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Which country to you like more, the Yankees or the soon-to-be-Yankees. I've been to Canada a few times and I prefer it. French and English, maple syrup, waffles, hockey, and friendly folk. Oh, and mild weather. What more do you need?

What more do you need?

A worthwhile thread, maybe?

Haven't been that far north so couldn't tell ya. I've liked most of the Canuks I've met here in Nagano though.

Yay non-USA

Why the fuck do people start polls where the answer already known? Canada will win solely because the board is vastly anti-American and pro-Liberal.

I agree, but I think maybe you are suggesting those are... bad things? :confused:

I'd take the weather in some parts of the US over Albertan winters...but you can keep your flooded cities. I think I'd be claustrophobic in the US...I like my space thanks. There are parts of the US I might visit, but only because there are specific people I'd want to play with. I'll stick with Canada then, and escape to more tropical climes when necessary.

Why the fuck do people start polls where the answer already known? Canada will win solely because the board is vastly anti-American and pro-Liberal.

Why the fuck do people start polls where the answer already known? Canada will win solely because the board is vastly anti-American and pro-Liberal.
Too true.

As for me, the U$A wins hands down.

I think I'd be claustrophobic in the US...I like my space thanks.

Just go to Montana, Wyoming, or Alaska. Nobody lives out there and there's more than enough land and wilderness in all directions.

Me? I prefer suburban and urban areas.

Just go to Montana, Wyoming, or Alaska. Nobody lives out there and there's more than enough land and wilderness in all directions.

No. Come to northern Alberta, or the Territories, and you'll understand. Even Alaska is ridiculously populated in comparison.

No. Come to northern Alberta, or the Territories, and you'll understand. Even Alaska is ridiculously populated in comparison.

Wow...

I think I'd be claustrophobic in the US...I like my space thanks.
I'm thinking of my home state and how there is litterally nothing or nobody for miles in the middle of it...

Why the fuck do people start polls where the answer already known? Canada will win solely because the board is vastly anti-American and pro-Liberal.

Except for you poor, brow-beaten conservatives that somehow manage to make up half the board. Awww.

I'm thinking of my home state and how there is litterally nothing or nobody for miles in the middle of it...

Unless you live in Texas, your state would fit three times over in Northern Alberta. I'm just saying...when you're used to hundreds of kilometres of space, I just can't imagine to adjusting to what space exists in the US.

Ya, the US for me (that'll be no surprise if anybody remember my past posts). If it's wilderness and spaces you want, hell, even here in Indiana we have vast amounts of open land, and we're not a large state at all; I can only imagine what Alaska and Texas are like. But anyway, America has almost everything Canada does (minus the socialized medicine, but let's not go there) and then some.

And if you think that Canadians are friendlier than Americans, take a trip to the midwest, I dare you.

There are very few conservatives here. The ones we do have are just very outspoken.
Most right-wingers on here are libertarians (and perhaps paleocons), as well as centrists-in-disguise, but definitely not of the standard Republican flavour.

Except for you poor, brow-beaten conservatives that somehow manage to make up half the board. Awww.

There are very few conservatives here. The ones we do have are just very outspoken.

There are very few conservatives here. The ones we do have are just very outspoken.

Poll it.

Unless you live in Texas, your state would fit three times over in Northern Alberta. I'm just saying...when you're used to hundreds of kilometres of space, I just can't imagine to adjusting to what space exists in the US.
No, I lived in Nevada, which would probably fit three times in (Too lazy to look up the numbers) but the middle of Nevada is pretty much un-inhabbited and open. It's only when you get to the edge of the state do you start seeing people again.

Poll it.

Why don't you? Last time I tried to make a poll it didn't get included with the topic.

Why don't you? Last time I tried to make a poll it didn't get included with the topic.

Shitty. Na, I'm too lazy. I want to believe you, but I'm not that arsed to pursue it :P

To make a rude comment...I honestly think that if things are skewed left, it's because most posters here are at least of average intelligence. The right-wingers tha make it are hardcore, and well thought out. Your average redneck doesn't last long.

-1 from the US.

/Damned laptop mouse pad evilness!

politics and people have nothing to do with it. canada is just too damned cold.

politics and people have nothing to do with it. canada is just too damned cold.
It's not really winter unless you're afraid to go outside.

And that is why I prefer Canada. That, and the EPA.

-1 from the US.

/Damned laptop mouse pad evilness!

Please don't tell me you're using the touchpad...

Wow...
Yeah. I figured Canada was heavily populated.

I've always wanted to go to Canada. It sounds like a beautiful place. I heard that they have the prettiest flowers, and a georgeous landscape. Is that true?

Shitty. Na, I'm too lazy. I want to believe you, but I'm not that arsed to pursue it :P

To make a rude comment...I honestly think that if things are skewed left, it's because most posters here are at least of average intelligence. The right-wingers tha make it are hardcore, and well thought out. Your average redneck doesn't last long.

Or if you were to believe the IQ thread we're all fucking geniuses. And its not entirely fair to say conservatives are stupid because they're conservative. I've met plenty of idiots from both sides of the aisle.

Or if you were to believe the IQ thread we're all fucking geniuses. And its not entirely fair to say conservatives are stupid because they're conservative. I've met plenty of idiots from both sides of the aisle.
Likewise.

The IQ thread was incredible though... I wonder if half the people in there truly believed their IQs were THAT high? :rolleyes:

Ya, the US for me (that'll be no surprise if anybody remember my past posts). If it's wilderness and spaces you want, hell, even here in Indiana we have vast amounts of open land, and we're not a large state at all; I can only imagine what Alaska and Texas are like. But anyway, America has almost everything Canada does (minus the socialized medicine, but let's not go there) and then some.

And if you think that Canadians are friendlier than Americans, take a trip to the midwest, I dare you.

Americans from the South are known for their "Southern hospitality", but somehow I don't think it's really limited to the South.

I don't think you have to be conservative to think that USA has good parts to it.

Or if you were to believe the IQ thread we're all fucking geniuses. And its not entirely fair to say conservatives are stupid because they're conservative. I've met plenty of idiots from both sides of the aisle.

No, they are conservative because they're stupid. I'd say the same thing about Liberals if the political norm was liberal. Stupid people tend to just go with the flow. The ones who are conservative and really look into what that means, generally are able to articulate their position...the average Joe doesn't generally have that ability, because they haven't really thought it through. They just eat their political pablum and go about their lives. Ditto for the liberals who are liberal just to not be conservative. Still...because they tend to get attacked more frequently, they probably have developed a better analysis over time.

Yeah. I figured Canada was heavily populated.

I've always wanted to go to Canada. It sounds like a beautiful place. I heard that they have the prettiest flowers, and a georgeous landscape. Is that true?

canada is a huge country. it has everything but warmth.

Canada. I've been to Toronto four times and it was a blast. Blast I tell ya.

canada is a huge country. it has everything but warmth.

Oh come on, it's not that bad. Winter is only 8 months long!

Likewise.

The IQ thread was incredible though... I wonder if half the people in there truly believed their IQs were THAT high? :rolleyes:

Is the thread still posted?

The IQ thread was incredible though... I wonder if half the people in there truly believed their IQs were THAT high? :rolleyes:

It was amusing in a sad sort of way. Not to say all the people that posted were liars (I applaud the people who posted a score of lower than 140-130), but I do think that most of the people that posted generously inflated their scores.

It was amusing in a sad sort of way. Not to say all the people that posted were liars (I applaud the people who posted a score of lower than 140-130), but I do think that most of the people that posted generously inflated their scores.
Perhaps due to ignorance even. After all, you would be surprised to see what certain people seem to think an average IQ is...

OP-please don't refer to U.S.Americans as Yankees. Argh. Just for that, I'm going with Canada. If there's one thing I mock/hate more than anything else, ever, It's George Steinbenner. Grr.....

Canada has a few points which America ought to emulate (universal health care, nonobtrusive foreign policy, environmentalism) and is overall more pristine. But it's a dealbreaker that Canada's bill of rights has a "we can revoke this at will" clause. Of course, I was raised in Alaskan, so I'd have no trouble adjusting to the climate.

Oh come on, it's not that bad. Winter is only 8 months long!

*shivers* Which months are the hotest?

Oh come on, it's not that bad. Winter is only 8 months long!

you know you have 2 seasons-- winter and mosquito.

It was amusing in a sad sort of way. Not to say all the people that posted were liars (I applaud the people who posted a score of lower than 140-130), but I do think that most of the people that posted generously inflated their scores.

My thoughts exactly. It seems to happen on every forum where similar threads pop up - either the forum users (or at least the vocal ones) represent a remarkable cluster all from the 99th percentile, or there's something fishy. :p

It doesn't mean anything unless the population mean and sd are known, anyway

Why the fuck do people start polls where the answer already known? Canada will win solely because the board is vastly anti-American and pro-Liberal.

Canada is better because it doesn't have people like you.

Canada is better because it doesn't have people like you.LMAO. Word.

Canada is a nice place to visit but i could never bring myself to live somewhere where they say about like A-boot..that was a cheap shot i know...so sue me..just know that I have Jewish friends and you will lose....

Canada is better because it doesn't have people like you.

There are people with my kind of attitude (though not beliefs) in every country that has, does, or will exist - always.

politics and people have nothing to do with it. canada is just too damned cold.

Pfft ...

I am sure it gets a bit colder but doubt that Minnesota is that much different lol

I like Canada, save Alberta.

Please don't tell me you're using the touchpad...

I guess I won't tell you, then, even though I already did.

I'm surprised Canada's doing so well on this poll. I just figured there were more Americans in NS, therefore there'd be more people voting for America.

Canada's got its problems like every other place, but for the most part its wealthy and has potential for growth and even our Conservatives are progressive in comparison to American politics. Hopefully it has a good place for the future.

Canada.

I prefer the most Canadian of American states, Michigan. We have both Tim Horton's and Krispy Kreme, so we win.

even though canada is screwed with in many ways being dependent on the u.s. it is still not the u.s., and that, is one MAJOR point in its favor.

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Or if you were to believe the IQ thread we're all fucking geniuses. And its not entirely fair to say conservatives are stupid because they're conservative. I've met plenty of idiots from both sides of the aisle.

Here here. We have both right here on this board.

I'm surprised Canada's doing so well on this poll. I just figured there were more Americans in NS, therefore there'd be more people voting for America.

Apparently you are new here. Alot of Americans seem to like Canada better because of this, that or something else. Frankly, I'll take the US over Canada but I do like Canada as well. I wish the poll was mulitple that way I could vote for both countries.

Canada. The US government turned my country of birth into a police state. Canada gave me a home when I had to leave because of that. The air may be cold but it tastes of sweet freedom.

I like Canada, save Alberta.
Klein's no longer Premier. Thus, it has been saved already.

Having never been to either I fipped a coin and got Canada.

Neither one has decent beer.

Neither one has decent beer.

I am sure that both places have microbreweries that provide good beer. I know this for a fact in Canada, and I assume it is true south of the 49th.

But I agree with you that the mass produced swill that is available in both countries does not qualify as good beer.

I am sure that both places have microbreweries that provide good beer. I know this for a fact in Canada, and I assume it is true south of the 49th.

But I agree with you that the mass produced swill that is available in both countries does not qualify as good beer.

Having been to a number of microbreweries on both sides of the border I can vouch for this statement.

Pfft ...

I am sure it gets a bit colder but doubt that Minnesota is that much different lol

We get our share over here too. ;)

Only 5 votes for New Jersey? Nationstates makes me sad. But then the fact that I live in New Jersey cheers me right up.

The U.S. Rules! Other countries suck! We got everything you need and want. I will break heads if you refute me!

The US. ITs warmer.