[Darkwolf]

I have to admit that while it's fun to tease my Canadian friends, my primary reaction to Canada is befuddlement. I just don't understand what is going on up there. I know a conservative woman up there and when we get together she is almost depressed about the situation. Yet Canadians seem quite happy with their government.

I just can't get a grasp on the scene up there. They seem to have found their voice by hating the US. I don't mean that "We love Americans, just not Bush" BS; I think they HATE America, period.

[Windcatcher]

Tell me about it...I don't get it either. What in God's name did we do to Canada to earn the ire? We opened our trade, enriching the country, we're pretty clearly on the side of English-speaking Canada when it comes to cultural issues, and we've made it abundantly clear that we're prepared to throw ourselves in front of a proverbial *train* to protect their security. Aa far as I know, we've asked for nothing in return. Good grief!