Calling All Canadians!

[Raven Crowking]

Well, I am living in Toronto right now, but I am actually a permanent residient from the USA, so I'm not sure that really counts....? Ah, why not? I've been here 10 years!

OK then, favourite moment of Canadian history? Confederation. Or then-Prime Minister Jean Crechien's appearance as a Nemoidian in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. That was Mr. Chechien, wasn't it? "As you know, our blockade is perfectly legal...."

RC

 

[mikebr99]

MikeBr99 - my mother in law lives in Bloomfield (just down the road from Picton). We visit fairly regularly. We should meet for Slickers Ice Cream some day when we are in town.

mmmmmmmmm.... Slickers...... Best ice cream around! And Apple Pie ice cream is my personal favourite.


Except for work... I'm always in the county! let me know when your in town.
thanks...


Mike

 

[mikebr99]

I was born in Oshawa, Ontario but I moved to what is now the Greater Napanee area when I was five and I've lived here ever since.

Now, MikeBr99, HellHound, you have no idea how long I've waited to get wind of some EN Worlders from being around here! Especially since I've never had a real life gaming group.

Well, If I wasn't already DMing a group of 8 guys (mostly newbees to boot) I'd invite you to join... but the table is a little crammed right now. A single combat takes most of the night.

Who knows... maybe when I kill them all, and we start again, we could find a space.


Mike

 

[Arnwyn]

In any case, statements like these are incendiary and clearly violate the "no politics" rule of ENWorld!

Only "incendiary" the way you put it... unlike everyone else. Nice. Don't argue about it, d00d.

 

[Belegbeth]

Only "incendiary" the way you put it... unlike everyone else. ...

The claim itself is a controversial and contentious political claim, and thus is going to be a lightning rod for controversy and debate.

My comment may have been "incendiary" -- sorry. But I felt it necessary to point out the factual incorrectness of the claim in question (and my disagreement with the political sentiment behind it), and also that it violates the "no politics" condition.

 

[Arnwyn]

I understand - but a pedantic reponse to a somewhat complex issue isn't helpful.

And, of course, your political sentiment behind it is entirely inappropriate. Everyone else other than you had the good sense not to go there/try to argue about it.

(Wow... a "calling all Canadians" thread skirting the closed thread line! Ah well - if nothing else, we Canadians are all about our politics!)

 

[Belegbeth]

I really apologize for having to comment yet more on this, and will try to be as succinct and polite as possible. And nothing in this post should be interpreted as an attempt to make/pursue an argument!

I understand - but a pedantic reponse to a somewhat complex issue isn't helpful.

IRRESPECTIVE of what one thinks about the Iraq conflict, it is a fact that Canadian soldiers took part (with the approval of the Canadian government). Ironically, despite not officially supporting the decision to invade Iraq, Canada was the 5th largest contributor, in terms of personnel and material support, to "Operation Iraqi Freedom." In retrospect, I should have made the point in a more diplomatic manner, but it is not a "pendatic" response -- it is a simple statement of fact. Even if one thinks that the invasion of Iraq was wrong, to claim that Canada did not take part is simply incorrect.

And, of course, your political sentiment behind it is entirely inappropriate. Everyone else other than you had the good sense not to go there/try to argue about it.

By "inappropriate" I assume that you mean that it violates the ban on political debate. Fair enough -- but in that respect it was no more "inappropriate" than the 'political sentiments' behind the earlier mentions of the Iraq conflict in this thread. And I was NOT trying to argue about it (saying that I was proud of the role played by Canadian soldiers is no more argumentative than what others had asserted). I was merely pointing out that the claim "Canada did not participate in the Iraq war" is simply false. I am sorry if people find that historical fact upsetting.

You are right I might have lacked "good sense" in bringing the point up. When it comes to some issues, I do indeed lack good sense! But I am a stickler for historical accuracy.
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[FraserRonald]

It is like the Americans swelling with pride over the French and Indian War.

Actually, those Americans who have more than a passing familiarity with their own history seem quite proud of their contributions to the French and Indian War. It was an important part of the formation of what came to be the USA, just as the War of 1812 was important in the formation of what became Canada.

No biggie, just saying.

Greatest cultural achievement: SCTV! The first season has been released on DVD, and I have spent the past week enjoying those episodes. Pure genius. It is amazing how I still know half the lines. "Forget about it Johnny, it's Polynesian Town."

I got that set too. It is TOO SWEET!

 

[Yig]

I'm from Montréal.

Born there, still living there.

 

[Trainz]

Howdie,

From Montreal. Hellhound, if you ever pass by Montreal, send me an email prior and I'll try to have a beer with you or somesuch.

Favorite Canadian moment: I cannot say it on these boards, because political discussions are forbidden. And I'd like other posters in this thread to REMEMBER THAT.

Ahem... as you were.