HAPPY CANADA DAY (for tomorrow)
Time to remember that despite all the bullshit just how lucky we really are to live here.
In fact I think this story goes to heart of all that is good with modern Canada
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060630.wmounties30/BNStory/National/home
Not only are these guys part of a national symbol (RCMP), a symbol can also kick the asses of hippies 64 ways from sunday, take on international crime and terrorism etc, but these are also individuals who rights are protected by Canada's charter and courts and their desire just to live and not make a political statement. I think this entire story illustrates why we are so lucky here.
Also in keeping with our new government's spirit of standing up for Canada and delivering very specific and targeted policies to Canadians please see the most recent announcement on the environment by a spokesman for Minister Ambrose (as quoted in the Ottawa Citizen):
"I can't speculate on environmental policy at this time," Mr. [Ryan] Sparrow said.
Cheers,
P
Time to remember that despite all the bullshit just how lucky we really are to live here.
In fact I think this story goes to heart of all that is good with modern Canada
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060630.wmounties30/BNStory/National/home
Not only are these guys part of a national symbol (RCMP), a symbol can also kick the asses of hippies 64 ways from sunday, take on international crime and terrorism etc, but these are also individuals who rights are protected by Canada's charter and courts and their desire just to live and not make a political statement. I think this entire story illustrates why we are so lucky here.
Also in keeping with our new government's spirit of standing up for Canada and delivering very specific and targeted policies to Canadians please see the most recent announcement on the environment by a spokesman for Minister Ambrose (as quoted in the Ottawa Citizen):
"I can't speculate on environmental policy at this time," Mr. [Ryan] Sparrow said.
Cheers,
P
posted by Patrick at
6:08 AM
3 Comments:
Happy Canada day to you patrick, from Michigan, ironically. My favourite Canada day anecdote was one time in Michigan, someone asked me, "so in Canada do you guys have a July the 4th?", and I said "Why yes, not unlike March and May, every month pretty much has a 4th of that month." I then added, "Do you guys celebrate American Canada Day?" at which point he was highly confused. I actually cracked up after a little while of trying to keep a straight face and explained to him about Independence Day vs. Canada Day. It was *humourous* (and not "humorous".)
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Daniel, at 12:47 PM
This is sad... but even sadder not entirely surprising.
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Patrick, at 9:16 PM
Happy Independence + Soccer day! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060704.RTICKERWC04/TPStory/Business
Cheers,
Falco
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