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ScreamingEagle said:I think it was pretty nice of Bush to visit you...considering.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4060825.stm
Said1 said:Troll
Bush had planned to visit Canada in 2003, but the trip was scrubbed after then-Prime Minister Jean Chretien refused to contribute troops to the invasion of Iraq.
Both countries said Iraq was not a factor in the decision to cancel the trip, but it was not rescheduled until Chretien retired in December.
Further aggravating the situation were critical comments from Chretien's spokesman, who called Bush a "moron," and a member of Parliament from the prime minister's center-left Liberal Party, who, referring to what she called "damn Americans," concluded, "I hate those bastards."
The spokesman was fired, but the MP, Carolyn Parrish, was re-elected to her suburban Toronto seat in June. She has continued her criticism, telling reporters after Bush's re-election that the results showed Americans were "completely out of step" with the rest of the world.
The Liberal Party, now led by Martin, kicked Parrish out of its parliamentary caucus this month after she was shown stomping on a Bush doll during a television spoof.
ScreamingEagle said:No I'm not. You have a short (selective?) memory.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/11/30/bush.canada/
Merlin1047 said:Love this bit of "analysis" from the article:
"I think Mr Bush wants to send a message way beyond North America to a number of countries in Europe.
Okay, that much I can agree with.
"As he comes to Canada, a country that opposed the war in Iraq, it may well be a gesture of the Bush administration, saying to among others the French and the Germans, look, there's Canada, we're prepared to talk in a co-operative way with them."
Well, that's one take on it. Or it could be to tell the french and Germans that we're going to do what we need to do whether they like it or not.
"Who knows? You may be next."
Another message to the french and Germans. Interpret that any way you want.
Said1 said:There wasn't a lot of actual coverage on the visit, just a lot of assumptions. A reporter in one of the local papers here in Ottawa was bitching about it yesterday.
ScreamingEagle said:Well that's your Communist Broadcasting Company at work I guess...barely cover a visit from the most powerful dignitary in the world...(because it doesn't fit with the liberal program). Just wait until you start watching Hannity & Colmes, you might be in for a bit of shock.
Bush knows that Canada is very anti-American yet he thanked you all for at least the five-fingered waves of welcome. He is making the first step toward better relations...isn't this what you liberals think we should do to make a better world? Chit-chat?
If the beef is your beef, that will probably improve next spring...especially if Paul Martin gets going on the missile system approval I would venture to guess.
Sir Evil said:C'mon now, is that anyway to treat a fellow conserv? your not really a lib are ya?
Sir Evil said:No Worries, I'll keep it a secret!
Thanks. Now I must go and mold some tofu into a turkey for x-mas dinner. We like it extra bouncy!
Sir Evil said:
Tofu?
Sir Evil said:Yep, Thats why I'm having ham for Christmas diner!
Said1 said:In my opinion, I think the media coverage regarding Canada/US realtions has gotten way out of hand. I thought it was a good idea to keep media coverage limited - less bs..
Said1 said:Who are you calling a liberal, me? And, I would like you name one country where Bush doesn't get a five finger salute, I'll bet it's not a Canadian thing..
Said1 said:Who knows? I have no problem discussing Canadian issues with you, but you can lose the attitude any time.
<---hands across the border
It's never a good idea to "limit" the news.
I'm wasn't calling you personally a liberal. I was saying you in the general sense of "you Canucks" as most of you are liberal.
I'm sure Bush gets lots of <5 finger salutes from many different countries. I never said it was a "Canadian thing". However, he did get a lot of flack from you all.
Aw shucks. Attitude makes for more fun.
btw Bill O'Reilly has a poll coming out tomorrow about whether Canada is a friend of the U.S. or not. Here's hoping you do well.
Said1 said:True enough. Although coverage in the past hasen't been balanced or fair, I think this was more of a lesson to the media than anything. Would they have reported something we don't already know aside from the usual "feel good" stuff? Probably not. I will say I'm very sorry you will never know if Bush had salad or a potato with his steak, I guess some people really did want to know.
Classic troll statement. Troll.
And you all, and Brits, and Somalians, and Japanese. What's you're point?
No, troll like attitudes are not fun, that's why they get banned. I'm still waiting for you to tell me how my memory is short and selective, the question does warrent an answer my little green buddy. Since it took you about 15 min to come with your second last post, feel free to take all day with your next post.
Here's hoping you graduate high school nerd.
