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CanadaNovember 11 - Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 15 2009, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm jealous that you two actually got taught about the world wars in school. The only class I ever had that taught that subject was a specific university course entitled "Military and War in America." This went beyond the U.S., of course, but the idea was to teach military history that involved the U.S. somehow.

Seriously, if I wasn't such a history buff (specifically military) I wouldn't know a damn thing about the two world wars, much less any other conflict. I'm surprised at how little people really know. Very few I've met actually know the details of any war beyond whatever they've seen in movies.

agreed. however, that's a failing also on the individual as they can always pick up a book and read about what easily could be termed the greatest war ever fought in human existence.

Yes, but that would require someone to actually read a book. ;)
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-15 05:04:00
CanadaNovember 11 - Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day
I'm jealous that you two actually got taught about the world wars in school. The only class I ever had that taught that subject was a specific university course entitled "Military and War in America." This went beyond the U.S., of course, but the idea was to teach military history that involved the U.S. somehow.

Seriously, if I wasn't such a history buff (specifically military) I wouldn't know a damn thing about the two world wars, much less any other conflict. I'm surprised at how little people really know. Very few I've met actually know the details of any war beyond whatever they've seen in movies.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-15 03:38:00
CanadaNovember 11 - Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 13 2009, 05:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's great, Flames. I bet that was very fulfilling.

The most disappointing thing? I work at a university and we didn't even hold 2 minutes of silence. It really hurt me. I always enjoyed going to my remembrance day event in Ottawa every November. Now I'm here and they don't even hold the silence?

Some times I think..you can talk about how great of a military you have...you can talk as though you are the only military to ever exist on the earth that has "saved" the world from all it's troubles. (although we all know that's not true of the US military) But, if you don't do the little things like observe two minutes or even a minute of silence....what's the point?

I heard years ago that a US Company complained about the two minutes of silence because during that two minutes they lost x% of productivity and that wasn't acceptable. Just kind of like..what?

I think a lot of it is due to a perverted sense of time and self-worth, plus a lack of education.

Think about it: there are messages everyday that say "you're more important than anyone else." Maybe not in those exact terms, but that's still the message and people eat it up (even if they aren't aware of it). Since people feel they're the "center of the universe," so a day to remember other individuals (none of whom they have any real contact with or from years ago) seems like nonsense to them.

I've heard some amazingly stupid comments before. Way back in high school, many students had no idea when WWI took place -- most confused it with WWII and some even placed the time period around the Civil War. Add to the fact that for a lot of people "ancient history" means what occurred five years ago (if even that far back) and you have a society that only cares about present, without thinking ahead or any regard for history.

Part of the problem regarding war is that history glosses over it. From junior high to even most college-level courses, the wars are considered minor events. I remember one history book giving WWI only one small paragraph; WWII received almost a full page.

Events that did get a lot of coverage consisted of social situations. In other words, Womens Suffrage got about 10 pages and the Civil Rights Movement had even more. I'm not suggesting either of those were irrelevant or shouldn't be learned, but I also think equal coverage should be given to world-wide events that changed the course of history (i.e. the two world wars).
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-14 17:25:00
CanadaOh No
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 10 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Silly Deadpool.

So long as those damn kids stop stealing my Trix, I'm happy. star_smile.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 12:38:00
CanadaOh No
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QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Nov 9 2009, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
because stores want to clean out their Christmas stock..

Okay, that's a good answer. biggrin.gif


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She said that like 20 posts ago! wacko.gif

I must've missed it. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 12:22:00
CanadaOh No
QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Nov 9 2009, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
because stores want to clean out their Christmas stock..

Okay, that's a good answer. biggrin.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 03:04:00
CanadaOh No
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Nov 9 2009, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 8 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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True, you won't. It's definitely not for every one. I'm, sure there are lots of people out there that absolutely love it and more power to them.

And no offense at all, Deadpool, but just because a holiday was created in the Victorian era, it doesn't mean it has no relevance now. How many American holidays were created hundreds of years ago and still celebrated to this day, even if not in the exact same way celebrated when created? ####### for tat, my dear.


Yeah...Casimir Pulaski Day... blink.gif

Who? unsure.gif

As far as Boxing Day is concerned, I suppose my real question is this: WHY are there sales AFTER the holidays? Sure, BD existed before it became a sales-infused day, but it simply doesn't make sense that you'd have a sale after the fact.

Edited by DeadPoolX, 10 November 2009 - 02:42 AM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 02:41:00
CanadaOh No
QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Nov 7 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you do know that Boxing day wasn't created for stores to have major sales right? ...lol

"Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes."

http://holidays.kabo...-boxingday.html


Yes, I do know and understand that. However, the Victorian era is long gone. The original purpose, while noble, no longer applies in today's modern world. That still doesn't answer WHY the sales occur AFTER the holidays. It makes far more sense -- origin or not -- to have massive sales BEFORE the holidays.

QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 7 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I still don't understand why Boxing Day exists after Christmas. What's the point? You want to get those sales in order to buy stuff for Christmas, not afterward.

Possibly time to sit down and read a Canadian history book? laughing.gif

And while people dying may not be the norm (although in my opinion, death due to car related incidents relating to black friday still counts as death due to black friday) it's still incredibly dangerous. If you live in a place like I live, where it is SO densely populated, you could get seriously hurt. People here don't give a #### about any one else but themselves.

As I said above, I know what Boxing Day is and why it was created. However, that doesn't explain the idea behind "let's have a sale on all the ####### people didn't want after Christmas!" If people didn't want it the first time around, they probably won't want it after the holidays are over and gifts have been exchanged.

That said... I hated shopping on Black Friday. People become maniacs on the street. They don't seem to understand that if you CAUSE an accident, you won't get to whatever sale you're speeding toward anyway. tongue.gif

Edited by DeadPoolX, 08 November 2009 - 03:57 AM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-08 03:54:00
CanadaOh No
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 7 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Definetely better sales, but 100% crazier than what you would get on Boxing Day for Canada. People have actually died being trampled for things during past Black Fridays.

Yeah, I remember what happened at WalMart last year. Even so, that's not the norm. People have died before, but that's usually due to car accidents, not in-store events.

Even though Black Friday is crazier than Boxing Day (I don't think anyone would really dispute that), I still don't understand why Boxing Day exists after Christmas. What's the point? You want to get those sales in order to buy stuff for Christmas, not afterward.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-07 13:01:00
CanadaOh No
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Nov 7 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This will be my first American thanksgiving experience ever and I'm pretty excited. I could never come and visit while we were dating because the end of November always meant paper deadlines for every class, then exams in early December. But is Black Friday similar to say, Boxing Day sales? I usually go shopping on boxing day, but the past few years I haven't walked away with much. Its hard to get the good stuff unless you want to be up at 5am.




It's the same idea, but Black Friday deals are 100x better than any Boxing Day deal. On that Friday, EVERYTHING is on sale - not just electronics and a few gadgets.

This is true. However, I often did my shopping early and stayed at home during Black Friday. Maybe I missed some "great sales" but I didn't want to deal with the craziness that occurs every damn year.

One thing I don't understand about Boxing Day is that it's AFTER Christmas. I think it makes more sense to have sales BEFORE Christmas (like Black Friday) since that's when people are actively shopping for their family and friends.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-07 11:49:00
CanadaNew Years Plans?
My New Years resolution shall be 1680x1050. star_smile.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-10-30 15:04:00
CanadaUS to Canada calling . . . Cell Phone Providers?
The easiest solution is what you've been doing -- using prepaid phone cards. It's somewhat annoying, but at least it doesn't require a separate and often very expensive plan.

The second option might be Skype. You can download and install it onto your cell phone. Once there, you simply add money to your Skype account and use it that way.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-16 13:29:00
CanadaChristmas Presents...whatcha going to buy?
I'm thinking this toy or maybe this one instead. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-02 04:02:00
CanadaWhat would you do?
QUOTE (Arabella @ Nov 26 2009, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 26 2009, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I faced this problem. She currently has a good -- but not great -- paying job in Canada while I was going to school. Immigration finalized as I was just a few classes from graduating with a degree in psychology (I had planned to go onto graduate school). I was told I had a limited window in which to immigrate or we'd have to start all over. So I gave up my degree, even though I was so close to finishing.

If I go back to a university here in Vancouver, I'll easily lose at least one year, probably two (and I couldn't still afford it anyway). I already have one degree in graphic design, but I'd be better off wiping my a$$ with it. The graphic design field has gone from well recognized and profitable to something most people feel the "kid down the street can do" (even though they're wrong). Illegal versions of Photoshop as well as the proliferation of new design programs has turned graphic design into a hobby at best.

So I'm basically stuck without a degree and looking for work in a job market that's terrible. My wife and I can't afford to live on one income for much longer and I've practically drained my savings. I've been here for a little over one year and during that time my savings account has gone from $35,000 to around $1,500. All of these expenditures have been on necessary things as well. We don't even give each other gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas/Hanukkah because we simply can't afford it.

Do I regret coming here and giving up any realistic hope of having a good career? Sometimes. I'm really happy about being with my wife, but there are definitely times I resent the move and even her. I know she didn't MAKE me come up here, but what was the other option? Do immigration all over again or break up?

To close this excessively long and wordy post, I'd like to impress upon you the importance he has for his career. Just because he loves you and wants to be with you doesn't mean he won't regret losing his degree. He may not show it or ever tell you, but chances are he WILL resent it. I know I do, but I'd never let my wife know that.


I agree with DeadPool on several of his points. Your fiance needs to finish up his degree first and foremost. That's why I said staying apart a year while he finishes school is a sacrafice, but not too much in the long run.

The first time I was married I stayed behind to finish up my *psychology* degree while he moved to another military base.

I also wanted to chime in (sorry this is the school counselor in me . . .) that you can't do anything with a psychology degree- as you posted above. You NEED to go on to grad school. Psychology is a pre-professional degree, not a career-prep degree. It's a really fun major for sure, and I am surprised that DeadPool couldn't get a good job with his degree in graphic design.

Yeah, I was planning on getting a PhD or a PsyD. I hadn't settled on which one, although it doesn't really matter now.

As for the graphic design field, it's practically nonexistent nowadays. Oh sure, large companies like Microsoft or Electronic Arts understand the need for professional graphic designers, but getting work with companies like those is extremely difficult. They can afford to be choosy and when someone lands a job with them, they don't leave without a damn good reason.

Most companies are small and simply don't understand the difference between a professional graphic designer and someone who enjoys it as a hobby. I've seen websites for CURRENT small businesses that look like they were made in 1996. For instance, look at the website for Tri-City Events. That's the official website for the Tri-City area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody) just outside Vancouver.

I don't know about you guys, but I'd be embarrassed to show that website to anyone. That might have looked okay in the mid-to-late 1990s, but today it's areal eyesore.

I had one seasonal job at Future Shop last year (which was terrible since the full-time sales people were a$$holes to me and everyone else) and I've sent resumes to London Drugs, The Bay, etc. They usually turn me down on the basis that I'm "overqualified."

Without a degree (or experience in anything beyond retail), I'm generally considered "underqualified" for better jobs. So I'm stuck with few opportunities in a terrible job market that's made employers hesitant to hire anyone.

The point of this long post is that none of this might have happened had I never met my wife or we put off immigration for a while. Unfortunately, graduate school can take a long time, so neither of us really wanted to wait several years beyond those we'd already had apart.

The decision to leave school and be with my wife was my choice, so I take full responsibility for that. However, that "choice" basically boiled down to choosing my wife or my career, but not both.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-01 19:46:00
CanadaWhat would you do?
My wife and I faced this problem. She currently has a good -- but not great -- paying job in Canada while I was going to school. Immigration finalized as I was just a few classes from graduating with a degree in psychology (I had planned to go onto graduate school). I was told I had a limited window in which to immigrate or we'd have to start all over. So I gave up my degree, even though I was so close to finishing.

If I go back to a university here in Vancouver, I'll easily lose at least one year, probably two (and I couldn't still afford it anyway). I already have one degree in graphic design, but I'd be better off wiping my a$$ with it. The graphic design field has gone from well recognized and profitable to something most people feel the "kid down the street can do" (even though they're wrong). Illegal versions of Photoshop as well as the proliferation of new design programs has turned graphic design into a hobby at best.

So I'm basically stuck without a degree and looking for work in a job market that's terrible. My wife and I can't afford to live on one income for much longer and I've practically drained my savings. I've been here for a little over one year and during that time my savings account has gone from $35,000 to around $1,500. All of these expenditures have been on necessary things as well. We don't even give each other gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas/Hanukkah because we simply can't afford it.

Do I regret coming here and giving up any realistic hope of having a good career? Sometimes. I'm really happy about being with my wife, but there are definitely times I resent the move and even her. I know she didn't MAKE me come up here, but what was the other option? Do immigration all over again or break up?

To close this excessively long and wordy post, I'd like to impress upon you the importance he has for his career. Just because he loves you and wants to be with you doesn't mean he won't regret losing his degree. He may not show it or ever tell you, but chances are he WILL resent it. I know I do, but I'd never let my wife know that.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-26 20:22:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
I think I've made it known that despite receiving far better care in the U.S. than in Canada, I don't necessarily approve of how the American system is run. It's great for those with good insurance (like I had), but for those without decent or any insurance, it's a real problem.

I do think some changes need to be made in both the American and Canadian systems. Maybe some here will disagree with my assessment on Canadian health care, but I'm far from impressed. Some of the doctors I've met are very friendly, but the system itself is just as flawed as U.S. health care.

That said, in Canada you're simply a number too. The government runs it and to them, you're "tax payer #28946" or something similar. You're not a "person" to either insurance companies or the government. Neither look at you as an individual.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-15 12:29:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Aug 14 2009, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The medical care here is also very inconsistent.

True, but that could be said of anywhere. wink.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-15 03:21:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 8 2009, 04:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What kind of system attaches your healthcare to a job?? A system that wants to keep you....at your job. In Canada, supplementary insurance is seen as a small perk that you are able to buy if you want to - in the U.S. it's a huge part of the employment system.

The U.S. is a far more work-oriented society than most countries, including Canada. That's not to say Canada or any other nation are full of slackers, but look at how the U.S. operates:

1. No "long weekends."

2. Federal holidays mean squat unless you work for the government or a bank.

3. Two weeks vacation (it's rare you'll find more and sometimes you'll get less).

4. No overtime pay if on salary.

5. Maternity leave is extremely limited.

6. Health care is often acquired at your job.

All of this boils down to the U.S. putting work ahead of every other aspect in life.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-09 08:57:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
Okay, my solution to health care:

1. Put health care into the hands medical doctors and nurses. I bet they know just a little more about treating patients than an insurance company or the government.

2. Emphasize preventative measures. Sometimes you can't prevent something and all you can do is treat it. However, if prevention can be achieved by either avoiding a health issue or reducing its severity, why not do it? Regardless of which system -- American or Canadian -- exists, if people took better care of themselves and tried to prevent health problems more than expecting a "miracle cure" from their doctor, it'd have to help out.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-30 10:53:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
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From my experience, what I see that is fundamentally different between the two health care systems is a set of values that are different. In Canada, the majority of people believe that everyone should receive healthcare, and that it's a basic human right. Here in the U.S. the flavour appears to be that the amount of money you make is dependent on what kind of medical assistance you should receive. A several tiered system. This is directly proportioned to the length of time you get assistance as well. Everything is tied to how much you make, as if that raises your importance in society. That attitude, is not just in the healthcare discussions but about everything here, and I think that's something that so drastically different about living here, for ME. Everything is about "me...me...me...", and all those "me" people who believe "everyone else" doesn't "deserve" it as much as them. *sigh*


Every time I get upset about living here, this is the reason.

~ Catherine


Same.

sad.gif It really saddens me.

And me...and I'm the USC. It seems to be a dog eat dog world sometimes here. JMHO of course.


I know many USC who would also agree. My husband and his family all agree. His parents can afford good insurance, but even they think about the bigger picture. As much as I have differences with my MIL she does think about the bigger picture and I do respect that.

I have a few friends who don't see the bigger picture though. They say things like: "I don't trust the government making decisions for me when it comes to health care" but you'll trust an insurance company who seems more concerned with the bottom line and profits?

I don't trust either, to be honest.

But then again, I have a crazy idea: let medical professionals run health care. I have a feeling they know a little more about treating patients than "bean counters" and "bureaucrats." tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-27 11:29:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
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QUOTE (JillA @ Jul 26 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it's scary for the millions of Americans without insurance. For example, I just got a bill in the mail yesterday for some blood work I had done a few weeks ago. The total before insurance was $701.57 for routine blood work!! After insurance I owe $18.01. Can you imagine someone without insurance needing blood tests and having to pay over $700?! That's insane. It's really scary to think if you have a heart attack and need an emergency bypass, how many years you'll be paying off the debt without insurance.

A few months ago, when my husband was in fear of being laid off, we were both most worried about having no insurance. I think Americans have a fear of the unknown, and since they don't know or understand what Obama is trying to implement, they are automatically against it.



Are you kidding me Jill? I work in Med Lab, and we have a charging system for out of country, quebec residents, etc, and annual routine blood work generally wouldnt run anymore than 200 dollars CANADIAN...thats ridiculous. Unless you were getting a few cancer marker tests done or something, but 700 dollars?! That seems insane to me. blink.gif


I kid you not; and it is insane! It even breaks it down, for example T-3 (thyroid) cost $215.00, Cholesterol was $28.90, Vitamin D-3 cost $175.00, etc it goes down the list and the total is $701.57 wacko.gif




some foul words just came out of my mouth tongue.gif

thats ridiculous. mad.gif

I agree, that is ridiculous. At least you have insurance, so the overall cost was under $20.

I really think there needs to be some sort of "middle ground" for the U.S. when it comes to health care. Right now it's way too capitalist, but some people want to flip that entirely and make it far too socialist. Instead of moving toward an extreme, why not something that takes some of each and meets halfway?

Edited by DeadPoolX, 26 July 2009 - 07:12 PM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 19:12:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 26 2009, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Jul 26 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How can it be propaganda when I personally know people who've said that to me?


You are kidding right? People spread and parrot propaganda every day.

QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Jul 26 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Besides... SICKO is propaganda itself.


Really, for who? What part and have you actually seen/researched it?

Interesting. So... if people spread and parrot propaganda every day, wouldn't it stand to reason that Michael Moore's SICKO simply serves to further spread and enforce such propaganda?

Honestly, if you believe everything Moore has said in SICKO, you've simply accepted propaganda as fact. That's no better than anyone else believing any other bit of information. After all, people have to parrot something, don't they? wink.gif

Edited by DeadPoolX, 26 July 2009 - 06:20 PM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 18:19:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Jul 26 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One quick question: when some of you say that health care shouldn't be out profit, do you mean the system (such as insurance) or doctors, nurses and technicians? If it's the former, then I can see what you're saying, but if it's the latter, that doesn't really make sense.

Of course doctors, nurses and technicians are looking for a profit. Anyone who says they should "treat patients simply for the love of helping others" without worrying about income is naive at best. I'm not suggesting anyone here has necessarily said that. But I've know quite a few people to say that and go so far as to expect medical professionals to work for free.


I don't think anyone should work for free. That's far from my point.

I do believe that everyone should have access to the same type of health care and that one shouldn't get the run around because they don't have enough money. When you're giving a better system to the people who can afford it and a lesser system to the people who can't, I think that's pretty disgusting.

Overall, I agree. However, I'd like to see both government-run and private health care options available. If someone does have the money and wishes to go the private route, I see no reason why they shouldn't be able to take advantage of it.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 13:12:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
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One quick question: when some of you say that health care shouldn't be out profit, do you mean the system (such as insurance) or doctors, nurses and technicians? If it's the former, then I can see what you're saying, but if it's the latter, that doesn't really make sense.
Of course doctors, nurses and technicians are looking for a profit. Anyone who says they should "treat patients simply for the love of helping others" without worrying about income is naive at best. I'm not suggesting anyone here has necessarily said that. But I've know quite a few people to say that and go so far as to expect medical professionals to work for free.


Watch the movie "SICKO." What people say about expecting staffers to "work for free" is just propaganda.

How can it be propaganda when I personally know people who've said that to me? blink.gif

Besides... SICKO is propaganda itself. tongue.gif

QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jul 26 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I mean that the obscene profit margins of the insurance companies get in the way of providing reasonable health care costs. Absolutely, providers of health care services deserve to earn a decent living - however, I know of a receptionist in a doctor's office who doesn't have health care! She isn't earning a big wage either. Wherever the money is going it is not necessarily going to the health care providers who have a far better right to it than the insurance companies.

An example - I see a chiropractor. My insurance has a $40 co-pay and a $40 deductible before I can claim anything - but the chiropractor only charges $35. I don't bother to file a claim. If I filed a claim, however, the rate for that $35 goes up to $50 and that is the claim amount that they submit (I discovered this all out when I first arrived and didn't realize how the insurance angle worked and ended up having to pay the $50 visit fees myself and the insurance claims provided nothing.) Out of that $50 fee, however, because of the 'agreement' between the doctor and the insurance company the chiropractor only gets $23.10 for the claim if it is accepted. The rate hasn't been increased for over 4 years and the rate medicare reimburses him for eligible patients has actually gone down. So, it is easier and cheaper for me and easier and more profitable for him for us to bypass the insurance company altogether.

Insurance companies aren't interested in providing reasonable medical services for their clients - either the doctors or the patients - they are only interested in making as much profit for the shareholders and company officials as they can.

Yeah, it sucks for everyone. I'd love to see health insurance -- in that capacity -- receive a massive overhaul. I'm just not convinced that a health care plan emulating Canada's (or any other country) is the way to go.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 13:09:00
CanadaCanadians on US Health Care reform
One quick question: when some of you say that health care shouldn't be out profit, do you mean the system (such as insurance) or doctors, nurses and technicians? If it's the former, then I can see what you're saying, but if it's the latter, that doesn't really make sense.

Of course doctors, nurses and technicians are looking for a profit. Anyone who says they should "treat patients simply for the love of helping others" without worrying about income is naive at best. I'm not suggesting anyone here has necessarily said that. But I've know quite a few people to say that and go so far as to expect medical professionals to work for free.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 12:43:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 24 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good God. Was that even necessary? blink.gif

In my opinion is is.. when you have such a brain, talent, professional suck sitting right underneath your Country, and all the media flowing into the homes of your citizens is basically American, you DO need to point out that there are talented people in Canada, working and being very successful while choosing to stay here. It is about raising awareness and making people in Canada realize that we DO have a culture, a voice and our own take on the world around us. THAT is what most CDNS need to hear... not another commercial from some huge American corporation droning on about how their product rocks etc. etc.

And as far as unashamed pro-America dribble.. dang.. 1/2 the movies that come out as blockbuster movies are CHOCK full of pro-American often unfounded in reality dribble. It's high time Canada fought back I figure. good.gif

In other words, Canada's way of fighting back against "pro-American dribble" is by creating "pro-Canadian dribble." Somehow I fail to see how that's any better. unsure.gif

As for who's Canadian and who isn't... why does it matter? Really. I don't care what nationality an actor or musician is, where they grew up, or what they've done. That's completely irrelevant. How well they act or sing (or whatever) is what's important.

Besides... most Canadians celebrities achieved fame in Hollywood. So it seems to me that promoting them as "all Canadian" is a bit of a lie. If they had stayed in Canada, then I could see it.


I think they're just showing they're proud of the Canadian who made it in an American dominated field. I remember those random commercials on regular TV about either Canadian actors or writers, but I like them since I either didn't know, or it was interesting. Though it was usually about people who were already dead, but I like random history. I guess its different if its about some newer person, but I wouldn't rant about it. I guess I see it like if someone got famous from your town, everyone makes it a big deal, because it makes them feel proud about their town. Even though I probably wouldn't care or use it as bragging rights, I wouldn't care if someone else did.

I don't like it when it's done on a local or state level in the U.S either.

I remember when Beyonce Knowles was promoted as "Houston's own." I nearly puked every time I heard that. So it's not only a Canadian thing with me.

I could see doing these commercials on regular TV. That way, I wouldn't have already paid for an overly expensive ticket and stuck in a movie theater. On TV, I could easily choose to watch or not.

Edited by DeadPoolX, 24 May 2009 - 12:09 PM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-24 12:07:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (JillA @ May 24 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 24 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (FormelyCA @ May 24 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 24 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I went to the movies last night. We had free passes for Star Trek and while the movie was good, we both were decidedly unimpressed. But that's not the point of this vent.

I've complained about this before, but all the damn commercials preceding the trailers are exceedingly annoying. Those are irritating by nature, but when every other word in those commercials is "Canada" or "Canadian" it makes me want to hit someone.

I know I'm in Canada so there will be a greater emphasis on Canada and Canadians. That's fine. I accept that. However, those commercials are annoying with their sole focus on Canada.

This is what it's like: "We're here in this Canadian studio to interview this Canadian actor who filmed a movie in Canada and is now sitting in his Canadian chair while eating his Canadian lunch. Earlier today, he took his Canadian dog for a walk (which made a Canadian ####### on Canadian streets) all of which was in Canada!"

Good God. Was that even necessary? blink.gif

My wife says that doing so educates people on what is Canadian and raises their self-esteem.

Okay, so... in order for Canadians to feel good about themselves, they require getting force-fed annoying pre-trailer commercials (none of which anyone really wants to see, no matter where you live) on material they obviously didn't care enough about to learn on their own.

Wow. That's mind blowing. It really is. If Canadians need something so trivial to boost their self-esteem, there are larger problems at work. As far as people finding out this info, well... if they were interested in it, they would look it up on their own.


Well, I have not been to the movies in Canada in ages, but, I have a hard time believing that your "quoted" section is actually verbatim. So, you lost me there.

And as for the last part, as you plainly stated, it is your wife who says that. And it is not each Canadians individual SELF esteem being raised, but is the esteem of our country to know that not everything movie related, as commonly perceived, comes from Hollywood.

But alas, it is your wifes views anyways.

Of course that isn't verbatim. wacko.gif

I was giving an example of how ludicrous the whole thing is, that's all.

And as I said, if Canada's self-esteem hinges on pre-trailer commercial information, there are far greater and more important issues to deal with.


Ludicrous in your opinion, I don't think it is at all. I think it's more ludicrous to state "Canada's self esteem hinges or pre-trailer commercial information" that statement is laughable. I know you said "IF" it does so it may not necessarily be your opinion but that's silly

Anyway, you're speaking to a bunch of Canadians so I don't think you're going to get any sympathy on this vent laughing.gif

But why does it matter? Someone's acting ability isn't based upon their nationality or their origins. In addition, if someone wants to know who is who, they can look it up. If they aren't interested enough to do so, then they probably weren't interested in the first place.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-24 12:04:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 24 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 24 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good God. Was that even necessary? blink.gif

In my opinion is is.. when you have such a brain, talent, professional suck sitting right underneath your Country, and all the media flowing into the homes of your citizens is basically American, you DO need to point out that there are talented people in Canada, working and being very successful while choosing to stay here. It is about raising awareness and making people in Canada realize that we DO have a culture, a voice and our own take on the world around us. THAT is what most CDNS need to hear... not another commercial from some huge American corporation droning on about how their product rocks etc. etc.

And as far as unashamed pro-America dribble.. dang.. 1/2 the movies that come out as blockbuster movies are CHOCK full of pro-American often unfounded in reality dribble. It's high time Canada fought back I figure. good.gif

In other words, Canada's way of fighting back against "pro-American dribble" is by creating "pro-Canadian dribble." Somehow I fail to see how that's any better. unsure.gif

As for who's Canadian and who isn't... why does it matter? Really. I don't care what nationality an actor or musician is, where they grew up, or what they've done. That's completely irrelevant. How well they act or sing (or whatever) is what's important.

Besides... most Canadians celebrities achieved fame in Hollywood. So it seems to me that promoting them as "all Canadian" is a bit of a lie. If they had stayed in Canada, then I could see it.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-24 11:58:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (FormelyCA @ May 24 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 24 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I went to the movies last night. We had free passes for Star Trek and while the movie was good, we both were decidedly unimpressed. But that's not the point of this vent.

I've complained about this before, but all the damn commercials preceding the trailers are exceedingly annoying. Those are irritating by nature, but when every other word in those commercials is "Canada" or "Canadian" it makes me want to hit someone.

I know I'm in Canada so there will be a greater emphasis on Canada and Canadians. That's fine. I accept that. However, those commercials are annoying with their sole focus on Canada.

This is what it's like: "We're here in this Canadian studio to interview this Canadian actor who filmed a movie in Canada and is now sitting in his Canadian chair while eating his Canadian lunch. Earlier today, he took his Canadian dog for a walk (which made a Canadian ####### on Canadian streets) all of which was in Canada!"

Good God. Was that even necessary? blink.gif

My wife says that doing so educates people on what is Canadian and raises their self-esteem.

Okay, so... in order for Canadians to feel good about themselves, they require getting force-fed annoying pre-trailer commercials (none of which anyone really wants to see, no matter where you live) on material they obviously didn't care enough about to learn on their own.

Wow. That's mind blowing. It really is. If Canadians need something so trivial to boost their self-esteem, there are larger problems at work. As far as people finding out this info, well... if they were interested in it, they would look it up on their own.


Well, I have not been to the movies in Canada in ages, but, I have a hard time believing that your "quoted" section is actually verbatim. So, you lost me there.

And as for the last part, as you plainly stated, it is your wife who says that. And it is not each Canadians individual SELF esteem being raised, but is the esteem of our country to know that not everything movie related, as commonly perceived, comes from Hollywood.

But alas, it is your wifes views anyways.

Of course that isn't verbatim. wacko.gif

I was giving an example of how ludicrous the whole thing is, that's all.

And as I said, if Canada's self-esteem hinges on pre-trailer commercial information, there are far greater and more important issues to deal with.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-24 11:51:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
My wife and I went to the movies last night. We had free passes for Star Trek and while the movie was good, we both were decidedly unimpressed. But that's not the point of this vent.

I've complained about this before, but all the damn commercials preceding the trailers are exceedingly annoying. Those are irritating by nature, but when every other word in those commercials is "Canada" or "Canadian" it makes me want to hit someone.

I know I'm in Canada so there will be a greater emphasis on Canada and Canadians. That's fine. I accept that. However, those commercials are annoying with their sole focus on Canada.

This is what it's like: "We're here in this Canadian studio to interview this Canadian actor who filmed a movie in Canada and is now sitting in his Canadian chair while eating his Canadian lunch. Earlier today, he took his Canadian dog for a walk (which made a Canadian ####### on Canadian streets) all of which was in Canada!"

Good God. Was that even necessary? blink.gif

My wife says that doing so educates people on what is Canadian and raises their self-esteem.

Okay, so... in order for Canadians to feel good about themselves, they require getting force-fed annoying pre-trailer commercials (none of which anyone really wants to see, no matter where you live) on material they obviously didn't care enough about to learn on their own.

Wow. That's mind blowing. It really is. If Canadians need something so trivial to boost their self-esteem, there are larger problems at work. As far as people finding out this info, well... if they were interested in it, they would look it up on their own.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-24 11:40:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
I'm volunteering at two places, but I need paid work. So I went to an employment specialist. The lady interviewing me handed out the same information I'd already found online. I guess a lot of people don't bother to do their own research.

Anyway... this same lady called me up yesterday and wanted to know if I was "getting paid for my volunteer work." huh.gif

As far as I know, volunteer work is always unpaid. If it weren't, it wouldn't be considering volunteering. I'd be employed full-time, part-time or contractually.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-22 13:32:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (JillA @ May 20 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DPX, if you're so unhappy living in Canada, has your wife considered moving to Texas to live with you there? Perhaps you'd be happier back in the US. Although, you'd have to go through immigration again wacko.gif

Well, there are a lot of contributing factors leading to my unhappiness here, which may or may not have anything to do with Canada (at least not directly). Of course, I am in Canada right now, so whatever problems I have appear to be a result of my move. Again, I'm not sure that's the case, but it certainly feels that way right now.

If we moved to the U.S., we'd probably go to the northwest (Washington, Oregon or even northern California). My wife would move to Texas, but it's not her absolute first choice. She'd prefer it over the east coast, however.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-20 11:09:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (trailmix @ May 20 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 20 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm already on Facebook, but I only joined because my brother said it was "cool." There's no point to Facebook either, but at least when someone updates, you don't get a message about it. To me Facebook is somewhat pathetic, actually. People use it for one or both of these reasons: to communicate with people they already know (but can't bother to call) in real life or look up people they haven't see in years now that it's easy to do so.

If it's people you know already, pick up the damn phone! It's not that difficult. If it's people you haven't seen in years, well... if you hadn't made an effort to find them before getting Facebook, they probably weren't important enough anyway.


While i'm not crazy about facebook - I don't think it's pathetic. I think the draw is that some people actually think it's FUN - have you forgotten fun since you moved to the great white north DP??

They get to look at people's pictures, look up people from say high school (which some people find...fun)

So yeah, i'm not crazy about it...but I understand why some people really like it. Oh and you know what, some of us don't like talking on the phone that much. laughing.gif

I realize some people find it fun (like my brother) and that's great. They can use it. I'm not telling them to cancel their accounts. All I'm saying is that I think it's moronic and because of that, I don't like it. I imagine I still have the right to voice my opinion...

As for "fun," yeah... that has dissipated since moving to Canada. It's been nothing but a real pain and no, I don't like it here as much as I did the United States.

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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 20 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My father-in-law keeps trying to get me interested in Twitter.

I don't "get" Twitter at all. What's the point? So you can send out ridiculously inane updates? Do I really need to see someone write stupid comments about their cat every five minutes? No, I don't and more to the point, I don't give a ####### about their cat. If I want to know, I'll ask them.

I'm already on Facebook, but I only joined because my brother said it was "cool." There's no point to Facebook either, but at least when someone updates, you don't get a message about it. To me Facebook is somewhat pathetic, actually. People use it for one or both of these reasons: to communicate with people they already know (but can't bother to call) in real life or look up people they haven't see in years now that it's easy to do so.

If it's people you know already, pick up the damn phone! It's not that difficult. If it's people you haven't seen in years, well... if you hadn't made an effort to find them before getting Facebook, they probably weren't important enough anyway.

I've never been on MySpace and I don't want to be. That network is a nightmare and somehow makes Facebook look mature.


Okay.


This is like an episode of Charlie Brown and Deadpool is the teacher. laughing.gif

huh.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-20 10:51:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
My father-in-law keeps trying to get me interested in Twitter.

I don't "get" Twitter at all. What's the point? So you can send out ridiculously inane updates? Do I really need to see someone write stupid comments about their cat every five minutes? No, I don't and more to the point, I don't give a ####### about their cat. If I want to know, I'll ask them.

I'm already on Facebook, but I only joined because my brother said it was "cool." There's no point to Facebook either, but at least when someone updates, you don't get a message about it. To me Facebook is somewhat pathetic, actually. People use it for one or both of these reasons: to communicate with people they already know (but can't bother to call) in real life or look up people they haven't see in years now that it's easy to do so.

If it's people you know already, pick up the damn phone! It's not that difficult. If it's people you haven't seen in years, well... if you hadn't made an effort to find them before getting Facebook, they probably weren't important enough anyway.

I've never been on MySpace and I don't want to be. That network is a nightmare and somehow makes Facebook look mature.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-20 10:29:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (JillA @ May 18 2009, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And honestly, who really believes their man tool can be enlarged with the pop of a pill? If that was possible, all the males on earth would be taking it laughing.gif

The biggest (pun unintended) problem is self-esteem and confidence. That and many men (myself included) watched a lot of porn, so we compared ourselves to male porn actors. The truth is that those men are specifically chosen because they have unnaturally large genitalia. I know they sure aren't picked for their looks or acting abilities.

Hell... after watching porn, I thought was really small. It turns out I've actually somewhat above "average" but that just goes to show how porn can warp a man's perspective. That has to drive the scam artists to sell "enlargement pills" and other such nonsense.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-18 10:24:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
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QUOTE (trailmix @ May 18 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 18 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ May 18 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 18 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No I do not want Canadian pharmaceuticals, botox, thousands of dollars from your Nigerian bank account OR a fix for my erectile dysfunction..


I HATE SPAM!


Are you sure, they can save you money tongue_ss.gif

I figure all these spammers should get together.. The Nigerians should buy loads of CDN Pharmaceuticals... and fix the worlds erectile dysfunction problem.


laughing.gif


I have a lot of offers to have my 'Man tool' enlarged...cripes, don't even have one of my own!!! biggrin.gif

My wife gets those. She often comments on since most are completely ridiculous. For instance, she showed me one sexually-oriented spam e-mail that said: "Enlarge your tool so you can rip her apart inside!" blink.gif

Barring any size preferences one may have, I have to ask... does getting "ripped apart from the inside" really sound like fun?
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-18 10:20:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (trailmix @ May 14 2009, 07:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (borderdriver @ May 14 2009, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i want to work!!!! cray5ol.gif ClockWatch2.gif or at least have my SSN. I dont care I will work for minimum wage.

I really dont think im going to get over having all this free time. I've been here for 3 weeks and im not home sick. im just really really bored. I've sent off so many requests to volunteer but i just want a consistency of waking up, going to work, and coming home. I am not fit to be a homemaker not that there's anything wrong with being a homemaker.


It's interesting, when people say something like 'I am not fit to be a homemaker' - they usually say something like 'not that there's anything wrong with that'.

However, if you wanted to stay at home, how often would you say - 'I can't stand the thought of sitting in a cubicle all day in an office' - 'not that there is anything wrong with that'.

It's like there is some implied criticism (of people who do choose to stay home) in saying you personally do not want to stay at home. In fact, in looking at it, using the disclaimer almost turns it in to a criticism. It's odd.

I think it's a lot like when someone prefaces a comment with "no offense, but..."
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-14 10:13:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
Sometimes I feel I made a mistake by coming to Canada.

Don't get me wrong -- I like the country and I want to be with my wife. In coming here, however, I gave up any hope of having a somewhat decent career, let alone one I actually enjoyed. I was in school to become a psychologist. I was nearly done with my undergraduate work when our immigration went through. My wife and I were told that I had a limited window in which to "land" in Canada or we'd need to restart the entire process over.

So I came here. Unfortunately, that means most -- if not all -- of my work went into the trash. I didn't end up getting the degree since I couldn't finish and even if I had the money to return to school, I'd be lucky if any university accepts half of my earned credits. Most likely it'd be less, forcing me to redo two years or so. Becoming a psychologist also necessitates going to graduate school. In the U.S., a psychologist can't practice without a PhD or a PsyD. I'm not sure of the qualifications here, but I know I'd still need graduate school. That'd tack on another several years, not to mention internship at a hospital.

I can't afford to go back to school, either. I simply don't have the money. I can't even get a loan because I lack "sufficient credit." Yes, my wife is working, but her earnings go to rent, TV, Internet and cell phones. By the time she's done, there's very little left over. Plus she's trying to pay off a university loan she took out a while back, so she can't really help me get a loan right now.

To make matters worse, I've nearly drained my savings. I came to Canada with over $32,000 last August and less than a year later, I have barely $3,000 total. I haven't been spending the money blindly either. Everything is expensive in Vancouver and I don't even know if I can afford to keep my car insurance going another year. The only option left to me is to start selling stocks and even drain my retirement funds. I'd rather not do this, especially since taking money out of a Roth-IRA means a huge tax hit.

Getting a job has proven less than easy. I lack Canadian references and most jobs won't look at American references. Volunteering means having Canadian references already, so I can't even give my time away for free! My only degree is in Graphic Design, which is now a terrible market, since everyone seems to believe they're a graphic designer (even when their own work is horrendous). Far too many employers think their 13 year-old nephew can do the same work a trained professional graphic designer can and no amount of convincing does otherwise. The economy doesn't help either.

Without a degree or experience in anything relevant beyond the Graphic Design field and no Canadian references, I'm a bit screwed. Right now, I'm about as employable as a high school graduate. Perhaps even less, since Canadians who've graduated high school probably have a reference or two from their own country.

As those of you who've read this far can see, I'm a little depressed.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-11 18:23:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (JillA @ May 11 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ May 11 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ May 11 2009, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mellow.gif Excuse moi but Family Day is important. I'd put it right up there with President's Day biggrin.gif


Not even close tongue.gif

President's Day is in celebration of the births of two of the most influential figures in this nations formation and history, although, I'd argue that Jefferson was the most important laughing.gif Family Day is like Kwanzaa..... arbitrarily made up tongue.gif


So what, it's a day off work so why would we complain about it!!

Good point. biggrin.gif

Although I think Family Day only occurs in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. That leaves a few provinces out of the loop.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-11 13:15:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 11 2009, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 11 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I have a step father like that.. I try to avoid conversations at all costs (cause they are never conversations anyway).. whistling.gif

That's also why I never get into political discussions with him. It's not really a discussion, he's very left-wing and he's fairly anti-American. By "left" I mean borderline socialist and he's made numerous insulting and nasty comments about the United States to my wife (who ends up defending the U.S.).

I don't expect him to love the U.S. or anything. He has his opinions and that's fine. But there's a difference between espousing those opinions and expressing seething hatred, especially when you've never been to the country you proclaim to despise!
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-11 10:31:00