Canadian Connection

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Registered: 10-01-2004
Canadian Connection
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Thu, 09-11-2008 - 5:16am

For awhile I have been given pause by a few Canadian posters on this Board who seem to have an inordinate interest in US politics, not - as they sometimes protest - as neutral observers hoping to learn more BUT as vociferous "contributors" who seem to take inordinate delight in  drive-by-snide/partisan rhetorical flourish.  Why, I wondered, would citizens of another country (with plenty of problems of its own) choose to spend so much time and effort posting on a Board dedicated to US politics.


Then I discovered Heather Mallick - a socialist "democrat" who writes for the Canadian press.  Her articles regarding the Republican convention were quite interesting.  Terms like "white trash" and "hick" abound. . . disdain for the majority of US citizens and their political leaders was palpable.  Interesting, much of her insulting rhetoric sounded quite familiar. . .it had, indeed, been echoed on this Board.


Reading Mallick, it finally dawned:  there is a socialist movement and it crosses borders and it is very interested in US politics because it fears any political trend that might impact its global agenda.  No, I am not a conspiracy theorist BUT it does pay to know the perspective from which others approach a matter, particularly if they are engaging in gratuitous "advice".


So, if you have also paused to question the perspective of some of our northern neighbors, google Heather Mallick and "white trash" and gain some insight.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 7:33pm

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 7:35pm

RFOL


*ssshhhhh*


Do you know how hard you're making it to fly under the radar?


iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 7:37pm

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Nahh! I can't even influence the movers and shakers of this board!


iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 7:43pm

I'm in a good part of my cycle right now.
(Was that too much information for ya? ;o)

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 8:42pm
Ok, I'll be watching out for you in a few weeks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-24-2008
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 9:08pm

a)

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 9:11pm

We need another icon....Here's a few ideas.



iVillage Member
Registered: 08-24-2008
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 9:14pm

a) Canada does not have "socialized healthcare", as you've been reminded already.


b) I don't have answers for your country's problems, let alone feel it's up to me to "lead" the US in any way.


c)

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 9:18pm

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-24-2008
Thu, 09-11-2008 - 9:19pm

Thank you so much, chilly!

 

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