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Originally posted by AmericanWoman:
As my name indicates, I'm from the U.S., so I'm really looking forward to an Obama win on Tuesday.

I'm interested in Canadian boards, and what you all think about the issues, because I appreciate having you as our neighbor, and I'm always interested in learning more about your country, too.

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'Ello, Eh?

Well, most of us do not own snowshoes or sled dogs

We actually have more computers per capita than practically anywhere with the possible exception of Sweden.

We complain about our healthcare system all the time. Not because we hate it, but because we love it and want it to be even better.

We get to marry whoever we want providing they're of legal age to consent.

We can smoke medical marjuana.

We argue a lot but we're pretty civilized about it for the most part, because deep down, we kind of like each other, even when we don't agree.

Hmmmm I think that's about all, for a Sunday afternoon.

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Originally posted by Lard Tunderin' Jeezus:
I own snowshoes. I thought we all did. Aren't they government issue?

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Originally posted by AmericanWoman:
As my name indicates, I'm from the U.S., so I'm really looking forward to an Obama win on Tuesday. I'm interested in Canadian boards, and what you all think about the issues, because I appreciate having you as our neighbor, and I'm always interested in learning more about your country, too.

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But I'm curious, do you know John from Toronto?

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Originally posted by AmericanWoman:
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. I'm not sure how you get around if you don't all have snow shoes, but then, you probably don't stray too far from the igloo in the winter. Which is basically 10 months out of the year, right? haha. I acutally live further north than some of you Canadians, so I know better than to believe all the stereotypes. Especially the one about your beer being better. heh heh.

And no, Slumberjack-- I haven't ever met Burton Cummings. But I'm curious, do you know John from Toronto?

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So I suppose there's no point in asking whether Buck in Wyoming finally got his horse re-shoed?

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Originally posted by AmericanWoman:
I acutally live further north than some of you Canadians,

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Originally posted by TVParkdale:
Well, most of us do not own snowshoes or sled dogs

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Sarah?

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^^^^THIS

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Originally posted by Stargazer:
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Originally posted by Boom Boom:
We have two seasons here: winter and not-quite-winter.

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But the popcorn idea sounded so good, RosaL, I just stopped by the movie theater and picked up a large buttered popcorn which I will enjoy with a couple of diet cokes to keep me awake until I know who won-- this isn't an election I'm going to wait until morning to find out about.

Oh. and in regards to the road construction joke ... we have that same joke about a few of our states, too. haha. I think we Americans and Canadians are more alike than different. And I think that's totally cool.

Again, thanks for the welcome, everyone.

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Originally posted by Wilf Day:

In my part of Ontario, we have a joke so old I would never dare repeat it except to a fresh audience. Canada has four seasons: winter, more winter, still winter, and road construction.

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I may be an old guy but I like Lenny's better than Burton's.

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Originally posted by Michelle:
Welcome, Sarah! (We'll just call you that for short. Okay, just kidding, we won't really!)

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Seriously though, nice to see you, and make yourself at home! (And if the Republicans manage to steal the election again this year, I'm sure we've got some couches for you... )

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And "kropotkin1951" -- thanks for the link-- I enjoyed it. I'd never heard that version of American Woman before.

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I'm really glad you came to explore a Canadian left wing political message board.....

Because when you go screaming for the exit, you might remember to take me with you!!!!

Please! Please!