BS: Congratulations to Canada

Subject: RE: BS: Congratulations to Canada
From: *daylia*
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 10:27 AM

" Seriously, I submit you are confusing our culture with the barbarian rituals of our most uncultured. THis is like asserting that the entire Chinese civilization is characterized by MahJonng, opium and Mao."

You're right, of course Amos. *deep heavy sigh*

This war is very upsetting, and the discussions about it seem to bring out the very worst in people sometimes, including me. I made some nasty hurtful comments about America on this and other threads yesterday. True or not, I regret contributing to ANY war, including a war of words. I only wish the best for America and Americans, and for everyone affected by this conflict. Love will overcome in the long run - it always does.

Thank you for being so gracious in your response.

daylia

Subject: RE: BS: Congratulations to Canada
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 06:09 PM

Daylia, I was raised in Newfoundland Canada, I had cap guns squirt guns pellet guns, little green soldiers, model military ships and Fighter aircraft. I watched "Combat" and Gunsmoke on TV. I guess I was indoctrinated two :) It seems bad now but things reall haven't changed :)

Subject: RE: BS: Congratulations to Canada
From: *daylia*
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 09:40 AM

Thanks for the :) Jack. I needed that.

I was disappointed, although not surprised, that the US airmen who killed four Canadian soldiers and wounded eight others in the recent 'friendly fire' incident in Afghanistan will not face court-martial for their deadly, drug-induced (?) error of judgement. Information here. Of course, this was the decision of an American court.

It seems that the creation of the International Criminal Court couldn't have been more timely. Now, if it could be backed up by a viable system of enforcement and deterrence provided by the international community and not just the Americans, maybe some real progress could be made in reducing criminal military activities and other so-called "accidents".

daylia

Subject: RE: BS: Congratulations to Canada
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 09:31 AM

Two friends lived in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. They were
sick of winter, so they went to a travel agent and booked a trip
to Australia.

When the two friends got off the plane - still wearing their down
jackets, wool hats and snow boots - they wandered into a pub and
sat down. The locals wondered about these strangers, so one of
the Aussies walked over to the visitors and said, "G'day, mates.
Where're you from?"

"Saskatoon, Saskatchewan," one of the Canadians replied.

"Oh," said the Aussie, returning to his table.

"So where are they from?" the other locals asked.

"Don't know," replied the Aussie. "They don't speak English."