Technically, you could argue that people are posting about America as a way to make a contrast their opinions of Canada. As well as giving examples to refute perceived inaccuracies about how people view Canada.

If we go strictly on topic as stated by the OP and Title of this thread, only Americans and no Canadian's should even be posting in this thread at all, and it would only be "I think this, no matter how retarded it is" at which point, this thread has even less value than spam.
The whole fun of threads like this is the ability to debate back and forth perceived notions and at least have a chance for people to expand their perception of the world around them and give them the ability to question things they may otherwise take for granted.

Also, responding to comments about a Canadian's perception would also be a method of stating our perception of Canda as well, though not as directly.

Sigh, I don't really care. Destroy this thread. CP isn't even here anymore...

Aw, it's okay, Hatchet, your heart's in the right place, but yeah, with how many threads that he's started, I don't think he's really as worried as staying rigidly on topic as he is in simply stimulating discussion points.

If you'd like, I'll keep an eye on the thread and send you a PM if it seems to be going down in flames so you can lock it.

 

But back on topic. Maple Syrup, hmm? Doesn't a lot of that come from Canada? Does it taste better up there since it's fresh? Are pancakes the more popular breakfast item, or do waffles have them beat? and has anyone had it fresh from the tree at all? what's that like?

Personally, I don't have any negative feelings about Canada. When I think of America Junior, I think of Bret Hart, Alanis Morisette, You Can't Do That On Television, maple syrup, and Bacon. I'd love to visit. It seems really nice.

Grey Acumen said: I think of cheap, but poor medical service, low religious tolerance, and hazardous military. I know the last part cause my dad has a friend who was in military service in Canada, and one of his biggest complaints was that the quality of their equipment was just generally more hazardous for the Canadian military than what the US military had to work with. Though I'm also aware that the rest is probably localized areas/situations. On the less serious note, i think about dudley do right say "Ya Hosers, that's what hockey's all aboot, ey?"

In 2001 Canadians paid $2,163 per capita (taxes) versus $4,887 U.S., according to the Los Angeles Times (also, see table above). According to Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, a senior lecturer in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, Canadians do better by every health care measure. According to a World Health Organization report published in 2003, life expectancy at birth in Canada is 79.8 years, versus 77.3 in the U.S. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care

 

Grey Acumen said: But back on topic. Maple Syrup, hmm? Doesn't a lot of that come from Canada? Does it taste better up there since it's fresh? Are pancakes the more popular breakfast item, or do waffles have them beat? and has anyone had it fresh from the tree at all? what's that like?

 fresh from the tree is just sap.  you first have to collect it and boil off alot of the water (concentrating it).  If you count after that being done as fresh than yes. its not any different. 

 

coolestguyever said: Well when I think of America...I think of: - Faked moon landing - Beaten to space by russia (sputnik) - Beaten in 'Nam - Having a president who is a terrorist (George Bush) - Melting Pot, no respect for other cultures - Crime (would you open your wallet in New York City?) - Pollution - Coca Cola (the best thing to come out of America) - The Ramones (best band out of America) - No free health care - Hated by most countries

Only out of respect for Montana's request, shall I not respond to this.

 

 

Anyway, the best thing to come out of canada is syrup. That's what I think of. Syrup and mounties. 

When I hear Canada, I think of "eh?"
lol, jk

Seriously, I don't really think of Canadians as very much different from Americans. Besides, I've met some really really hot Canadian chicks in my town. =) 

skip said: Grey Acumen said: I think of cheap, but poor medical service, low religious tolerance, and hazardous military. I know the last part cause my dad has a friend who was in military service in Canada, and one of his biggest complaints was that the quality of their equipment was just generally more hazardous for the Canadian military than what the US military had to work with. Though I'm also aware that the rest is probably localized areas/situations. On the less serious note, i think about dudley do right say "Ya Hosers, that's what hockey's all aboot, ey?" In 2001 Canadians paid $2,163 per capita versus $4,887 U.S., according to the Los Angeles Times (also, see table above). According to Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, a senior lecturer in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, Canadians do better by every health care measure. According to a World Health Organization report published in 2003, life expectancy at birth in Canada is 79.8 years, versus 77.3 in the U.S. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care

See, this is the type of thing I'm talking about.

Though I'll be honest, Los Angeles Times is not anywhere near to being a news source I take without a grain of salt, I don't know the doctor at all, but I won't hold that against him, and I consider anything that is a "World Organization" to be treated with absolute cynicism. It's sorta like how Greenpeace had that whole thing about Nintendo being the lowest ranked in Environmental Policies, purely on the basis that Nintendo didn't bother pandering for their approval.

The real problem with any of these points (going both ways) is that there is such a diversity of policies that can affect any statistic you can quote. The life expectancy is a perfect example; sure that may be affected by Health Care, but there are also cigarettes, alcohol, gang violence, Fast food chains, STDs, and a general lack of personal responsibility stemming from frivolous lawsuits that will change the average life expectancy as well. To say that a 2 1/2 year difference in average life expectancy is a definitive sign of better health care is really kinda absurd when you consider just how many other variables play a part in that.

And like I pointed out with my now-bolded statement up there. I recognize that a lot of those issues are localized, as many of the issues people have with america are localized, not true for the majority of the country but just get the most media coverage because the squeaky well is the one that gets the most notice.

 

CaptainPrefrences said: I know most of you guys think of us Canadians as people that live in igloos, eat caribou, and steal from the States. (All of that is false) What do you really think when you hear the word Canada. O yes also I am Canadian and not English.

uh, we don't think that (only inuit people do that now and they even have electricity)

 

we think of pot when we hear of canada