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'If the truth hurts...'

That's just it, the truth doesn't hurt. My reaction is a defense to an accusation blown out of proportion.

'I don't see where it states that the purpose of this site is to "defend Canada". Do you? And beyond that Canada is so much worse than America that it is annoying to hear you trying to compare Canada to America.'

I'm not defining the purpose of this site nor am I trying to compare the two countries. I simply state that we both have issues regarding defense against terrorists that need to be addressed.

'Canada is an arrogant, irrelevant country that does not pull her own weight but exploits the good will of America and Americans. Canada could no more defend Herself than She could expect to be taken seriously on the world stage.'

... and you're calling my comments arrogant?

'This is the dishonesty that I am talking about. Canada has let Her military deteriorate into third world status *because* She is the neighbor of the mighty United States of America and She knows that no one will attack Her. That is the equivalent of being a US protectorate. But As I said, Canada and Canadians do not have the honesty to admit it.'

I'm being honest when I ask why anyone would attack Canada? Aside from a terrorist attack, in which military might is virtually rendered useless due to surprise, no one would attack Canada directly. If anyone did attack Canada, it would be because we were in the way of getting to the U.S. That's honesty.

'Canada and Canadians should thank God everyday for America, imo. You should be showing gratitude and respect instead spewing hatred, jealousy and intellectually dishonest arguments.'

Actually, I am thankful for living next to the U.S. But not for the reasons you think. I do not hate the U.S. I have great respect for the country as a whole. I may not like Bush or some who are anti-Canada, but I don't let that cloud my judgement.

'It is more than annoying to me to listen to the hateful anti-Americanism coming from your country when you benefit in so many ways from being next to America.'

The idiocy of our current government and the media do not mirror the majority of the populace. Again, I am not anti-American. But will someone like you discern that?

"That's just it, the truth doesn't hurt. My reaction is a defense to an accusation blown out of proportion."

The truth is that Canada is lax on terrorism. Look at your immigration policy. Look at your attitude toward groups like hamas and hezbalah etc. Are you aware of the statements of Chretien in the last couple of years regarding terrorist nations and his attitude toward them?

"I'm not defining the purpose of this site nor am I trying to compare the two countries. I simply state that we both have issues regarding defense against terrorists that need to be addressed.

Of course you are. You said that you are here "defending" Canada. And I ask you again, where does it say that that is the purpose of this site? This is an American site where Americans are free to speak their mind and to promote conservatism in America. How are you honoring the purpose of this site?

Me:"Canada is an arrogant, irrelevant country that does not pull her own weight but exploits the good will of America and Americans. Canada could no more defend Herself than She could expect to be taken seriously on the world stage."

your response:"... and you're calling my comments arrogant?"

I did not call your comments arrogant. I called your country arrogant. Which it is. There is nothing I said there that is not true. Canada *is* an arrogant country. You don't hear Americans saying that they are "morally superior" to Canadians. You don't hear American government officials talking about "hating those Canadian bastards". You don't hear American government officials calling Chretien or Martin a "moron". Canada *is* an irrelevant country. Canada could not defend Herself. Period. Those are facts.

"I'm being honest when I ask why anyone would attack Canada? Aside from a terrorist attack, in which military might is virtually rendered useless due to surprise, no one would attack Canada directly. If anyone did attack Canada, it would be because we were in the way of getting to the U.S. That's honesty.

Well maybe you are deluded. You sound just like the French. Muslim terrorists could very well attack Canada, as could China. You are deluding yourself if you think that Islamic terrorists do not hate Canada.

"Actually, I am thankful for living next to the U.S. But not for the reasons you think. I do not hate the U.S. I have great respect for the country as a whole. I may not like Bush or some who are anti-Canada, but I don't let that cloud my judgement.

I'm saying that you ought to be grateful to America for the reasons I've stated and more. What are you doing on this site if you don't like President Bush? I ask again, how are you honoring the purpose of this site by bringing an anti George W. Bush attitude here? Are you aware that most everyone here will be working to re-elect President Bush and defeat the democrat nominee?

"The idiocy of our current government and the media do not mirror the majority of the populace. Again, I am not anti-American. But will someone like you discern that?

I think the majority of Canadians are indeed anti-American. The latest poll I saw said that the vast majority of Canadians want President Bush to be defeated. And really, what does it matter if you or a couple of people are not anti-American. So what? Your country is. And that is a problem. As I said, better for you to work on changing your own country, as we are doing here -- than to come onto this American site and defend the indefensible. Rather than trying to defend Canada as She is. Change Her.