Should the US annex Canada?

The1calledTKE · #1 10-14-2002, 12:26 AM

Interesting question, Canadians and Americans are very similar but I don't see any point.

Apperently 4 out of 10 Americans think the US should annex Canada this is according to a Canadian survey... lol

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...///?hub=Canada

Kevin · #2 10-14-2002, 12:35 AM

I'll bet you'd get a higher percentage of yes's from Canadians if they got to get rid of Quebec as part of the deal

XOMichelle · #3 10-14-2002, 12:42 AM

That's funny. Actually I don't think Canada would want to deal with the US. They have a more progressive government, don't they???
-M

Optimist Prime · #4 10-14-2002, 12:45 AM

much more so progressive.

CutiePie2000 · #5 10-14-2002, 02:04 AM

Hmmmm...

I have often said to amycat that I am an American trapped in a Canadian's body. I love lots of things about the U.S. (good shopping), but the crime and guns thing, I can do without.
Although I love visiting the USA, I still always have a feeling like the USA is so much more of a violent society than Canada, know what I mean?

On a good note, there are a lot more interesting cities in USA than Canada.
IMO, the Canadian cities worth visiting are Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. That's about it.
Whereas, in USA, there is so much more to choose from: Seattle, Los Angeles, Hawaiian islands, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, NYC, Boston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, etc. etc. etc.
Sorry if I forgot or left off your favorite city - not my intention to offend anyone.

I will definitely say that I wish that Canada had a "sexier" image...it bothers me that Canadians have this reputation of being a nation of "hewers of wood and drawers of water",
not to mention that whole reputation of being a nation of hockey fighting, beer swilling boors; that annoys me immensely. The USA definitely has a "sexier' image associated with it...it is the whole Elvis/Coca-Cola/Baseball/Big Cars/Blue Jeans image.

I don't really have a point to make... this is more a stream of consciousness.

three2tango · #6 10-14-2002, 03:03 AM

That is funny that you think we have an "impression" of Canada. I guarantee that if you ask anyone south of Kentucky they would not be able to tell you one thing about your whole country other than the flag is red and white with a maple leaf and cigarettes are really expensive there. I really have no idea about Canada. You should start an informational thread about your country.

CutiePie2000 · #7 10-14-2002, 03:18 AM

Here is a fabulous website to start:

An American's Guide to Canada
It's written by an American who has been living in Canada since 1992.

three2tango · #8 10-14-2002, 03:26 AM

OOOOOoooo thank you very much sister cutie. At first glance this seems to be an excellent source for info!

KappaKittyCat · #9 10-14-2002, 04:50 AM

Trust me, hon, the image of Americans can be quite unpleasant. In Europe (especially the Latin and Mediterranean countries), the women are thought of as being easy. This comes 100% from Hollywood and results in a lot of undesired attention from sketchy men.

Thrillhouse · #10 10-14-2002, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by XOMichelle
That's funny. Actually I don't think Canada would want to deal with the US. They have a more progressive government, don't they???
-M

Thats probably correct.

Kevin · #11 10-14-2002, 09:49 AM

Some people don't like "Progressive" governments... They call us "conservative". I'd be willing to bet you could find a few of those in Canada

CC1GC · #12 10-14-2002, 11:19 AM

Can someone explain to me what progressive means?
If it's greater state involvement, then yes...however if you're referring to a political left-right spectrum with Canada being further to the right on average than the U.S. - you are wrong, it's the complete opposite.

CC1GC · #13 10-14-2002, 11:39 AM

Just a second point I’d like to make....Canadians themselves are much more different than Americans, we tend to be more critical about things in general but more so in a sarcastic matter...there's an old saying that goes: Canadians whine, Americans bellow. It is this relaxed, humbled civility (on average) that impacts policymaking.

*Side anecdote* yesterday Queen Elizabeth was engaged at noon for a ceremony commemorating WW2 vets. One of whom was a man named Smokey Smith, the last remaining Victoria Cross recipient. He received this honor during the war for taking-out 10 Italians and turning away 2 tanks all by himself and just as a private. Well, when Smokey was in the presence of the King and Queen during this ceremony he became rather tired and stated something to the effect of 'enough of this garbage, do you have anything to drink?'...the king's reply, 'of course' and they drank scotch and chatted for hours like two old friends.

DeltAlum · #14 10-14-2002, 12:02 PM

Is anyone really taking this seriously?

Our countries share a common border and a lot of other things, but we are separate societies with a separate heritage.

Both have good and bad points.

How arrogant to think that the U.S. could (or would) ever consider "annexing" our good neighbor. And, what would be the point, anyway?

bcdphie · #15 10-14-2002, 01:42 PM

I would hope to never see such a thing happen in my lifetime. Despite popular belief Canada and the US are 2 very different countries with 2 very different cultures, political systems, etc. If ever such a thing were to happen, I would have to move to Europe. But the situation does make for some funny material, ie. Canadian Bacon

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