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RE: I have driven all of the new trucks and........
ORIGINAL: sandiegohemi
The reason nobody hates Canada is because it stands for nothing. There is no great achievement to point to and say, "Wow, look at Canada, look at what they've done." People "hate" America, and I use the term loosely because hate and jealousy are often used in conjunction, because of envy
They hate the economic, military, and social influence the U.S. possesses. Or, they hate freedom.
Canadians used to be good at hockey . . . but I think the last Olympics proved the Europeans are better. Um, whatelse is good about Canada? Maple syrup . . . lumber . . . ummm . . . Wayne Gretzkey? Hell, even Wayne left Canada and came to the U.S. (to play, coach, and own a team).
So, before you say something like, "At least nobody hates Canada" realize it is because the national fabric of Canada stands for nothing - you can't hate what doesn't exist
The reason nobody hates Canada is because it stands for nothing. There is no great achievement to point to and say, "Wow, look at Canada, look at what they've done." People "hate" America, and I use the term loosely because hate and jealousy are often used in conjunction, because of envy
They hate the economic, military, and social influence the U.S. possesses. Or, they hate freedom. Canadians used to be good at hockey . . . but I think the last Olympics proved the Europeans are better. Um, whatelse is good about Canada? Maple syrup . . . lumber . . . ummm . . . Wayne Gretzkey? Hell, even Wayne left Canada and came to the U.S. (to play, coach, and own a team).
So, before you say something like, "At least nobody hates Canada" realize it is because the national fabric of Canada stands for nothing - you can't hate what doesn't exist
First off, Maple Syrup owns you =P. Secondly, yeah the olympics were bad, wtf was up with that, BUT I'd like to point out. We burnt down your white house
. Canada doesnt exist eh?. Sweet, thats it. I'm never paying taxes again, if the government asks why, I'll just say because sandiegohemi said you dont exist hehe. We've had lots of great acheivements, dont make me pull up that stupid email that was going around forever ago about things Canada was known for... Ok that's it =PThe largest mall in the world is the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta. It has over 800 stores and restaurants, a dolphin show, an amusement park, the world's largest indoor lake with four working submarines, 26 movie theaters, and a NHL sized ice arena
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined - about 2 million of them.
What do Canadians have to be proud of?
1. Smarties [Smarties rock]
2. Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp [Not so much...]
3. The size of our footballs fields and one less down [I dont like football..]
4. Baseball is Canadian [American past time eh?]
5. Lacrosse is Canadian
6. Hockey is Canadian [Olympics was a dissapointment..]
7. Basketball is Canadian
8. Apple pie is Canadian [How the hell did they prove that one? lol]
9. Mr. Dress-up kicks Mr. Rogers *** [Indeed, I met them both when I was a little kid lol.]
10. Tim Hortons kicks Dunkin' Donuts ***
11. In the war of 1812, started by America, Canadians pushed
the Americans back...past their 'White House'. Then we burned it...and most of Washington, under the command of William Lyon McKenzie who was insane and hammered all the time. We got bored because they ran away, so we came home and partied...Go figure.. [owned =P]
12. Canada has the largest French population that never surrendered to Germany.
13. We have the largest English population that never ever surrendered or withdrew during any war to anyone, anywhere.
14. Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little over an hour. [<---Dumb]
15. The only person who was arrested in our civil war was an American
mercenary, who slept in and missed the whole thing... but showed up just in time to get caught. [<---Dumb]
16. We knew plaid was cool far before Seattle caught on. [<---Dumb]
17. The Hudsons Bay Company once owned over 10% of the earth's surface and is still around as the worlds oldest company.
18. The average dog sled team can kill and devour a full grown human in under 3 minutes. [..heh..]
19. We still know what to do with all the parts of a buffalo. [
]20. We don't marry our kin-folk. [Hehe...]
21. We invented ski-doos, jet-skis, velcro, zippers, insulin, penicillin, zambonis, the telephone and short wave radios that save countless lives each year. [Hell yes.]
22. We ALL have frozen our tongues to something metal and lived to tell about it. [Yep, it hurts like hell too]
23. A Canadian invented Superman. [And Winnie The Poo!]
24. The handles on our beer cases are big enough to fit your hands with mitts on. OOOoohhhhh Canada!! [and our beer is stronger]
Oh yeah... and our elections only take one day.
So yes. Canada > America =P heh, I'm just messin around.
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RE: I have driven all of the new trucks and........
ORIGINAL: rob[GL]
Who's fighting? I was just using the same type of logic that he was...
I even put 3 smiley-faces and a make-shift heart after my post...
Man, you guys are too old and grumpy. That's right, I call you OLD! :P
Who's fighting? I was just using the same type of logic that he was...
I even put 3 smiley-faces and a make-shift heart after my post...
Man, you guys are too old and grumpy. That's right, I call you OLD! :P
Anyways who are you calling old? =P How old are you?
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RE: I have driven all of the new trucks and........
ORIGINAL: Stillborn
First off, Maple Syrup owns you =P. Secondly, yeah the olympics were bad, wtf was up with that, BUT I'd like to point out. We burnt down your white house. Canada doesnt exist eh?. Sweet, thats it. I'm never paying taxes again, if the government asks why, I'll just say because sandiegohemi said you dont exist hehe. We've had lots of great acheivements, dont make me pull up that stupid email that was going around forever ago about things Canada was known for... Ok that's it =P
The largest mall in the world is the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta. It has over 800 stores and restaurants, a dolphin show, an amusement park, the world's largest indoor lake with four working submarines, 26 movie theaters, and a NHL sized ice arena
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined - about 2 million of them.
What do Canadians have to be proud of?
1. Smarties [Smarties rock]
2. Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp [Not so much...]
3. The size of our footballs fields and one less down [I dont like football..]
4. Baseball is Canadian [American past time eh?]
5. Lacrosse is Canadian
6. Hockey is Canadian [Olympics was a dissapointment..]
7. Basketball is Canadian
8. Apple pie is Canadian [How the hell did they prove that one? lol]
9. Mr. Dress-up kicks Mr. Rogers *** [Indeed, I met them both when I was a little kid lol.]
10. Tim Hortons kicks Dunkin' Donuts ***
11. In the war of 1812, started by America, Canadians pushed
the Americans back...past their 'White House'. Then we burned it...and most of Washington, under the command of William Lyon McKenzie who was insane and hammered all the time. We got bored because they ran away, so we came home and partied...Go figure.. [owned =P]
12. Canada has the largest French population that never surrendered to Germany.
13. We have the largest English population that never ever surrendered or withdrew during any war to anyone, anywhere.
14. Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little over an hour. [<---Dumb]
15. The only person who was arrested in our civil war was an American
mercenary, who slept in and missed the whole thing... but showed up just in time to get caught. [<---Dumb]
16. We knew plaid was cool far before Seattle caught on. [<---Dumb]
17. The Hudsons Bay Company once owned over 10% of the earth's surface and is still around as the worlds oldest company.
18. The average dog sled team can kill and devour a full grown human in under 3 minutes. [..heh..]
19. We still know what to do with all the parts of a buffalo. []
20. We don't marry our kin-folk. [Hehe...]
21. We invented ski-doos, jet-skis, velcro, zippers, insulin, penicillin, zambonis, the telephone and short wave radios that save countless lives each year. [Hell yes.]
22. We ALL have frozen our tongues to something metal and lived to tell about it. [Yep, it hurts like hell too]
23. A Canadian invented Superman. [And Winnie The Poo!]
24. The handles on our beer cases are big enough to fit your hands with mitts on. OOOoohhhhh Canada!! [and our beer is stronger]
Oh yeah... and our elections only take one day.
So yes. Canada > America =P heh, I'm just messin around.
ORIGINAL: sandiegohemi
The reason nobody hates Canada is because it stands for nothing. There is no great achievement to point to and say, "Wow, look at Canada, look at what they've done." People "hate" America, and I use the term loosely because hate and jealousy are often used in conjunction, because of envy They hate the economic, military, and social influence the U.S. possesses. Or, they hate freedom.
Canadians used to be good at hockey . . . but I think the last Olympics proved the Europeans are better. Um, whatelse is good about Canada? Maple syrup . . . lumber . . . ummm . . . Wayne Gretzkey? Hell, even Wayne left Canada and came to the U.S. (to play, coach, and own a team).
So, before you say something like, "At least nobody hates Canada" realize it is because the national fabric of Canada stands for nothing - you can't hate what doesn't exist
The reason nobody hates Canada is because it stands for nothing. There is no great achievement to point to and say, "Wow, look at Canada, look at what they've done." People "hate" America, and I use the term loosely because hate and jealousy are often used in conjunction, because of envy
They hate the economic, military, and social influence the U.S. possesses. Or, they hate freedom. Canadians used to be good at hockey . . . but I think the last Olympics proved the Europeans are better. Um, whatelse is good about Canada? Maple syrup . . . lumber . . . ummm . . . Wayne Gretzkey? Hell, even Wayne left Canada and came to the U.S. (to play, coach, and own a team).
So, before you say something like, "At least nobody hates Canada" realize it is because the national fabric of Canada stands for nothing - you can't hate what doesn't exist
First off, Maple Syrup owns you =P. Secondly, yeah the olympics were bad, wtf was up with that, BUT I'd like to point out. We burnt down your white house
. Canada doesnt exist eh?. Sweet, thats it. I'm never paying taxes again, if the government asks why, I'll just say because sandiegohemi said you dont exist hehe. We've had lots of great acheivements, dont make me pull up that stupid email that was going around forever ago about things Canada was known for... Ok that's it =PThe largest mall in the world is the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta. It has over 800 stores and restaurants, a dolphin show, an amusement park, the world's largest indoor lake with four working submarines, 26 movie theaters, and a NHL sized ice arena
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined - about 2 million of them.
What do Canadians have to be proud of?
1. Smarties [Smarties rock]
2. Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp [Not so much...]
3. The size of our footballs fields and one less down [I dont like football..]
4. Baseball is Canadian [American past time eh?]
5. Lacrosse is Canadian
6. Hockey is Canadian [Olympics was a dissapointment..]
7. Basketball is Canadian
8. Apple pie is Canadian [How the hell did they prove that one? lol]
9. Mr. Dress-up kicks Mr. Rogers *** [Indeed, I met them both when I was a little kid lol.]
10. Tim Hortons kicks Dunkin' Donuts ***
11. In the war of 1812, started by America, Canadians pushed
the Americans back...past their 'White House'. Then we burned it...and most of Washington, under the command of William Lyon McKenzie who was insane and hammered all the time. We got bored because they ran away, so we came home and partied...Go figure.. [owned =P]
12. Canada has the largest French population that never surrendered to Germany.
13. We have the largest English population that never ever surrendered or withdrew during any war to anyone, anywhere.
14. Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little over an hour. [<---Dumb]
15. The only person who was arrested in our civil war was an American
mercenary, who slept in and missed the whole thing... but showed up just in time to get caught. [<---Dumb]
16. We knew plaid was cool far before Seattle caught on. [<---Dumb]
17. The Hudsons Bay Company once owned over 10% of the earth's surface and is still around as the worlds oldest company.
18. The average dog sled team can kill and devour a full grown human in under 3 minutes. [..heh..]
19. We still know what to do with all the parts of a buffalo. [
]20. We don't marry our kin-folk. [Hehe...]
21. We invented ski-doos, jet-skis, velcro, zippers, insulin, penicillin, zambonis, the telephone and short wave radios that save countless lives each year. [Hell yes.]
22. We ALL have frozen our tongues to something metal and lived to tell about it. [Yep, it hurts like hell too]
23. A Canadian invented Superman. [And Winnie The Poo!]
24. The handles on our beer cases are big enough to fit your hands with mitts on. OOOoohhhhh Canada!! [and our beer is stronger]
Oh yeah... and our elections only take one day.
So yes. Canada > America =P heh, I'm just messin around.
But as for not paying taxes because I said Canada doesn't exist (which I didnt', I said the national fabric was nonexistent. For example, doesn't Quebec want to secede from Canada so it can distance itself from the English speaking provinces?) - the government might get pissed they are missing out on taxing 60% of your income. That's the other thing about Canadian - and European - countries, the tax rate is WAY WAY WAY too high to spawn individual initiative and free enterprise like we have in the US. I understand a lot of things are paid for with your taxes, but I'd rather have more money in my pocket, than paying for public transportation, universal healthcare, and tuition for other kids. Just my 2 cents.
Oh, and about burning down our "White House" 200 years ago, it was British soldiers (stationed in Canada because it was a British colony at the time, not a sovereign nation) burning it down not Canadians - just FYI. Last time I checked, Canada had the smallest military force of any nation in the free world per GDP (a testament to it's neutrality in EVERYTHING except WWII - again, this is why I asked what Canada stood for, because truthfully I don't know). True, they'll throw some "advisors" into world conflicts, but that is the extent of it.
I think that's all I have to say, eh
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Yes, Quebec wants to seperate them... And let them! The french are worthless... Lot of filthy non-shaving women and whatnot. :P
HAHA
Seriously though, I think the reason I despise America so much, is because over the past few years especially, people are filled with pride, and not just pride... They are down-right arrogant, like you... For no reason.
America is not a country we shoud look up to, for having a good "national fabric" or good economical standing... You're getting it twisted. America does not support mutli-culturalism. When you move to the United States, either you adopt their way of life, or you become ridiculed and/or beaten, sometimes even killed.
America is more like a high-school bully, than a big brother. Yes the bully's in highschool were feared and some people misunderstood that for respect... Nobody respects America, and we certainly do not ENVY you... We know that the United states has nukes, and a massive military, but that's no reason to like you.
I was to bring up something that's probably gonna stir up some ****, but it has to be said. When those Arabs flew planes into your towers and killed all those people. I said to myself... "Good, they deserve a wake up call." Now don't get me wrong. I feel TERRIBLE that all those women and children and innocent people got killed. I cannot even begin to imagine how many families were destroyed. But on a global scale I feel it was a good thing to happen.
The thing that bugs me about it... Is the CIA and FBI knew about it like 6 months in advance... And did nothing.
You know what else is really sick? When Bush decided to invade looking for "WMD'S" that every knew didn't exist... And the US military killed all those innocent women and children, nobody seemed to give a flying ****. America is two faced, and it has the worlds highest number of teen deaths... Maybe you guys need to focus on fixing your own damn country before you try to fix others.
I'm really not trying to start a verbal war here on the Dodgeforums, but I was just joking around, and I took offense to what you said.
Canada stands for a lot of things. Canada truly understands the meaning of Freedom, and when the USA asked our Military for help, and we said NO... Your country cut off supplies from our country... What kind of BS is that? We knew BUSH was full of crap invading another country without just cause... We know BETTER.
One more thing, in WW2, Germany had a military that MORE than superceded the Americans... And if Britain hadn't joined together with the US... Germany would have wiped the floor with you. Just saying... Your military is great, but don't forgot somebody else COULD be greater...
HAHA
Seriously though, I think the reason I despise America so much, is because over the past few years especially, people are filled with pride, and not just pride... They are down-right arrogant, like you... For no reason.
America is not a country we shoud look up to, for having a good "national fabric" or good economical standing... You're getting it twisted. America does not support mutli-culturalism. When you move to the United States, either you adopt their way of life, or you become ridiculed and/or beaten, sometimes even killed.
America is more like a high-school bully, than a big brother. Yes the bully's in highschool were feared and some people misunderstood that for respect... Nobody respects America, and we certainly do not ENVY you... We know that the United states has nukes, and a massive military, but that's no reason to like you.
I was to bring up something that's probably gonna stir up some ****, but it has to be said. When those Arabs flew planes into your towers and killed all those people. I said to myself... "Good, they deserve a wake up call." Now don't get me wrong. I feel TERRIBLE that all those women and children and innocent people got killed. I cannot even begin to imagine how many families were destroyed. But on a global scale I feel it was a good thing to happen.
The thing that bugs me about it... Is the CIA and FBI knew about it like 6 months in advance... And did nothing.
You know what else is really sick? When Bush decided to invade looking for "WMD'S" that every knew didn't exist... And the US military killed all those innocent women and children, nobody seemed to give a flying ****. America is two faced, and it has the worlds highest number of teen deaths... Maybe you guys need to focus on fixing your own damn country before you try to fix others.
I'm really not trying to start a verbal war here on the Dodgeforums, but I was just joking around, and I took offense to what you said.
Canada stands for a lot of things. Canada truly understands the meaning of Freedom, and when the USA asked our Military for help, and we said NO... Your country cut off supplies from our country... What kind of BS is that? We knew BUSH was full of crap invading another country without just cause... We know BETTER.
One more thing, in WW2, Germany had a military that MORE than superceded the Americans... And if Britain hadn't joined together with the US... Germany would have wiped the floor with you. Just saying... Your military is great, but don't forgot somebody else COULD be greater...
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RE: I have driven all of the new trucks and........
I can understand your points Rob, and I feel the same way, most Canadians I've met in person are like you - standoffish about America, despising things we've done, and claiming their way of life is better. I guess that is not a bad thing, its patriotism.
I voted for Bush, and would do it again. In fact, most Americans voted for Bush, and I feel safer with him in office, than any other left wing pseudo-socialists. I agree with you, Americans can be cocky. But so can Canadians.
As for America not being multi-cultural you are FLAT OUT WRONG. I guarantee there are more races in American than Canada. Have you ever been to LA? San Diego? Houston? New York City? Whites are outnumbered in California (the largest state in America). You can go into certain neighborhoods and everything is written in Spanish, or go to "Little Russia" where everyone speaks Russian and wears traditional clothes. The comment you made has no basis, and I'll disregard it.
I agree with you America can be a bully. Theodore Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." That was in the early 1900's, so its not a "new" policy instituted by Bush. Sadly, most people in this world do not understand anything but force. I can give you countless examples, but the United Nations is a great example. They never back any of their talk up with force or consequences, and as a result, have become inconsequential in world politics and problem solving.
Before I go, I have to take you up on the comment you made about Britain saving America from the Germans. WAY WRONG. Britain was on it's knees from Operation Sea Lion (the **** plan to blockade and invade England). The only thing that saved them were the convoys from America. Did the Germans have highly advanced weapons? Of course, the V2's, Tiger tanks, etc. But they could only produce limited quantities of them. But before you say some stupid **** like Britain saved America in WWII, go talk to a veteran. Britain got their *** kicked in the Pacific - and America stepped in to beat the Japs. The fact is, Britain couldn't beat the Germans by themselves, and it was the US that stepped in to lead operations in North Africa, Italy, and Western Europe. A greater testament is looking at what happened after WWII. Britain lost its hold on the most powerful (economic and militarily) status in the world, and was replaced with America.
I'm pretty much done with this post, since it has nothing to do with why Chevys suck. But I couldn't allow someone - you - to get off saying historically inaccurate things like you did. You should take the approach of Stillborn, he listed what he was proud of, which I respect, and defended his country - which I respect.
I voted for Bush, and would do it again. In fact, most Americans voted for Bush, and I feel safer with him in office, than any other left wing pseudo-socialists. I agree with you, Americans can be cocky. But so can Canadians.
As for America not being multi-cultural you are FLAT OUT WRONG. I guarantee there are more races in American than Canada. Have you ever been to LA? San Diego? Houston? New York City? Whites are outnumbered in California (the largest state in America). You can go into certain neighborhoods and everything is written in Spanish, or go to "Little Russia" where everyone speaks Russian and wears traditional clothes. The comment you made has no basis, and I'll disregard it.
I agree with you America can be a bully. Theodore Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." That was in the early 1900's, so its not a "new" policy instituted by Bush. Sadly, most people in this world do not understand anything but force. I can give you countless examples, but the United Nations is a great example. They never back any of their talk up with force or consequences, and as a result, have become inconsequential in world politics and problem solving.
Before I go, I have to take you up on the comment you made about Britain saving America from the Germans. WAY WRONG. Britain was on it's knees from Operation Sea Lion (the **** plan to blockade and invade England). The only thing that saved them were the convoys from America. Did the Germans have highly advanced weapons? Of course, the V2's, Tiger tanks, etc. But they could only produce limited quantities of them. But before you say some stupid **** like Britain saved America in WWII, go talk to a veteran. Britain got their *** kicked in the Pacific - and America stepped in to beat the Japs. The fact is, Britain couldn't beat the Germans by themselves, and it was the US that stepped in to lead operations in North Africa, Italy, and Western Europe. A greater testament is looking at what happened after WWII. Britain lost its hold on the most powerful (economic and militarily) status in the world, and was replaced with America.
I'm pretty much done with this post, since it has nothing to do with why Chevys suck. But I couldn't allow someone - you - to get off saying historically inaccurate things like you did. You should take the approach of Stillborn, he listed what he was proud of, which I respect, and defended his country - which I respect.
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Guy's, there's no need to fight. Sandiegohemi, I was joking about those 24 things hah, it was just some stupid email going around forever ago. Most of them I dont even care about. Look both country's have their +'s and -'s but guess what, no country is perfect. I agree with you Rob, on the Quebec thing. Their whining is annoying, but they know they could never survive as their own country. What would their main export be? Poutine? lmfao.. Our tax is no where near 60% Sandiegohemi [Can I ask your real name, since it's easier to type than your s/n lol. I'm Chris, by the way.] I've met tons of Canadians, and Tons of Americans and guess what I've had really friendly Americans, and Canadians, aswell as ******** in both nations too. We're basically brother nations so why do we always have to fight? We help each other, the USA provides military protection, while we give them natural and material exports. By the way, the Canadian military has some of the best trained soldiers in the world, but they dont have the most advanced technology, nor the biggest numbers so they are always made fun of. America is very multicultural, some of the states may not be as accepting as Canada is, but it doesnt mean they dont have their own "little countries". I have visited multicultural places in both. As for arguing over WWII, basically everyone played their part, you cant say one country is better than other, just recognize what our grandfathers and before did for us. I'm not really 'defending' my country, as I really didnt feel it was under attack, I took what Sandiegohemi said as a joke, anyways if it wasnt a joke Sandiegohemi is just jealous of our quality beaver pelts, and our maple syrup . Anyways, we're both free country's, and we share a lot more similarities than we do differences, so just chill out, enjoy your trucks and be friendly.
. Our tax is no where near 60% Sandiegohemi [Can I ask your real name, since it's easier to type than your s/n lol. I'm Chris, by the way.] I've met tons of Canadians, and Tons of Americans and guess what I've had really friendly Americans, and Canadians, aswell as ******** in both nations too. We're basically brother nations so why do we always have to fight? We help each other, the USA provides military protection, while we give them natural and material exports. By the way, the Canadian military has some of the best trained soldiers in the world, but they dont have the most advanced technology, nor the biggest numbers so they are always made fun of. America is very multicultural, some of the states may not be as accepting as Canada is, but it doesnt mean they dont have their own "little countries". I have visited multicultural places in both. As for arguing over WWII, basically everyone played their part, you cant say one country is better than other, just recognize what our grandfathers and before did for us. I'm not really 'defending' my country, as I really didnt feel it was under attack, I took what Sandiegohemi said as a joke, anyways if it wasnt a joke Sandiegohemi is just jealous of our quality beaver pelts, and our maple syrup . Anyways, we're both free country's, and we share a lot more similarities than we do differences, so just chill out, enjoy your trucks and be friendly.
