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
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 12:17pm

<<I'm miffed as well. Pissed off is actually a better description.>>


Did I say miffed? I meant that other thing too.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 12:29pm

I agree with you. Something has to be done. The sad thing is....I'm not sure that the Democrats are as good at the

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2001
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 3:20pm

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Rather a sweeping statement about American politics isn't it?

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 3:30pm

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Proove me wrong.


~ throwing down gauntlet....hands on hips....wind blowing through hair....clear-eyed and

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 3:38pm

...Actually, it's been in the past few recent elections.


iVillage Member
Registered: 08-13-2008
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 3:57pm

I'm trying to think of a way that Democrats can bounce back, but their room to maneuver was severely restricted by the choices made.


People won't listen to Hillary; she isn't in the race any longer. This has to come from the candidates, and perhaps what is needed is some of Obama's incredible brilliance in how he dealt with the pastor issue. He can do this, but it has to come from deep inside, it has to be tackled head on, and with conviction. I worry that he fears an adverse reaction from women, and surely it is a risk... but it could also be wildly sucessful.


Not too long ago, McCain was on the ropes, he has bounced back twice. Obama needs to take risk and go for it all.


Full length fiction: worlds undone

"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2001
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 4:20pm

Yes, I believe that US voters - in much the same way juries operate - do over time operate with a mysterious and wonderful logic.


We have long campaigns here - that is a good thing as, by the time we vote, we have a lot of information

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-24-2008
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 5:18pm

~ tulips~


~Oh NO!!!~


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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-01-2004
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 8:57pm
Indeed, US voters and their electoral process have done well - they do not deserve sweeping depredation and need not apologize or quietly accept disdainful comments!
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-24-2008
Sat, 09-13-2008 - 9:01pm
Please feel free to put anybody you don't want to hear from on ignore.

 

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