JQK Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 U.S. & CanadaCanada sucks, man....... just... wow...... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Why do I have this feeling that you flat out hate Canada and anything Canadian?--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 "means Canada is moving in the opposite direction with the United States and closer to Europe"Please don't turn into France, we don't like hairy women. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted December 2, 2003 Author Share Posted December 2, 2003 Why do I have this feeling that you flat out hate Canada and anything Canadian?--Roger "Time?" Clemente.If i flat out hated Canada and everything canadian, i would hate Hockey and that delicious bacon you guys have up there. I hate the political state of Canada,and to tell you the truth, i do not have a favorable view on most Canadian people. I have met some wonderful canadians via this board, i have also met some that are an example of why i don't really like our northern neighbor. My dislike for Canada is not blind hatred... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 to sum up what he is saying,"Why hate someone based on their nationality, when if you just get to know them, you can turly hate them for what they are."I believe Dennis Miller said that. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 A bumper sticker on my car:"One of the reasons I love my country is because we don't say God Bless Canada" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I don't see why social differences are causing such a rift between the countries. If Canada wants to go the way of the European, than so be it. We still have a great relatonship with the British, don't we? We shouldn't let the differences between us, cause hatred or contempt for one another. Half of my family is from the Toronto area, My parents and grandparents are fresh off of the boat from Portugal (a European country) so I really get to see all sides of this and the fact that the US and Canada can't get along is asinine. I think this is more political than anything else. If there is something we don't agree on, then fine, we'll leave it at that. Politicians are just stirring up emotions. Now with that being said, I am not any less american. I still love my country to DEATH. This whol hate thing is stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Why is universal healthcare, a decent public education system and a nationwide understanding of civil rights a reason to hate a country??? 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJR Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 This whol hate thing is stupid!And that mistyped comment is about the best thing said in this thread. FantasyHockeySim.com || DetroitHockey.Net || DetroitHockey.Net FHL || cjr.dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 i personally love Canada. I haven't met a Canadian that wasn't nice and friendly. If i could, i'd like to be a dual citizen, does that make me less of a patriot? I don't think so..... @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 And that mistyped comment is about the best thing said in this thread.true @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 And that mistyped comment is about the best thing said in this thread.trueAnd what's that supposed to mean??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 its supposed to mean you are right, hate is stupid. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Oh. Sorry I guess I misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJR Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 And that mistyped comment is about the best thing said in this thread.trueAnd what's that supposed to mean???To confirm, I assumed you mistyped "whole" as "whol" rather than outright misspelling it. And as Josh said, "you are right, hate is stupid." FantasyHockeySim.com || DetroitHockey.Net || DetroitHockey.Net FHL || cjr.dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 And that mistyped comment is about the best thing said in this thread.trueAnd what's that supposed to mean???To confirm, I assumed you mistyped "whole" as "whol" rather than outright misspelling it. And as Josh said, "you are right, hate is stupid."Nope sorry guys I really did just misspell it. Kind of neat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Do I disagree with a lot of things our government does? Yes, case in point most of the issues mentioned in this article. Do I wish that in certain ways, Canada would be more like the U.S.? Absolutely. Do I love my country? Noo doot aboot it.Honestly though, don't ever make fun of someone else's country. No matter where you live, your country has dione stupid things just the same as the next one. (Don't think there's some sort of stupidity wall that runs along the 49th parallel.)Canada does some things better than the States too... it may be inefficient and far from perfect, but my health care is free! I love the idea of a cultural tapestry as opposed to a melting pot. My grandma hasn't gone into the poor house because she has to take a couple of different medications every day. I can openly disagree with my government, a democratic staple, without being labelled 'unpatriotic'. And although we've 'slipped' to eighth this year (in fairness, 1 behind the US), over the previous 12 years, Canada has been ranked #1 9 times in the UN's Best Countries in which to Live list (in a row in fact... '92-2000).Canada is far from being perfect. I wish it was better, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted December 3, 2003 Author Share Posted December 3, 2003 Do I disagree with a lot of things our government does? Yes, case in point most of the issues mentioned in this article. Do I wish that in certain ways, Canada would be more like the U.S.? Absolutely. Do I love my country? Noo doot aboot it.Honestly though, don't ever make fun of someone else's country. No matter where you live, your country has dione stupid things just the same as the next one. (Don't think there's some sort of stupidity wall that runs along the 49th parallel.)Canada does some things better than the States too... it may be inefficient and far from perfect, but my health care is free! I love the idea of a cultural tapestry as opposed to a melting pot. My grandma hasn't gone into the poor house because she has to take a couple of different medications every day. I can openly disagree with my government, a democratic staple, without being labelled 'unpatriotic'. And although we've 'slipped' to eighth this year (in fairness, 1 behind the US), over the previous 12 years, Canada has been ranked #1 9 times in the UN's Best Countries in which to Live list (in a row in fact... '92-2000).Canada is far from being perfect. I wish it was better, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.And i'm with you on that. DO i think America is perfect? No, but i also wouldn't want to live anywhere else. What bugs me is the sense of superiority that a majority of Canadians seem to have. They feel that their way is the only way, and the fact that America doesn't have that lousy healthcare system they do, and that we actually enforce our drug laws, and that we still have a sense of morality, we are somehow Nazi's and bullies.Now i have said most of the canadians i have met have been through this board, and i have to say that almost every single one has been great, and fun to know, and also very fun to debate the differences with (i love debate). There are the exceptions though, and that is unfourtunate. I understand i'm not the easiest guy to get along with. I am very opinionated, and when i get all heated up about a topic, my mouth more often gets me into trouble more than anything else. But after a while oftalking, hopefull my points are understood, and we can leave friends. My "Canada Sucks" comments were out of line, i was making a statement out of a moment of rage. But i do have several problems with the Political and social issues ofthat country... and that iswhat this thread is about, discussing those issues... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 *puts on his Team Canada Jersey, Pulls his tuque on, Opens a Molson and steps on his Soap Box*My American neighbours please understand that we don't think we are superiour to you (that would mean we have officially be come European, and i mean thinking we are superiour while not actually being :laugh: ). Do I have problems with the American Culture, yes, do I have problems with the Canadian Culture, damn skippy I do. But I will defend to the death that people should be allowed to marry who they want male or female, that healthcare should be free for everyman, woman or child no matter what the problem is or how much they make. I believe that sometimes the best way to solve a dispute is peace keeping, not sending in an army. Is force needed in some instances yes, however it looks bad when you force the hand that you earlier dealt. Face it boys, Sadaam was your friend till he bit the hand that fed him.But back to my point about the "Canadian Superiority" I think it stems from our need to find our own identity. If you read that article that JQK posted, the one guy makes an excellent point that for the longest time people thought it was a matter of time till Canada was saying the pledge of allegiance and saluting "Old Glory". Now we are searching for our own voice and we are sick of being the "US" little brother that begs to be taken everywhere.As for the our new drug policies its not like we are a giant Bob Marley concert. New policies are being put into effect to help the people with medicinal marijauna but with that its allowing people that have very small amounts on them to not ruin their entire lives with legal problems. I for one wouldn't touch the stuff with a ten foot clown pole, but i gurantee a guy thats high will be too busy laughing at the balls than trying to kick my ass if i beat him at pool instead of the drunken gorillas that usually want to fight.so really, why can't we all just get along GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 *puts on his Team Canada Jersey, Pulls his tuque on, Opens a Molson and steps on his Soap Box*My American neighbours please understand that we don't think we are superiour to you (that would mean we have officially be come European, and i mean thinking we are superiour while not actually being :laugh: ). Do I have problems with the American Culture, yes, do I have problems with the Canadian Culture, damn skippy I do. But I will defend to the death that people should be allowed to marry who they want male or female, that healthcare should be free for everyman, woman or child no matter what the problem is or how much they make. I believe that sometimes the best way to solve a dispute is peace keeping, not sending in an army. Is force needed in some instances yes, however it looks bad when you force the hand that you earlier dealt. Face it boys, Sadaam was your friend till he bit the hand that fed him.But back to my point about the "Canadian Superiority" I think it stems from our need to find our own identity. If you read that article that JQK posted, the one guy makes an excellent point that for the longest time people thought it was a matter of time till Canada was saying the pledge of allegiance and saluting "Old Glory". Now we are searching for our own voice and we are sick of being the "US" little brother that begs to be taken everywhere.As for the our new drug policies its not like we are a giant Bob Marley concert. New policies are being put into effect to help the people with medicinal marijauna but with that its allowing people that have very small amounts on them to not ruin their entire lives with legal problems. I for one wouldn't touch the stuff with a ten foot clown pole, but i gurantee a guy thats high will be too busy laughing at the balls than trying to kick my ass if i beat him at pool instead of the drunken gorillas that usually want to fight.so really, why can't we all just get alongI have only one thing to say about that.WOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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