Your perception of Canadians is?

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
NYC has a bigger police dept. than Canada has a military.

Walking up to baby seals and clubbing them to death for the fur and some beer money is repulsive to anyone with an once of compassion.

Canada lives next door to the largest military machine on the planet which enables them to spend money on social programs and less on defense and then they act superior to us because they have these programs and we don't.

I notice you didn't address the crappy beer part though.:lol:

There is also the issue that not a single country in the world, foe or friend, spends anywhere near what we spend on our military.... As a matter of fact, we spent about as much as the 10 world economies combined. Don't let that get in your way though. Proceed with this silly attack on Canada's culture.

ALiberalModerate · Jan 21, 2015

rocket88 said:
I don't know, Alan Thicke isn't very funny, and Rush is a great band.

Well its all subjective, but I hate Rush, and there are a lot of really funny Canadian actors / comedians.

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

Goshin said:
I think somebody did mention poutine briefly. I had to look it up... sounds interesting, I'd give it try sometime though I have no idea what cheese curds taste like.

It's sort of like an urban hillbilly pasta if that makes any sense. It actually tastes country but it's got city junk food and you eat it sort of like pasta. The gravy melts the cheese curds around the fries, and it all kind of mixes together with long strands of cheese soaking up the gravy. So you grab your fork and then you poke some fries, and you roll that **** until you have a small ball of gravy, fries and melted cheese. It's damn delicious.

ironhorse · Jan 21, 2015

Hatuey;1064221115[B said:
]There is also the issue that not a single country in the world, foe or friend, spends anywhere near what we spend on our military[/B].... As a matter of fact, we spent about as much as the 10 world economies combined. Don't let that get in your way though. Proceed with this silly attack on Canada's culture.

Freedom is not cheap and the best way to not be attacked is to be so strong that no country would even dare. Overwhelming force is the key to deter aggression.

Lethargic Aptitude · Jan 21, 2015

CanadaJohn said:
This poll is of a piece with a large percentage of Canadians who are constantly looking to be validated by Americans. For some, a Canadian actor, musician, artist isn't good until recognized as good by Americans. For some, our sports teams, particularly those in American dominated leagues, are unfairly ignored. For some, we like to point out all the things we've created that Americans take for granted and adopt as their own.

It comes from being overwhelmed by a dominant culture next door that sucks the air out of everything. But we're collectively getting better and more confident in ourselves for who we are.

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
Freedom is not cheap

There are plenty of countries who are free without massive military spending from the US or themselves. :shrug:

and the best way to not be attacked is to be so strong that no country would even dare. Overwhelming force is the key to deter aggression.

Uh... I'm pretty sure Canada's military could take on an invading force. Not that anybody would even try to invade Canada. Most of the country is frozen for 8+ months, and the areas that are worth invading are surrounded with military bases. So... in short, Canada is like Russia, only friendlier and with better music.

ironhorse · Jan 21, 2015

Hatuey said:
There are plenty of countries who are free without massive military spending from the US or themselves. :shrug:

Uh... I'm pretty sure Canada's military could take on an invading force. Not that anybody would even try to invade Canada. Most of the country is frozen for 8+ months, and the areas that are worth invading are surrounded with military bases. So... in short, Canada is like Russia, only friendlier and with better music.

Can you name some of these small military but free countries that are free and wouldn't run screaming for help from America if they were invaded?

Canada's military is to small to repel an invasion and it has numerous resources to be coveted by an aggressive state.

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
Can you name some of these small military but free countries that are free and wouldn't run screaming for help from America if they were invaded?

Uh... what? Well, there is pretty much every country that has been non-aligned:

Country neutrality (international relations) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

...and every country who has engaged in a conflict without calling the US:

List of wars 1945-1989

This UScentric view you have of other countries is quite laughable. Canada doesn't spend a large part of its military for the same reason the rest of the world doesn't. They simply don't give it the importance that the US does. Claiming that it's because "they're kept safe by the US" ignores the fact that many of these countries are actors with their own domains of influence and wouldn't necessarily be attacked without the US being there.

Gathomas88 · Jan 21, 2015

Hmmm... Not really sure to be, honest.

There seem to be two (well, three, if you count the Quebecois) completely different stereotypes about Canadians. American Northerners seem to view them as being the friendliest people around, and play up the more rural/metropolitan "charm" of the country. Southerners, by way of contrast, seem to view Canadians as rude and abrasive, a lot of the time, with a somewhat vicious anti-American streak.

Can't really say that I've met enough Canadians to really say which is more accurate one way or the other, though.

One the one hand, Northerners can be pretty damn rude and abrasive themselves, so it might very well be the case that Canadians come off as "nice" by way of comparison to them, in a way that they really wouldn't in some other parts of the country. On the other, maybe Southerners are just a bit more patriotic on average, and tend to take the criticism Canada occasionally throws our way a lot more seriously as such. :lol:

ironhorse · Jan 21, 2015

Hatuey said:
Uh... what? Well, there is pretty much every country that has been non-aligned:

Country neutrality (international relations) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

...and every country who has engaged in a conflict without calling the US:

List of wars 1945-1989

This UScentric view you have of other countries is quite laughable. Canada doesn't spend a large part of its military for the same reason the rest of the world doesn't. They simply don't give it the importance that the US does. Claiming that it's because "they're kept safe by the US" ignores the fact that many of these countries are actors with their own domains of influence and wouldn't necessarily be attacked without the US being there.

As I thought, you can't name a single country that would not run to America for help if they were invaded.

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
As I thought, you can't name a single country that would not run to America for help if they were invaded.

I just posted literally dozens of examples of countries fighting invasions/conflicts on their own. Either you're being purposely obtuse or you don't have the ability to click a link. Which is it?

Smeagol · Jan 21, 2015

JANFU said:
Your perception of Canadians is?
Time to have some innocent fun.

Unofficial honorary Americans.

Maybe a little jealous of us. Sorry, I tend to think that of all non-Americans who take jabs at the way things are done in America while in almost the same breath wanting us the know their country is on par with America. I've encountered this a lot online in interactions with people outside of America.

Forced to live in the freezing cold with not as much fun stuff to do. It would be an amazing place if they had a better more tropical climate.

rocket88 · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
I notice you didn't address the crappy beer part though.:lol:

Canadian beer is superior to most American swill. As far as the brands that produce a lot, anyway.

Risky Thicket · Jan 21, 2015

tres borrachos said:
I remember when you were in Montreal & QC and I remember your pictures. Yes they are also beautiful cities.

Lake Louise takes my breath away each time I see it. Banff is spectacular - I could spend weeks there every year and not tire of it.

We like the Rim Rock in Banff. We were there last year with a beautiful view. It was cold and snowing and from our room we watched deer and later elk. In fact we other than coffee we made in the room we totally missed breakfast. We spend so much time sitting and looking at the mountains and the snow and the wild life morning just slipped by. My wife would live in Banff beginning tomorrow if she had the chance.

Lake Louise is something else. We've been there several times but have never stayed there. We keep saying we will but we haven't yet.

Redress · Jan 21, 2015

SouthernDemocrat said:
I basically think of them as less violent Americans with funny comedians but for the most part ****ty music.

The most sarcastic band on earth would like to have a word with you...

tres borrachos · Jan 21, 2015

Risky Thicket said:
We like the Rim Rock in Banff. We were there last year with a beautiful view. It was cold and snowing and from our room we watched deer and later elk. In fact we other than coffee we made in the room we totally missed breakfast. We spend so much time sitting and looking at the mountains and the snow and the wild life morning just slipped by. My wife would live in Banff beginning tomorrow if she had the chance.

Lake Louise is something else. We've been there several times but have never stayed there. We keep saying we will but we haven't yet.

If you ever get a chance, stay at the Chateau Lake Louise. It's pricey, but it's spectacular. And I'd also highly recommend Jasper and a stay at the Jasper Lake Lodge. Both hotels are like stepping back in time. Fabulous!

ironhorse · Jan 21, 2015

Hatuey said:
I just posted literally dozens of examples of countries fighting invasions/conflicts on their own. Either you're being purposely obtuse or you don't have the ability to click a link. Which is it?

You ran to links because you can not name a single country in the world that would not run to America for help if they were invaded. Even I can name one, Iran. :lol: I mean a country that currently enjoys freedom though.

ironhorse · Jan 21, 2015

rocket88 said:
Canadian beer is superior to most American swill. As far as the brands that produce a lot, anyway.

America mass produced beer is swill but the market is rapidly expanding to micro brews that have great beer. Canadians come here to stock up on Coors.:lol:

Hatuey · Jan 21, 2015

ironhorse said:
You ran to links because you can not name a single country

I literally just showed you dozens of countries fighting off invasions on their own. Would you like me to list them one by one here too or can you not click a link?

Unrepresented · Jan 21, 2015

Canadians are measurably less murderous, longer lived, and happier versions of Americans as a group.

JANFU · Jan 21, 2015

Risky Thicket said:
We like the Rim Rock in Banff. We were there last year with a beautiful view. It was cold and snowing and from our room we watched deer and later elk. In fact we other than coffee we made in the room we totally missed breakfast. We spend so much time sitting and looking at the mountains and the snow and the wild life morning just slipped by. My wife would live in Banff beginning tomorrow if she had the chance.

Lake Louise is something else. We've been there several times but have never stayed there. We keep saying we will but we haven't yet.

Go up the road a tad to Jasper- less people as the Trans Canada highway runs by Banff.
Maligne Canyon, a beautiful walk.
Some photos and they also do tours when it is frozen over.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=mali...JM4yegwSEj4SQAQ&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=768

Jasper - Bear Hill Lodge- Cabins,
in town, railway track off a tad, elk every morning. We stay there each time we go. Took the kids & grand kids this past summer. They had a ball.
Bear Hill Lodge - Home
Rafting is a hoot.
As to beer- mass produced sucks, craft beers are preferred.
Poutine,mmmmmmmmmm Good, washed down with a beer.

Montreal- try the Barby Barn for ribs. People are lined up to get in.

Risky Thicket · Jan 21, 2015

JANFU said:
Go up the road a tad to Jasper- less people as the Trans Canada highway runs by Banff.
Maligne Canyon, a beautiful walk.
Some photos and they also do tours when it is frozen over.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=mali...JM4yegwSEj4SQAQ&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=768

Jasper - Bear Hill Lodge- Cabins,
in town, railway track off a tad, elk every morning. We stay there each time we go. Took the kids & grand kids this past summer. They had a ball.
Bear Hill Lodge - Home
Rafting is a hoot.
As to beer- mass produced sucks, craft beers are preferred.
Poutine,mmmmmmmmmm Good, washed down with a beer.

Montreal- try the Barby Barn for ribs. People are lined up to get in.

Thanks for the suggestions. We will try them. Jasper is fantastic. We really like poutine and were surprised to find so many varieties in Quebec. Barby Barns is definitely on my list.

justabubba · Jan 21, 2015

rocket88 said:
Canadian beer is superior to most American swill. As far as the brands that produce a lot, anyway.

name a major canadian brand that offers superior beer

beefheart · Jan 21, 2015

JANFU said:
Your perception of Canadians is?
Time to have some innocent fun.

They are cool, my grandfather was a native New Brunswick-ian. Only thing that bothers me is how every one of them puts Canadian flags on their luggage when they travel. Are they THAT afraid of being hijacked?

JANFU · Jan 21, 2015

beefheart said:
They are cool, my grandfather was a native New Brunswick-ian. Only thing that bothers me is how every one of them puts Canadian flags on their luggage when they travel. Are they THAT afraid of being hijacked?

Oddly enough, a good number of US citizens put Cdn flags on their backpacks as well. Why is that?

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