Posted on 12/01/2004 5:31:56 AM PST by Clive
OOPS! Almost forgot - you're a doody-head.
Canada has a very bad case of little brother syndrome.
Relax - you've got my attention, moron.
We'll see what I do with it.
Then set me straight!!
What year did Canada fight for her independence?
Canada did not fight for her independence in 1812. To recognize it as fact is not irresponsible, or uninformed. Blame me if you will, I am accustomed to it....especially from Canada.
Go in peace. Congratulations on your victorious revolutionary war for freedom in 1812.
I don't believe you. I do love threats though.
Please confirm this for me. Right now! Today!!
You'll paint a protest sign, and attack the first bus of American children you come across. That'll teach me, eh?
We are done pal, I learned a long time ago not to get into a shitfight with an idiot because an idiot will only bring you down to his level and beat you to death with superior experience.
Want some more pics of our greeting?
Clever. You do not refute the facts I have stated, but the name calling is proto-typical Canadian.
Sorry. No response is called for.
I just can't stop laughing. You are a funny, funny guy.
(you are a guy, right?)
I did not call you a name, I just stated my phylosophy. You are free to make your own interpretation and your argument is so assinine it does not warrant a response.
I'm afraid nothing could penetrate your iron-clad skull.
I'm convinced you're a Quebec Separatist troll, attempting to stir ill-well between English-speaking nations.
But then, I'm the suspicious sort.
Great essay. I wonder how many Canadians read it and let the meaning sink in.
Did Canada take a bribe from France before the Iraq War? The quid being to stick the knife in the US back, for the quo...money? Fred Barnes was talking about this last night on Fox, but I missed the details. He said he was disgusted by Canada's actions.
You seem to be having a little trouble comprehending that Canada did not have a war of independance.
Canada used diplomatic and political means to gain her independance from England, rather than violent revolution and war. Canada's independance was confirmed and cemented in 1867 after the confederation conferences.
The same can be said for Australia, New Zealand, and dozens of former British colonies. Unfortunately, many of England's African colonies reverted to violence and corruption after being granted independance, but that is another matter.
India is a special case, wherein it was mainly a populist movement that won her independance.
I hope this helps a bit. I'm no historian, but I do remember a fair bit of the history courses I've taken.
I'm not making an argument. I stated that Canada did not fight for her independence in 1812. That is a fact. It is not an interpretation, or an argument.
For making that statement of fact, I have been pelted with insults by Canadians.
I'm insulted, and you are offended. Ironic, isn't it?
No. You're the threatening sort.
Is there anything special I should wear? Fishnet? Latex?
Be firm, be proud, be rough!! This is a typical, welcoming Texan you have threatened. Impress me.
I agree with most of Kagan's thesis, but we part ways over the meaning of 'paradise'. Americans have no desire to live in a European style country/govt. Quite rightly, we'd see more taxes and a loss in individual freedom....as Hillary put it -- 'For the common good'.
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