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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Registered: 04-04-2003
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 2:27pm

Well....I don't know if it's a "mess", but it is a definate concern - one that has and will always be an ongoing mutual issue for both countries.

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 2:34pm

I was just pointing out that despite a lot of

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Registered: 10-25-2006
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 2:57pm
I surely hope your views are not representative of your fellow McCain/Palin supporters. If they are, we can expect 4 years of McCarthyism should they win in November.

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Registered: 08-24-2008
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 3:52pm
Thank you :)

 

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Registered: 08-24-2008
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 3:52pm
Thanks!

 

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Registered: 08-24-2008
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 3:53pm

lol :)


Thank you xo

 

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Registered: 08-24-2008
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 4:01pm

Thanks :)

 

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 4:12pm

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 09-12-2008 - 4:35pm

"Your claims re: Canada having a global socialist agenda is pretty way out there.

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Registered: 08-24-2008
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 12:42am

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Edited 9/13/2008 3:10 am ET by hot-water

 

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