I hadn't heard that Parallo but does it really count if you have to go out of your way to find something. :) Did you find that on the net or hear it elsewhere?
EDIT: oh yeah, I don't consider Quebec to be Canada. They are more like France, Jr.
Southern california percieves Canadians as such:
1) Ice Skaters/Hockey players
2) Frenchies
3) Idiots
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EDIT: oh yeah, I don't consider Quebec to be Canada. They are more like France, Jr.
I find it hard to think of anything other than America without all the Americans, I dont mean that as an insult to Americans, its just a cultural thing I suppose.
As for canadians, I think the accent is cute :love: . And the Crash Test Dummies are from there :)
Don't forget Neil Young, Surrender Dorothy, Moneen, Kitchens and Bathrooms, and Racheal's!
I find it hard to think of anything other than America without all the Americans, I dont mean that as an insult to Americans, its just a cultural thing I suppose.
As for canadians, I think the accent is cute :love: . And the Crash Test Dummies are from there :)
Canadas very arrogant. Tho they have a great country they do have problems. But they find a way point out americas flaws and where they succeed as america cant, to overshadow their own problems. But hey its cool.
Your america's Hat...
lol just playing canadas alright, gotta love vancover [smoke smoke smoke]. and the health care. but i stand by what i said to begin with.
Sudbury huh? Keep your eyes peeled, I hear NASA is planning another moon mission, you might see some astronauts round about then, if you are lucky!LOL we arent known as 'Rock City' for nothing :D
Canadas very arrogant. Tho they have a great country they do have problems. But they find a way point out americas flaws and where they succeed as america cant, to overshadow their own problems. But hey its cool.
Canadas very arrogant. Tho they have a great country they do have problems. But they find a way point out americas flaws and where they succeed as america cant, to overshadow their own problems. But hey its cool.
Your america's Hat...
lol just playing canadas alright, gotta love vancover [smoke smoke smoke]. and the health care. but i stand by what i said to begin with.
If you don't think Canada is better than the U.S. at least a little bit then you are not very patriotic.
I think that Royal Canadian Air Farce reruns should be required viewing for anyone who thinks Canadians are arrogant.
Sorry you feel that way. It wasn't meant as an insult. It was meant as a reflection of the natural tendency to prefer where you are from to where you are not. Is there nothing about Canada that you think is better than anywhere else? I find it hard to believe but I concede it is possible. I certainly did not mean to suggest that you had to think all things about Canada are better than any thing elsewhere just that the familiar is more comfortable than the pretty much similar unfamiliar.
Ever see bowling for columbine? the kids they interview from canada make canada look real bad, they should eggs thrown at them!
Ever see bowling for columbine? the kids they interview from canada make canada look real bad, they should eggs thrown at them!
Canadas very arrogant. Tho they have a great country they do have problems. But they find a way point out americas flaws and where they succeed as america cant, to overshadow their own problems. But hey its cool.
Hmm... where would Rock Music in America be since the 1970s if it hadn't been for the contribution made to it by Canadian musicians?
Hmm... where would Rock Music in America be since the 1970s if it hadn't been for the contribution made to it by Canadian musicians?
What would Rock Stars in America be without Pamela Anderson? ;)
What would Rock Stars in America be without Pamela Anderson? ;)
As far as patriotism goes, I think it's a stupid and dangerous concept which we are better off without. Love your fellow man. Nations are dead.
QuoteAs far as patriotism goes, I think it's a stupid and dangerous concept which we are better off without. Love your fellow man. Nations are dead.
The best thing I have ever heard said on any forums, anywhere, ever. That is exactly what I believe, we need more :love: for our fellow Humans regardless of race, or nationality. :flowers:
we don't exactly talk about Canada in school? We barely speak of anything more East that Germany, or West than Brazil... :P
Really, I just thought it might be a good topic to generate some discussion.
As far as half uninhabited goes you might find this map (http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/peopleandsociety/population/population2001/distribution2001) interesting. There are plenty of bears of various types but they are not usually a problem.
Portugal is larger than our three smallest provinces (Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick) and is a little smaller than the island of Newfoundland which is the big island on the East coast. Canada is very big and vastly underpopulated although much of the country is less than hospitable climactically.
Underpopulated? That's a term I've never quite understood. Why is having a larger population always a good thing?
Underpopulated? That's a term I've never quite understood. Why is having a larger population always a good thing?
Its not always a bad thing, just harder with less people I guess. ::| :sweatdrop:
Underpopulated? That's a term I've never quite understood. Why is having a larger population always a good thing?
This is why I am grateful for our curriculum in our public schools here in Alberta. We learn about the USA, China, Japan, Middle east, and tons more.
Two words: Welfare State
Quote from: lordraleighTwo words: Welfare State
Can you explain what you mean by Welfare State? Do you mean Canada is a welfare state? If so why are you left with that impression?
Can you explain what you mean by Welfare State? Do you mean Canada is a welfare state? If so why are you left with that impression?
I perceive Canada as the home of funny comedians... in short I don't mind Canada, they have supported the united states, and for that they have earned some reconition(sp?)
Mainly though, it is the out spoken Canadian Scalywags who bash the states that make me sour aginst their nation of the north. But I have many Canadians friends, so they're cool with me... so long as they don't annoy me with their patriotism and nationalism...
It means that the Canadian government takes measures to ensure that all citizens are living at at least a certain basic standard of living.
@Bilbous's response, welfare is much less of a burden on society than say... corporate tax cuts or pollution.
It was designed to help all Canadians in need when it was started but has become little more than a way to transfer wealth from the richer provinces to the poorer ones.
Please try to give preference to clarity over brevity.
Can you explain what you mean by Welfare State? Do you mean Canada is a welfare state? If so why are you left with that impression?It means that the Canadian government takes measures to ensure that all citizens are living at at least a certain basic standard of livin
Can you explain what you mean by Welfare State? Do you mean Canada is a welfare state? If so why are you left with that impression?It means that the Canadian government takes measures to ensure that all citizens are living at at least a certain basic standard of livin
Thanks for answering Zanzibar but question wasn't for you and I wasn't asking for the definition of Welfare. I was asking for lordraleigh to explain his one lined statement so I could understand if I had it right before I answered him. I know the definition, otherwise I would have asked "What does welfare mean?" :/ if I didn't.
I guess we are showing people that Canadians like to argue...
Oh and complain about the government and politicians.
Canadians like to argue. Americans just like to say they're right and everyone else is wrong.
Welfare is different from welfare state. Being a welfare state implies a lot more than just welfare.
Quote from: zanzibarWelfare is different from welfare state. Being a welfare state implies a lot more than just welfare.
*sighs* Congrats on another useless one liner post that has no meaning to any of what I said. One more for the post count I suppose.
How about we merge our contries so you caould benefit from NAFTA and we would be part of the EU.
I love living in Canada. Its a great place to live. You learn so much more because of all the nationalities based within a small area. We had Italian neighbors for about 3 years and in that time before Daria passed away and the rest of the family moved i learned quite a bit of the italian language and about Italy itself, and now we have a family from Ukraine living next door.
Also we have Tim Hortons and kick butt beer commercials that make you proud to be Canadian, no offense but lets see the US come up with something like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRI-A3vakVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beGoTCErynE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252wbfBdv6E
Tim Hortons was originally Canadian and bought out by an american, but to me it will always be canadian
there was this funny TV series about a Mountie in Chicago
Cancer Bats are from Canada.
Therefore, Canada is badass.
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Cancer Bats are from Canada.
Therefore, Canada is badass.
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:o What's Cancer bats? I googled and found that you could possibly be talking about a band? Am I correct?
Yeah, and Shania Twain....
.....Why do you keep doing this to the world? :P
Exellent list Zorbs :)
there are a few actors left out : http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/Canadians/actors.html
and a few musicians : http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/Canadians/musicians.html
Yay Canada !
The list doesn't include Alex Trebec :'(
But Phil Hartman's on there. Which just makes my day. :D
The list doesn't include Alex Trebec :'(
But Phil Hartman's on there. Which just makes my day. :D
It is without a doubt he was the best thing to ever come out of Canada...
I still don't get how a entire nation can starve to death, from a lack of potatos....
Canada: Well, they have a huge tower, hrm... why don't we build a huge tower just like they have? We can even stick a pole on top of it and say ours is taller than theirs is.
I am glad Nebraska is not in Canada.
I am glad Nebraska is not in Canada.
Me too
Canada, hrm... They hate us and they think we hate them back. On top of that, we don't really care what they think about us. Maple syrup and snow is what they export, and they treat curling just like it's a real sport.QuoteCanada: Well, they have a huge tower, hrm... why don't we build a huge tower just like they have? We can even stick a pole on top of it and say ours is taller than theirs is.
I am glad Nebraska is not in Canada.
Quote from: TuxideCanada, hrm... They hate us and they think we hate them back. On top of that, we don't really care what they think about us. Maple syrup and snow is what they export, and they treat curling just like it's a real sport.QuoteCanada: Well, they have a huge tower, hrm... why don't we build a huge tower just like they have? We can even stick a pole on top of it and say ours is taller than theirs is.
I am glad Nebraska is not in Canada.
I don't recall signing up on the "I hate Nebraska" petition. I also don't take your post seriously and believe everyone in Nebraska hates Canadians. Thats a bunch of bull. Also as a Canadian I support Hockey as a real sport and couldn't give a rats behind about curling.
I think Tuxide you are the victim of general stereo types. ;) My best cure for that is don't believe everything you hear.
I was referring to the United States, not necessarily Nebraska. We Americans are all victims of general stereotypes, mainly coming from Canada's general direction, and we don't really care what Canadians think about us (although it might be interesting if someone asks the same question about the United States).
The Irish in general are very proud of the stereotypical view of us as charming, drunken partiers.
Stereo Types that Americans fall for are not coming mainly from Canada, they are made up by their own media.
Canada, hrm... They hate us and they think we hate them back. On top of that, we don't really care what they think about us. Maple syrup and snow is what they export, and they treat curling just like it's a real sport.
Canada, the makers of Smarties (http://static.flickr.com/30/54012120_b1214a2145_m.jpg)
Yum. :love:
@ zorbels
canada's media is just as bad as americans. i used to watch canadian news when i lived in new york.
tho they dont talk to much about violence and problems, mainly cuz they have less than america.
they all still jump at the chance to report on problems. especially american problems. ive seen it plenty of times. especially when the war started.
all in all the media is the worst part about the world... but then again the people that watch/read it/listen to it, are just as bad as the media.
they all still jump at the chance to report on problems. especially american problems. ive seen it plenty of times. especially when the war started.
99% of everything is owned by 1% of everyone and they stick it to the rest of us. Feudalism never left the scene it just put on a disguise. Freedom is an illusion fostered by the elite to pacify the masses. Bread and circus's to eternity.
Is Fox America's only news channel? Are there channels with news on them? Like proper news? I won't say unbiased but not twisted one way entirerly?
Lol, that sounds just what one of them in-bred kalashnikov-totting militia hicks would say :P (Not that I'm accusing you of that...)
Anyway, it seems the best way to get unbiased news is to watch a foreign news station. RTE doesn't give a crap about American/Candian relations, or Liberal vs. Conservative American political ideals. The same way FOX doesn't give a crap about N.Ireland/Ireland relations or Loyalist vs. National political ideals.
And so you just get the plain facts, rattled off by a yawning newscaster...
canada's media is just as bad as americans. i used to watch canadian news when i lived in new york.
no... you have two media types.
republican and liberal
any unbias information you want, you research it yourself.
like most other countries
Left? I thought left were the liberals.
At least the way we were taught it, the political spectrum goes Communism -> Fascist, Left -> Right
Oh, something else - there are fascist communists. Communism is an economic philosophy. Fascism is a philosophy of governance. Just as you can have a fascist communist state, you can also have a communist state which is democratic, or a capitalist state which is either democratic or fascist.
By Canadian standards, the Democratic party is a right wing part. Right of center, but not at all left wing.
Socialism is an attemt to spread the nations wealth amongst the nation. Communism is actually doing it.
China is an example of a misunderstanding of Marxism. True Marxism is different. There is yet to be a proper Marxist nation.
Right now, the best type of Economic system we have is Socialism, the U.S is actually quite socialistic, with our welfare programs, FDR's new deal, social security.
Gooo canada!!!!! I'm american, but I love canada. (well, it's a country not governed by Bush, duh it's a great country ;D )
Gooo canada!!!!! I'm american, but I love canada. (well, it's a country not governed by Bush, duh it's a great country ;D )
Instead of Bush, we had Mike Harris. Before him, we had Mulroney. And now we have Harper.
Gooo canada!!!!! I'm american, but I love canada. (well, it's a country not governed by Bush, duh it's a great country ;D )
Instead of Bush, we had Mike Harris. Before him, we had Mulroney. And now we have Harper.
???
Gooo canada!!!!! I'm american, but I love canada. (well, it's a country not governed by Bush, duh it's a great country ;D )
Instead of Bush, we had Mike Harris. Before him, we had Mulroney. And now we have Harper.
???
Mike Harris, Brian Mulroney, and Steven Harper are politicians. Mike Harris was premier of Ontario for a decade. Mulroney was our Prime Minister in the 80's and early 90's. Steven Harper is our current Prime Minister. Harris and Mulroney were, economically, equivalent to Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. Harris and Mulroney were worse in some ways. Steven Harper is most similar to Bush, only more intelligent and not as well connected.
Seriously.. i haven't had a checkup in 1 year... no joke...
Research has shown that women who are infected with the parasite tend to be warm, outgoing and attentive to others, while infected men tend to be less intelligent and probably a bit boringabcnews (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/story?id=2288095&page=1)
Directed towards canadians:
So your sitting in canada, watching your hockey, and looking at a world map.
Who would you list as your 5 best friends, as countries go anyways.
And who would you list as your 5 worst enemies, countries again.
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Just trying to get into the minds of those canadians :thumbup: :D
~~Datruth
Besides what Zanzibar says the two lists would most likely be identical. #1 would have to be goliath-in--the-basement.
Directed towards canadians:
So your sitting in canada, watching your hockey, and looking at a world map.
Who would you list as your 5 best friends, as countries go anyways.
And who would you list as your 5 worst enemies, countries again.
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Just trying to get into the minds of those canadians :thumbup: :D
~~Datruth
Quote from: DatruthDirected towards canadians:
So your sitting in canada, watching your hockey, and looking at a world map.
Who would you list as your 5 best friends, as countries go anyways.
And who would you list as your 5 worst enemies, countries again.
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Just trying to get into the minds of those canadians :thumbup: :D
~~Datruth
Erm, that will bring no good to this thread. It will offend people and start fights in my opinoin. Besides this isn't a popularity contest. As countries we should respect one and other whether we agree how one lives or not. There shouldn't be better and worse, though I know this isn't the case.
I meant political affiliation.Then it's a dumb question, and you chose a dumb way to ask it.
I want to know Canada's Political Affiliations to other countries, No less no more, no problems.
Friends YAY \\o//
1) Britain
2) Israel
3) China
4) Japan
5) Canada
Enemies, Boo
1) Iran
2) North Korea
3) Cuba
4) Mexico
5) France
I meant political affiliation.Then it's a dumb question, and you chose a dumb way to ask it.
I want to know Canada's Political Affiliations to other countries, No less no more, no problems.
Every international relationship is unique. It's stupid to "rank" them. All detail and meaning would be lost.
Friends YAY \\o//
1) Britain
2) Israel
3) China
4) Japan
5) Canada
Enemies, Boo
1) Iran
2) North Korea
3) Cuba
4) Mexico
5) France
Canada is actually number one for America. We are your number one supplier of energy and oil. And China? China has been giving weapons and nuclear knowledge to middle eastern countries. China is controlled by an evil dictatorship which opresses and tortures its own people. They've also purposefully devalued their own currency in order to steal the American manufacturing industry which gets outsourced to wherever the labour is cheep.
As far as your enemies, Cuba has NEVER attacked the United States, and France told you not to invade Iraq!
Of course, you added a disclaimer at the end of your post suggesting that you don't necessarily believe in those two lists. I hope that you do not.
I ask a simple question because we're not really working for the NSA or anything.
I'm just trying to get a feel from you.
Must canadians over analyze everything.
I try to make a simple question, and i'm antagonized because of it?
Excuse me for not asking about ever nook and cranny :thumbdown:
Oh and by the way Trudeau destroyed the country.
Must canadians over analyze everything.
I try to make a simple question, and i'm antagonized because of it?
Quote from: DatruthMust canadians over analyze everything.
I try to make a simple question, and i'm antagonized because of it?
You get this from just a few posts? So all canadians are this way? *sighs* That statment is truly disappointing. :thumbdown:
:) I think maybe if you really want the answers you seek, research is your friend. Google it or go to a libaray. This way it avoids you making silly speculations about Canadians and not group what one says with all Canadians.
If you couldn't tell i was joking zorbels
And you seriously thought i would lump millions of people like that together.... than i'd have to say your opinions are deeply dissappointing.
And the question wasn't at fault, the reason you choose not to answer it, makes me curious.
Jesum Crow. There's more flak flyin' 'round here than a World War II battlefield...
Is Canada really that touchy of a subject?
We're thinking about invading Sweden. We'll probably send the "Leafs" division of our army, as well as some rangers.