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In response to the many "I love America" threads, why not make a Canadian one?

Rate Canada overall for culture, foreign policy, people, etc

Since I've never met a Canadian non online I'm going to assume that they're xenophobic and hate freedom.

Since I've never met a Canadian non online I'm going to assume that they're xenophobic and hate freedom.


You say that like it's a bad thing..... :p

I don't like them terrance and phillip from south park sickened me

Also their primitive infrastructure of only one road is very short-sighted.

Where is the "I love Canada, but it could be better" option?

Isn't Canada just mini-America?

Isn't Canada just mini-America?

America, Jr. to be specific.

Rate Canada overall for culture, foreign policy, people, etc
Since Canada now has a Conservative government, it's dropped to second on my list of best countries (after New Zealand).

Since Canada now has a Conservative government, it's dropped to second on my list of best countries (after New Zealand).

It ascended to 190 on my list with Harper's election. Right above Somalia.

I like Canada, but not as much as I would if a lot of them didn't always say things about the U.S.

(notice I said a lot, not ALL)

America, Jr. to be specific.

Yeah, that's a better way to put it. :D

I'd liek to move to Canada or Holland... I've been to both and loved them both

So... Where is Canada again?

;)

America, Jr. to be specific.
Thats why I like you guys, if I couldnt live here, Id live there.

They fuck up my file tranferes everyday and when i call they tell me they'll call me back and then I'll start getting calls from clients asking when their shit will be ready and I dont' knwo because I'm always waiting for Vancouver or Toronto to get the files down here and i call and they never have an answer and they don't have a sense of urgency...

But they're not so bad. they've paid me pretty well over the last several years.

I don't like them terrance and phillip from south park sickened me
for the record south park and all it's caricters (terrance and phillip included) are ameracan creations and therefor reflect more stronly on ameracan culture than any other culture.

In response to the many "I love America" threads, why not make a Canadian one?

Rate Canada overall for culture, foreign policy, people, etc
Canada is the beauty way to go, eh? :)

*Ahem*

War of 1812 (http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/1812/~content)

And that is why Canada is great. (non-canadian)

Canada is the beauty way to go, eh? :)

Take off! Hoser.:D

for the record south park and all it's caricters (terrance and phillip included) are ameracan creations and therefor reflect more stronly on ameracan culture than any other culture.

I would have never guessed this fact in a million years.

(coming from a Canadian)

before Harper was in power, Canada was not my favourite nation. I prefered Switzerland and Germany over it.

But now that a conservative gov is in power, it's back to #1. hurray, I'm proud to call myself Canadian now!

I Hate Canada

I Live In This Frozen Wasteland, And It Sucks

I Want Out Of Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I usually love Canada...
Then Harper got elected...
I still like Canada, overall, but I'm waiting to see how bad he tries to screw this country up.

I like Canada on the same level that I like England, Germany, Australia, Swizterland, and Italy...Those are all great countries.

My view of Canada greatly improved when they elected a Conservative (Go Canada!) and I think all the Canadians I have met in person have always had nice things to say about Americans and America....notice how I said in person and not on NS...:p

Culturally, well, no offense to Canadians but I really dont think Canada has a influential culture, its sort of like American culture with some unique Canadian aspects.

Anyway, its a great country, but its not America and America is where my heart and soul are.

Conservative in Canada is like moderate in America. Regardless, since Harper doesn't have a majority, he has to work with the other parties, which are varying shades of liberal, to get any thing through. Major changes with 'conservative agenda' written all over them will find be hard pressed to find another party to go along with it.

I like Canada overall. It has some issues major issues, like funding viable social programs (childcare? oye...good luck with that), but has great potential and vision. And the generally liberal stance makes it more fun than the US..although I'm not crazy about the 9 months of snow ;) Some friendly people you got up there in Ottawa..wish I could have made it up to work the election!

Like every other nation on Earth, it could be better.

Conservative in Canada is like moderate in America. Regardless, since Harper doesn't have a majority, he has to work with the other parties, which are varying shades of liberal, to get any thing through. Major changes with 'conservative agenda' written all over them will find be hard pressed to find another party to go along with it.

I like Canada overall. It has some issues major issues, like funding viable social programs (childcare? oye...good luck with that), but has great potential and vision. And the generally liberal stance makes it more fun than the US..although I'm not crazy about the 9 months of snow ;) Some friendly people you got up there in Ottawa..wish I could have made it up to work the election!

I dont care how moderate their conservative is compared to ours, the fact that Canadians elected someone farther the the right than the liberals and someone opposing the liberals, puts them a rank up in my mind.

Harper getting elected is like a breath of fresh air for our country. We have some serious issues to work out that the liberals have made worse. Like the embarassing state of our military, health care system, and international influence. The CBC keeps filling our minds with this BS that Canada - is oh so great, and we are the peacekeepers, and the world envies us... blah blah blah. I don't think anyone who has travelled internationally is still buying this crap. India has a better healthcare system than us now! (forget people going to the US for treatment, India is where it's at). Nepal has more UN peacekeepers than us (among MANY others) and we wouldn't even realize it if US/Russian/Danish subs were going through our waters... If anything, Harper will make the liberals smarten up and take responsibility for this country. I love this country but we seriously can't keep telling ourselves we are this awesome country when all we are doing is living off the reputation we once had.

Go for Gold Canada!

The conservative were much farther to the right before but had to "moderate" in order for people in Ontario to like him. Toronto basically ruined the elections(again) preventing the conservatives from forming a majority.

The conservative were much farther to the right before but had to "moderate" in order for people in Ontario to like him. Toronto basically ruined the elections(again) preventing the conservatives from forming a majority.

I have a hard time saying that "ruined" the elections. I'm QUITE happy not giving Harper a total mandate.
I can't imagine how fast his Reformer roots would have come back if he could push through anything he wanted.
Canada wanted a change, but they didn't want to change into the US overnight.

I have a hard time saying that "ruined" the elections. I'm QUITE happy not giving Harper a total mandate.
I can't imagine how fast his Reformer roots would have come back if he could push through anything he wanted.
Canada wanted a change, but they didn't want to change into the US overnight.

Sigh...too bad...I would very much like a mini America to our north. :p

I have a hard time saying that "ruined" the elections. I'm QUITE happy not giving Harper a total mandate.
I can't imagine how fast his Reformer roots would have come back if he could push through anything he wanted.
Canada wanted a change, but they didn't want to change into the US overnight.

Last time I checked, Harper has a harsher policy towards the US than Martin ever did. Martin was empty threats with empty meaning. Harper is actually doing something about it. Who's the one sending the military up north to defend our sovereignty again?

I don't like them terrance and phillip from south park sickened me

Y'all knew this was a-commin', didn't ya:

Blame Canada!
Blame Canada!
With all their beady little eyes,
their flapping heads so full of lies
Blame Canada!

Blame Canada!
It seems that everything's gone wrong since
Canada came along
Blame Canada!
Blame Canada!
They're not even a real country anyway.

Sigh...too bad...I would very much like a mini America to our north. :p

Mini? We're second in size ONLY to Russia (And they're breaking up too :D)

Yea, Canada's really nice. I spent the best part of two weeks there (in Ontario) in July and the general impression was of very friendly people, great weather, and really nice scenery.

?

A corrupt provincial judge entered a conviction record against me.

So as far as I can tell the nation is misguided as if it considers me a criminal, it itself is the criminal, which is unfortunate. It is badly mismanaged and secondary in humaneness. It also lacks real civility and instead is a burgeoning government that contradicts it's constitution with poitical acts that violate human rights.

There are worse countries though.

According to some resident scifi writer anyway (forgot the name). In a blog, he goes on saying that, after living there for the better part of twenty years (he's originally american), he still can't put his finger on what it is to be Canadian. He says after so many years and having obtained citizenship, he's still in a bind as to what "canadian" is all about.

'Come to canada: no culture shock whatsoever! Guaranteed or your money back!'

-Why am I getting the feeling that more Americans are commenting on this than Canadians? No one else would be stupid enough to call us "mini-America" because although we need their manafactured goods, if we stopped trading resources they'd be screwed. Canada basically powers all of their west coast. And water, oil, potash, anything? Hell, Saskatchewn has around 3/4 of the worlds uranium. In a few years when the fat cows down south (not all Americans, just most) use up everything they're going to be our bitches.
-Next question. Why all the concervatives? I know the Liberals need to clean up their act but to actually have a majority Concervative government would be the death of us. I share some concervative values and I am a capitalist but I believe in morals too. At least the Liberals pretend to have some. :headbang:

We're not the greatest nation in history - but amongst today's choices, we don't look so bad. Comparitively.

Up Canada!

According to some resident scifi writer anyway (forgot the name). In a blog, he goes on saying that, after living there for the better part of twenty years (he's originally american), he still can't put his finger on what it is to be Canadian. He says after so many years and having obtained citizenship, he's still in a bind as to what "canadian" is all about.

'Come to canada: no culture shock whatsoever! Guaranteed or your money back!'
I believe you're talking about Spider Robinson...

Yea, Canada's really nice. I spent the best part of two weeks there (in Ontario) in July and the general impression was of very friendly people, great weather, and really nice scenery.
And gay-friendly. The dope is pretty good, too...

Last time I checked, Harper has a harsher policy towards the US than Martin ever did. Martin was empty threats with empty meaning. Harper is actually doing something about it. Who's the one sending the military up north to defend our sovereignty again?
I'll believe that when the first of the newfangled Icebreakers sail out of the non-existant port facilities. Politicians have made lotsa noise going back as far as WWII regarding militarizing the Arctic Ocean.

It's yet to happen, and I feel secure in saying that by the time we actually do get around to it, there won't be any ice left at the polar caps to break.

Sigh...too bad...I would very much like a mini America to our north. :p
I believe your sig is far too long, sir. Please look into it.

-Why am I getting the feeling that more Americans are commenting on this than Canadians? No one else would be stupid enough to call us "mini-America" because although we need their manafactured goods, if we stopped trading resources they'd be screwed. Canada basically powers all of their west coast. And water, oil, potash, anything? Hell, Saskatchewn has around 3/4 of the worlds uranium. In a few years when the fat cows down south (not all Americans, just most) use up everything they're going to be our bitches.
-Next question. Why all the concervatives? I know the Liberals need to clean up their act but to actually have a majority Concervative government would be the death of us. I share some concervative values and I am a capitalist but I believe in morals too. At least the Liberals pretend to have some. :headbang:

And no one else than saksatchewaneses would fail to even conceive of the past replies as humorous.

Way to go calling some major population 'bitches'. Keep fighting the good fight.

Canada sucks. Eliminate GST and gun registration, then throw out any ideology that only North Korea and Cuba agree with us on (i.e. allow private medical clinics) and then we'll talk.

I've love to see Canada someday - after you get rid of that call-Bush-for-me-lapdog Prime Minister.

Canada sucks. Eliminate GST and gun registration, then throw out any ideology that only North Korea and Cuba agree with us on (i.e. allow private medical clinics) and then we'll talk.

It really is no secret anymore that Canada is Pukchosŏn's beachhead into North-American vast reserves of pious and prepubescent schoolgirls.

I've never been, but there are several Canadians at my school, including one of my best friends, and it appears to be a nice country. I think the animosity between the US and Canada is overblown by pundits and comics, we are actually pretty close culturally.

I've love to see Canada someday - after you get rid of that call-Bush-for-me-lapdog Prime Minister.
That might be a lot sooner than you think. Book your holiday now.

In response to the many "I love America" threads, why not make a Canadian one?

Rate Canada overall for culture, foreign policy, people, etc
YAY! Canada rules!

A response to the person who thinks Canada has winter 9 months of the year, what part of the country were you talking about ,Yukon?;) I am also pleasantly surprised by the amount of posters who were of a conservative bent and glad to see Harper in power, where have you been??:confused: I've been surrounded by liberal zombies here for ages, for goodness sakes man post more.!

The conservative were much farther to the right before but had to "moderate" in order for people in Ontario to like him. Toronto basically ruined the elections(again) preventing the conservatives from forming a majority.

HOw did they ruin anything by denying Harper a majority?

Personally, I don't have a problem with Canada. I've never been wronged by anyone up there, and two of the people I talk to online are Canadians. I'm not too keen on their public health system, given that my grandparents told me a handful of horrible stories on it; however, I remember reading an article that the system was collapsing and there was a rise in private clinics, so I guess that it's becoming a moot point.

If the new PM up there makes a stand on enforcing the country's borders and soverign rights, good for him; that's the way it should be done. Now only if the monkeys in Congress would do the same. . .

All in all, Canada ain't the worst place in the world to live, and I'd like to visit it someday.

It's funny of you to think that Canada is a sovereign nation. Down here in Mexico, most of us are beginning to accept the fact that N. America belongs to the USA.

Your companies are being taken over by Americans. Your natural resources exploited for their gain. You have no power over them except for the pseudo-belief that you might someday be able to cut off natural resource exports, which was ruled out as an option by NAFTA.

America has won. Succumb into its power.

Take off! Hoser.:D
ROFLMFAO!!!!!! :D

I love Canada quite a bit. It's treated me great since I got here, the people are friendly and welcoming. The health system would work a lot better if people didn't go to the ER every time they sneeze, even so, when I had my problem with gallstones the attention I received was great and quick --even though at the time it didn't seem quick, because of the pain I was in, objectively it was pretty good.

I have nothing bad to say about Canada, really. It has its problems like everywhere else, but nothing truly serious.

I hate Canada because every Canadian I know is way over the top proud of their stupid country that is completely dependant on the US for everything. Then they love to mock America and have parades for U.S. military desertees that seek refuge there. I view Canada as the leech that is sitting on top of the U.S. getting all it's nourishment from us and only harming us in the end. It's not completely one-sided though, Canada is beautiful and it provides a steady supply of very attractive women to the American entertainment industry.

Canada is great. Not perfect, but great. I can't think of any other country that inspires non-residents to sew our flag on their packs to recieve better treatment abroad. Also, Hockey is the Way and the Light.

Canada is one of the few places left on my places to visit list. We almost made it once but decided to do America at the last moment. Big mistake. They are so full of themselves and seem to think the rest of the world owes them a favour. I have heard Canadians are not like that. Many Americans smuggle themselves into Canada each year too, must be a good place to live.

canada has bagged milk and puts viniger on frys...tahts just awsome

canadian, not proud of it, im not nationalist, patriotic, or support any blind faith, health care is falling apart, the new PM is a threat to womyn and gays. compared to our southern neighbors we are leaps and bounds ahead, I odnt understan how a country could work without medicare, paying to get life saving meds just seems like capitalism gone overboard, id like to live in australia, learn to surf. great barrier reef looks cool

I view Canada as the leech that is sitting on top of the U.S. getting all it's nourishment from us and only harming us in the end. It's not completely one-sided though, Canada is beautiful and it provides a steady supply of very attractive women to the American entertainment industry.
You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. The US and Canada are mutually dependent. You do realise that the country from which America imports the most oil is Canada? You do realise that much of the northeastern US is dependent on Canada for its electricity needs? New York would be in the dark if Canada cut power. Canada is the #1 trading partner for 39 US states. The US imports 17% of its goods from Canada, compared with 13.8% from China.

Canada is certainly more dependent on the US than the US is on Canada, but that doesn't mean the US would be fine and dandy without us.

canada has bagged milk and puts viniger on frys...tahts just awsome
Bagged milk is the devil, but god damn did I miss vinegar on fries when I was in the States. I asked for it once at Burger King and people just stared at me like I was from Pluto.

Bagged milk is the devil, but god damn did I miss vinegar on fries when I was in the States. I asked for it once at Burger King and people just stared at me like I was from Pluto.
its just the fact that some one would put milk in a bag that cracks me up.
yah people here dont know about puting viniger on fries.

Why do i have to move there? I love Canada but i'm happy living where i am.

I love a Canadian....does that count? He moved to England because he loves me, but he thinks Canada is wonderful, its his homeland..........I have yet to go there, a fact that makes me sad, but I think from what I know that its a pretty great place and for sure the guys are the best. :D

It's funny of you to think that Canada is a sovereign nation. Down here in Mexico, most of us are beginning to accept the fact that N. America belongs to the USA.

Your companies are being taken over by Americans. Your natural resources exploited for their gain. You have no power over them except for the pseudo-belief that you might someday be able to cut off natural resource exports, which was ruled out as an option by NAFTA.

America has won. Succumb into its power.

But unlike Mexico, Canadians love their country.

Kanada über alles!(Canada above all)

canadian, not proud of it, im not nationalist, patriotic, or support any blind faith, health care is falling apart, the new PM is a threat to womyn and gays. compared to our southern neighbors we are leaps and bounds ahead, I odnt understan how a country could work without medicare, paying to get life saving meds just seems like capitalism gone overboard, id like to live in australia, learn to surf. great barrier reef looks cool

A threat to women and gays? Wow, looks like someone spent their life either in a shit hole and got their newspapers from the Liberal Propaganda DAILY, or you are just misinformed.

Gay rights? How is a civil union a threat to gay rights? Most nations in Europe have that, I guess Europe is a threat to gay rights. In fact it looks like most nations(who allow Civil Unions) are a threat to GAY RIGHTS! OMG.

Women rights? Uhh yea right. Even though MORE women voted for the conservatives than the Liberals(I believe 33% of Canada's women voted for CPC and 30% voted for LIEberal)
So if THEY trust the CPC, than I'm pretty damn sure Harper will not take their rights away. Ya, I sure hope the Communist Red Star Newspaper you are reading gets closed down.

And how is Australia any better? I'm not dissing the Aussies, they are one of Canada's CONSERVATIVE brothers. So you moving to Australia won't make much of a difference on Foreign Policy.

Capitalism gone overboard eh? Well, you are either with us the Capitalist Paradise or you can go ahead and live with the African Tribes. If you don't like it, than leave.

Yea, please go. Canada doesn't need any anti-patriotic people anymore.

Kanada über alles

I have a phobia about baby seals so how could I not like Canada.

In response to the many "I love America" threads, why not make a Canadian one?

Rate Canada overall for culture, foreign policy, people, etc
Go Canada!

-Why am I getting the feeling that more Americans are commenting on this than Canadians? No one else would be stupid enough to call us "mini-America" because although we need their manafactured goods, if we stopped trading resources they'd be screwed. Canada basically powers all of their west coast. And water, oil, potash, anything? Hell, Saskatchewn has around 3/4 of the worlds uranium. In a few years when the fat cows down south (not all Americans, just most) use up everything they're going to be our bitches.
-Next question. Why all the concervatives? I know the Liberals need to clean up their act but to actually have a majority Concervative government would be the death of us. I share some concervative values and I am a capitalist but I believe in morals too. At least the Liberals pretend to have some. :headbang:


You havn't looked into NAFTA etc... have you.

NAFTA screws over Canada, USA should be more fair. Besides that I'm almost pure capitalist

Steve-o not's our best PM, but I still dig Canada. Cookies to Jeff for the bronze medal! And bandages to Emanuel!

NAFTA screws over Canada, USA should be more fair. Besides that I'm almost pure capitalist

Good for you...move down here, we could use more of you. Besides, you wont get too much love with that poltical view up there.

Good for you...move down here, we could use more of you. Besides, you wont get too much love with that poltical view up there.

No, I'm fine with Alberta aka "Canada's little piece of America"

GDP per capita is $52,000(higher than California) and the Oil Sands are worth over $1 trillion providing Alberta with even more money to make people even richer. It's the fastest growing province, still the richest, and still the best. The world's largest mall is in Edmonton, and it has the lowest taxes in all of Canada. Best place ever. Capitalism rules. Neoconservatism rules.

No, I'm fine with Alberta aka "Canada's little piece of America"

GDP per capita is $52,000(higher than California) and the Oil Sands are worth over $1 trillion providing Alberta with even more money to make people even richer. It's the fastest growing province, still the richest, and still the best. The world's largest mall is in Edmonton, and it has the lowest taxes in all of Canada. Best place ever. Capitalism rules. Neoconservatism rules.

If its exactly how you say it is, then, well, eh....AWESOME!

Anyway I'm too much of an America to ever leave this country, but that does sound like a cool place you got up there.

Well if America magically disappears one day, you will be welcomed in Alberta(you would fit in for sure). Alberta acts more American than a Liberal from New York City that's for sure.

If its exactly how you say it is, then, well, eh....AWESOME!

Anyway I'm too much of an America to ever leave this country, but that does sound like a cool place you got up there.
It does sound awesome. :) Heh, but we have Switzerland here in Europe, so who needs it! :p And we have Sweden and Norway.

I love Canada and I'm a Canadian citizen, but I've been living in the good ol US of A for the last four years. And yes, I like the United States too.

It does sound awesome. :) Heh, but we have Switzerland here in Europe, so who needs it! :p And we have Sweden and Norway.

I would move to Switzerland before I moved to Norway, and I would move to Norway long before I would move to Sweden.

Switzerland....a nice conservative European country with a great political party that suits the country...SVP.

Well if America magically disappears one day, you will be welcomed in Alberta(you would fit in for sure). Alberta acts more American than a Liberal from New York City that's for sure.

Lol, I'm sure it does...anyway thanks for the invite...if my country disappears...ill be sure to drop you a line. :p

I would move to Switzerland before I moved to Norway, and I would move to Norway long before I would move to Sweden.

Switzerland....a nice conservative European country with a great political party that suits the country...SVP.
Yes well both Norway and Sweden are rich for now, so it's all good :p Maybe one day people will wake up and realise they have to model the EU on Switzerland. Then maybe it might even join. :eek: And Norway too.

Yes well both Norway and Sweden are rich for now, so it's all good :p Maybe one day people will wake up and realise they have to model the EU on Switzerland. Then maybe it might even join. :eek: And Norway too.

If the EU modeled Swizterland....wow....then the rest of the world would be in for the biggest shock of their life.

However, it doesnt seem like the people back in Brussels are heading down that path.

I have a EURO question...Norway is oil rich, but what is Sweden rich from?

If the EU modeled Swizterland....wow....then the rest of the world would be in for the biggest shock of their life.

However, it doesnt seem like the people back in Brussels are heading down that path.
The book "Why Switzerland?" actually advocates for the EU to restructure itself into something akin to the Swiss model. I don't see it happening right now, but it could one day. I hope it does.

I have a EURO question...Norway is oil rich, but what is Sweden rich from?
Okay now that is an excellent question :confused: I have no idea myself, and I have often wondered. I'll find out and tell you.

If the EU modeled Swizterland....wow....then the rest of the world would be in for the biggest shock of their life.

However, it doesnt seem like the people back in Brussels are heading down that path.

I have a EURO question...Norway is oil rich, but what is Sweden rich from?

Switzerland is an amazing country. Though I prefer Germany over Switzerland(at least since the Christian Democrats came into power). My mother was born in Germany, so I'm obviously going to root for Germany there too. But ya if the rest of Europe became more socially/fiscally conservative like Switzerland than we would have a whole different continent(a much better one at that)

But again, nothing replaces the Alberta! lol I mean come on, Calgary in Alberta is Canada's richest city! Why the hell would anyone leave that lol With the oil sands, and the economic boom, and the surplus after surplus, Alberta will dominat Canada in every aspect in the next 15 years(if it's still part of Canada, seperating has become a common belief in Alberta whenever them damn liberals come into power)

Switzerland is an amazing country. Though I prefer Germany over Switzerland(at least since the Christian Democrats came into power). My mother was born in Germany, so I'm obviously going to root for Germany there too. But ya if the rest of Europe became more socially/fiscally conservative like Switzerland than we would have a whole different continent(a much better one at that)
Oh cool. :) My family mostly descends from Holland. I think I have a German ancestor though :p Germany is cool, though in terms of which country is the best model for the EU, Switzerland is the way to go. And I agree. It would definitely make for a much more powerful EU.

But again, nothing replaces the Alberta! lol I mean come on, Calgary in Alberta is Canada's richest city! Why the hell would anyone leave that lol With the oil sands, and the economic boom, and the surplus after surplus, Alberta will dominat Canada in every aspect in the next 15 years(if it's still part of Canada, seperating has become a common belief in Alberta whenever them damn liberals come into power)
When I visit Canada I'll be sure to pay it a visit. :p

dont care wat anyone says, i think canada is awesome. been there once and didnt leave for a long time and im soon movin there. dont know much bout the politics there nor do i care to know. those who knock canada most probs aint even been there and are talkin out their asses. im from the uk and if you think canada sucks, then you aint seen the state uk is in. that sucks, uk sucks, canada rocks and usa rocks as well.

I dont have any problems with Canada except them saying they beat us in the War of 1812, it was the English who burnt down the capitol, and Canada wasnt even an independent country. And English troops also invented hockey while they were stationed in Canada. I also hate the freaks that just hate America for no goddam reason.

I love Canada, but there are a few things that I don't like and wish we could change as a country.

-Pull troops out of Haiti NOW, all they are doing there is preventinig democracy
-Get rid of Harper
-NDP majority?
-NDP moves a bit to the left
-Nationalize the oil industry (of you thought NEP pissed off the Albertans...)

So... Where is Canada again?

;)
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Image:Canada-ItsUpThere.gif
An artist's impression of where Canada might be.

correct me if wrong, but i think that if you look into it, canada's soveriegnty is british, if ya look, the canadian dollar notes have the british queen on it. and the british queen also appointed some dude to govern, not sure why tho. but if im wrong, by all means correct me on it

correct me if wrong, but i think that if you look into it, canada's soveriegnty is british, if ya look, the canadian dollar notes have the british queen on it. and the british queen also appointed some dude to govern, not sure why tho. but if im wrong, by all means correct me on it

Didn't we get full soverignty and independance in 1982, when we repatriated our constitution?

correct me if wrong, but i think that if you look into it, canada's soveriegnty is british, if ya look, the canadian dollar notes have the british queen on it. and the british queen also appointed some dude to govern, not sure why tho. but if im wrong, by all means correct me on it
Dudette, not to rule, but to represent her. She was proposed by the Canadians and the Queen just ratifies her. She doesn't really have all that much power.

The British Parliament has no power over Canada, and the Queen's is very limited.

like i said, correct me if im wrong. but from wat my gurl who is canadian says, we are still canadas sovereign. if we aint, then why is our queen still on your notes instead of someone canadian lol. i aint got a damn thing against canada. i love the country. but like i say, i could well be wrong bout that and no offense meant if i am, was just a comment made to a comment someone said bout it canadas sovereignity

The British Parliament has no power over Canada, and the Queen's is very limited.[/QUOTE]

damn glad we dont if that is the case cuz im movin to canada to be with my gurl and to get away from the shiatty country thats going down the can thats called britain hahaha

like i said, correct me if im wrong. but from wat my gurl who is canadian says, we are still canadas sovereign. if we aint, then why is our queen still on your notes instead of someone canadian lol. i aint got a damn thing against canada. i love the country. but like i say, i could well be wrong bout that and no offense meant if i am, was just a comment made to a comment someone said bout it canadas sovereignity
No, nor Britain or the British are Canada's Sovereign. The Queen is, as she is the Sovereign of Australia and a lot of Commonwealth countries.

Although it's pretty much to keep up with tradition and makes Canadians feel all warm inside. When it comes to practical matters Canada is pretty independent and, if the need arises, can break up with the British Queen altogether.

Funny note, when you receive your citizenship you have to swear allegiance to the Queen, even if you're Irish! :eek:

I love Canada, but there are a few things that I don't like and wish we could change as a country.

-Pull troops out of Haiti NOW, all they are doing there is preventinig democracy
-Get rid of Harper
-NDP majority?
-NDP moves a bit to the left
-Nationalize the oil industry (of you thought NEP pissed off the Albertans...)

My response

-Draft 50,000 Canadian troops(draft unemployed people), send 1000 more to Haiti, and 5000 more to Afghanistan
-Keep Harper for a LONG time
-CPC majority
-CPC move much further to the right please
-The oil MONEY stays in Alberta. The rest of Canada gets the oil, but they will be paying a hell load for it. Alberta is the reason Canada's living standards are so high

God bless Canada

Some fotos von Alberta

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Downtown_Calgary.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/Olympic_Plaza.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/16/Eau_Claire.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Stephen_Avenue.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/53/Ucalgary.jpg

http://www.emediawire.com/prfiles/2005/02/10/207764/Calgary_at_Dusk.jpg

Funny note, when you receive your citizenship you have to swear allegiance to the Queen, even if you're Irish! :eek:

thats screwed up dont ya think lol oh well, gotta do wat ya gotta do i guess. even tho i am tryin to get rid of the britishness of me

*unceremoniously pukes*

Canada's alright. I'm more likely to say I'm proud to be a Maritimer than a Canadian though... I've never been any further west than Ottawa where I am now, so I can't really speak for that part of the country. I had the best time of my life in Halifax.

I like Americans. I get paid to sell you guys frivolous crap (by which I mean cellphones and PDAs). But honestly, 99% of the Americans I talk to are ok by me, and I'd love to visit the southern States. People down there always sound so friendly and relaxed. Or maybe it's just the accent. :)

Okay now that is an excellent question :confused: I have no idea myself, and I have often wondered. I'll find out and tell you.

Brisk Babe Export.

You know, I believe a CPC majority would be good for Canada...

...provided that the CPC is the Communist Party of Canada

I don't love Canada. The milk in the bags, the constant waving of a certain maple leaf, the incessant mentioning of how they are Canadian, Quebéc, and if a Canadian actually says "eh" I explode! *head explodes*

I don't love Canada. The milk in the bags, the constant waving of a certain maple leaf, the incessant mentioning of how they are Canadian, Quebéc, and if a Canadian actually says "eh" I explode! *head explodes*

thats not a very good reason to dislike a nation

thats not a very good reason to dislike a nation

Yeah, and I would like to know why you hate milk in bags, Quebec, and how the hell can a Canadian make your head explode... even if it's a joke, it's suck...

I don't love Canada. The milk in the bags, the constant waving of a certain maple leaf, the incessant mentioning of how they are Canadian, Quebéc, and if a Canadian actually says "eh" I explode! *head explodes*

Pretty sure I saw milk in bags in Wyoming too.

Well if America magically disappears one day, you will be welcomed in Alberta(you would fit in for sure). Alberta acts more American than a Liberal from New York City that's for sure.
HAHA! I live in New York City, and saying a New Yorker is liberal is redundant. A greater percentage of Manhattanites vote democrat then Utahians voted Republican, and we're damn proud of it. There's nothing unamerican about supporting social reform, civil liberties and people over businesses.

I don't love Canada. The milk in the bags, the constant waving of a certain maple leaf, the incessant mentioning of how they are Canadian, Quebéc, and if a Canadian actually says "eh" I explode! *head explodes*
I say "eh?" because I feel that saying "huh?" makes you sound like that dumb kid who never understood what was going on in class.

I say "eh?" because I feel that saying "huh?" makes you sound like that dumb kid who never understood what was going on in class.

not to mention that most americans say "Eh" as well and don't even notice it.

Current results:
Canada sucks. I'm out of here(Canadian) 4
I want to move to Canada(non-Canadian) 26
Canada is great, but I like my own nation better(non-Canadian) 44
Canada is one of the worst nations ever(non-Canadian) 17

This means that the following number of people have answered.

4 Albertans
26 American draft dodgers or left-wing democrats.
44 Moderate Republicans
and 17 Conservative Republicans. :D

Cka

Current results:
Canada sucks. I'm out of here(Canadian) 4
I want to move to Canada(non-Canadian) 26
Canada is great, but I like my own nation better(non-Canadian) 44
Canada is one of the worst nations ever(non-Canadian) 17

This means that the following number of people have answered.

4 Albertans
26 American draft dodgers or left-wing democrats.
44 Moderate Republicans
and 17 Conservative Republicans. :D

No, I think 4 Quebecors would be proper now(considering a Conservative government is in power now, Alberta is rejoicing)

All 28 of Alberta's seats are Conservative, with an average of 60% per each riding(?) hehe I love the smell of victory!

No, I think 4 Quebecors would be proper now(considering a Conservative government is in power now, Alberta is rejoicing)

All 28 of Alberta's seats are Conservative, with an average of 60% per each riding(?) hehe I love the smell of victory!

Oh is that what that smell is?

Oh is that what that smell is?

Keep the fire burning bud

when Alberta leaves Canada, the economy will collapse

Soveirgnty Clarification: Canada is a constitutional monarchy, headed by the British Monarch. Canada has control of it's own foreign policy and is autonomous. However, the Queen's representative, or Governor General, must give royal assent to all bills passed in parliament. This is largely ceremonial; however, it is also an important safe-guard to our democracy, as it allows the Gov. Gen. to interfere, using the power of the crown, should Canada's governing party act in abuse of it's position.

I'd quite like to move to Canada. It seems pretty cool. Better than here, anyway. :/

Keep the fire burning bud

when Alberta leaves Canada, the economy will collapse

I think Canada would fare quite fine without Alberta, provided Alberta paid back it's dues from what the real provinces gave it (aka, Ontario, Quebec, BC) when times were tough. Oh wait, is Alberta sharing it's new found wealth with the rest of Canada? Oh, I see... they're special...

Incidentally, I voted Conservative. I just couldn't let a bad smell joke go to waste.