top players in the cultural field.
Interestingly, you were answered by an American member who chose the name of a Greek writer in the specific purpose to write in our virtual world. This is really cultural imperialism!
It is possible that in 2000 years, three young guys choose to be named Hubble, Asimov and Ellington; then only we will know that the American culture was really imperialist.
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