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2005-12-14 Great White North

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Posted by trailing wife 2005-12-14 00:19|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Consider thoroughly inspecting all cargo crossing the northern border until further notice. Could you transporting a dirty bomb you know.

Posted by ed 2005-12-14 00:59|| 2005-12-14 00:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Canada was FOUNDED on America-bashing. It's self-castrating nanny-statism is a just fate for those blinkered idiots, good guys like Mark Steyn and Colby Cosh aside.

Check out the link for a good explanation of this from Shiny Happy Gulag.

Posted by Ernest Brown 2005-12-14 01:21|| saturninretrograde.blogspot.com]">[saturninretrograde.blogspot.com] 2005-12-14 01:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Martin is just pressing the anti-American button, which usually works pretty well in election campaigns. What a total loser. You don't have to like Bush, but for cryin out loud, for the sake of Canadians doing business with Americans, STFU!!

I just looked around and see nothing but Liberal and NDP signs on front lawns. God help us. No really, help us.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 03:21|| 2005-12-14 03:21|| Front Page Top

#4 The Canucks have obviously opted out of the Anglosphere. Time to treat them a lot more harshly. Make them see that there are serious costs for their actions and they'll start thinking about what they're doing. As for Martin, he's just another crooked Liberal politician trying to distract attention from their latest political scandal.

Posted by mac 2005-12-14 05:46|| 2005-12-14 05:46|| Front Page Top

#5 Hay Canada! STFU! We don't care what you think, just keep standing at the fench of the greatest nation and wish you were here.

Posted by 49 pan">49 pan 2005-12-14 06:19|| 2005-12-14 06:19|| Front Page Top

#6 Yep, makes real sense. Piss off the Americans and when your western oil producing provinces decide theyâd get a better economic and social deal from Washington rather than Ottawa, weâll be real considerate of your feelings.

Posted by Glaising Fleretch2781 2005-12-14 07:13|| 2005-12-14 07:13|| Front Page Top

#7 Let the bloody Kanuk communists rant on, pay them no mind. Kanada is to the US what ice skates are to football, no worries.

Posted by Besoeker 2005-12-14 08:06|| 2005-12-14 08:06|| Front Page Top

#8 Kanuckistan is a suburb of Frankistan. Treat it that way. It is a neighbor as friendly as Mexico. Start the fence. Ask the Princess Pats to go home. Have some guy at Bud write a rant on how proud he is to be an American, denigrating Canada in every statement. Stop drinking Canadian Club.

Posted by Unavitle Chert3683 2005-12-14 09:18|| 2005-12-14 09:18|| Front Page Top

#9 The criminal conspiracy formerly known as the Liberal Party are running a terrible election campaign. Their vision is limited to beer and popcorn. Martin is playing a deparate card, wrapping himself in a Canadian flag and crying "Woe is us". What he needs for this strategy to work is for the Stephan Harper's Consrvatives to respond in some embarrassing way to make this a campaign issue. Harper had already made his comments to US issues in the Washington Times and has said nothing more.
The Canadian MSM, Liberal to the core, are beginning to see the turkey that Martin has become. According to the latest polls which still show the Liberals ahead of the Conservatives, 58% of voters see a need for "change". You don't win elections when the majority are not on your side.

Posted by john">john 2005-12-14 09:20|| 2005-12-14 09:20|| Front Page Top

#10 "Sauce for the goose..."

Posted by Ptah">Ptah 2005-12-14 10:55|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2005-12-14 10:55|| Front Page Top

#11 The United States made an unprecedented foray into Canada's election campaign on Tuesday, warning politicians not to bash Washington in their bid to win the January 23 election.

This is crazy. Leave them to their politics and simply return the favor at every possible opportunity. The Canucks can dispense it; let's see if they can take it.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-12-14 10:57|| 2005-12-14 10:57|| Front Page Top

#12 You don't win elections when the majority are not on your side.

It's not enough that Martin lose, Harper must win. So far all I see is Martin's lost votes going to the NDP.

And then there's Toronto and the GTA. I predict another landslide for the Liberals here.

The only hope is for Quebec to go totally Bloc, with Ontario (ex-GTA) going totally Conservative. I'm not sure what's going on in the Maritimes, but it doesn't seem like a Conservative bastion. As for the west, Vancouver might be a problem as usual.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 11:07|| 2005-12-14 11:07|| Front Page Top

#13 Martin should tone down criticisms of U.S.: Duceppe

Friggin hilarious.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 11:15|| 2005-12-14 11:15|| Front Page Top

#14 Canada isn't our enemy. We're not giving China a hard time even though they have generals who make ghoulish threats every so often. Think of Canada as the foul-mouthed peacenik from the '60's who was in the movement for the free sex - left-wing cranks who are embarrassing, but essentially harmless.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2005-12-14 11:55|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-12-14 11:55|| Front Page Top

#15 Ask the Princess Pats to go home.

A little side note: my wife is a Girl Scout leader, and the Scouts often sing (and have for a long time) a silly song based on the Princess Pats' unit song. Apparently the PPs are none too pleased about it and want it to stop. My wife's getting this second or third hand and wants to get an official statement from the PPs before accusing them of whining about the GSA.

Seems to me that the publicity from lodging such a complaint would do far more to damage a military unit's reputation than just accepting it in the good fun it's intended for.

Posted by Xbalanke 2005-12-14 13:00|| 2005-12-14 13:00|| Front Page Top

#16 Think of Canada as the foul-mouthed peacenik from the '60's who was in the movement for the free sex - left-wing cranks who are embarrassing, but essentially harmless.

when the borders are porous, when by the government's own admission tens of thousands of driver's licenses are sold/forged/stolen (but are sufficient for crossing the border), when Canadian officials say foul-mouthed hateful things about the US and our president, when jihadis captured in Afghanistan originate in Canada and are able to return there to live comfortable lives on the dole while studying chemical engineering and jihadism ....

that might turn out to be a bit too charitiable ZF. We'll see.

Posted by lotp 2005-12-14 13:06|| 2005-12-14 13:06|| Front Page Top

#17 "... Ya hosers!"

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-12-14 13:13|| 2005-12-14 13:13|| Front Page Top

#18 Right lotp, And they are a big free rider on American defence expenditures, more than any other country in NATO, except Greece, I think.
They have a controversy with Norway or Denmark over an iceberg somewhere. We should come down big time on the Scandinavian side, too.

Posted by Unavitle Chert3683 2005-12-14 13:57|| 2005-12-14 13:57|| Front Page Top

#19 Those western provinces ARE looking mighty tasty!

Posted by Secret Master 2005-12-14 15:12|| 2005-12-14 15:12|| Front Page Top

#20 Except for British Columbia. And probably Sasketchwan. Alberta's a good deal though.

Posted by lotp 2005-12-14 15:14|| 2005-12-14 15:14|| Front Page Top

#21 lotp: when the borders are porous, when by the government's own admission tens of thousands of driver's licenses are sold/forged/stolen (but are sufficient for crossing the border), when Canadian officials say foul-mouthed hateful things about the US and our president, when jihadis captured in Afghanistan originate in Canada and are able to return there to live comfortable lives on the dole while studying chemical engineering and jihadism ....

that might turn out to be a bit too charitiable ZF. We'll see.

When a bunch of Canadian jihadis kill a few thousand Americans, I'll start worrying about it. It's not happened yet, and I don't think it ever will. Like I said, they're like a bunch of beatniks past their prime.

UC3683: Right lotp, And they are a big free rider on American defence expenditures, more than any other country in NATO, except Greece, I think.

We'd have that military regardless of what Canada did. It preserves our freedom of action and enables us to do things like Iraq without Canada's approval.

UC3683: They have a controversy with Norway or Denmark over an iceberg somewhere. We should come down big time on the Scandinavian side, too.

I don't really see why we have to take sides - that could result in a permanent breach with what is essentially a harmless neighbor. (If we simply remained neutral, the dispute would become one between the EU and Canada - I think Canada would back down/realize it's good to have Uncle Sam guarding your flank). It makes no sense to turn Canada into a Mexico - a borderline hostile country.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2005-12-14 15:30|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-12-14 15:30|| Front Page Top

#22 OK - I'm stupid.

Who or what are the "Princess Pats"?

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2005-12-14 16:32|| 2005-12-14 16:32|| Front Page Top

#23 BS: Who or what are the "Princess Pats"?

That would be Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2005-12-14 16:46|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-12-14 16:46|| Front Page Top

#24 The Canucks must heal when told to heal, damn it. Martin is a poor excuse for a homo sapien. Flush him at your leisure.

Posted by Captain America 2005-12-14 16:49|| 2005-12-14 16:49|| Front Page Top

#25 One more thing, Canada won't make a good pimple on the US's ass.

Posted by Captain America 2005-12-14 16:50|| 2005-12-14 16:50|| Front Page Top

#26 "The Canucks must heal when told to heal, damn it."

Yeah, thet's what the Ministry of Health said too.

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-12-14 18:06|| 2005-12-14 18:06|| Front Page Top

#27 It makes no sense to turn Canada into a Mexico - a borderline hostile country.

Then why are the Canadians doing it, ZF?

Posted by Secret Master 2005-12-14 18:47|| 2005-12-14 18:47|| Front Page Top

#28 Then why are the Canadians doing it, ZF?

It was always like this, you just never paid any attention until now. Though it has become more virulent recently. I was told in elementary school that Canadians don't really like Americans. No reason for it was given. Probably something to do with an inferiority complex.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 19:28|| 2005-12-14 19:28|| Front Page Top

#29 think about the Americans we've sent them: draft dodgers, et al.... small wonder. Time for Canada to grow up, though. Things there could get painful with "Operation STFU While We Inspect Everything Slowly Enough To Strangle Your Economy - Merry Christmas Assholes"

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-12-14 20:32|| 2005-12-14 20:32|| Front Page Top

#30 draft dodgers

tsk tsk, Frank. It's draft resisters.

think about the Americans we've sent them

Gee thanks. What's your return policy on those disaffected democrats that came streaming north? (the two of them) We'd like to return them.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 21:12|| 2005-12-14 21:12|| Front Page Top

#31 OK, folks, there was some good Canada bashing there and I hope everyone feels better. But, let's face it. If you (the US) are going to be a superpower then you should be prepared to have a thick skin. I doubt if there is any country on the planet that doesn't bash the Americans during an election. It works. Its like the same way everyone complains about their boss at work. We don't and will not know the pressures and responsiblity that the US has.

Having said that I am embarased at a few remarks we have made in the past but shit happens. I just have to say sorry about Caroline Parish. She is not running again.

Also, for your amusement JFK called Diefenbaker a prick, LBJ told Pearson not to piss in his backyard and Nixon called Trudeau an asshole. And Bush2 (at least his staff) called Cretien a dinasaur How does that compare to comments on climate change?

Domestic politics aside, consider this:

While we are not in Iraq, we are putting 2000 troops into combat in Kandahar which allow the US to redeploy or return home some of their troops.

After Huricane Katrina, we sent three navy ships, two navy dive teams, and an urban rescue team to the New Orleans area. Our Navy busted their asses 24/7 to load the ships with everything we could think of. AND we offered our country's entire emergency national supply of medicine.

After 9/11, our army, the Princess Pats by the way, went to Afghanistan and fought alongside the 101st Airborne under US command. Our snipers were credited with saving several American lives.

During 9/11, the US closed its airspace and Canada had to land all the incoming transatlantic flights. The American passengers that were billeted still go back to Newfoundland each year to be with their hosts because they were so welcoming. All this while the American media was reporting that the terorists came in from Canada.

The list goes on.

So, say what you want. But, push come to shove, you won't find a better friend than Canada.

Posted by Canuck 2005-12-14 21:16|| 2005-12-14 21:16|| Front Page Top

#32 I just have to say sorry about Caroline Parish. She is not running again.

She's not running but oddly enough she's backing the Conservatives this time around.

Canuck, you paint a rosy picture of Canada which is real, but which applies only to a specific segment of the population. I can paint a much, much uglier picture. And it disconcerts me very much, not to mention how embarassing and offensive it is.

If you're from the Toronto area, take a listen to Spaceman on Mojo radio. Listen to the people calling in. The anti-American venom (anti-Bush specifically) is incredible, even if it is just "entertainment". And it's hurting us badly. Enough with this shit already!

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-14 21:35|| 2005-12-14 21:35|| Front Page Top

#33 Canuck - understand too, that all the Americans I know have a positive ideal of Canadians. That could change. Nobody can expect to play the prodigal son forever, we just may not be as good and understanding as the fabled father. Just as the Democrats in our countru risk opening wounds that haven't been opened before, and may never heal, Canada's demagogues will bear a heavy burden. Telling us to suck it up and take it as a "superpower should" is unacceptable. I, for one, am reconsidering the trip to Banff I'd planned...woulda dropped a lot of $, too bad...looks like Idaho and Montana (sorry AP- not this year)

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-12-14 21:50|| 2005-12-14 21:50|| Front Page Top

#34 If you (the US) are going to be a superpower then you should be prepared to have a thick skin.

I do have a thick skin. That's why I don't see what Wilkins is whining about. If we returned the favor often enough and promptly enough, maybe the Canuck politicos (and some of the population) will come to their senses. If not, it'll just keep on keepin' on until they do.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-12-14 22:26|| 2005-12-14 22:26|| Front Page Top

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