I recall asking a Canadian couple touring San Diego how they could stand the cold weather. The woman said she found it 'refreshing'. I have to admire the hardiness of people who endure cold weather, or other aversions I view as hardships. The Montana saying is 50-below keeps the riff-raff away.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Suits reported his admiration for Canadians 'punching above their (military) weight', I think in WWII. I dimly recall that Suits has Canadian relatives or ancestors. Eisenhower praised Canadian troops as the best he ever commanded.
This is a great article Todd. I wholeheartedly agree with most everything, I'd say. I don't like the word hate but these days I do hear people say they hate Trump, hate going to the US, hate buying US. My eyebrows lift. Many Canadians think they are better because we are 'nicer'. Remember the saying, "nice guys finish last". We definitely aren't getting ahead. As your wife claims there was a time when people proudly showed their maple leaf while travelling and they got a good response but some would now look at us with disbelief or even pity. We readily say 'sorry' but quick to alienate anyone for thinking differently. Covid was a clear divide and dismiss.
And now this 'Elbows Up' nonsense. I've said to many, "If we were under attack from outside NA, we would be begging the US to come and save us" so I wish people would get off their high horse attitude. Mainstream lit this fire when Trump was elected the first time. They had no intention of supporting anything he said or did. Ditto this time. People are just pawns in the big scheme (literal) of government and mainstream media's playbook. I, for one, do not boycott anything US; however, I've always tried (before this nonsense) to purchase Canadian and local, if possible, but let's face it - there is slim pickins. Also companies are posting Canadian and a maple leaf on products that are assembled here and often from products outside of Canada. That is misleading to say the least. I prefer buying from US over some of the other countries. One more let's face it -- Many have been duped again, just like with the plandemic. Who says we learn? I will finish off with YOUR last sentence in your article, "Let's thaw this frost before it turns into another ice age" - AMEN
So very well said, thank you...And yes, "buying Canadian" is a great idea, just like buying locally and supporting your community. That is different than going out of our way to avoid US products.
Regarding the word "hate"...I am with you on that...I use that word often but it is a tongue in cheek thing...it is almost a joke to me how often it is thrown around. I do not believe Canadians "hate" Americans...now or ever.
I recall asking a Canadian couple touring San Diego how they could stand the cold weather. The woman said she found it 'refreshing'. I have to admire the hardiness of people who endure cold weather, or other aversions I view as hardships. The Montana saying is 50-below keeps the riff-raff away.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Suits reported his admiration for Canadians 'punching above their (military) weight', I think in WWII. I dimly recall that Suits has Canadian relatives or ancestors. Eisenhower praised Canadian troops as the best he ever commanded.
I've enjoyed several Canadians in the entertainment industry. Dan Ackroyd, Mike Myers, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Walsh come to mind. Shane Parrish ( https://fs.blog/about/ ) is one of my favorites.
Yep. All true.
My Canadian friends are very polite. My American friends married to my Canadian friends, not so much Lol
I miss a lot of the hate by not watching the news, I guess
This is a great article Todd. I wholeheartedly agree with most everything, I'd say. I don't like the word hate but these days I do hear people say they hate Trump, hate going to the US, hate buying US. My eyebrows lift. Many Canadians think they are better because we are 'nicer'. Remember the saying, "nice guys finish last". We definitely aren't getting ahead. As your wife claims there was a time when people proudly showed their maple leaf while travelling and they got a good response but some would now look at us with disbelief or even pity. We readily say 'sorry' but quick to alienate anyone for thinking differently. Covid was a clear divide and dismiss.
And now this 'Elbows Up' nonsense. I've said to many, "If we were under attack from outside NA, we would be begging the US to come and save us" so I wish people would get off their high horse attitude. Mainstream lit this fire when Trump was elected the first time. They had no intention of supporting anything he said or did. Ditto this time. People are just pawns in the big scheme (literal) of government and mainstream media's playbook. I, for one, do not boycott anything US; however, I've always tried (before this nonsense) to purchase Canadian and local, if possible, but let's face it - there is slim pickins. Also companies are posting Canadian and a maple leaf on products that are assembled here and often from products outside of Canada. That is misleading to say the least. I prefer buying from US over some of the other countries. One more let's face it -- Many have been duped again, just like with the plandemic. Who says we learn? I will finish off with YOUR last sentence in your article, "Let's thaw this frost before it turns into another ice age" - AMEN
So very well said, thank you...And yes, "buying Canadian" is a great idea, just like buying locally and supporting your community. That is different than going out of our way to avoid US products.
Regarding the word "hate"...I am with you on that...I use that word often but it is a tongue in cheek thing...it is almost a joke to me how often it is thrown around. I do not believe Canadians "hate" Americans...now or ever.