Islander Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 In honour of Canada Day [<)][^][H], here are the results of a recent nation-wide survey in Canada: When asked which were the two most representative symbols of Canada, respondents focused on the usual answers: hockey, Medicare, and multiculturalism. Here are the full national results: Hockey: 48 per cent Multiculturalism: 36 per cent Medicare: 33 per cent Our tradition of peacekeeping: 27 per cent Charter of Rights and Freedoms: 21 per cent Bilingualism: 18 per cent We're not Americans: 14 per cent None of the above: 2 per cent No Americans should be offended by some Canadians identifying their country or themselves as "not American". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Best wishes on Canada Day! On identifying onself as "not" American. I don't get it, but it's OK with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I remember once in Brazil and some guy in our group said to one of the Brazilians "well your not American". Well the brazilian reminder this guy that he was in fact an American "South American" So sorry to say but Canada can not get out of being Americans, They are in fact North Americans because they share the same North Americian Contenant that we do. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 What I was referring to is that Canadians are not part of the US, although Europeans often think that anyone who lives north of Mexico is an American, as in US person. We have a different culture and a different history from our friendly neighbours south of the 49th parallel and prefer not to be lumped in with them, since that would mean our identity was absorbed and no-one likes that, no matter how worthy the US may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 1, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2009 " What Makes Canada Canadian? " Because they said so. [] To me the most representative symbols of Canada would be the Maple leaf ? " No Americans should be offended by some Canadians identifying their country or themselves as "not American"." Not offended, I wouldn't hesitate to say I am not Canadian if someone asked, well because I'm not. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 When people talk about Americans they are usually referring to citizens of the USA. We even refer to ourselves as Americans, not United Statesians or United Statians... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Happy belated Canada Day! I knew yesterday was the day; how could I not, living so close to the border here in Downriver Detroit, but I just now saw this link. "What makes Canada, Canadian?" For me, it's the people: You've got a great bunch over there with lots of grit. I am so very proud to call many of you friend, neighbor and brother. I could not see myself living next to any other country, because, next to the US, Canada is the best! -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 The sausage. It defines every country, that and the wiskey, which should be consumed at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Islander: BTW, I'll sort of be up in your neighborhood next week. The wife and I are flying out to Seattle to spend a week at her cousin's place out on the pennisula in Sequim, which is just east of Port Angeles and right by the Dungeness Spit. That's roughly across the Straits from Victoria, BC. She and her husband are associate keepers of the New Dungeness Lighthouse on the US side and live near by it. We'll give a holler across the water to you; just listen for the echo! LOL -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 The sausage. It defines every country, that and the wiskey, which should be consumed at the same time. Both whiskey-filled sausages and sausages shaped like whiskey bottles make a fine meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 2, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 2, 2009 " I could not see myself living next to any other country, because, next to the US, Canada is the best! -Glenn " I would bet most people in Texas would rather have Canada a there border country ? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Not offended, I wouldn't hesitate to say I am not Canadian if someone asked, well because I'm not. I am not a female. I hope no females are offended. [{][}] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 2, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 2, 2009 Not offended, I wouldn't hesitate to say I am not Canadian if someone asked, well because I'm not. I am not a female. I hope no females are offended. Coytee I will come out of the closet and admit I do have lesbian tendencies and thoughts myself ! [:$] does that count ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Coytee I will come out of the closet and admit I do have lesbian tendencies and thoughts myself ! does that count ? I once told my lesbian friend that I was an honourary lesbian, but she wouldn't buy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Islander: BTW, I'll sort of be up in your neighborhood next week. The wife and I are flying out to Seattle to spend a week at her cousin's place out on the pennisula in Sequim, which is just east of Port Angeles and right by the Dungeness Spit. That's roughly across the Straits from Victoria, BC. She and her husband are associate keepers of the New Dungeness Lighthouse on the US side and live near by it. We'll give a holler across the water to you; just listen for the echo! LOL -Glenn Lighthouse keepers? I guess they're happy to have visitors, or is the job still as solitary as it used to be?I'll listen and give a wave when I hear your echo. As it happens, the Port Angeles FM repeater of KPLU (Tacoma), called KVIX (at 89.3MHz) is the jazz station I listen to nearly every day. You might like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think Canadian lesbians play a part for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 One thing that makes Canada Canada, which I don't think has been mentioned. GREAT PRICES ON PHARMACEUTICALS. For example LOVENOX which is $85 per dose discounted at Walgreens is $23 per dose mail order from Canada. That is a savings of $62 dollars per dose, (of which two are required daily) no tax and free shipping. That saves over $45K per year. I'm not complaining, just wondering where do you think I should shop? God bless Canada! God save the Queen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 I wouldn't think our pharmaceutical firms would have any incentive to sell their products at deep discount prices, so could it be that there is some extreme greed on the part of some US drug companies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 That poll was rigged. Notice there is no question about the McKenzie Brothers, those pollers are a bunch of hosers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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