'Silent majority of Canadians' back U.S. at rally...

[yllus]

'Silent majority of Cdns' back U.S. at rally

Snow and freezing rain could not stop a group of Canadians from showing their support for the U.S. at a Toronto rally Friday. Hundreds of people turned out at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square to wave American flags, signs and umbrellas.

"We're not fair-weather friends of the Americans - we're their friends in all weather, in war and in peace, even though some of us may disagree with the war," said Ray Heard, publicist for a group called Friends of America, a day ahead of the rally.

The group called on a "silent majority of Canadians" to show their support for the U.S. at the rally, which featured such speakers as the widow of a Canadian killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and Toronto Argonauts head coach Mike (Pinball) Clemons.

Toronto's rally followed similar demonstrations held last weekend in Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa and Winnipeg at which hundreds turned out with American flags and pro-U.S. placards.

Ontario Premier Ernie Eves, who has been an outspoken opponent to the federal government's position, told CFTO News Canada should be "standing by" its neighbour.

You guys better appreciate this because it was BLOODY COLD in the city today.

 

[conjur]

 

[freakflag]

Thank you. I mean that seriously.

 

[Martin]

I would argue the "silent majority" part.

All the polls I've seen show that the majority still do not support the war and are happy with cretien's actions.

 

[Phuz]

I would argue the "silent majority" part.

The term was coined by some guy in the crowd.. doesn't mean much.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
I would argue the "silent majority" part.

All the polls I've seen show that the majority still do not support the war and are happy with cretien's actions.

Majority? I don't know, all the polls i've seen has been a very close split... except for Quebec that is:


Link

 

[kylebisme]

Originally posted by: Phuz

I would argue the "silent majority" part.

The term was coined by some guy in the crowd.. doesn't mean much.

well at least someone is doing something to spread some friendly propaganda to balance out the hateful stuff.

 

[Martin]

Originally posted by: Moralpanic

Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
I would argue the "silent majority" part.

All the polls I've seen show that the majority still do not support the war and are happy with cretien's actions.

Majority? I don't know, all the polls i've seen has been a very close split... except for Quebec that is:


Link

50% of english speaking canada is not a majority or a split. Remember that Quebec is a part of canada after all.

 

[desy]

"justified' also doesn't mean we should enter it
When asked again, if Canada should be involved the numbers go much higher again for Canada not being involved.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: freakflag
Thank you. I mean that seriously.