Thread reading habits

[Ben_t]

I'll give my thoughts on why we think of you as British. This also relates to attitudes in Canada as well. In the US, even if there are interstate rivalries or differences that occur in certain areas of the country, no one EVER thinks of themselves as a resident of their state more than of the country. As much as I hate the South, it's not like I don't want to be called an American because they are also part of America. We see a country called the United Kingdom or Great Britain and we think of it as one country. It's weird to think that residents of a country would rather be called by their "province" (or whatever subsection) than by their country name.

Living in Canada for the past few months has also shown me how Canadians (at least Ontarians) view this issue. It is really shocking to me that a province actually had referendums on whether to leave the country(!). Also, people who know politics here have told me that if Quebec went, it would be likely that Alberta would go, and then possibly the rest of Canada would break up. Now this isn't likely, but for this even to be considered is radically different than my experience in America.

Sorry for the off topic novel guys, I just wanted to get my observations out.

Québec is actually different then the rest of Canada. You probably don't notice that from Toronto and I doubt that you became an expert on this issue while being in Toronto for like 2 months. There's a lot of cultural arguments for them to leave the country and be independent. But also a lot of arguments (probably more) as to why this wouldn't really make sense.

Federal politic here is always special because of Québec...

 

[cookiecutter]

I make no claims as to completely understand the politics of this after only 3 months. I just put out what I have learned and observed so far and my reaction to it. Whether Quebec has a legitimate reason or not to separate it is still something that would be unfathomable for a American state to do.

 

[Rabid Headbanger]

The referendum for seperation failed because it would have brought up the price of beer...

And of course, if you remember, the seperation between the french and english is much more aggressive than any hate between the north or south.

 

[AchrisK]

Where?

It was no biggie. I was just complimenting your addition of Felix the Cat to your sig. I think it was in the "what are you doing" thread.

I like Canada. I went to Ottawa a couple of times on business.

 

[Valerie]

It was no biggie. I was just complimenting your addition of Felix the Cat to your sig. I think it was in the "what are you doing" thread.

I like Canada. I went to Ottawa a couple of times on business.

Oh

I had actually put it in my avatar but a couple of people didn't like that so I put it in my sig.

 

[Ender Rises]

Back on topic, I read the social thread first and then go from top down, ad I go straight to the last post and read up until I lose interest or find a discussion I want to post in or whatever.

 

[Satanstoenail]

When I get to the forum, I right click on all the threads that have new posts and open them in new tabs and look at them one at a time. I even open threads I'm not interested in, so that they'll become unbolded.

That's a great idea. I love using the 'first new post' feature, but I hate the way this forum logs you out after like 3 or 4 mins of inactivity and you lose them.

 

[sevag00]

If it is a new thread, like this one, i just start reading from the first post. If it is a long thread, i just start from the last page. If it is a thread i have posted in, i just start reading from my last post.

 

[False Joe]

Yeah but you're all the same to us. England, Wales, Paraguay, Uzbekistan? All I hear is "Not USA --> Bad".

All I read is "I'm a big gay."

You big gay.

In the US, even if there are interstate rivalries or differences that occur in certain areas of the country, no one EVER thinks of themselves as a resident of their state more than of the country.

But the thing is, we aren't just one big country. USA is the USA. It's a big country.
Wales, Northen Ireland, Scotland and England always consider themselves separate countries.

 

[AchrisK]

That's a great idea. I love using the 'first new post' feature, but I hate the way this forum logs you out after like 3 or 4 mins of inactivity and you lose them.

It doesn't do that to me.

 

[The Heartbreak Kid]

It's weird to think that residents of a country would rather be called by their "province" (or whatever subsection) than by their country name.

If you think England is a province of the UK you really should be shot. England has been around 100's and 100's of years before the UK ever came about. England is and has always been a COUNTRY like the U.S.A. We have counties, yes counties which are like your states, for example my county is Hampshire, but I dont say im Hampshirian or whatever, im English.

And Italian, but thats a different story.

 

[cookiecutter]

I put province in quotes to emphasize I was unsure of the relationship of England to the UK. I am well aware that England was its own country before the UK. I'm just saying that when I or I would say most people unfamilar with the attitudes and situation think of "England" or "Great Britain" they see this:

Not four different countries.

EDIT: I know that is incorrect, it's just a common misconception I think.

 

[fates warning 666]

the welsh and scottish are almost as bad as the french

 

[Rabid Headbanger]

the welsh and scottish are almost as bad as the french

WOAH.

HOLD THE PHONE.

Fuck you.

 

[The Heartbreak Kid]

 

[Zephyrus]

What about the Isle of Man?

 

[Rabid Headbanger]

Canada is far more united.

We just want a wall built around Quebec. And then we want to flood Quebec.

Bitchy frogs.

 

[The Heartbreak Kid]

What about the Isle of Man?

No one lives there so ill leave it be.

 

[Rabid Headbanger]

Q: Why is the UK still in Ireland?

 

[The Heartbreak Kid]

Try asking a question that makes sense, thanks.