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Originally posted by: Stunt
"IMO"...your opinion = teh wrong...get over it.
If your opinion was remotely correct, you'd have at least one of the dozens of Canadians on these forums backing you up.

Please prove that I am wrong. Sorry, but I don't care if I had 'at least one of the dozens of Canadians' backing myself up. I used to live in Canada so I suppose I am backing myself up.

Look at how nationalistic you are - you are prepared to not accept any criticism from a non-Canadian. Why do you deem non-Canadians as inferior? Thanks for proving my point again!

All you have is a bunch of Canadians of all stripes trying to open your eyes to the truth.
Your solution? CTRL V "endless crap...again...and again"

Isn't it ironic that I'm actually posting new information in different replies, but you are repeating the same old 'CTRL V' crap? I'm going to guess that this irony is stemming from your raging inferiority complex.

Thanks for posting your 2 Turkish Lira's worth. It is obviously not welcomed here...even by your fellow americans.

I think it's obviously welcome here. However, I don't believe that your lies, misinformation, etc. should be welcome here.

As you refuse to open your eyes...I suggest you and COW jerk each other through PM.:)

Sorry, but I don't want to fulfill any sick and crazy erotic fantasties that you have, Stunty.
 

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All of these super-nationalistic Canadians remind me of the hillbilly Americans that tell other Americans to 'get out of the country' just because they're critical of America.
 
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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
All of these super-nationalistic Canadians remind me of the hillbilly Americans that tell other Americans to 'get out of the country' just because they're critical of America.

Yup.

I bet Stunt wears overalls, walks around barefoot, wears a straw hat, and carries a pitchfork around with him - all while worshipping the Canadian flag..oh and his most cherished and beloved Queen.

'You dirty non-Canadians!'
 

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: Stunt
"IMO"...your opinion = teh wrong...get over it.
If your opinion was remotely correct, you'd have at least one of the dozens of Canadians on these forums backing you up.

Please prove that I am wrong. Sorry, but I don't care if I had 'at least one of the dozens of Canadians' backing myself up. I used to live in Canada so I suppose I am backing myself up.
I said americans had a superiority complex...you didnt accept it until you confirmed it yourself, i want a canadian to back up your claims. And even worse if you have lived in canada as you cannot percieve even your own environment...the blindness is staggering

Look at how nationalistic you are - you are prepared to not accept any criticism from a non-Canadian. Why do you deem non-Canadians as inferior? Thanks for proving my point again!
i'm not saying non-canadians are inferior. Merely saying that to have validity to your statements you need to have either expert opinion (ie. NOT YOU), or someone who is familiar (ie. not blind) to canadian culture

All you have is a bunch of Canadians of all stripes trying to open your eyes to the truth.
Your solution? CTRL V "endless crap...again...and again"

Isn't it ironic that I'm actually posting new information in different replies, but you are repeating the same old 'CTRL V' crap? I'm going to guess that this irony is stemming from your raging inferiority complex.
Yes...you are spouting off the same old. I suggest you re-read your posts, they are tough to notice as they get quite repetitive.

Thanks for posting your 2 Turkish Lira's worth. It is obviously not welcomed here...even by your fellow americans.

I think it's obviously welcome here. However, I don't believe that your lies, misinformation, etc. should be welcome here.
Any substance you add to the forum a) can be supplied by another user (there are enough flag waving, non-american haters here), b) countered by your utter blindness and circle conversations comprised of nothing more than a CTRL V or two.

As you refuse to open your eyes...I suggest you and COW jerk each other through PM.:)

Sorry, but I don't want to fulfill any sick and crazy erotic fantasties that you have, Stunty.
Hey, i have nothing against being homosexual. I guess that it is the american culture of hate towards gays that makes you think it is so wrong. I guess your leader is twarting your whole perception. Funny how all the Queen arguements that COW spouts can be applied to bush...heh. Anyways. everytime you get into an arguement (happens a lot due to stubborn, unwaivering ctrl v arguements), you have your little pal jump in within seconds...don't be ashamed of your relationship :)
 

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
All of these super-nationalistic Canadians remind me of the hillbilly Americans that tell other Americans to 'get out of the country' just because they're critical of America.

Yup.

I bet Stunt wears overalls, walks around barefoot, wears a straw hat, and carries a pitchfork around with him - all while worshipping the Canadian flag..oh and his most cherished and beloved Queen.

'You dirty non-Canadians!'

Hehe...you wish...i have a couple pics in the P&N pics thread if you want to see the hick you are picturing.
I have nothing against any nationality...just those who unjustly criticise mine.

You have yet to propose facts, expert opinion on your rants...so easy to toss aside as you have made this tall tower of lies with no foundation ;)
 

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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I wouldn't mind pursuing a relationship with Stunt. :heart: Maybe I can be your King! :sun:

hehe...Now we wouldnt want to get Rabid really mad now...without your sexual relief...who knows what the guy will do or say :eek:
 

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Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I wouldn't mind pursuing a relationship with Stunt. :heart: Maybe I can be your King! :sun:

hehe...Now we wouldnt want to get Rabid really mad now...without your sexual relief...who knows what the guy will do or say :eek:

3some?
 

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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I wouldn't mind pursuing a relationship with Stunt. :heart: Maybe I can be your King! :sun:

hehe...Now we wouldnt want to get Rabid really mad now...without your sexual relief...who knows what the guy will do or say :eek:

3some?

Well...that's pretty much what we've got at this late hour and conversation content...

The few people that are here, we have scared off ;)
 
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Originally posted by: Stunt
I said americans had a superiority complex...you didnt accept it until you confirmed it yourself, i want a canadian to back up your claims. And even worse if you have lived in canada as you cannot percieve even your own environment...the blindness is staggering

Well, I think you've gone too far on that uber-nationalistic train. How low can you go? Are you that insecure that you cannot fathom a non-Canadian commenting on Canada? So sad.

i'm not saying non-canadians are inferior. Merely saying that to have validity to your statements you need to have either expert opinion (ie. NOT YOU), or someone who is familiar (ie. not blind) to canadian culture

That's nice. I honestly don't care if another uber nationalistic Canadian such as yourself 'backs' me or not. That has no meaning to me at all.

Yes...you are spouting off the same old. I suggest you re-read your posts, they are tough to notice as they get quite repetitive.

*CTRL V*

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Any substance you add to the forum a) can be supplied by another user (there are enough flag waving, non-american haters here), b) countered by your utter blindness and circle conversations comprised of nothing more than a CTRL V or two.

Any substance you add to this forum can be provided by a four year old shaved monkey. In other words - your contribution is useless and actually detrimental to this forum.

Hey, i have nothing against being homosexual. I guess that it is the american culture of hate towards gays that makes you think it is so wrong. I guess your leader is twarting your whole perception. Funny how all the Queen arguements that COW spouts can be applied to bush...heh. Anyways. everytime you get into an arguement (happens a lot due to stubborn, unwaivering ctrl v arguements), you have your little pal jump in within seconds...don't be ashamed of your relationship :)

I have nothing against homosexuals either. I just don't want to sexually please you in any possible way.

Shouldn't you be fantasizing about your queen instead of me?
 
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Originally posted by: Stunt
Hehe...you wish...i have a couple pics in the P&N pics thread if you want to see the hick you are picturing.
I have nothing against any nationality...just those who unjustly criticise mine.

You have yet to propose facts, expert opinion on your rants...so easy to toss aside as you have made this tall tower of lies with no foundation ;)

Sorry, I don't want to see pictures of little inbred 13 year old Canadian hicks. Let me guess - in these pictures you'll be wearing nothing but the Canadian flag draped around your shoulders?

You have yet to propose facts, expert opinion on your rants...so easy to toss aside as you have made this tall tower of lies with no foundation ;) Oh, and you also have a well known history of lies and misinformation.

It's sad to see your nationalism make you intolerant of most of the world.
 
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Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
I wouldn't mind pursuing a relationship with Stunt. :heart: Maybe I can be your King! :sun:

hehe...Now we wouldnt want to get Rabid really mad now...without your sexual relief...who knows what the guy will do or say :eek:

3some?

Well...that's pretty much what we've got at this late hour and conversation content...

The few people that are here, we have scared off ;)

I'm not sure if I would be up for a 3some either. I think the cows on your farm will be jealous if you share yoruself with me. ;)
 
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Originally posted by: Stunt
I've actually been quite surprised lately with the acusations of Canadians having an inferiority complex.
I have come to my own theory on the idea...this may be attributed to a supiority/jealousy complex of americans.

Americans throughout their history have proven time and time again that they feel they deserve special treatment and respect.
This may be exemplified by their many change of regimes and role internationally.

In addition to this feeling of supreme power to effectively take over any country of their liking, comes this trigger happy pride seen in many members of this forum.
If anyone questions motives and reasoning, they are accused of being against what is right and are not deserving of america's respect.

The jealousy factor has come about more recently where all countries are criusing along fine economically, where the Americans struggle to grasp on to any sort of good news. With the dollar dropping like a rock, record debt levels and insane deficits, it is hard not to be jealous of many other nations. In addition to this fiscal shape, the middle class is declining, and poverty is growing. It has always been the american way to lower taxes, boost trade and have an open economy. This is proving to be wrong as shown by the rest of the 1st world. It is my opinion that americans are starting to question their libertarian ways and its effect on society.

It's ok to admit you are wrong in some cases, there doesnt always have to be the wrong way and the american way. Working with other nations will make you far better off than flipping them the bird and saying they are inferior. This is not an inferiority complex of the world...the world is far greater than the US...It is definately a supiority complex south of the 49th.

Combine that with the recent economic developments creates the types of comments you see above.

Eh... Patriotism witholding, I think the USA does deserve and get special treatment, considering that the world economy is very dependent on it as well as the world's food supply. Add to the fact that we have the most superior army in the world.

The US' role internationally is very important. Can you imagine a world without US hegemony?? China might invade Taiwan and draw in Japan as well. The power vaccum would lead to other power struggles, with Russia possibly allying with China, etc.

The Supreme nature of the USA is not a feeling, it's the truth. The USA can invade any country it wants (for the most part)

Well... the election proves that 50% of the population doesn't support the current policy, meaning that if I question our motives now, that I have half the US to back me up.

And I'm well aware of the fact that all other countries are NOT cruising along fine economically. The dropping dollar does not affect Americans for the most part, especially as we dont' travel abroad 365 days of the year. Domestically, there really is no change at all. In fact, the dropping dollar is actually hurting other countries abroad. The debt levels and deficits don't really affect the individual consumer as much. Jealous?? WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Last I heard, the US has had some of the greatest SOL in the world. Couple that with the fact that most of the people on this thread have A64, 1 GB RAM, great vid cards, chances are, that they aren't doing so bad economically. But hey, that's just me.

I suppose you mean that we should raise taxes, nationalize all aspects of the economy and raise tariffs and close the economy to favor our own producers as to screw over other competitors abroad. I guess trade is bad. I think your opinion sucks.

I'll admit, going to Iraq was wrong, not that I ever supported it. But, I think you Canadians also need to realize that not all Americans are sh1theads, etc. That you guys are way too dependent on us. Unilateralism is not necessarily bad, and neither is multilateralism. But in a unipolar world, sometimes unilateral action is needed.

This superiority thing, it's true. The world>USA. Woop dee fvcking doo... The world > USA. Canada < USA. Too bad you can't see it.
 
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Originally posted by: RealityTime
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
I've actually been quite surprised lately with the acusations of Canadians having an inferiority complex.

Such a claim has been around for quite some time.

Canadians have an unnatural obsession with the United States - to such an extent that it ends up with many Canadians lying, spreading false information, and so on. This thread already has several examples. It is hilarious indeed to watch someone label a country a certain way, only to have that very same label be as or more accurate to his own country and then run away!

I suppose many Canadians feel very insecure about being fairly insignificant on the world stage and this is partly the cause of this very well known complex...not to mention their dependence on a single nation for their very existence, as I am sure that many resent such a dependence. However, on the other hand, many Americans apparently do feel that they are superior.


So is this complex similar to one americans have toward the middle east in general, particulary saudi arabia ? Your complete and utter dependence on their natural resources ? Is this what bothers you so about the region, that they have what youi do not, and so desparately need in such abundance ?

:beer:

What do you think Iraq is for?
 

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LOL...

"The Supreme nature of the USA is not a feeling, it's the truth."
Wow, even americans on this forum are in agreement with my previous statement. I think i can officially say that Americans suffer from a widespread superior complex and are fooled by their own patriotism that other non-Americans are inferior. This complex was confirmed by both RabidMongoose and IAteYourMother.

The only two facts brought up by Americans displaying how "supreme" the US is the higher standard of living, and the lower crime rates.
Lets investigate:
SOL:
UNHDI says US has 16% below poverty line, Canada has 12%.
You may have more extremely rich people, but taking averages is useless in the real world. Fact is you have 4% more of your population in poverty...not a better standard of living if you ask me.

Crime: This is just too obvious as Kibbo has pointed out and COW refuses to address....i will leave for now...i have work to do :p
 

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Not sure what this thread is really about, but on the topic of the Queen; it's my opinion that she will be the last "monarch" of this country. While many Canadians do indeed love the Queen, I don't think there is any love for the Royals in particular. After the Queen passes away, Canada will likely have an "empty throne" and we will not recognize her successor as the "King of Canada".

Canada is changing and so are attitudes towards the monarchy... most immigrant groups (and indeed most immigrants) would much prefer this country officially became Secular. The French (Quebec) would probably also prefer that.

I could see it becoming a human rights issue, too...
 
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Wow, even americans on this forum are in agreement with my previous statement. I think i can officially say that Americans suffer from a widespread superior complex and are fooled by their own patriotism that other non-Americans are inferior.

Let's see - I am willing to listen to comments from non-Americans. However, you are refusing to listen to anyone that is no longer or is not a Canadian. You deem them inherently inferior. Keep covering your ears with your hands while shouting 'god bless the queen' or whatever you do is pretty ridiculous. However, I suppose your massive insecurity is just too much.

It's pretty obvious that you are a raging and blind nationalist. I mean what kind of person would start talking about the UN HDI in the middle of an Olympic Games thread? Yup, a raging nationalist - you.
 

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Originally posted by: LocutusX
Not sure what this thread is really about, but on the topic of the Queen; it's my opinion that she will be the last "monarch" of this country. While many Canadians do indeed love the Queen, I don't think there is any love for the Royals in particular. After the Queen passes away, Canada will likely have an "empty throne" and we will not recognize her successor as the "King of Canada".

Canada is changing and so are attitudes towards the monarchy... most immigrant groups (and indeed most immigrants) would much prefer this country officially became Secular. The French (Quebec) would probably also prefer that.

I could see it becoming a human rights issue, too...

I hope (and think) that's the case. I've read that Charles is unpopular in Canada, but his children are very popular.
 
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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: LocutusX
Not sure what this thread is really about, but on the topic of the Queen; it's my opinion that she will be the last "monarch" of this country. While many Canadians do indeed love the Queen, I don't think there is any love for the Royals in particular. After the Queen passes away, Canada will likely have an "empty throne" and we will not recognize her successor as the "King of Canada".

Canada is changing and so are attitudes towards the monarchy... most immigrant groups (and indeed most immigrants) would much prefer this country officially became Secular. The French (Quebec) would probably also prefer that.

I could see it becoming a human rights issue, too...

I hope (and think) that's the case. I've read that Charles is unpopular in Canada, but his children are very popular.
imo, it's probably becaue they're viewed more as Diana's children that Charles'. He just happened to be the royal sperm donor.
 
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Originally posted by: Stunt
LOL...

"The Supreme nature of the USA is not a feeling, it's the truth."
Wow, even americans on this forum are in agreement with my previous statement. I think i can officially say that Americans suffer from a widespread superior complex and are fooled by their own patriotism that other non-Americans are inferior. This complex was confirmed by both RabidMongoose and IAteYourMother.

The only two facts brought up by Americans displaying how "supreme" the US is the higher standard of living, and the lower crime rates.
Lets investigate:
SOL:
UNHDI says US has 16% below poverty line, Canada has 12%.
You may have more extremely rich people, but taking averages is useless in the real world. Fact is you have 4% more of your population in poverty...not a better standard of living if you ask me.

Crime: This is just too obvious as Kibbo has pointed out and COW refuses to address....i will leave for now...i have work to do :p

WTF??? I mean superiority as in being the world's hyperpower. As in the world economy has a huge stake in our economy. As in our army is the most powerful in the world. As in we give enough financial aid to many countries such that we have political control over much of the world. That's what I mean. That's the cold hard truth. I'm not saying that the USA could blow up the world and survive. I'm not just talking about SOL, although the US does have a high SOL. And your link also shows the US' GDP per capita as $35, 750. I believe Canada's is $29,480. So while we may have just 4% more in poverty, the average income is greater. Furthermore, your facts are from 2001-2002, a bit outdated. And just for fun and laughs, lets look at the economics, shall we?? US' GDP is $10,300 billion. Canada's is $700 billion. Furthermore, according to your statistics, Canada's unemployment rate is higher. But of course, standard of living can be still high without a job, right?

I guess you concede all of my other points.
 
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Give it up, IAteYour Mother. Stunt is a hyper-nationalist. This is a guy that would probably start talking about Canada's GDP in a thread titled 'what is your favorite type of pet?' He runs around flailing the Canadian flag around his head.
 

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Give it up, IAteYour Mother. Stunt is a hyper-nationalist. This is a guy that would probably start talking about Canada's GDP in a thread titled 'what is your favorite type of pet?' He runs around flailing the Canadian flag around his head.

At least he's not belittling others as you constantly do, RabidMongoose. You really need to lay off the blanket statements about Canadians. :thumbsdown:
 

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: SickBeast
Most Canadians do not feel inferior to Americans. They just tend to vent their frustrations regarding the local bully.

I'm not sure if most do or not - just that a good number do have a massive inferiority complex.

Ok, so you worked for Stats Canada while you were living here? :confused:

Go study some more psychology; you obviously haven't passed the beginner course yet.

For the record, America is just as dependant on Canada as Canada is on the US. You can get off your high horse now. While you're at it, please stop making blanket statements for which you have no basis. Your ignorance is truly disgusting. :thumbsdown:

I've also gotta let you know that your statements regarding our healthcare system are completely without basis. You could not have had coverage while you were living here unless you had citizenship, so you cannot comment on the quality of our system.

You mention that the elites somehow want us to have our public system. As someone who lives here and works for an "elite" (my boss is a billionaire), I can tell you that he hates the high taxes he pays, and he resents the fact the he pays into a healthcare system that he never uses (he goes to the US for all of his health needs).

Until you can have a rational discussion about Canada where you take an objective stance and realize that you know little to nothing about the way our society works, I will no longer put any creedence into what you have to say about my nation.
 
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For the record, America is just as dependant on Canada as Canada is on the US. You can get off your high horse now.

Statistics and facts do not lie and put someone on a 'high horse'. If you think that the US depends more or as much on Canada as Canada does on the US, then you are clearly delusional. The very fact that about 80% of Canada's exports and imports are directly linked to the United States screams that Canada is far more dependent on the US than vice versa.

The very fact that so many Canadians are decrying US standards against Canada in such specific industries as softwood lumber and cattle flies in the face of your argument. US policy has an enormous impact on Canada. Canadian policy, on the other hand, barely even has a dent on the US.

Get off your high horse and realize the truth.

I've also gotta let you know that your statements regarding our healthcare system are completely without basis.

Get off your high horse and stop pretending that I've been talking about Canadian healthcare.

Until you can have a rational discussion about Canada where you take an objective stance and realize that you know little to nothing about the way our society works, I will no longer put any creedence into what you have to say about my nation.

I fully expect the rabid nationalists to try to avoid any and all discussions about Canada that may be critical towards Canada. Such is the behavior of hyper-nationalists. It is impossible to have a 'rational discussion' with hyper-nationalists that refuse to acknowledge any facts.

Your very last statements here definitely prove your rabid nationalism. You refuse to discuss anything about Canada with anyone, unless that person is completely unknowledgeable about anything Canadian. How insecure can you get?

I suggest that you join the other hillbilly Canadians and Americans on your farm, where you can all dance around the fire with your respective country's flags draped around your shoulders.
 

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Until you can have a rational discussion about Canada where you take an objective stance and realize that you know little to nothing about the way our society works, I will no longer put any creedence into what you have to say about my nation.

I fully expect the rabid nationalists to try to avoid any and all discussions about Canada that may be critical towards Canada. Such is the behavior of hyper-nationalists. It is impossible to have a 'rational discussion' with hyper-nationalists that refuse to acknowledge any facts.

Your very last statements here definitely prove your rabid nationalism. You refuse to discuss anything about Canada with anyone, unless that person is completely unknowledgeable about anything Canadian. How insecure can you get?

I suggest that you join the other hillbilly Canadians and Americans on your farm, where you can all dance around the fire with your respective country's flags draped around your shoulders.

Can you even read? I said that you know nothing about our society or healthcare system, thus I am not interested in discussing the matters with you. Quite the opposite of what you just said.

Your statements that large numbers of Canadians have an inferiority complex are completely without basis; that's why I am "avoiding the discussion". You're making bigotted and ignorant generalizations which I want no part of. I refuse to go down this road with you. Maybe you'll find some hillbilly punk who will.

For the record I don't live near any farms. :p

Also, I'd love to discuss Canadian politics with anyone who is informed on the issues here. Otherwise, I ask that the AT community to refrain from following in RabidMongoose's footsteps.