What do Americans think of Canada right now?

[Insane3D]

I don't have a problem with Canada, France, Germany, or any other country for that matter. Most of the crap that is happening now is a funtion of the goverment of these countries, and I think it's rather ignorant to hate a country because of the actions of their government and/or a difference of opinion. Thank god our *cough* superior *cough* elected officials found some time in their busy busy schedule with uber important matters to rename some popular foods...

I think the ramapant France bashing is counter productive and does nothing but exacerbate the current climate.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
I don't have a problem with Canada, France, Germany, or any other country for that matter. Most of the crap that is happening now is a funtion of the goverment of these countries, and I think it's rather ignorant to hate a country because of the actions of their government and/or a difference of opinion. Thank god our *cough* superior *cough* elected officials found some time in their busy busy schedule with uber important matters to rename some popular foods...

I think the ramapant France bashing is counter productive and does nothing but exacerbate the current climate.

That is how I feel.

I may be guilty of generalizing, but, I feel most Canadians don't hate Americans. We are angry with the American Government and its policies, but not the american population as a whole.

 

[Lonyo]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Qosis
Do all you Americans really believe all this crap that comes out of your mouth? Almost all of you are naive as hell, caught up in everything your single digit IQ'd President has fed you. The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted. I will not take a personal stance on this, whether or not the war is warranted is not the question at hand. Our Prime Minister and his colleagues who we voted into power believed, after hearing the facts straight from the voice of the war (George Bush) that we would not want to support it. Most Canadians with any amount of patriotism will stand behind our Prime Minister completely.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible. We supported you after September 11th in your hunt for Osama Bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda who posed a threat to society. We lost four lives in an incident which never should have occurred, and not even an apology was given by your President.

Well written post Qosis, but if you don't consider the US as your protector, why do you value the US as a source of income?

Economics?

The US is the nearest other big country to Canada, so they trade, it's like the EU trades, all areas of the world trade, to get income, thus Canada trades, and it just happpens the US is the nearest trade partner, so they are a big source of income.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Qosis
Do all you Americans really believe all this crap that comes out of your mouth? Almost all of you are naive as hell, caught up in everything your single digit IQ'd President has fed you. The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted. I will not take a personal stance on this, whether or not the war is warranted is not the question at hand. Our Prime Minister and his colleagues who we voted into power believed, after hearing the facts straight from the voice of the war (George Bush) that we would not want to support it. Most Canadians with any amount of patriotism will stand behind our Prime Minister completely.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible. We supported you after September 11th in your hunt for Osama Bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda who posed a threat to society. We lost four lives in an incident which never should have occurred, and not even an apology was given by your President.

Well written post Qosis, but if you don't consider the US as your protector, why do you value the US as a source of income?

Location, Location, Location. The US doesn't just give us lots of money, eh. We make things, the US buys them, it's this thing called Trade.

 

[etalns]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Qosis
Do all you Americans really believe all this crap that comes out of your mouth? Almost all of you are naive as hell, caught up in everything your single digit IQ'd President has fed you. The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted. I will not take a personal stance on this, whether or not the war is warranted is not the question at hand. Our Prime Minister and his colleagues who we voted into power believed, after hearing the facts straight from the voice of the war (George Bush) that we would not want to support it. Most Canadians with any amount of patriotism will stand behind our Prime Minister completely.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible. We supported you after September 11th in your hunt for Osama Bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda who posed a threat to society. We lost four lives in an incident which never should have occurred, and not even an apology was given by your President.

Well written post Qosis, but if you don't consider the US as your protector, why do you value the US as a source of income?

Location, Location, Location. The US doesn't just give us lots of money, eh. We make things, the US buys them, it's this thing called Trade.

Couldn't have said it better myself. It's not a one sided coin either, we also do help your GDP. Sure, not as much as you assist ours, but I'd be interested in seeing some per capita spending for Canadians --> US, vs, US --> Canadians. I know you'll say that per capita is not relevant here as all that matters is how much money ends up in your hands, you must understand that we have nowhere near the spending capacity of your nation...Just like the United States would not have nearly the international spending capacity of China per say.

 

[FrancesBeansRevenge]

I still love Canada as much as ever.

Vancouver is perhaps the most perfect place on earth IMHO.
Absolutely lovely city, great weather (for my tastes), friendly as hell people (even to scummy Yanks such as myself), and a GREEN district!
What more could you ask for?

Meet me at Blunt Bros for further discussion.

 

[ColdFusion718]

Originally posted by: pulse8
We're admiring your trees and wondering how to get them over here when we're all out of ours.

 

[PCFetish]

dont hate rest of us for what our Gov decided to do.
it's not like we voted for not to join in...

 

[T2T III]

The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted.

Does Canada view the war as un-warrented because they don't have the proper military capability to defend themselves - or to properly fight in another country? Just a thought ...

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: Qosis
Do all you Americans really believe all this crap that comes out of your mouth? Almost all of you are naive as hell, caught up in everything your single digit IQ'd President has fed you. The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted. I will not take a personal stance on this, whether or not the war is warranted is not the question at hand. Our Prime Minister and his colleagues who we voted into power believed, after hearing the facts straight from the voice of the war (George Bush) that we would not want to support it. Most Canadians with any amount of patriotism will stand behind our Prime Minister completely.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible. We supported you after September 11th in your hunt for Osama Bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda who posed a threat to society. We lost four lives in an incident which never should have occurred, and not even an apology was given by your President.

Well, I was going to say I respect Canada and Canadians. Then I read this post.
It's not that Canada hasn't joined the war, I believe, but some of the comments coming from the Canadian Parliament.

 

[Iwentsouth]

Screw Canadiens.

They do nothing but come here and bitch about Americans.

 

[murphy55d]

stanley cup playoffs coming up..my only canadian thoughts are whether Bertuzzi or Naslund win the Hart trophy, or they split the vote and it goes to Mr.Diver Peter Forsberg or some other goof I don't like. (not a canucks fan but thats my first canadian thought)

 

[nemesismk2]

Excuse my ignorance about third world countries but where is Canada? Is it the bit at the top of America with alot of tree's where the people talk funny kinda like French people?

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Iwentsouth
Screw Canadiens.

They do nothing but come here and bitch about Americans.

Ahhh..more generalizations. Obviously, you know how all Canadians feel, and you can just say "screw 'em" because you are much more superior right? Gee, I wonder why other countries see us as arrogant?

 

[figgypower]

Americans, who've recently turned 19 like myself, are wondering - wow, that whole alcohol being legal at age 19 was really cool.

 

[etalns]

Originally posted by: nemesismk2
Excuse my ignorance about third world countries but where is Canada? Is it the bit at the top of America with alot of tree's where the people talk funny kinda like French people?

Considering that in numerous living standards lists, top Canadian cities have placed 2nd (Vancouver) and in the top 15 (Toronto) in the world. If you have ever been to Vancouver, British Columbia, you will believe the same. The highest ranked country in the United States for living standards was San Fransisco, which was ranked 15th. Americans are the masters of their own ego, but I must admit...you inflate it damn well.

 

[jagr10]

Well...most people have said nice things in this post. That's a good thing. I think the only problem with certain individuals is that they "generalize" too much. They'll say "all these types of people are stupid or ignorant or arrogant" etc. I try not to do that.

 

[Siddhartha]

I love Canada!

 

[nemesismk2]

Originally posted by: Dr Smooth
I love Canada!

So your the person who loves Canada, I knew there must be atleast one person!

 

[nemesismk2]

Originally posted by: Qosis

Originally posted by: nemesismk2
Excuse my ignorance about third world countries but where is Canada? Is it the bit at the top of America with alot of tree's where the people talk funny kinda like French people?

Considering that in numerous living standards lists, top Canadian cities have placed 2nd (Vancouver) and in the top 15 (Toronto) in the world. If you have ever been to Vancouver, British Columbia, you will believe the same. The highest ranked country in the United States for living standards was San Fransisco, which was ranked 15th. Americans are the masters of their own ego, but I must admit...you inflate it damn well.

Add boring and too serious to the list of Canadian faults!

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Just the other day Bush said "Prime Minister Jean Poutin has got to go.."

 

[StageLeft]

My thoughts are that when people started boycotting French goods they were being stupid - and France has had an active roll in shutting down the war effort (which I support - the effort I mean). It's even more stupid with Canada, especially since a greater portion of the canadian populous supports this than those in France.

In fact probably similar numbers of Canadians support the war effort as those in the UK. THe diff? The leader. And so people "love britain" and "hate Canada". Stupid fvckheads who want to see the world in black and white find it easier to identify the world in this manner and so since chretien (which millions of canadians don't agree with) doesn't support this they in turn think Canada doesn't which, while as a whole it does not, millions of Canadians do.

And even still Canada has not had, and never would have, such a biased anti-war view as the French. Well actually maybe it would have I wouldn't put it above Chretien.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible.

Speak for yourself, Qosis I personally have _always_ seen the US as Canada's protector whether I liked that view or not. Canada couldn't defend itself from an angry mob. It's military is all but worthless for real defense. We live now in a time of relative peace. We haven't seen a world war in 60 years and so Canadians like to say that they take the diplomatic roll so that they don't need a strong military presence but the fact is sometimes that doesn't work. What if in 10 or 20 years another country rises up and decides to fling the sh*t at the fan? Canada won't possibly be able to gear up to protect itself and its resources and will look southward and ask for help. Now that has nothing to do really with whether canada should or shouldn't support the US in this matter but the only reason Canada can pretend that the US isn't its protector right now is because there is nothing to protect itself from. But eventually a bully always comes along.

Screw Canadiens.

They do nothing but come here and bitch about Americans.

Of course somebody had to come along and, like a great sign nailed to their forehead, declare their stupidity. Go screw YOURSELF, chump!

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: Qosis
Do all you Americans really believe all this crap that comes out of your mouth? Almost all of you are naive as hell, caught up in everything your single digit IQ'd President has fed you. The Canadian PM and many Canadians viewed this war on Iraq to be unwarranted. I will not take a personal stance on this, whether or not the war is warranted is not the question at hand. Our Prime Minister and his colleagues who we voted into power believed, after hearing the facts straight from the voice of the war (George Bush) that we would not want to support it. Most Canadians with any amount of patriotism will stand behind our Prime Minister completely.

We do not view you, the United States, as our protector. In the last few decades Canada has been sure to always take a very diplomatic approach to all issues when possible. We supported you after September 11th in your hunt for Osama Bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda who posed a threat to society. We lost four lives in an incident which never should have occurred, and not even an apology was given by your President.

Lets see...You take a cheap shot at our president and ALL Americans and you adore your PM,
but it's ok because you are Canadian and you could get away with being a patriot toward your country,
but yet, when we are patriotic, we are just sheeps. Also, you state facts because you are a righteous Canadian
and all Americans spew crap because we are naive.

Damn hypocrite.

I really don't any opinions about Canada or Canadians, just hypocrites.

 

[SlowSS]

Right now, It is the Frace, Germany, and Russia who are in the limelight. These countries are hoping that we won't find any evidence that they have been selling the weapons to Iraq during the embargo.

As far as the US-Canada relationship, if there is any major damages done, time will heal it's wounds.

 

[sandorski]

Within the last few days a number of Pro-War/US Support rallies have occured in various places in Canada. If I had the chance I wouldn't attend, but there are certainly many Canadians who support the War.