Comments on: Canadian Patriotism Linked with Americanophobia http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/canadian-patriotism-linked-with-anti-americanism/ Observations from a typical, self-entitlement-oriented, inbred, insular, nationalistic, inherently violent, unfashionable, paranoid, arrogant, unsophisticated, fat, lazy, vulgar, greedy, racist, spoiled-rich, ignorant, stupid, humorless, loud, obnoxious, gum-chewing, carbon-emitting, baby-killing, gun-toting, bible-thumping, flag-waving, and self-centered, globalizing, uncouth, swearmouthed and boorish non-human Neanderthal American obsessed with sex, celebrities and McDonalds that demands the entire world revolve around herself! Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:30:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tornadoes28 http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/canadian-patriotism-linked-with-anti-americanism/#comment-2458 Tornadoes28 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:57:28 +0000 http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/?p=557#comment-2458 They're just jealous that they are not American. They’re just jealous that they are not American.

]]> By: virgomonkey http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/canadian-patriotism-linked-with-anti-americanism/#comment-2120 virgomonkey Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:53:51 +0000 http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/?p=557#comment-2120 Yes, agreed. I have absolutely no problem with conservatives. I was talking about the Radical Conservatives and I do associate them with the right-wing. Thank you for your comment. How is Panama? Are you experiencing any Anti-Americanism there? I used to live in Japan, and I know what you mean by how living in another country can have a positive effect on your views. Yes, agreed. I have absolutely no problem with conservatives. I was talking about the Radical Conservatives and I do associate them with the right-wing.

Thank you for your comment. How is Panama? Are you experiencing any Anti-Americanism there? I used to live in Japan, and I know what you mean by how living in another country can have a positive effect on your views.

]]> By: Catherine http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/canadian-patriotism-linked-with-anti-americanism/#comment-2119 Catherine Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:21:51 +0000 http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/?p=557#comment-2119 Thank you for the comment, I appreciated it very much, especially coming from someone as talented and vocal in your thoughts as you. It is a pleasure to read your work (hence the blogroll.) :) Now, about this post. I agree completely with your definition of patriotism; it's about wanting what is best for your country and educating yourself as to what that is. However, being a conservative myself (generally) I'd have to say that you are mistaking conservatives with right-wings. They are the ones who argue with the Bible and do not believe in change. Conservatives believe in change when it is beneficial and is sure to work. After all, though Obama may talk about change (and he is as liberal and Marxist as one can get in the US) we do not know with any amount of certainty that these changes would be beneficial for our foreign relations, internal relations, and government. What we have to realize is that while change can be good, it can also be bad. And the reason many people wish to stick to what we've got is that on the whole, it's worked -- til now. Now, we're dealing with different problems, and the reason our system is not working is because we didn't deal with it sooner. Had Hitler been stopped from invading Alsace-Lorraine, do you believe WWII would have occurred? It's speculation, but many believe not. Anyway, I find it sad that the Canadians are afraid to turn "American" because being American is not bad. We are and I hope always will be the "mixing pot" of the world, and as long as people hold on to their individual ideals and respect their peers' values, we will continue to live amongst each other in harmony. Sorry for the long comment, but this is a topic that touches me greatly, because of my upbringing among people of many cultures. I know it can work, if only people will be tolerant (and I don't mean who you may think I mean!) Now, to answer the question in your comment, I actually am American. I grew up in Maryland and only recently moved to Panama. So I'm finding it quite nice to be back in my home country. :) Thank you for the comment, I appreciated it very much, especially coming from someone as talented and vocal in your thoughts as you. It is a pleasure to read your work (hence the blogroll.) :)

Now, about this post. I agree completely with your definition of patriotism; it’s about wanting what is best for your country and educating yourself as to what that is. However, being a conservative myself (generally) I’d have to say that you are mistaking conservatives with right-wings. They are the ones who argue with the Bible and do not believe in change. Conservatives believe in change when it is beneficial and is sure to work. After all, though Obama may talk about change (and he is as liberal and Marxist as one can get in the US) we do not know with any amount of certainty that these changes would be beneficial for our foreign relations, internal relations, and government. What we have to realize is that while change can be good, it can also be bad. And the reason many people wish to stick to what we’ve got is that on the whole, it’s worked — til now. Now, we’re dealing with different problems, and the reason our system is not working is because we didn’t deal with it sooner. Had Hitler been stopped from invading Alsace-Lorraine, do you believe WWII would have occurred? It’s speculation, but many believe not.

Anyway, I find it sad that the Canadians are afraid to turn “American” because being American is not bad. We are and I hope always will be the “mixing pot” of the world, and as long as people hold on to their individual ideals and respect their peers’ values, we will continue to live amongst each other in harmony.

Sorry for the long comment, but this is a topic that touches me greatly, because of my upbringing among people of many cultures. I know it can work, if only people will be tolerant (and I don’t mean who you may think I mean!)

Now, to answer the question in your comment, I actually am American. I grew up in Maryland and only recently moved to Panama. So I’m finding it quite nice to be back in my home country. :)

]]> By: zontarthemagnificent http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/canadian-patriotism-linked-with-anti-americanism/#comment-2115 zontarthemagnificent Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:11:57 +0000 http://virgomonkey.wordpress.com/?p=557#comment-2115 Greetings, Earthling Monkey! I was very pleased to see a new post emanate from you from your hiatus. I trust you will continue to regale us with the many felicitous elucidations which emanate from your pen. Zontar congratulates you on another fine entry. Greetings, Earthling Monkey!

I was very pleased to see a new post emanate from you from your hiatus. I trust you will continue to regale us with the many felicitous elucidations which emanate from your pen. Zontar congratulates you on another fine entry.

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