Foreigners are fascinated with our politics. Why?

Quote from Kassz007:

Of course you as an American wouldn't care about Canadian or UK politics. They have little to no effect on the lives of Americans. Conversely, the politics of the USA has a major impact on the rest of the world.

It is not about interest in the alleged liberty of the USA, it is due to American media shoving American politics down our throat 24/7. I know people in Canada who have no idea who the leader of the opposition is in Canada. But you bet your ass they've heard of Sarah Palin (who is relevent because......?). When you see and hear it everyday, it becomes a topic of conversation.
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Interesting, I haven't been to Canada in a number of years and didn't realize how strongly our media plays out there. Anyway, I live in Arizona the beautiful Grand Canyon State. I served 3 years in the military, love my country... and am thoroughly embarrassed by the vitriol and venom spewed on Canadians by certain self-styled "patriots" on this board. Canada is our neighbor, our partner, one of our longest allies and it just reinforces the unfortunately well earned image of The Ugly American. TraderNik (a Canadian) was asked by someone why Canadians had such interest in US politics and he gave a great answer:

Quote from traderNik:

Why do I care so much about Canada's biggest trading partner, the country that is contiguous with us, the 20th century's standard bearer for democracy and freedom on the planet, the country that is so inextricably bound up in a Middle Eastern power struggle that is breeding terrorists just a few miles down Highway 401 from me? Is that a serious question?
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Interesting, I haven't been to Canada in a number of years and didn't realize how strongly our media plays out there. Anyway, I live in Arizona the beautiful Grand Canyon State. I served 3 years in the military, love my country... and am thoroughly embarrassed by the vitriol and venom spewed on Canadians by certain self-styled "patriots" on this board. Canada is our neighbor, our partner, one of our longest allies and it just reinforces the unfortunately well earned image of The Ugly American. TraderNik (a Canadian) was asked by someone why Canadians had such interest in US politics and he gave a great answer:
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That is an interesting perspective. I wonder, though, in regards to your "ugly American" commentary, how Canadians (or any other nationality) would react if Americans were to go to their message boards and trounce politically on their system, administration, laws, economy, people, religion, etc.

Is what you're describing an American issue? Or a Human issue?
 
You know that I wouldn't tell the truth?

...another self proclaimed ET mind reader...

Quote from Ivanovich:

I could have asked people, I suppose, but it is unlikely that all would tell the truth. I know you wouldn't.
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Quote from Mnphats:

Mosquitoes are the state bird.


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Are you a hockey fan? Minnesota is thought of highly where I live due to their large base of hockey fans.
 
Quote from Magna:

Interesting, I haven't been to Canada in a number of years and didn't realize how strongly our media plays out there. Anyway, I live in Arizona the beautiful Grand Canyon State. I served 3 years in the military, love my country... and am thoroughly embarrassed by the vitriol and venom spewed on Canadians by certain self-styled "patriots" on this board. Canada is our neighbor, our partner, one of our longest allies and it just reinforces the unfortunately well earned image of The Ugly American. TraderNik (a Canadian) was asked by someone why Canadians had such interest in US politics and he gave a great answer:
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American media is dominant in Canada. We our own programming, don't get me wrong, but obviously the major television stations and programs are American.

I agree with the quote from traderNik.

I also agree with your anger toward Americans spitting venom on Canada for no reason. The flip-side of the coin is also true. I don't agree with Canadians who bash Americans simply because they are American and are "fat, lazy, rude, etc....". We have arguably the best relationship in the world between two countries, yet some people seem to have the need to find conflict where there is none.
 
Quote from OPTIONAL777:

I don't know why you even began such an invasive search of IP addresses for political purposes.

Baron has never stated that this is a "American web site" and I think he is eager to get ET members from all nations on earth. Good for business.

What is bad is a conservative like you abusing your moderator privileges to spy on IP address to use to attack those who do not agree with the conservative politics.

I am pretty sure that at least in spirit that you have abused the terms of service of ET by your spying and then trying to use that information to advance your own political agenda...

p.s. I have taken screen shots of the opening post just in case this thread suddenly disappears. I have also complained in the feedback section.
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LOL!
 
Quote from Ivanovich:

That is an interesting perspective. I wonder, though, in regards to your "ugly American" commentary, how Canadians (or any other nationality) would react if Americans were to go to their message boards and trounce politically on their system, administration, laws, economy, people, religion, etc.

Is what you're describing an American issue? Or a Human issue?
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Our message boards? I am not sure if country-specific message boards really exist...but I think I get the point you are trying to make. The answer is those Canadians that are please with the current economic/political/cultural state of the country will be offended by an American showing up and bashing the system. If the Canadian is unhappy, he will embrace the critical American. Same as anywhere.
 
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You know that I wouldn't tell the truth?

...another self proclaimed ET mind reader...
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Either that, or you wouldn't answer - like your earlier post in this forum refusing to answer citizenship.

Prove me wrong. Tell us all about yourself.
 
Quote from Kassz007:

Our message boards? I am not sure if country-specific message boards really exist...but I think I get the point you are trying to make. The answer is those Canadians that are please with the current economic/political/cultural state of the country will be offended by an American showing up and bashing the system. If the Canadian is unhappy, he will embrace the critical American. Same as anywhere.
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Pretty much what I figured as well. It's a people thing, not an American thing.
 
In the world of sane men, not answering a question and not telling the truth are quite different...

Prove you wrong?

I already have...

If you want to find all about people, especially men, then go to a gay bar...

p.s. "Tell us all about yourself."

...another person, of the right wing persuasion, speaking for the group?

Hard to fathom...

Quote from Ivanovich:

Either that, or you wouldn't answer - like your earlier post in this forum refusing to answer citizenship.

Prove me wrong. Tell us all about yourself.
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