[driftless2]

One thing that separates Americans from other peoples is not that we're better than they are but that Americans are not afraid to fall on our faces. Many Americans fail when then try to do things thought not possible. But a certain pct. succeed encouraging others to try to do "impossible" things.

Of course, there are many Americans who try to things that are actually impossible to do. But they attempt to do them anyway. In that respect, maybe we're more bullheaded than other people, but that's one of the reasons why we have more things.

[Slings and Arrows]

Hmmm...I wonder if it’s a “guilt culture” vs “honor culture” thing?