I love being Canadian [Archive]

Goofball

06-14-2005, 23:37

It's good to see even our most conservative institutions embracing policies of diversity and tolerance. Well done to the Canadian Military, and best wishes to the happy couple.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050614.wmilly0614/BNStory/Front/

Byzantine Prince

06-14-2005, 23:41

I love Canada. I hope one day people look at like they do Holland.

PanzerJaeger

06-14-2005, 23:59

I love not being associated with Canada in the slightest degree. ~:)

Goofball

06-15-2005, 00:02

I love not being associated with Canada in the slightest degree. ~:)

Except for all of your students who sew Canadian flags to their backpacks when travelling outside of your borders so that members of the opposite sex (or same sex, in some cases I'm sure) will talk to them...

~;)

Byzantine Prince

06-15-2005, 00:07

I love not being associated with Canada in the slightest degree. ~:)
Then put the guderian quote back because I'm from Canada. ~D

PanzerJaeger

06-15-2005, 00:09

The quote stays.. its simply too good. ~D

As for the canadian flag sewing.. i wouldnt travel to the few countries where that makes a difference anyway. I find that Americans are embraced with hospitality all over the world if they act in a respectful way, just like any other peoples. In some countries its a bonus aswell, such as Japan. ~;)

Beirut

06-15-2005, 00:10

Weeeeeeell, I'm not that keen on gay marriage, and I'm certainly not that keen on gay soldiers having military marriages...

But I'll take the risk of being too democratic, tolerant and open minded any day over being close minded, bigoted and fearful of anything that isn't old, white, and requires neither bombs or money to accomplish.

At least some people from some countries don't have to hide their identity when they travel.

Our new slogan:

Canada. People actually like us. ~:cheers:

Alexander the Pretty Good

06-15-2005, 00:17

Americans shouldn't have to hide their identity overseas. If they are treaty unfairly because of their citizenship, it is the shame of the country they are in, not of the US.

IE - You can hate the US, but venting that hatred on US expatriates shows more about you than about the US.

And Beirut, that slogan is new, written in black, and required neither bombs nor money to accomplish. I am fearful of it.

~D

Goofball

06-15-2005, 00:17

The quote stays.. its simply too good. ~D

As for the canadian flag sewing.. i wouldnt travel to the few countries where that makes a difference anyway.

Countries like, oh, I don't know, Germany, France, the UK, or Holland, for example?

Yes, I can see why you wouldn't want to travel to any of those hell-holes...

I find that Americans are embraced with hospitality all over the world if they act in a respectful way, just like any other peoples.

You've obviously never experienced how you are "embraced" when they find out you're a Canadian...

~:grouphug: :iloveyou: :sweetheart: :kiss2:

Proletariat

06-15-2005, 00:29

He just needs to bring an extra pair of Levi's or with him and he'll get twice in return what that patch would get him.

Beirut

06-15-2005, 01:20

You've obviously never experienced how you are "embraced" when they find out you're a Canadian...

~:grouphug: :iloveyou: :sweetheart: :kiss2:

When I was in Costa Rica, there was this blonde tart working in the local bakery up in the mountains. For weeks she wouldn't say two words to me. Finally, just days before I leave, she hears me talking to my buddy, her eyes go wide and she says, "Oh, usted es Canadianse!", and then she's all warm and friendly. Obviously she thought I was from elsewhere.

All that time wasted. :bigcry: Waaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!

PanzerJaeger

06-15-2005, 02:40

Countries like, oh, I don't know, Germany, France, the UK, or Holland, for example?

France and Holland of course, but its almost a compliment to be hated by those people. I dont enjoy either country.

Ive traveled to the UK and Germany with American friends who dont speak German and they are treated as any other tourists. At least I didnt percieve any nastyness about their nationality.

_Martyr_

06-15-2005, 02:44

Were they wearing beige shorts, with cameras hanging around their necks and an upsidedown map? ~;)

I jest... :charge: ~:cheers:

Papewaio

06-15-2005, 02:57

I love being a Kiwi and an Aussie.

Its like being a Canadian with beaches all year round.

Kaiser of Arabia

06-15-2005, 02:59

Countries like, oh, I don't know, Germany, France, the UK, or Holland, for example?

Yes, I can see why you wouldn't want to travel to any of those hell-holes...

They'res always Austria, Italy, Leichtenstein, Poland, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Ireland, Turkey, Iran, India, Malaysia, and most of all THE U S A!

Hurin_Rules

06-15-2005, 04:02

They'res always Austria, Italy, Leichtenstein, Poland, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Ireland, Turkey, Iran, India, Malaysia, and most of all THE U S A!

My mind's not working right this moment as I've been doing too much work, but are you saying that Americans are generally liked in Russia, Turkey and Iran?

Kaiser of Arabia

06-15-2005, 04:07

My mind's not working right this moment as I've been doing too much work, but are you saying that Americans are generally liked in Russia, Turkey and Iran?
No, but better than in France and Holland. Plus Russians have cool guns.

Beirut

06-15-2005, 04:15

Americans are more liked in Iran than in Holland?

Curiouser and curiouser.

And yes, Russians do have cool guns. ~D

PanzerJaeger

06-15-2005, 04:20

It really depends on the age of the Iranian apparently. Ive heard our culture is pretty popular with the youth there.. but ive never been so.. :rolleyes2:

bmolsson

06-15-2005, 04:21

Canadians are rather nice. Quite surprisingly actually since they are snowed in most of the year........ ~;)

lars573

06-15-2005, 05:05

The cold makes a man (or woman) out of you. Your never truly tested until you've stood outside in nothing but a T-shirt and jeans in December when it's -10 C outside.

Taffy_is_a_Taff

06-15-2005, 05:09

to be honest I tend to prefer Americans to Canadians. It just works out that like that before anybody takes it the wrong way.

And I love AK47s over any other gun that I shoot. Yay for the Russian firearms industry.

Byzantine Prince

06-15-2005, 05:13

Canadians are exactly like Americans except for one thing, they call themselves Canadian first. ~;)

Yeah yeah yeah I'm gonna be hearing it from Beirut and others. What do I care? I'm not a typical nice Canadian. :barrel:

Taffy_is_a_Taff

06-15-2005, 05:27

Canadians aren't exactly like Americans:
An American hasn't ripped me off for a few thousand dollars yet.

Ja'chyra

06-15-2005, 08:22

Let's face it Canadian or American, who cares, we all know you wish you were Scottish ~:cheers:

BDC

06-15-2005, 10:14

I think we have an official Satanist on some naval cruiser somewhere.

Anyway Americans abroad are lovely:

"You couldn't direct me to the Abbey could you?"

"Yeah sure. You see that huge Church-shaped building towering over the town? Yeah that' it."

Lazul

06-15-2005, 10:16

Beirut

06-15-2005, 11:55

Let's face it Canadian or American, who cares, we all know you wish you were Scottish ~:cheers:

Actually, I think we all wish we were Irish. :balloon2:

Krusader

06-15-2005, 12:22

.... I love being Scandinavian..... ~:wave:

:medievalcheers:

Here in sweden we hardly care where your from as long as you behave yourself!
Problem is it seams like americans doesnt allways do that haha. Just yesterday a couple from Texas stole my friends seats on the Train! :end:
You evil texas-people ! ! ! !

To true!! About the upper part!
If you're American and visiting Norway you're treated as any other tourist.

Well, you got some ultra-left youths with too much free time that occasionally wants to discuss US foreign policy (and of course quoting biased sources, like Al-Jazeera) with any American they come across.

_Martyr_

06-15-2005, 12:42

Actually, I think we all wish we were Irish. :balloon2:

Theres a little Irish in everyone... ~:)

Ja'chyra

06-15-2005, 13:00

Actually, I think we all wish we were Irish. :balloon2:

Scottish, Irish, all the same thing ~:cheers:

Al Khalifah

06-15-2005, 13:05

American tourists are welcome anywhere in Europe as long as they aren't loud, impatient, crude and intollerant of local customs - the same as any group of tourists. It's also not a good idea to expect preferential treatment because of your nationality.
The difference is that Americans are most often the ones who display these attributes. The reason the French dislike Americans, is much the same as they dislike British tourists, that the majority refuse to speak languages other than their own even in other countries. When asked to do so they often get louder. This isn't so much of an issue in other countries, but the French are as protectionist of their language as they are of their economy.

American tourists are very welcome in the UK... as long as you bring lots of money and spend it ~;)

Franconicus

06-15-2005, 13:26

This discussion of Americans abroad is a silly generalisation (or should I write generalization?).

But o.k. In Germany Americans are welcome not only a tourists but also as businessmen, soldiers ... .

There are two annoying thinks that they should be aware of.
1. Do not expect to learn German here. As soon as people find out that you are an American they will talk English. No chance to change that!
2. As soon as they started to talk English they want to discuss politics with you. I have an American friend. He is a kind of liberal. But when he was in Germany he said that he found himself all the time busy defending the US government. It was in the Reagan age!

German's view on Americans are extrem. Some love them, some envy them, some condemn them and some hate them. And Panzer, you are right. This is an all German problem!

P.S.: In total Germans love Americans and hate Bush (the junior, they love the senior)

Everything clear now? ~D

UglyandHasty

06-15-2005, 13:58

Most of the peoples from the USA are very nice peoples, there's jackass everywhere ...

Anyway gay wedding in the army ? Tabarnak ! Since when gay relation is allowed in the army, i miss something somewhere...

Bob and John goes to Afghanistan. Bob head is exploded by a Taliban. John fall on his knees...

-Nooooooo !!! You bastard !! You kill my Bob !!!

Back to Canada John sue the Federal government and the Army for 20 million for the lost of his beloved Bob. And he win ...

ShadesPanther

06-15-2005, 14:26

Theres a little Irish in everyone... ~:)

but only a little ~;)

Al Khalifah

06-15-2005, 14:50

Bob and John goes to Afghanistan. Bob head is exploded by a Taliban. John fall on his knees...

-Nooooooo !!! You bastard !! You kill my Bob !!!
Ever hear of the Theban Sacred Band ?

NimbleNota

06-15-2005, 15:00

Let's face it Canadian or American, who cares, we all know you wish you were Scottish ~:cheers:

Well since I come from a place called Nova Scotia which is latin For New Scotland
And My first name is Celtic in orgin and my last name Being one of the biggest clans from Scotland.

I think I accomplish being Scottish and Canadian in one sitting ~:cheers:

UglyandHasty

06-15-2005, 15:28

Ever hear of the Theban Sacred Band ?

Please. If you think you will find the same kind of spirit in the canadian army than in the Sacred Band, you are making some assumption. These guys aren't raise from childhood together. There's no comparison there.

hehehe the Sacred Band, Gay Wedding and the Canadian army !! ~:cheers:

*edit typo

Byzantine Prince

06-15-2005, 15:35

I wish I was swedish. ~:mecry:

Al Khalifah

06-15-2005, 16:54

Please. If you think you will find the same kind of spirit in the canadian army than in the Sacred Band, you are making some assumption. These guys aren't raise from childhood together. There's no comparison there.
Its just the start. They're just easing you into the idea...

Lazul

06-15-2005, 17:41

I wish I was swedish. ~:mecry:

you have no idea how great it is! ... ~:cheers:

Goofball

06-15-2005, 17:45

Canadians are rather nice. Quite surprisingly actually since they are snowed in most of the year........ ~;)

Actually, it depends where you are in Canada. There are many places in the U.S. (even excluding Alaska) that are colder than parts of Canada.

I can count the number of days of snow we've had in Victoria over the last three years on one hand.

UglyandHasty

06-15-2005, 18:03

It's because your living a good life Goof !

Byzantine Prince

06-15-2005, 18:30

It barely snows where I live too. I'm from the wrong side of the Rockies. ~:mecry:

But the East Coast get's just as much snow as the states below. The temperatures are usually the same too. Also people think that Canada is the northern polar country when in fact most of our cities are on the same parallel as London. Where I live for example is almost the same as London in terms of distance from the pole.

you have no idea how great it is! ...
You are so right. ~:mecry:

Goofball

06-15-2005, 19:04

It's because your living a good life Goof !

That's right. It's my reward for all of my virtuous ways.

:angel:

NimbleNota

06-15-2005, 19:28

But the East Coast get's just as much snow as the states below.

Not only do we get alot of snow, but since we are next to the ocean the snow is wetter then average and is so frigging hard to shovel. God Damn Praries getting dry and easy to shovel snow..... hmmm Well we do get their tax money so i guess it evens out ~:)

Also That is why East Coast people have stronger arms then sissy boys from the plains ~D