Taking it a little too far

[LoneWolf]

Civility, you say?

[KrazyHorse]

Yes, buttmunch.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by LoneWolf


I'm assuming this is directed toward me. I wouldn't agree that that the "****" they put out does not represent the majority viewpoint. On the contrary, they know their constituents very well..

As for the Canadian soldiers killed, that was very tragic, but these things happen in war, and it is ludicrous to say anyone should be prosecuted.

Actually, in the interests of balance...

It is rather strange that Americans expect our unquestioning support in the face of what your government is doing trade wise.

How do you expect our government to react when they are paying UI benefits to unemployed loggers because some of your more protectionist tendancies are being humoured?

What about grain? The US recently slapped a tarrif on grain FFS. You and the Euros have the biggest stakes in government subsidies for farmers, and ours are wondering when the bombing will stop. Never you mind the drought that makes it next to impossible to grow a crop. Then, to add insult to injury, some twits in your country get some other twits to agree that Canadian farmers most likely are engaged in unfair trading practices. With what crop!? Man! If that don't take the cake. There are some morons, I feel safe in saying that.

[KrazyHorse]

Anyhoo, NYE: I certainly hope that you don't think I condone hatemongering. It's not a valid response, as tempting as it is sometimes. But I'm not overly concerned about it here. From what I've seen a lot of the rest of the world has had it worse than us (they've started to enjoy themselves rather than fight against it). The other Commonwealth countries seem to be the reasonable ones thus far (plus, I'm sure, some of the smaller Euro countries). Britain's had some French-bashing but it's been kept under control, and the Aussies are holding up decently too...

[LoneWolf]

Who said anything about "unquestioning support"? I'm fine with Canadians, and the French, and any others being our adversaries if they so choose.
But as ye sow, so shall ye reap.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by LoneWolf
Who said anything about "unquestioning support"? I'm fine with Canadians, and the French, and any others being our adversaries if they so choose.
But as ye sow, so shall ye reap.

Very understanding of you.

Maybe we should shut off the gas as a measure in trade negotiations and see how much you want to reap?

Maybe Ming and everyone else in Chicago can burn wood.

[KrazyHorse]

I like your style, NYE.

Kills two birds with one stone...

[LoneWolf]

OK.

[Asher]

Originally posted by LoneWolf
OK.

OK.

[LoneWolf]

Originally posted by notyoueither


Very understanding of you.

Maybe we should shut off the gas as a measure in trade negotiations and see how much you want to reap?

Maybe Ming and everyone else in Chicago can burn wood.

So its not enough for you for us to acknowledge that you have every right to your own views? But to also say that those views may have consequences. We must actually agree with you, or we are "arrogant"?

[Tingkai]

When we helped you out in Afghanistan and in the Persian Gulf, how did the US respond?

[KrazyHorse]

Ding ding!

By increasing tariffs and refusing to listen to anybody on the subject of Iraq (even his own poodle)?

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by LoneWolf

So its not enough for you for us to acknowledge that you have every right to your own views? But to also say that those views may have consequences. We must actually agree with you, or we are "arrogant"?

Snooze. I don't see us threatening to raise trade barriers because you went into Iraq without US approval.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by LoneWolf

So its not enough for you for us to acknowledge that you have every right to your own views? But to also say that those views may have consequences. We must actually agree with you, or we are "arrogant"?

I said nothing about arrogant. I did ask how practical your government is being in expecting my government to be unquestionably loyal in the face of paying unemployment insurance to victims of your governments quaint views on 'free' trade.

But, now that you mention it, I would say it is fairly arrogant to expect that no matter what sort of trade stick your government whacks my country with, we will be there for you, like a loyal poodle.

I have news for you. Canadians are not your poodles.

[Daz]

Whoa, just saw this thread...!

Are our american brothers really surprised that a predominantly french city dislikes them?

They incite their population against the french just because they dont agree on foreign policy. They start spilling french wine and other nonsense and now they are all "appaled" how the people in Canada respond?

We have a saying in my country for such behaviour (probably doesnt sount that good when translated into english):

Isnt it the turkey wondering where all the **** came from...