Yes, I'm Canadian. I'm in Ontario. I have been a citizen for about 20 years now and never regretted it. Ex-pat from Rhode Island. And you?
The score is now Bella and Mortkat 2, and englishmajor 122.
Give em hell, englishmajor. (*and I'm an American)
Pachelbel- As a Canadian, you are much more in possession of the facts about Canada than I am. I can only rely on news reports. Conversely, I put it to you that the same applies to Blatham, a Canadian and english major, A Canadian.
However, I would be greatful if you could straighten out some problems I have read about in the newspapers. I do not completely trust the news media and realize that the stories may indeed be twisted for ideological purposes. Blatham and english major do not appear to have the same misgivings.
First, I read the following: Please feel free to correct it if it is inaccurate. I am not like Blotham and english major and do realize that information coming from someone who has lived in a country for years and is very familiar with its workings is indeed important information in viewing the aspects of a problem.
Canada's government falls in scandal
A CORRUPTION SCANDAL forced a vote of no-confidence Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority government, triggering an unusual election campaign during the Christmas holidays.
Source- Chicago Sun Times-
Second-Toronto Has Record Surge of Gun Violence
A city that prides itself as one of the safest in North America is bewildered by a surge in violence that has produced a record number of shootings this year, the latest a 15-year-old girl on a street filled with holiday shoppers.
source- comcast .net- Associated Press by Rob Gillies
Third-Why are there so few Chippewa Boys being Born?
The Chippawa Tribe in Canada, almost completely surrounded by Canada's largest concentration of petrochemical manufacturing, is experiencing a shocking turn of events. Only one boy is born for every two girls to the tribe which suggests serious environmental contamination by one or more harmful chemicals.
Source-Chicago Sun Times- December 19, 2005 -P. 36
Fourth-
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110006813
The Supreme Court of Canada issued an opinion( June 9, 2005) that Canada's vaunted health care system produces intolerable inequality. The court's decision strikes down a Quebec law banning private medical insurance andis bound to upend similar laws in other provinces.
Fifth-
US GDP- 2004- $40,100 Per person
Canadian GDP-2004-$31,500 per person
What is the purpose of such an exercise?
To back up Bella Dea's comment. All countries have problems and it is unseemly for anyone has not lived in a country for all of his life, like Blatham and certainly english major to snipe using generalized comments.
My posts above do not, I am sure, reveal all of Canada's majesty and probity. I only post those comments to show that anyone, even Blotham and english major, may indeed make smarmy remarks as I have.
I have not proved that Canada is a country that should be "wiped off the map" or , indeed, undergo a major reform, or even, have its leaders changed.
I have merely posted anecdotes.
So, Pachelbel, Canada is and must be considered a great country. There is much evidence to buttress that statement. The same can be said for the United States.
Let us leave it at that!
The score is now Bella and Mortkat 2, and englishmajor 123.
Give em hell, englishmajor. (*and I'm an American)
Anon
I am sure that you, Pachelbel are more conversant about
facts on Canada than I am. I can only rely on news reports. Conversely, I put it to you that the same applies to Blatham, a Canadian and english major, A Canadian.
However, I would be greatful if you could straighten out some problems I have read about in the newspapers. I do not completely trust the news media and realize that the stories may indeed be twisted for ideological purposes. Blatham and english major do not appear to have the same misgivings.
First, I read the following: Please feel free to correct it if it is inaccurate. I am not like Blotham and english major and do realize that information coming from someone who has lived in a country for years and is very familiar with its workings is indeed important information in viewing the aspects of a problem.
Canada's government falls in scandal
A CORRUPTION SCANDAL forced a vote of no-confidence Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority government, triggering an unusual election campaign during the Christmas holidays.
Source- Chicago Sun Times-
Second-Toronto Has Record Surge of Gun Violence
A city that prides itself as one of the safest in North America is bewildered by a surge in violence that has produced a record number of shootings this year, the latest a 15-year-old girl on a street filled with holiday shoppers.
source- comcast .net- Associated Press by Rob Gillies
Third-Why are there so few Chippewa Boys being Born?
The Chippawa Tribe in Canada, almost completely surrounded by Canada's largest concentration of petrochemical manufacturing, is experiencing a shocking turn of events. Only one boy is born for every two girls to the tribe which suggests serious environmental contamination by one or more harmful chemicals.
Source-Chicago Sun Times- December 19, 2005 -P. 36
Fourth-
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110006813
The Supreme Court of Canada issued an opinion( June 9, 2005) that Canada's vaunted health care system produces intolerable inequality. The court's decision strikes down a Quebec law banning private medical insurance andis bound to upend similar laws in other provinces.
Fifth-
US GDP- 2004- $40,100 Per person
Canadian GDP-2004-$31,500 per person
What is the purpose of such an exercise?
To back up Bella Dea's comment. All countries have problems and it is unseemly for anyone has not lived in a country for all of his life, like Blatham and certainly english major to snipe using generalized comments.
My posts above do not, I am sure, reveal all of Canada's majesty and probity. I only post those comments to show that anyone, even Blotham and english major, may indeed make smarmy remarks as I have.
I have not proved that Canada is a country that should be "wiped off the map" or , indeed, undergo a major reform, or even, have its leaders changed.
I have merely posted anecdotes.
So, Pachelbel, Canada is and must be considered a great country. There is much evidence to buttress that statement. The same can be said for the United States.
Let us leave it at that!
englishmajor wrote:
Yeah, you're so right. An 18 year old kid knows all about death. Maybe they should show them photos of kids with their guts blown out. I bet recruitment would drop like a bomb.
I guess that the 18 year olds you know are all stupid and have no ability to think for themselves.
I knew more about death then maybe I should have at 18. But I think that at 18, you understand death. At least enough of it to know it's permanent.
Quote:
Freedom? Who are you kidding lady? Freedom to drive your car? Freedom for what? Please define. America has lost more 'freedoms' in the debacle than it has gained. As you are all now learning. Take off the blinder and wake up.
Sure the freedom to drive my car. And flip you off in traffic. And vote for the president. And join a protest. And....What freedoms have we lost? I noted the most important American freedom in my post, which of course, you conveniently passed over. The right for people like you to spew your venom and voice your displeasure over something
that doesn't concern you. You are in Canada, so what the hell do you care what I, a lowly American citizen, do or say?
Anon-Voter wrote:The score is now Bella and Mortkat 2, and englishmajor 123.
Give em hell, englishmajor. (*and I'm an American)
Anon
Please. Englishmajor has absolutly no credibility with me. Not one single ounce. Others who may agree with her might have some credibility if they actually do something other than whine and complain and tell me how stupid and ignorant I am. There are plenty of people on here that I don't agree with but who I respect.
englishmajor wrote:
Oh come on. What 18 year old ever knew what he wanted to do? At that age they think they are invincible. Ask a soldier who's come back from a battle and see if he/she thinks it's worth it.
I can think of some who do think it was worth it. I can think of some who do not think it was worth it.
Canada's government falls in scandal
A CORRUPTION SCANDAL forced a vote of no-confidence Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority government, triggering an unusual election campaign during the Christmas holidays.
It's funny how Americans are able to look outside of our country to find government scandal, but fail to recognize our own scandal in Washington DC. Ever hear of Abramoff and DeLay? President Bush is no exception either.
Source- Chicago Sun Times-
Second-Toronto Has Record Surge of Gun Violence
A city that prides itself as one of the safest in North America is bewildered by a surge in violence that has produced a record number of shootings this year, the latest a 15-year-old girl on a street filled with holiday shoppers.
Well, I can name you dozens of US cities with crime rates that boggles the mind. The worst cities in the US are Oakland, Richmond, and East Palo Alto right here in California. Toronto by comparison looks like one of the safest cities in the US. source- comcast .net- Associated Press by Rob Gillies
Third-Why are there so few Chippewa Boys being Born?
The Chippawa Tribe in Canada, almost completely surrounded by Canada's largest concentration of petrochemical manufacturing, is experiencing a shocking turn of events. Only one boy is born for every two girls to the tribe which suggests serious environmental contamination by one or more harmful chemicals.
What has birth rates have to do with anything? You want to talk about "environmental contamination," you should look into the high cancer rate in Marin County in California. That should keep you busy for a few months.
Source-Chicago Sun Times- December 19, 2005 -P. 36
Fourth-
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110006813
The Supreme Court of Canada issued an opinion( June 9, 2005) that Canada's vaunted health care system produces intolerable inequality. The court's decision strikes down a Quebec law banning private medical insurance andis bound to upend similar laws in other provinces.
IMHO, I prefer a universal health care system in the US, but that's not going to happen under Bush. We have some 45-million Americans without health insurance (and growing) - in the richest country in the world. That is inexcusable.
Fifth-
US GDP- 2004- $40,100 Per person
Canadian GDP-2004-$31,500 per person
What is the purpose of such an exercise?
To back up Bella Dea's comment. All countries have problems and it is unseemly for anyone has not lived in a country for all of his life, like Blatham and certainly english major to snipe using generalized comments.
My posts above do not, I am sure, reveal all of Canada's majesty and probity. I only post those comments to show that anyone, even Blotham and english major, may indeed make smarmy remarks as I have.
I have not proved that Canada is a country that should be "wiped off the map" or , indeed, undergo a major reform, or even, have its leaders changed.
I have merely posted anecdotes.
So, Pachelbel, Canada is and must be considered a great country. There is much evidence to buttress that statement. The same can be said for the United States.
What has per capita income have to do with anything? Haven't you learned that trying to compare apples and oranges are irrelavant? In the US, we have more families falling into poverty. Just go to the US Census Bureau, and it's all there.
You haven't buttressed anything except yourself. Get a grip. Let us leave it at that!
For this nonsense, englishmajor's score just jumped 100 points.
Top 100 least-safe cities in the US.
Markham, Illinois (2405.7)
East St. Louis, Illinois (2030.0)
Washington Park, Illinois (1867.2)
Hammond, Louisiana (1689.7)
Ocean City, Maryland (1463.4)
Florida City, Florida (1433.5)
Lancaster, South Carolina (1316.5)
Emeryville, California (1314.7)
St. Louis, Missouri (1259.5)
Wildwood, New Jersey (1245.6)
Palatka, Florida (1237.0)
Atlanta, Georgia (1195.5)
Anniston, Alabama (1193.5)
Denham Springs, Louisiana (1160.6)
Atlantic City, New Jersey (1120.1)
Gallup, New Mexico (1111.6)
Fort Myers, Florida (1109.0)
South Tucson, Arizona (1100.0)
Lumberton, North Carolina (1095.1)
Salisbury, Maryland (1087.8)
Prichard, Alabama (1064.4)
Fort Pierce, Florida (1059.7)
Hapeville, Georgia (1059.5)
Cocoa, Florida (1056.1)
Tampa, Florida (1055.5)
Lake City, South Carolina (1045.2)
Fairfield, Alabama (1042.3)
Riviera Beach, Florida (1040.7)
Tukwila, Washington (1025.7)
Muskegon Heights, Michigan (1021.8)
Irvington, New Jersey (1019.6)
Homestead, Florida (1017.1)
Moss Point, Mississippi (1015.3)
East Chicago, Indiana (1006.0)
Hartsville, South Carolina (1005.2)
Branson, Missouri (1004.8)
Detroit, Michigan (1003.9)
Belen, New Mexico (987.2)
Orlando, Florida (984.1)
Baltimore, Maryland (982.9)
Chattanooga, Tennessee (978.7)
Douglas, Georgia (978.2)
Brunswick, Georgia (961.8)
Broadview, Illinois (957.2)
Asbury Park, New Jersey (955.3)
Benton Harbor, Michigan (954.9)
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (937.6)
Camden, New Jersey (930.3)
Miami Beach, Florida (928.7)
Kansas City, Missouri (921.7)
Lake City, Florida (920.0)
Quincy, Florida (914.1)
Miami, Florida (913.0)
Los Lunas, New Mexico (910.0)
West Palm Beach, Florida (908.2)
Smithfield, North Carolina (908.1)
West Columbia, South Carolina (903.2)
Memphis, Tennessee (903.1)
Kings Mountain, North Carolina (902.8)
Dade City, Florida (902.4)
College Park, Georgia (894.9)
Florence, South Carolina (894.0)
Panama City Beach, Florida (893.5)
Centreville, Illinois (893.5)
Daytona Beach, Florida (883.0)
Selma, North Carolina (878.4)
Forrest City, Arkansas (873.8)
Dunn, North Carolina (869.5)
Commerce, California (862.0)
Monroe, Louisiana (860.0)
Dayton, Ohio (859.1)
East Orange, New Jersey (858.0)
Belle Glade, Florida (854.6)
Sanford, Florida (853.9)
Ripley, Tennessee (853.6)
Plaquemine, Louisiana (850.9)
Paris, Texas (850.8)
Spartanburg, South Carolina (849.1)
Hillsborough, North Carolina (847.0)
Blytheville, Arkansas (846.5)
Moultrie, Georgia (845.8)
Trumann, Arkansas (842.9)
Portsmouth, Ohio (839.9)
Live Oak, Florida (838.9)
Orange, New Jersey (832.8)
Springfield, Massachusetts (831.6)
Trenton, New Jersey (830.4)
Waynesboro, Georgia (826.6)
Dallas, Texas (826.2)
Wilmington, North Carolina (825.3)
Leesburg, Florida (823.1)
Flint, Michigan (817.9)
Jackson, Mississippi (816.8)
Gastonia, North Carolina (816.2)
Desert Hot Springs, California (816.1)
Richmond, Virginia (810.2)
Lake Wales, Florida (803.0)
Eunice, Louisiana (800.3)
Battle Creek, Michigan (798.6)
Alexandria, Louisiana (796.0)
What is the number after the city?
I'm realy sooooooooo concerned about some canadian website. I mean I should lose what oh about um NO sleep of it.
France has called American arrogant since we bailed their ass out of not one but two world wars.
And you english majorhave no clue on life. You can travel the world two times or a hundred times. You can comment or correct my spelling as long as you feel that it makes you think you are important. But, one thing will always remain. The only way you think you can feel good about yourself is by trying to belittle somebody. So far you have belittled Kindergarten teachers, Members of the military, Americans, Janitors and anybody who disagrees with you.
You have proven on so many occasions that you are as shallow as shallow gets.
Americans have not lost one single freedom. People on the outside, or people who like to complain may think they have, but, they have not.
Now, the only thing you have left to do is get a job that amounts to something.
As for me, there is no longer a reason to post on this thread. Once again, another freedom I have.
January 4, 2006
Lobbyist Set to Plead Guilty in Florida; Second Plea in 2 Days
By ANNE E. KORNBLUT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 - A day after he pleaded guilty to three felony counts here, Jack Abramoff, a once prominent Republican lobbyist, was set to plead guilty today in Miami to two charges of conspiracy and fraud in a case stemming from his purchase of a casino boat line in 2000.
On Tuesday, Mr. Abramoff instantly became the star witness in a sweeping federal investigation into public corruption in Washington when he pleaded guilty to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials as part of a settlement with federal prosecutors. The inquiry could involve as many as a dozen lawmakers, people involved in the case said.
Mr. Abramoff, 46, accepted a recommended reduced prison sentence of about 10 years in exchange for testifying against former associates in the influence-peddling case. The agreement also requires Mr. Abramoff to pay more than $26 million in tax penalties and restitution to former clients, although he has told associates he is broke.
The corruption inquiry involving Mr. Abramoff, potentially one of the most explosive in Congressional history, has expanded in recent months to encompass dozens of political operatives, including former Congressional aides and lobbyists suspected of arranging bribes in exchange for legislative work, participants in the case said.
Wow! You mean something eclipsed the GREAT SCANDAL in Canadian politics? Woohoo. Poor windbag mort cat will have to find something else to carp about.
For those who don't get Canadian news, we still have Paul Martin, he has not toppled quite yet and may not; he is resolute about not accepting anything less than the 5 billion that the US owes us for illegal softwood tariffs. Yeah, we Canucks are getting 'too big for our britches' and loving it!!
We've got the resources, the oil, the diamond mines, the uranium, need I go on? Oh, and the fresh water. Very important bargaining chip in the 21st century.
I notice Deadcat/Mortcat, whatever he is, left off his ranting about pedophiles being stalked in BC. He's got a real problem with the mounties (RCMP) following those guys....wonder why.......glad he doesn't live in my neighborhood.
pachelbel wrote:Yes, I'm Canadian. I'm in Ontario. I have been a citizen for about 20 years now and never regretted it. Ex-pat from Rhode Island. And you?
From the land of fruit and nuts: California! But third generation Californian. I don't miss it a bit, either! There's far too much to do in B.C. most of the year (except now, it's finally raining). But it's been warm, in the 40's and 50's F. What happened to the snow?
So - hi from B.C.!
ralpheb wrote:I'm realy sooooooooo concerned about some canadian website. I mean I should lose what oh about um NO sleep of it.
France has called American arrogant since we bailed their ass out of not one but two world wars.
And you english majorhave no clue on life. You can travel the world two times or a hundred times. You can comment or correct my spelling as long as you feel that it makes you think you are important. But, one thing will always remain. The only way you think you can feel good about yourself is by trying to belittle somebody. So far you have belittled Kindergarten teachers, Members of the military, Americans, Janitors and anybody who disagrees with you.
You have proven on so many occasions that you are as shallow as shallow gets.
Americans have not lost one single freedom. People on the outside, or people who like to complain may think they have, but, they have not.
Now, the only thing you have left to do is get a job that amounts to something.
As for me, there is no longer a reason to post on this thread. Once again, another freedom I have.
good, you won't post anymore!!! Yahoo!! you are so much drivel. Sad you didn't graduate from 3rd grade. You might have made something of your life - like a garbage truck driver, or street sweeper, who knows? Don't think you've lost any freedom? Try walking down the street in Washington DC with an anti Bush t-shirt on. You'll be in the slammer before nightfall. Go ahead! I dare you!
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Some people just don't understand that playing with fire can be dangerous, and they can end up burning themselves! LOL
Woiyo- What english major doesn't dare tell everyone is that the Canadian Health System has been declared as a health system that produces an intolerable inequity.
Who says this? The Supreme Court of Canada--that's who.
Now, English major will fulminate and offer all kinds of excuses but she cannot erase the record
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110006813
Read it, woiyo. It says that the Supreme Court of Canada RULED that the vaunted Canadian health-care system produces intolerable inequality.
Who said it?
Someone in the U. S.?
No
It was the Supreme Court of C A N A D A.
The court's decision strikes down a Quebec law BANNING private medical insurance and is bound to upend similar laws in other provinces. CANADA IS THE ONLY NATION OTHER THAN CUBA AND NORTH KOREA THAT BANS PRIVAE HEALTH INSURANCE.
You got that, Woiyo? CUBA AND NORTH KOREA!!!!!
