Canadian national anthem boo'd in Philly?

Further to Buaz's comment on mob mentality, don't forget you're talking about a DRUNKEN mob mentality. While this certainly does represent a great deal of the american public, it is also quite indicative of canadians as well, if you believe the beer commercials. But it is not representative of either the entire country, or any one single person in that mob.

Who has not done or said something while drunk that they would NEVER do or say when sober? (Thinking it doesn't count) Now put a bunch of you together. Street riots, vandalism, violence and death has all been done in the name of alcohol and sporting events. Anyone that is concerned by, let alone even listens to, anything these yahoos may do or say needs a perspective adjustment.

Actually yeah I did expect the Leafs to beat Philly. They usually don't fall flat onto their faces until the 2nd or 3rd round.

Lots of good teams are gone already... Detroit, Boston, Colorado.. guess Ottawa and NJ are the favorites for sure now.

Canucks just put the Blues out lastnight =)

Gooo home team!

Speaking of Riots, Dint Canadians riot because the lead singer of metallica burnt his hand and then axel rose wouldnt sing. Why yes i do believe that was canada (so yeah id say the whole drunken thing applies to canadians as well as americans :)

Not sure how this turned into a debate on who riots more often, but whatever.

Yeah, just recently in Vancouver Axl Rose cancelled a show just before it was set to start, and a riot broke out. In '94 or '95 when the Canadiens last one the cup, Montreal rioted. Hell, Edmonton had a riot on the main party strip a couple years back just cause.

You should let Quebec secede then the US and the rest of Canada can mend their problems by bombing the shit out of Quebec together. Although I am not entirely sure that Canada has an airforce.

We do indeed sir! 20 year old F18's, half of which are grounded! The other half the US Air Force wants nothing to do with, since they don't have secure communications etc. And we would need to borrow some bombs again, like Kosovo.

pack some pinecones with gunpowder and drop them from the F-18's I KNOW you have pinecones

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And we would need to borrow some bombs again, like Kosovo.

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Lol...I've been chuckling over this for like 10 minutes now....not sure why it strikes me so funny ;o

The incident Burnem is talking about was back when Metallica and GnR toured together with... faith no more I think. Anyways, That was when James Hetfield caught fire, and then GnR cancelled their set. Big riot broke out. This was ALSO in Quebec.

"You should let Quebec secede then the US and the rest of Canada can mend their problems by bombing the shit out of Quebec together. Although I am not entirely sure that Canada has an airforce."

HAHA that is the best idea I've heard of in years! But we just finally got a govermnent into Quebec that doesn't thoroughly suck, so there's hope for them still.

As for our airforce, like I said before..... you take our ancient Sea King helicopters, load them with explosives and then just fly them into enemy territory. They'll crash pretty soon, all on their own, detonating the explosives on impact. Probably with as much accuracy as any global positioning warhead! New Canadian military strategy, the enemy won't know how to counter it.

I'm sure the US could give us a couple thousand bombs to drop on Quebec that they wouldn't even miss. Old ones that are nearing the end of their life anyways. No wonder all their new bombs are designed with an indefinite shelf life. :)

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Oh and uh, Go Blackhawks? =////

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LMAO

WTF has happened to our Hawks...../shrug

Go Cubs I guess.

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee


Hehe, I love that tune, But America's anthem is still better :p

bombing Quebec ... bwahahahaha you wish

lol

look.. here are some facts :

1- the USA arent really good at discerning and understanding different cultures and languages. their specialty is to evolve on the science domain.

2- Quebec = not European frenchs.

3- Quebec = indeed boo ed some americans at a hockey game. Its not low to do so i think, but it is to forcefully involve kids in politics and do em high fingers and such.

4- Canada = not exactly with the americans eithers. a good portion of the english canadians that are for the war are scared of economic setback by the US. You can see protesters in Quebec saying ' peace, not war ' while you can see protesters in toronto that says ' support the USA, i love money '

you do the math. or close you eyes and wish you would bomb us +)

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bombing Quebec ... bwahahahaha you wish

lol

look.. here are some facts :

1- the USA arent really good at discerning and understanding different cultures and languages. their specialty is to evolve on the science domain.

2- Quebec = not European frenchs.

3- Quebec = indeed boo ed some americans at a hockey game. Its not low to do so i think, but it is to forcefully involve kids in politics and do em high fingers and such.

4- Canada = not exactly with the americans eithers. a good portion of the english canadians that are for the war are scared of economic setback by the US. You can see protesters in Quebec saying ' peace, not war ' while you can see protesters in toronto that says ' support the USA, i love money '

5- imagine a dude going to the hockey game. Imagine him overweighted, eats plastic hot dog and beer at the game, picture him boo ing the american or canadian flag, and then imagine talking some sense to him. -- good luck!

you do the math. or close you eyes and wish you would bomb us +)

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All this because fans in PHILLY boo'd the anthem?

This is the same city that held an Easter Egg hunt before a baseball game and BOO'D the kids who didn't find many eggs.

This is the same city that CHEERS when an opposing player gets injured, then BOOS when/if he gets up.

And you're shocked that Philly fans boo the Canadian anthem before a Stanley Cup Playoff game? You're lucky they didn't shoot the guy singing it.

-Grim

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1- the USA arent really good at discerning and understanding different cultures and languages.

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And neither is Quebec.

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1- the USA arent really good at discerning and understanding different cultures and languages. their specialty is to evolve on the science domain

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Wooptee fucking do! Wow I so want to learn more about French-Canadian culture it sounds really interesting but I am apparently unable to learn about other cultures because I'm American. Oh well this concept of "other cultures" is making the right side of my brain hurt we should bomb you for that.

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2- Quebec = not European frenchs

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No shit. France lost Canada to the English in The French and Indian War. At least that's what it's called in the US. There is also this small body of water called the Atlantic Ocean seperating Quebec from France.

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3- Quebec = indeed boo ed some americans at a hockey game. Its not low to do so i think, but it is to forcefully involve kids in politics and do em high fingers and such.

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Ok I can't argue with you about this.

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4- Canada = not exactly with the americans eithers. a good portion of the english canadians that are for the war are scared of economic setback by the US. You can see protesters in Quebec saying ' peace, not war ' while you can see protesters in toronto that says ' support the USA, i love money '

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Ok apparently you think my post had something to do with the war in Iraq. It does not. I am well aware that many Canadains of non-French descent are against the war. Many Americans are against the war as well (including me). In reality my post had to do with the fact I have no respect for Quebec or it's people. Furthermore I think your province is a blight on the rest of Canada and they would do well to kick you out. Finally I dislike your province so much that I think that the US and the rest of Canada should join forces to obliterate it. So tell me will your culture be able to shield you from carpet bombing B-52's or possibly from Paveways dropped from other aircraft? Or perhaps the residents of Quebec would shout "Sacre Bleu ze Americans and Canadians zey bomb us and our cultural shielding does notteeng".

ATTENTION ATTENTION THIS IS SARCASM IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS CONCEPT GO PLAY DARK AGE OF CAMELOT AND DON'T BOTHER POSTING HERE AGAIN.

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The thing I don't like coming out of quebec is all these squeegee people, I mean wtf is up with all the bums? And they are INVADING vancouver!

Other then that they are ok:D

jebus, I was in Victoria for four days, there as so many bums there it's incredible. I guess Edmonton's cold weather has some beneficial effects, like keeping the bum population down. But it was ridiculous in Victoria. At least here they are only in certain areas, in Victoria there were fucking everywhere. I was expecting them to canvas house to house.

Aye same as downtown Vancouver, and a huge squeegee people population( alot of them are quebecois). There seems to be less drug related problems around , but bums are everywhere.

It's sad really.

at least you have the chance to have your windows cleaned at every stoplight.

Well, in Victoria I just got accosted by rude bums every 5 steps... none offered to clean my sunglasses :/

The thing that bugs me though, is that the vast majority of them were able bodied young people with a cute fucking dog beside them. Mentally ill? Disabled? Fine. But the majority of the ones that I saw are the way they are out of choice, so fuck them if they think I am going to throw change at them just because they don't particularily feel like working or going to school.

Finally sat and read through all this hoohaa...and though I have a strong opinion, I will keep it to myself because 1...it ain't gunna change anything, and 2...it will only give some other person whom may or may not be my friend or think that I am a wonderful person regardless of nationality...to state thier opinion, of which I could care less given that I have my own opinion already =P


what I wanna know...is if Canada can "disown" Quebec...Can't the US just "Disown" Philly for the bunch of no thinking, beer guzzling, rednecks they are? Then we can all get back to hawt sex0rs and good times as friends right?

Erinonz

Well first, most of the comments about Quebec were sarcastic or not 100% serious. But Quebec isn't just a region of Canada. It is a distinctly different area of Canada, that speaks a different language, has different laws, different people, different culture, it goes on and on. I don't think the US has any region that is analogous to Quebec. You would need to look back over the history of 400 years to see why.

We do, we call it 'West Virginia'...

During the Civil War the south says 'We don't want em, YOU take em' and the north has been trying to give them back for a looong time..

Gryfalia

PS - yes, I know I am playing fast and loose with history, and I know how West Virginia came into being. This is called a 'joke' and isn't to be taken seriously.

<---from WV goobah!

hehehe =P

Erin

Philly was the heart and soul of the American Revolution, we can't get rid of them. If we are going to get rid of a city I think it should be one that is diametrically opposed to the reasons for the American Revolution. Therefore I propose that we boot Washington DC out of the Union.

BTW Erin is that your real pic? If so /purr

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I've been missing out :(

umm yeah it is thuggo hu...thought you had seen that already?

btw purring ogres skeer me =P

Erin

Hate being so late to this kind of post...

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Now I understand this did happen in canada but by the french. Now just cause their french doesnt justify it but, they are french and consider themselves seperate from the rest of canada. Who really considers their opinion substantial anyways?

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We are different. Does that matter to me? No. Different can be good. And unless you didn't get the clue, the last 2 referendum didn't pass. That means more people in Quebec want to stay in the Canada than more want to leave. But when I read a dumb fuck statement like "Who really considers their opinion anyway?" it reminds me that maybe I should re-think my current opinions...

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STFU.

You know what Canada did a few weeks ago? a CHILDREN'S hocky game was hosted between a US team and a Candian team in Canada. You guys booed our anthem during a fucking little league game. Not only that, you shouted a bunch of anti-american sentiments, gave CHILDREN the finger, cheered when the bus left, etc. Some parents took their kids and left early.

The news article doesn't exist anymore, or I'd link it.

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I think the parents should be sent to jail for racism or something like that (need a motive...).

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I also heard about that incident you mentioned Torrid, and I believe it. I can't remember where it happened off hand, was it in Quebec? Like everyone says, Quebec IS nearly a different country. Totally different politics and people there man. If it wasn't Quebec, then I am surprised. Also, that was what, half a dozen asshole parents? A shitty ref too if I remember right.
Well we are. Then there are the Quebecois

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I agree with the asshole parents but don't get holy with me Eomer. This incident could happen anywhere...

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It's not our country though! It's a region speaking a different language that is associated with our country. Said region also tries to leave our country once a decade or so as well, occasionally partaking in terrorism to do so. I am being only half sarcastic.

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Just to set the record strait, the FLQ was originally a polical party that did commit crimes but those acts weren't supported by the province...

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Our PM at the time declared martial law to crack down.

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Yeah and they violated humans rights while doing so. FU Trudeau.

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P.S i blame canada for celine dion, plz if youre going to crack down on french terroist, inlcude celine dion among youre top 10 most wanted, for she is a terrorist of 2 countries radio stations.

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/agree
Celine Dion to me is like McDonalds: The product sucks but the marketting is so good everybody want's it.

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Yeah, just recently in Vancouver Axl Rose cancelled a show just before it was set to start, and a riot broke out. In '94 or '95 when the Canadiens last one the cup, Montreal rioted. Hell, Edmonton had a riot on the main party strip a couple years back just cause
Speaking of Riots, Dint Canadians riot because the lead singer of metallica burnt his hand and then axel rose wouldnt sing. Why yes i do believe that was canada (so yeah id say the whole drunken thing applies to canadians as well as americans

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It was between '90-'92 actually and it was in Montreal. The lead singer of Metallica did burned something and Axl Rose went on the stage and said something like "Fuck You" to the crowd after making people wait for about 90mins and left. Now, keep in mind what age group would go see Metallica and GnR in '90-'92 and you have a better view so the events. I had friends there and I was suppose to go but something had come up :/

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You should let Quebec secede then the US and the rest of Canada can mend their problems by bombing the shit out of Quebec together. Although I am not entirely sure that Canada has an airforce.

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FU you racist asshole.

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HAHA that is the best idea I've heard of in years! But we just finally got a govermnent into Quebec that doesn't thoroughly suck, so there's hope for them still.

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The PQ doesn't suck in general. I actually thought they had a better compaign and a better program then the PL. And I can't stand Jean Charest. The only problem with the PQ is the ever pending doom of yet another referendum.

Here's Quebec politic 101:
- We use to have 2 politicals party. 1 seperatist (PQ) and 1 not (PL) A new one is starting to fly now. They are not seperatist for now. They are trying to stay on the fence trying to get more votes.
- So if we are unhappy with the current government, we vote for the other party. So eventually you (use too) end up voting for the seperatist government.
- There are pure seperatist though. But referendum proves it's not the majority of Quebecois.
- Another reason we'd vote for the PQ is if we are unhappy with the current PM. So to piss him off, we give him the PQ to deal with. that's less true now since there is a seperatist party at the federal (BQ). A total waste of vote though since they will never get elected to do anything. So they just stay there and whine about everything. But then, it's not like there's a lot of good choice at the federal level either.

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Well first, most of the comments about Quebec were sarcastic or not 100% serious. But Quebec isn't just a region of Canada. It is a distinctly different area of Canada, that speaks a different language, has different laws, different people, different culture, it goes on and on. I don't think the US has any region that is analogous to Quebec. You would need to look back over the history of 400 years to see why.

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Well, I'm almost touch at this...

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Finally sat and read through all this hoohaa...and though I have a strong opinion, I will keep it to myself because 1...it ain't gunna change anything, and 2...it will only give some other person whom may or may not be my friend or think that I am a wonderful person regardless of nationality...to state thier opinion, of which I could care less given that I have my own opinion already =P

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/hug Erin
I always knew you were a smart girl. ;)

Mkai

Hey a Quebecer! I said I wouldnt return but didnt expect to see a rational defense even if it isnt pertaining to the original topic. Mostly because I didnt think there was anything that was worth defending as everything was a joke or fact.

Which came first the chicken or the egg? Who started the hate first, Canada or Quebec? Last I checked Canada did not try and remove Quebec, it was the other way around. Before you think everyone hates you consider that history your province has. Consider how it feels to be told that your neighbour wants nothing to do with you and would prefer to leave then continue any relationship. I honestly love being a tourist in Quebec, I love the history and the area - i dont necessarily like being a pedesterian in quebec as the motorists have a way of letting you know they have the right of way - I love the people and the culture too. It hurts all that much more to have 40 odd percent tell you that they want to be left alone. Consider possibly that not everyone wants to walk back into Quebec with open arms to be kicked in the jewels.

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Forgot to add that the american comments about bombing should not be taken seriously and I do agree with shooting them down in that. Its unfortunate the only answer the US has to any situation is bomb the crap out of it. That is sarcasm with a ring of truth in it for all of you who are about to flame it. Please do it anyways though.

My problem with Quebec isn't so much that they want to protect their culture, or their different opinions. I can respect that.

My problem is that it seems a lot of Quebec is so completely ungrateful for what they get out of Canada. Billions upon billions every year get dumped into Quebec (and to a lesser extent the Maritimes) more or less directly from Alberta and Ontario. And yet we get pissed in the face every chance they get.

I would love to be the accountant figuring out the terms of Quebec's departure, it would be interesting to see how many hundreds of billions they would owe the rest of Canada.

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Last I checked Canada did not try and remove Quebec, it was the other way around.

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True, but when England came into posession of Canada, it did try it's damn best to force us to speak English only. All of the position of power were given to English speaking. You can understand why we try so hard to keep our language. If I were to move to Spain, I'm pretty sure I'd have to learn Spanish. If someone move to Quebec (move mind you, not visit), they could live very well not ever learning French but it's the polite thing to do to learn French imo.

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Before you think everyone hates you consider that history your province has.

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Historys point of view all depends on which side you are.

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Consider how it feels to be told that your neighbour wants nothing to do with you and would prefer to leave then continue any relationship.

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I understand that part. But let me put it this way. Let's say 25% of the province is seperatist and 25% is not and 50% have no opinion/don't care/are idiots. The vote will be determined by how good both sides are to try to convince the 50%. Now, we are talking about a 50% that don't know and doesn't really care.

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It hurts all that much more to have 40 odd percent tell you that they want to be left alone.

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Well, another problem with this 40ish% you bring out is partly explained above and another part is that the 25% of people that wants to seperate will go voting for sure, the 25% that do not will also go voting. But it's not obvious that the 50% that don't know/care/have a clue will go voting.

So don't worry if you come and visit that 4person out of 10person you meet will kick you in the nuts. Hell, even that 25% wont ;)

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My problem is that it seems a lot of Quebec is so completely ungrateful for what they get out of Canada. Billions upon billions every year get dumped into Quebec (and to a lesser extent the Maritimes) more or less directly from Alberta and Ontario. And yet we get pissed in the face every chance they get.

I would love to be the accountant figuring out the terms of Quebec's departure, it would be interesting to see how many hundreds of billions they would owe the rest of Canada.

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Well, my problem with both governments (provincial and federal) is that they take half of my salary in income taxes and in sales taxes and then I hear and see horror stories about millions of dollars wasted left and right.

And most of it is wasted in Quebec!

I wish I could find that quote where Jean Chretien basically says it's okay that millions of dollars are outright missing, because Quebec is happy.

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FU you racist asshole.

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Here's a news flash dipshit French is not a race it's a nationality. Another news flash fucktard French-Canadian is not a race either. You can take your smug superior attitude and pack it in your ass Mkai.

I think it was Eomer (not to flame Eomer) who said that the US doesn't have a region like quebec with it's own unique culture etc etc etc. The US has lots of different areas with different cultures and yeah parts of the US do speak different languages Miami is not like Seattle which is not like Chicago which is not like New Orleans which is not like Kansas city which is not like Honolulu. The only difference is you haven't seen large portions of the US calling for secession in about 135 years. This is true for many countries around the world. You see Americans as well as people of other nationalities are able to have both a national and a regional identity and not feel that either of them are compromised. Apparently this is something approximately 49% of the citizens of Quebec are unable to do.

On a final note if I was running a bombing campaign against Quebec I would aim for your house first Mkai.

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What is this the american dream to run a bombing campaign? I can see Madonna's newest song. Bombing the crap outta everyone who doesnt agree with our everyword.

I would bomb your house second Mamilia.

I wonder if Thuggo thinks everyone is smug and superior and has that attitude around them because he in actuality is a slack jawed redneck.

Tell me Thuggo, was your sister and your mom pregnant at the same time by the same man?

Do you often find new and innovative ways of cooking squirrel?

Do you have more then one broken down automobile in your yard?

Welcome to the "I'm gonna bomb your country" thread.

You should be banned from this board for stupidity Mamilia.

Mamilia you must be missing a chromosone or something. Why don't you go post on a South Park fan-site about how Trey Parker and Matt Stone are insulting Canada too you whining child.