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Why is Canada so much different from America?
#1
Why is Canada so much different from America?
Something I have been wondering for a while, and perhaps people here could help shed some light on it this, why is Canada so different from the US in many ways?
I mean most of the Canadian population is within a few hours drive of the american border, we watch the same shows, and speak the same language, but our countries are fundamentally quite different. I hope this does not come off s patronizing or bragging but, so many of the issues that plague the US aren't here. We don't have a failing education system, or as much violence, or nearly as many religious nuts trying to influence the government. Despite the fact that separation of church and state is not nearly as enshrined in our laws.
It's enough to make you wonder why? Especially given our longstanding close international relationship.
I seriously don't mean to sound supremacist in this, there are countries that seem to be doing better then canada. And yes I wonder what they did different too.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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#2
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
Maybe the strain of carrying our continent for the past century has snapped our fragile minds?

Fucking canadia....
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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#3
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
(September 25, 2014 at 7:39 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Maybe the strain of carrying our continent for the past century has snapped our fragile minds?

Fucking canadia....

We own more of it then you do Wink
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Reply
#4
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
-and manage to do less with it.......but at least you're consistent on that count.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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#5
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
(September 25, 2014 at 7:38 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Something I have been wondering for a while, and perhaps people here could help shed some light on it this, why is Canada so different from the US in many ways?
I mean most of the Canadian population is within a few hours drive of the american border, we watch the same shows, and speak the same language, but our countries are fundamentally quite different. I hope this does not come off s patronizing or bragging but, so many of the issues that plague the US aren't here. We don't have a failing education system, or as much violence, or nearly as many religious nuts trying to influence the government. Despite the fact that separation of church and state is not nearly as enshrined in our laws.
It's enough to make you wonder why? Especially given our longstanding close international relationship.
I seriously don't mean to sound supremacist in this, there are countries that seem to be doing better then canada. And yes I wonder what they did different too.

There's a difference? I thought you all were just more aloof and pronounced "out and about" funny.
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RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
(September 25, 2014 at 7:44 pm)whateverist Wrote:
(September 25, 2014 at 7:38 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Something I have been wondering for a while, and perhaps people here could help shed some light on it this, why is Canada so different from the US in many ways?
I mean most of the Canadian population is within a few hours drive of the american border, we watch the same shows, and speak the same language, but our countries are fundamentally quite different. I hope this does not come off s patronizing or bragging but, so many of the issues that plague the US aren't here. We don't have a failing education system, or as much violence, or nearly as many religious nuts trying to influence the government. Despite the fact that separation of church and state is not nearly as enshrined in our laws.
It's enough to make you wonder why? Especially given our longstanding close international relationship.
I seriously don't mean to sound supremacist in this, there are countries that seem to be doing better then canada. And yes I wonder what they did different too.

There's a difference? I thought you all were just more aloof and pronounced "out and about" funny.

There is a big difference it's just somewhat subtle. also the traditionally canadian accent is more of alberta, out west thing really. Most Americans I have talked too seem to think I sound like I'm from either Boston or Newfoundland. An my accent is mild compared to the older people here.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Reply
#7
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
(September 25, 2014 at 7:44 pm)Rhythm Wrote: -and manage to do less with it.......but at least you're consistent on that count.

Don't encourage them. When I camped at Hot Springs Cove Provincial Park we had the place to ourselves the first day and over night. Actually, just my wife, step son and a computer game writer from England with good beer to share. Next day a big boat full of Canadians came in in the morning and I've never been so disgusted in a 'wilderness' situation.

We were all sitting out where the hot springs water has gone over a nine foot falls and spills down through pools eventually mixing with Pacific ocean water on the West side of Vancouver island. We first knew we weren't alone when large 'icebergs' of shaving cream specked with stubble came floating through the pools we were in closer to the ocean. The Canadians already think you should bust the balls of any wilderness to provide for creature comforts. So, please, don't encourage them.
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#8
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
(September 25, 2014 at 7:51 pm)whateverist Wrote:
(September 25, 2014 at 7:44 pm)Rhythm Wrote: -and manage to do less with it.......but at least you're consistent on that count.

Don't encourage them. When I camped at Hot Springs Cove Provincial Park we had the place to ourselves the first day and over night. Actually, just my wife, step son and a computer game writer from England with good beer to share. Next day a big boat full of Canadians came in in the morning and I've never been so disgusted in a 'wilderness' situation.

We were all sitting out where the hot springs water has gone over a nine foot falls and spills down through pools eventually mixing with Pacific ocean water on the West side of Vancouver island. We first knew we weren't alone when large 'icebergs' of shaving cream specked with stubble came floating through the pools we were in closer to the ocean. The Canadians already think you should bust the balls of any wilderness to provide for creature comforts. So, please, don't encourage them.

Too late

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To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Reply
#9
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
I suppose it depends on *where* you're talking about. I've spent enough time in British Columbia to observe the people are not all that different from those in Oregon or Washington. Different from Texas, hell yeah - but Texas feels like a foreign country in many respects.
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#10
RE: Why is Canada so much different from America?
Doh!!!
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