My “rabid fascination” is the fact I LOVE the United States and think it has been the best force for good in the history of the world. I want it to triumph and want its principles of freedom, pursuit of happiness, and innovation to continue. I eventually will migrate LEGALLY to it in the hopes of eventually becoming an American.
Despite being a Canadian, I view the US to be a better nation than my own. I have taught my children not to let themselves be brainwashed in school into thinking we Canadians are morally superior to Americans, and have told them if they wish to join any branch of the US military, that I will support them and be very proud of them.
I am a conservative and libertarian and also a liberal on some issues. I WANT the Republicans to win and dominate all branches of government - I hate big government, liberals who think they have the right to take money from others, and irrationality.
My intended move to the US has been postponed until after the 2010 congressional election - I want to wait and see what happens after the Democrats seize the White House, and what that will do to the economy and to the social stresses in the US. Why? Because I believe the hatred between the left and right, between different races, and even between different religions in the US is only going to get worse. If at all possible, I do not want my children to be exposed to a dangerous environment.
I agree that you may need to remain in the Maple Leaf area. Let us struggle with our own moral superiorty...