America's Greatest Ally

[Docfeelgood]

Of course the US could squash Canada like a bug. The population difference is enormous.

But you don't seem to be able to comprehend what I'm saying. Even without the USA south of us, you're an epic ****** if you think Canada would be invaded.

It's typical American arrogance that thinks it's only the USA that is keeping the world safe. The world has moved well beyond organized, massive militaries and the US still hasn't gotten the memo. While the rest of the world puts government resources into improving the lives of its citizens, the American government pours it into weaponry to kill people on the other side of the world.

It's quite sad.

true

[Docfeelgood]

Unselfish, brave Canadians boys, no MEN are dying in that ****hole of the world.
I don't remember any planes hitting anything in Canada.
Wanna talk **** about Canada?
Wise up.
Only sheep think different.


154 Canadian Forces personnel have been killed

[Cort Haus]

Does this mean that French Fries have now officially replaced Freedom Fries in the White House canteen?

I for one welcome our new French Amerigimps. It's about time someone else took the job.

[Felch]

Australia is our most faithful ally post-WWII. They even followed us into Vietnam.

[Egbert]

Does this mean that French Fries have now officially replaced Freedom Fries in the White House canteen?

I for one welcome our new French Amerigimps. It's about time someone else took the job.

They might change their minds. That may result in Freedom Fries being renamed "English Fries". They could be served in cups with a picture of Her Maj on the "English Fry" containers. What do you think of that CH?

[Imran Siddiqui]

I had observed, it looks like he will be the first president in some time who will not get a second term.

I have little doubt that Obama will win a second term. And in comfortable manner. Seeing the economy will pick up a little bit and the Republican idiots who seem to be in the running for 2012 and Obama will wipe the floor with them.

Of course the US could squash Canada like a bug. The population difference is enormous.

But you don't seem to be able to comprehend what I'm saying. Even without the USA south of us, you're an epic ****** if you think Canada would be invaded.

It's typical American arrogance that thinks it's only the USA that is keeping the world safe. The world has moved well beyond organized, massive militaries and the US still hasn't gotten the memo. While the rest of the world puts government resources into improving the lives of its citizens, the American government pours it into weaponry to kill people on the other side of the world.

It's quite sad.

This.

And HC, you are twice the dick Asher ever was (and not as intelligent to boot).

[Docfeelgood]

I have little doubt that Obama will win a second term. And in comfortable manner. Seeing the economy will pick up a little bit and the Republican idiots who seem to be in the running for 2012 and Obama will wipe the floor with them.

A while back I would have said your cracked, but not now.
I never thought Govner Bush would have got a second term.
Ya may be right.

[Aeson]

Australia has also followed us into obesity

[Docfeelgood]

Australia has also followed us into obesity

but they still do drive on the wrong side of the road.

[Aeson]

That's just because they're upside-down. If you stand on your head while driving you switch left to right and right to left. Try it sometime and you'll see.

[Egbert]

That's just because they're upside-down. If you stand on your head while driving you switch left to right and right to left. Try it sometime and you'll see.

Good idea.

I don't think I'll actually try it myself.

[MikeH]

Nicely written article.

Our tabloids are embarrassing, I cringe any time I see a link to one.

[MikeH]

"no country has closer ties"

Does not mean

"no country has ties as close"

You meet a foreign leader, you say nice things about them, their country and how good your relationship is, it's how diplomacy works. Plus the American relationship was massively damaged by Bush, so is in need of attention. This is a good, well judged statement that will possibly help (and definitely not hinder) American interests when dealing with international issues that the French have views on in the future.

Smart diplomatic move from Obama.

Typical anti-French xenophobic reaction from our tabloids.

Generally a big fuss about nothing IMO.

[DinoDoc]

I have little doubt that Obama will win a second term. And in comfortable manner. Seeing the economy will pick up a little bit and the Republican idiots who seem to be in the running for 2012 and Obama will wipe the floor with them.

If the unemployment rate is still hovering above 9%, he'd better pray Palin is the GOP nominee. That's especially true with the higher than expected 1st time jobless numbers that were released recently.

[OneFootInTheGrave]

Not to state the obvious, but:

President Obama told French leader Mr Sarkozy that no country had closer ties with America than France.

This is hilariously false. And it's not Britain either...

The US is most closely died to Canada in virtually every aspect. Geographically, economically, culturally, etc.

Debatable, I think it is more closely related to Mexico, especially the important parts like Texas and California.