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National (Global?) Mindsets/Approaches/Views in FIRST

In a post about a possible Midwest Driver's Union, Eugenia Gavrielov made the following comment, which got me thinking:

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Originally Posted by Eugenia Gabrielov

However, while ECDU is a great role model, the Midwest does have a different mindset on some things. I think that would have to be taken account.

What are the differences in the mindsets, approaches, and overall views of FIRST in both its competetive and educational aspects throughout the different regions of involvement?

This isn't meant to be a "so-and-so is more competetive while so-and-so embodies education and inspiration" thread, and I can only hope that it doesn't turn into such. I'm just genuinely interested in the opinions of different people throughout FIRST.

Re: National (Global?) Mindsets/Approaches/Views in FIRST

Out here in the west we build robots like bricks and beat the _______ out of each other. :D

Re: National (Global?) Mindsets/Approaches/Views in FIRST

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