Dismayed Americans contemplate Canada (oh...you'll love this one!)

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[God luvs America]

NEW YORK (AP) -- For all they share economically and culturally, Canada and the United States are increasingly at odds on basic social policies -- to the point that at least a few discontented Americans are planning to move north and try their neighbors' way of life.

A husband and wife in Minnesota, a college student in Georgia, a young executive in New York. Though each has distinct motives for packing up, they agree the United States is growing too conservative and believe Canada offers a more inclusive, less selfish society.

"For me, it's a no-brainer," said Mollie Ingebrand, a puppeteer from Minneapolis who plans to go to Vancouver with her lawyer husband and 2-year-old son.

"It's the most amazing opportunity I can imagine. To live in a society where there are different priorities in caring for your fellow citizens."

For decades, even while nurturing close ties with the United States, Canadians have often chosen a different path -- establishing universal health care, maintaining ties with Cuba, imposing tough gun control laws. Two current Canadian initiatives, to decriminalize marijuana and legalize same-sex marriage, have pleased many liberals in the United States and irked conservatives.

[God luvs America]

yes, yes...I live in New York and for years' have met people who complain NY is too expensive, so they move to Florida where cost of living is much cheaper. Of course the fact that the jobs pay minimun wage and are tough to come by means nothing. Of course 85% of the people who move from NY to Florida return in three months (this is not meant to disparage the Sunshine State, a place i love, own property in and visit once a year). Does the saying the "grass is always greener" come to mind....oh yeah and by the way; does the fact that Canada just happens to border the most powerful democracy in the world mean anything?

[God luvs America]

PS...while visiting Freep the poll.

[Glenn]

Don't let the door hit you in the...

[slasher82]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[Bubba_Leroy]

Previously posted at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/949120/posts.

[SC Swamp Fox]

a puppeteer from Minneapolis who plans to go to Vancouver with her lawyer husband

Don't let the door hit you in the...

We should ask them to renounce their citizenship. That way they can't keep voting.....legally.

[pointsal]

dimwits continue to propagate

[Brilliant]

I certainly have to agree that it's a no brainer.

[Paleo Conservative]

Here ar the results of the poll associated with this article.

Created: Saturday, July 19, 2003, at 21:07:18 EDT

Would you consider moving to another country if you disagreed with your government's policies?
Yes		55%	475 votes
No		27%	233 votes
It depends		19%	162 votes
Total: 870 votes

This QuickVote is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. The QuickVote sponsor is not responsible for content, functionality or the opinions expressed therein.

[Threepwood]

"For me, it's a no-brainer," said Mollie Ingebrand, a puppeteer from Minneapolis who plans to go to Vancouver with her lawyer husband and 2-year-old son.

Hmm. Just what Canada needs, more lawyers and puppeteers. Mind you, Vancouver is kind of like San Francisco. Maybe they'll find a little niche for themselves. Alternately, they can come to Alberta with us rednecks. We have LOTS of opportunities for Avente-Guard puppeteering. Just lots.

As for the "No-brainer" comment, I'll just leave that for someone else.

[clintonh8r]

Oh my God! Canada is closing the puppeteer gap!

[God luvs America]

Sorry...my bad

[Salamander]

"For me, it's a no-brainer," said Mollie Ingebrand, a puppeteer from Minneapolis

No-brainer? Funny she should put it that way.....

How will the US survive the devastating loss of all of our "puppeteers"!?!

Bon voyage!

[Texas Eagle]

A husband and wife in Minnesota,

Well, that can't be Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. She saw him without makeup on and dumped him.

a college student in Georgia,

That can't be Barbra Streisand. She flunked out of cosmetology school.

a young executive in New York.

That can't be Bill Clinton. There are no ghettos in Canadia for him to set up a fake office in.

Though each has distinct motives for packing up, they agree the United States is growing too conservative and believe Canada offers a more inclusive, less selfish society.

They'll be back. Hosers.

[Blackyce]

Liberal Flight! Canada needs immigrants and we need to not have to put up with so many idiots. I wonder if we can work the Canadians on getting some "Welcome to Canada, stay awhile" commercials on CNN and MSNBC. Think of all the great Real Estate in New England that would open up in New England.

[GaConfed]

I say these folks are the very kind I'd like to see leave the US, especially this Thomas Hodges character. As a proud Southerner, he just nauseates the hell out of me. Yes Tommy boy, you should move to Toronto YESTERDAY. You won't be missed. Scalawag!!

[Blackyce]

That didnt come out quite right, as I was so excited and all. ;)

[zip]

"For me, it's a no-brainer," said Mollie Ingebrand, a puppeteer

Yep, it is just what canada needs, another puppeteer. And finally some truth from one of Alex Baldwins minions, no brains. Ooops that was no brainer.

[CyberAnt]

Buh Bye! One less stinking liberal to deal with!

[ElkGroveDan]

To live in a society where there are different priorities in caring for your fellow citizens.

I think this yutz needs to go to Quebec with a bumper sticker that says "I speak English".....and watch the "caring" among his new fellow citizens.