August1991 Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 We foreigners are proud - our flag, language. I am surprised that any foreigner is surprised when an American does the same. Quote
August1991 Posted June 11 Author Report Posted June 11 Newfoundland is Catholic and Protestant. Newfoundlanders get along. Canada is both English and French, Catholic and Protestant. we sometimes vote by language, religion. Our team. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 11 Report Posted June 11 (edited) Canada is also "native" foundationally. But... WHO is surprised by American patriotism? It's not really something that happens to a significant degree IMO ie. People being surprised by an aspect of culture that's pervasive The cultural lens always blots out blind spots though, and generally I agree that THAT is a thing Edited June 11 by Michael Hardner Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
August1991 Posted June 18 Author Report Posted June 18 On 6/11/2025 at 9:01 AM, Michael Hardner said: Canada is also "native" foundationally. But... WHO is surprised by American patriotism? It's not really something that happens to a significant degree IMO ie. People being surprised by an aspect of culture that's pervasive The cultural lens always blots out blind spots though, and generally I agree that THAT is a thing Michael, I have no patience for this "foundational" nonsense. Trudeau Snr wanted a Charter: an individual's clear protection against the power of the State. Trudeau Snr was forced to compromise. Quote
August1991 Posted June 18 Author Report Posted June 18 Trump is a Nationalist - but he's no Hitler. 1 Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 18 Report Posted June 18 18 minutes ago, August1991 said: Michael, I have no patience for this "foundational" nonsense. And yet, here you are... A Francophone, whose people were tolerated by the British. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
August1991 Posted June 18 Author Report Posted June 18 19 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: And yet, here you are... A Francophone, whose people were tolerated by the British. Some people were here first. Others later. In America, some people were forced to be here. In Canada, we get along. And we still have two languages. ===== Cuba and Brazil are remarkable; skin colour doesn't matter. In Jamaica (and the US), skin color matters. Quote
August1991 Posted June 21 Author Report Posted June 21 On 6/17/2025 at 9:17 PM, Michael Hardner said: And yet, here you are... A Francophone, whose people were tolerated by the British. To win, Carney (and Trudeau Jnr) played the nationalist card. Trump is playing this card too, surprised? ==== Trudeau Snr played the nationalist card wisely, with care. Mulroney? Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 21 Report Posted June 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, August1991 said: To win, Carney (and Trudeau Jnr) played the nationalist card. Trump is playing this card too, surprised? ==== Trudeau Snr played the nationalist card wisely, with care. Mulroney? I'm not surprised. As you say, we get along. Edited June 21 by Michael Hardner Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
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