I am not the one who go gaga over America. After working closely with the Americans and sometimes people from other countries for past six years, I feel there is not much difference between the fundamental mindset of people, everyone want to lead a good life ( at least have good money ). So universally there is no exception from Americans. We all have same aspirations.
The day, when Barack Obama swearing for the second time, I felt it’s a good time to talk about US in the Tea Shop.
Although I have disapprovals with it culturally and ethically, anthropologically there is more liking in me for America.
The sheer word “New World” brings interest to anyone. The natives were there some 15,000 years ago, but the “new man” entered there just over 500 years ago and this period is so minuscule in the history of man and earth.
Even though it was Europeans who landed there second (First, paleo-Indians), it kind of attracted the entire world- post 1500’s to pre WWII.
The country became a mixed bag of all the countries and culture- Europeans, Asians and Africans immigrated to US in search of pursuit of happiness. It is the collective minds and effort of these people who built the nation.
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| Human Migration Chart |
A Tribal in South India
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| Siddis - thehindu.com |
To get a sense of how far US and its tentacles has spread worldwide- There is a small group of tribal called Siddis in Karnataka, South India. Sources say their lineage is traced back to Africa and they are proud that someone from their descent has become president of United States.
All the best Barack.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/siddis-celebrate-obamas-win/article4327795.ece
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