tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post9037745332214567512..comments2024-03-06T01:53:57.529-05:00Comments on Back to Books: OT: PoliticsNikki in Niagarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-44582901339099367752008-09-10T00:41:00.000-04:002008-09-10T00:41:00.000-04:00Very interesting Trish! I lived in Ontario as a c...Very interesting Trish! I lived in Ontario as a child but moved to Alberta when I got married and most definately considered myself as an Albertan way before a Canadian, as did a lot of our aquaintences.<BR/><BR/>Now that I'm back in Ontario. I like it here and it feels more like home but I still feel a bit like a transplanted Albertan.Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-21376806615028594452008-09-09T21:56:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:56:00.000-04:00Interesting! My dad is Ontarian :) and he's never...Interesting! My dad is Ontarian :) and he's never mentioned the distinction before. I'm gonna have to have a chat with him! Of course each province is different--just as each state is different. But I'm not entirely sure most I think of myself as Texan first and American second (although a lot of Texans would disagree with me!).Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-88741993075472987282008-09-09T20:38:00.000-04:002008-09-09T20:38:00.000-04:00Yes, Trish, Toronto & Ontario in general (wher...Yes, Trish, Toronto & Ontario in general (where I do live) are the US bashers of Canada. Now I'm sure to get flamed for saying that. But I used to live in Alberta which is very, very conservative (ie. Republican) and we love our southern neighbours there. <BR/><BR/>One thing that should never be said when speaking of Canadians is using the word Canadian as each province is as different as chalk and cheese. <BR/><BR/>You experience with "Ontarians" is completely different from what you would experience from "Albertans" or "Manitobans", etc.Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-737650179540249972008-09-09T19:57:00.000-04:002008-09-09T19:57:00.000-04:00*Sigh* When I was up in Toronto a few weeks ago, ...*Sigh* When I was up in Toronto a few weeks ago, I heard enough McCain/Bush/USA bashing to last me a lifetime. :( From what it sounded like a lot of Canadians are really for Obama. It will definitely be an interesting race. I think that Palin has put a lot of energy back into the party as well.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-71536641489169339522008-09-07T07:17:00.000-04:002008-09-07T07:17:00.000-04:00Nicola: I found your post very intriguing, especia...Nicola: I found your post very intriguing, especially about showing patriotism/veteran activities in your country.<BR/><BR/>I like to think that most Americans, no matter their party affiliation, are respectful of our U.S. veterans. I am married to a Gulf War veteran, and when he wears his Marine Corps or Veterans shirt, most people say something nice to him.<BR/><BR/>I don't like to talk politics or express my views about either candidate publicly, but I do have a lot of respect for Senator McCain's military service. He has certainly gone above and beyond in terms of his service.<BR/><BR/>Have a great Sunday!<BR/>JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563369624457858904noreply@blogger.com