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If you asked them if they were Canadian, they would give you an emphatic 'NO'. Judging by their last names, they are pure laine Quebecois.by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
Americans seem to be bitterly divided between two different ideologies. 50.5-49.5 is hardly an overwhelming mandate. I'm not liking where this is going. buy gold and short the US$by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
The Frenchmen here have a name for the Americans, loosely translated to 'Hamburger Eating Invasion Monkeys'. Personally, I would take it as a compliment. Question Bluebird. If a couple of Albertans got divorced, would they still be brother and sister?by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
I watched the Americans land Curiosity on Mars with awe and admiration and wonder if there is anything those people can't do. Then you get the "Ugly American" post above and I'm reminded of why the majority of the world despises them at best or down right hates them at worst.by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
Marquis Condorcet brought about the Enlightenment, removing education from the clergy, Jesuits et al, bringing in a secular education for all children. That was instrumental in the formation of the middle class. It has worked out wonderfully well for western society. Unfortunately that bastard-socialist Trudeau brought in his religion of multi-culturalism, where children are indoctrinated that alby Willow - Off-Topic Forum
NPR National Praise-Be-To-Allah Radioby Willow - Off-Topic Forum
PS to Willow, Canada has never elected a "Socialist Government". PS To Arbon, I don't remember saying that, however, Canada is a Social Democracy. Put another way, its governmental system is considered 'Democratic Socialism'. One of the main tenets is redistribution of wealth through taxation and social welfare and equalization programs and crown corporations. Soundby Willow - Off-Topic Forum
Charley, the first half of my post was meant to agree with your point of government protecting it's citizens. The second half was an attempt to explain my POV on anti-Americanism and not directed at you. I will work on my clarity in the future. PS Canada and the US are the 2 best places to live in the world, bar none.by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
Charley states "Fear Mongering or protecting citizens?" In a socialist country like Canada, you pay exhorbitant taxes and in return, the government holds your hand from the moment your born 'til the time you die. We abdicate the responsibility to make our own decisions affecting our lives for that warm feeling that the government knows and decides what is best for us. This is justby Willow - Off-Topic Forum
As per Bill Gilberts comment about allowing narco money to support the Mexican economy, according to STRATFOR: The amount of money pouring into Mexico annually is stunning. It is estimated to be about $35 billion to $40 billion each year. The massive profit margins involved make these sums even more significant. Assume that the manufacturing sector produces revenues of $40 billion a year throuby Willow - La Manzanilla - Tenacatita - Boca de Iguanas
For the same reason Mexico is able to produce the world's richest person. Corruption, Influence Peddling, Elitism, Prejudice, Bribery, Dishonesty, Venality You can choose from this list or feel free to add your own.by Willow - Off-Topic Forum
This incident brings up memories of the worst oil spill disaster in history, caused by Mexico (via Pemex), that being Ixtoc 1. 300,000,000 barrels** of oil released over 10 months. Lasting legacy- 15,000 sq. km. of the Gulf of Mexico regarded as a poisoned dead zone. Interestingly, Mexico refused to pay Texas for the clean up costs for the 4000 metric tonnes of oil that washed up on it'sby Willow - Off-Topic Forum
This border crossing sees 60 cars/day (21/2 per hour). The guards are known to hit golf balls, shoot skeet and wash their cars. It's very slow there. Now US Customs wants to spend $7M of federal bailout cash to fortify the crossing. If the farmer refuses, the US Government will invoke emminent domain. No outrage there, though. A customs official was quoted saying '...if we fail to fortiby Willow - Off-Topic Forum