Canadians.......

[CyberSax]

You Canadians seriously need to get some perspective on the very small role that you play in the grand scheme of things. Observe:

Delerious: If the US did that, it would suffer just as badly. NErn states would have a shortage of electricity, housing construction material costs would skyrocket, there would be a shortage of oil and natural gas, and

Just be glad that you're getting a cut out of the electricity generated on the Niagara river. We didn't have to be that nice. Canada isn't a significant supplier of oil or natural gas, so the the increase in petroleum and natural gas prices would be marginal. As for housing construction, that whole industry is - gradually - moving away from the traditional building material of wood. And the U.S. itself produces more wood each year than there is domestic demand, so fulfulling the increased demand would not be a problem.

worst of all the US would turn into wimps as they no longer had some decent beer to drink!

Uhhh... Yeah. I work in a grocery store. We sell about 10x as much Mexican beer as we do Canadian beer. And keep in mind, Mexico isn't exactly known for it's beer, whereas, Canada uses it's beer industry to inflate it's overbloated national image.

The fact is, that the US is as reliant on Canada as Canada is on the US!

Not likely. Unlike Canada, the U.S. has lots of other trading partners. Also, Mexico is expected to be America's largest trading partner by 2003, so Canada will lose it's only meaningful distinction.

 

[BigToque]

CyberSax...

We dont need power from Niagara. Unless your stupid, you'd realize we have hydro power generated throughout canada. Canada wouldn't stop using electricity if Niagara stopped running. Also, the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls looks WAY BETTER then the sh!tty US side.

Which brings up something else about water... What the hell is the US gonna do when they run out of fresh water? You think your just gonna steal it from us?

 

[chansen]

CyberSax,

Are you lost? Please feel free to use your own statistical resource to compare the climates of Toronto http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climatewld4.asp?wmo=716240&cty=CN to Detroit http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus2.asp?wmo=725370, Buffalo http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus3.asp?wmo=725280 and Minneapolis http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus3.asp?wmo=726580. Please note that Minneapolis is colder than Toronto. At a glance, all are comparable to within 5F.

Now, realize that southern Ontario is further south than northern California. Also, Toronto's extreme high temperature is 40.6C (105F). Never did I contend that it was a common occurance. Though, with the humidex factor, we will often exceed 100F for weeks at a time.

While many an American has demonstrated ignorance about other countries, rarely do they contend their position so vehemently.

Hoser is just too kind.

Craig

 

[Tulkas]

Doesnt CyberSax sound like someone we know???????
CyberSax why no user profile??? affraid to tell everyone where yu live... probably in Canada

GUTB >>>> PRO INTEL
CyberSax >>>> PRO USA

Go bother someone else im getting sick of yur troll like posts.

 

[Shazam]

Cybersax is an idiot. What do you expect from someone who works in a grocery store and takes his information of a sample of one (himself) and extrapolates it to apply to everything under the sun?

 

[CyberSax]

Are you lost? Please feel free to use your own statistical resource to compare the climates of Toronto http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climatewld4.asp?wmo=716240&cty=CN to Detroit http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus2.asp?wmo=725370, Buffalo http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus3.asp?wmo=725280 and Minneapolis http://www.bestplaces.net/html/climateus3.asp?wmo=726580. Please note that Minneapolis is colder than Toronto. At a glance, all are comparable to within 5F.

Already pointed that out: I don't understand where you're trying to go with this "Buffalo is colder than Toronto, hence, Canada is a warm place" logic

Ugghhh.. I'm not going to stoop to the level of arguing about the weather with angry, belligerent fools who were educated in Canadian public schools.

CyberSax why no user profile??? affraid to tell everyone where yu live. Go bother someone else im getting sick of yur troll like posts.

LMAO. It creates a pretty bad impression when you're trying to insult someone, and you can't get little words like "your", "afraid", and "you" right.

probably in Canada

Uhhh... Yeah. Canada. That's it. I'm just giving off all sorts of signs that I live in Canada

What do you expect from someone who works in a grocery store and takes his information of a sample of one (himself) and extrapolates it to apply to everything under the sun?

I doubt you had a better job when you were a student, making pitiful Canadian wages and all

 

[Napalm]

CyberSax, you are a troll.

First you bust in on this thread to argue the weather in an ignorant fashion. Then when you are slammed for being wrong you type this:

"Ugghhh.. I'm not going to stoop to the level of arguing about the weather with angry, belligerent fools who were educated in Canadian public schools."

BTW, nobody should diss you for working in a grocery store, but slamming you for coming across as arrogant and uneducated is fair game in my estimation.

Napalm

 

[Mucman]

CyberSax... have you ever been in the Okanogan in BC? The Southern areas are Canada's only desert and it does go for 100F for weaks at a time. Osoyoos Golf Coursee has a discount for golfers at 2pm because no one wants to golf then because it is too hot! I also think the record high in BC is in Lytton at 46C what is that in farenheit ~110?

I understand we don't compare to the extreme highs that Phoenix get, I am just adding some more info to the discussion.

 

[dennilfloss]

"The Southern areas are Canada's only desert"

Sorry to differ but part of the Yukon qualifies as a true desert. In fact, it gets about as much yearly precipitation as Death Valley. During the last ice age, the snow fall there was insufficient for the formation of glaciers. Since this is an enclosed area, it was one of the few parts of North America that were not covered by a >1km thick ice blanket 10,000 years ago.

High And Dry (Radiohead)

 

[dennilfloss]

Kaiser_Sausage,

For your information...The number is 43.

National Parks,
National Park Reserves and
National Marine Conservation Areas

- Access by Alphabetical List -

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Aulavik National Park. Over 12,000 km² of arctic wilderness on Banks Island.
Auyuittuq National Park. Baffin Island landscapes containing northern extremity of Canadian Shield.
Banff National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site and Canada's first National Park (1885).
Bruce Peninsula National Park. Landscapes including the northern end of the Niagara Escarpment.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Home to Cabot Trail, a land blessed with spectacular cliffs.
Elk Island National Park. Alberta plains oasis for rare and endangered species.
Ellesmere Island National Park. See Quttinirpaaq National Park
Fathom Five National Marine Park .The spectacular underwater of the Niagara escarpment in Georgian Bay
Forillon National Park. The "Jewel of the Gaspé" where land meets sea.
Fundy National Park. Atlantic?s sanctuary with world?s highest tides.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Captivating islands representing Lake Huron's landscape.
Glacier National Park. British Columbia's lush interior rainforest and permanent glaciers.
Grasslands National Park. Saskatchewan?s rare prairie grasses, dinosaur fossils, and badlands.
Gros Morne National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site amid Newfoundland?s wild natural beauty.
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. Haïda culture and coastal rainforest of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve. This rich natural and cultural environment protects 138 of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Ivvavik National Park. Calving ground for the Porcupine caribou herd.
Jasper National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site and glacial jewel of the Rockies.
Kejimkujik National Park. Nova Scotia?s inland of historic canoe routes and portages.
Kluane National Park and Reserve. Yukon's UNESCO World Heritage Site contains Canada's highest peak.
Kootenay National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the famous Radium Hot Springs.
Kouchibouguac National Park. Intricate Acadian blend of coastal and inland habitats.
La Mauricie National Park. Lakes winding through forested hills for canoe and portage activities.
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. A string of islands carved out by wind and sea.
Mount Revelstoke National Park. Rainforest of 1,000-year-old cedars and spectacular mountains.
Nahanni National Park Reserve. Northwest Territories? UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Pacific Coast Mountains make up this marine and forest environment.
Point Pelee National Park. Most southern point in Canada.
Prince Albert National Park. Protects slice of northern coniferous forest and wildlife.
Prince Edward Island National Park. A protected area with spectacular coast.
Pukaskwa National Park. Canadian Shield's ancient landscape on Lake Superior's north shore.
Quttinirpaaq National Park. Most remote, fragile, rugged and northerly lands in North America.
Riding Mountain National Park. Protected ?island? area in the Manitoba Escarpment.
Saguenay?St. Lawrence Marine Park. A rich diversity of marine life : whales, seals, plants and birds of all kinds.
Sirmilik National Park. Northern Baffin Island landscapes containing Eastern Arctic Lowlands and Lancaster Sound.
St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Canada's smallest national park located in Ontario.
Terra Nova National Park. Remnants of Eastern Newfoundland's Ancient Appalachian Mountains.
Tuktut Nogait National Park. Calving ground for the Bluenose caribou herd.
Vuntut National Park. Northern Yukon's unique non-glaciated landscape.
Wapusk National Park. One of the largest polar bear denning areas in the world.
Waterton Lakes National Park. International Peace Park; where the Rocky Mountains meet the prairie.
Wood Buffalo National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site larger than Switzerland, with herds of bisons.
Yoho National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Rocky Mountains.

What Is This? (Everlast)

 

[Budman]

Wow after reading all aboot that i need a beer!!

Don't you agree eh?

 

[Panther]

Call this an unfair generalization if you must; but Canadians are no good at anything.

 

[Kaiser__Sose]

cybersax:

"Ugghhh.. I'm not going to stoop to the level of arguing about the weather with angry, belligerent fools who were educated in Canadian public schools."

that's pretty funny considering the american educational system ranks lower than that of canada.
if u're so educated why are u working in a grocery?

pitiful canadian wages? in america minimum wage is like $4/hr isn't it? and don't try to say that it's like $6 canadian because u still have to shop in US $

 

[chansen]

CyberSax,

On the contrary, I'm not angry. I am just of the belief that you are scared and ignorant of everything north of your beloved Mason-Dixon Line.

Really, I like Americans. I watch American TV shows. I drive an American car. I too went to the US for a day of skiing (though that was a mistake - I prefer Collingwood, Ontario over Ellicottville, NY). Still, the sanctity with which some Americans hold on to their ignorance is scary. These inaccuracies lead to many hardships for us, as we have to explain to American summer tourists crossing the Peace Bridge into Ontario that no, you won't be able to go skiing until December; no, it doesn't matter how far you drive; no, you can't hang your gun in the back window; and yes, our money is funny-looking.

Craig

 

[CyberSax]

On the contrary, I'm not angry. I am just of the belief that you are scared and ignorant of everything north of your beloved Mason-Dixon Line.

I live North of the Mason-Dixon line you idiot Do you even know what it is?

that's pretty funny considering the american educational system ranks lower than that of canada.
if u're so educated why are u working in a grocery?

It's called a summer job.

pitiful canadian wages? in america minimum wage is like $4/hr isn't it? and don't try to say that it's like $6 canadian because u still have to shop in US $

Nope. Wrong again. Minimum wage is $5.25, although I make more than that. And what's this about "having to shop in US $" comment? I've been to Canadian malls and stuff, because I live fairly close to the border, stuff there isn't exactly cheap, even after the fact that I have to pay no sales tax

 

[brandc]

http://www.yorku.ca/twainweb/troberts/raising.html

 

[Nater21]

To all you out there bashing Canada. I live here in Duluth, MN. And yes it gets one helluva lot colder here than it does in Toronto. But aside from the weather. I have a few points to make about Canada. First off Did anyone not think Strange Brew was a great movie? Thank you canada. Second, have any of you actually been to canada? It is one of the more beautiful countries I have ever been too. I have been to 40 of the 50 States(basically haven't made it to the northeast yet.) and to many countries throughout Europe. I have also been to Hawaii, Jamaica and parts of Mexico. Canada ranks right up there as far as natural beauty goes. The great thing about it is that they are not overpopulated, and you CAN get away from people. I don't know if this is a big deal to anyone else, but I can definitely appreciate peace and quiet sometimes. HMM this goes for all foreign countries, but what does it say about the responsibility level of americans, when we have to have drinking ages of 21? That is rediculous. While Canada isn't tons better with an age of 19, it still says something about the maturity of their population. Being only 21 myself, I always found it frustrating to go to other countries and be able to enjoy liquor (not abuse it) and then I get back to the states, and you must resort to sneaking about with it. It's rediculous!! One more thing. Canada, IMO, seems to be playing their cards right. People argue that they have no military and no protection, but that is not entirely true. They have us to protect them, and don't think we won't!! IF someone were to attempt to invade Canada we would be stepping in before you could bat an eye, as it would put our national security in jeopardy. So while we spend over 100 billion on defense every year, canada can spend their money on things like medicare and what not.

Well I am an american and proud to be. I would not want to live anywhere else. However, I am sick of the condescending attitude we americans seem to have towards other countries, simply because we think we are the best. So unless you have visited canada and know SOMETHING about life there, STFU. Stop filling this thread with your useless, ignorent BS.

That is all.

 

[Sparky Anderson]

http://www.adcritic.com/content/molson-canadian-i-am.html

:Q

 

[TechieZero]

Thank you all for making me ROTFL!

Where would you rather live? A country where the national symbol is a Leaf (WTF is that?) or a country where the national symbol is an Eagle?

Isn't Hockey Canada's sport pastime? But why is it that the US has more pro-Hockey teams? Hmmmmmm...$$$ perhaps?

Also everyone knows how friendly French Canadians are...

In Canada's defense I have heard 'eh' more in Wisconsin than in Canada. And I do think that you guys are all great and your country is beautiful. Besides if it weren't for Canada, one of the greatest rock bands in the world named RUSH would not exist.

LONG LIVE USA & CANADA!

 

[Napalm]

Sparky:

The great irony of that "I AM CANADIAN" clip you linked is that it was created by an American, working for an American ad agency in Boston. This is quite sad IMHO.

Napalm

 

[Tulkas]

TechieZero whats wrong with the maple leaf... what are we supposed to use a beaver???

o by the way half the players on those american hockey teams are canadian.

 

[Eug]

"I almost ordered poutine once, just to see what it was. I didn't dare... I was afraid I'd mispronounce it and get slapped..."

Heheh. So nobody seems to have gotten the joke, eh? An acquaintance actually did that when he moved from Anglo-land to la belle province. He was never slapped, but for a month he didn't know what the strange looks were aboot.

P.S. I hate beer commercials.

 

[Eug]

"by the way half the players on those american hockey teams are canadian."

I once applied for a job in California. They seemed very interested, because they needed ringers for their hockey team. And they didn't care even when I told them I sucked at hockey. Most of LA has never even skated before I'd imagine.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

Tulkas:

I have no gripe at all about sharing Lake Erie with Canada.

What I am talking about is that U.S. sport fishermen are going to be subjected to an even stricter limit (from 6 to 5 to 4 fish), while the _Canadian commercial fishing industry_ is raping the lake with their nets. The individual Canadian sport fisherman no doubt suffers due to this as well, but it seems the Canadian government is totally unwilling to compromise/limit the netting done by the commercial fishing boats.

 

[KelTorak]

TechieZero : French canadians are friendly people, much like any other north american people I've met ... that is as long as you do not speak of the separation.

But the same thing applies to english canadians too

It is a rather touchy subject that should be avoided if you don't have lots of facts to back you up (unless you just *love* a vocal flamewar )

Point is, as long as you avoid the subject of separation, both are very friendly people

If it was not for the heated discussions on the separation subject (which annoys and bores me) I would wholeheartedly rate Canada as the best place to live