Why does Canada insist on leeching off the USA's economy, then not support our war against terrorists?

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Pichi

Sheesh, where the h*** have YOU been?
Canada leeching off U.S. economy? Hardly!
It is actually the other way around! Yes, it is! Look into the softwood issues, and what the U.S. did to Canada. Canada has all the oil ... and water! If Canada wanted to, they could make things a whole lot harder on the U.S.

Don't rely on what you hear on the news ... the American Press deals in propoganda, and you rarely if ever get the real story. Watch some international news or read international newspapers.

And .. just in case you wonder, I am from the U.S.

Sven B

Would you care to be more specific? How exactly do you think our neighbours to the north are "leeching" as you so eloquently expressed, our economy??? The last time I checked it was us Americans who were, and still are considered "experts" when it comes to "leeching" and double standards. I don't know where you get your information but would conclude it may be from the supermarket tabloids. Inasmuch - if I may be so blunt as to suggesting that you broaden your horizons a little by reading more established publications and perhaps doing a little travelling beyond our boarders with the aspiration of, well suffice it to say - educating yourself a little.

S1LK

Funny, you don't seem to complain when you take our wood (largest supplier), our oil (largest supplier), our electricity, our crops, our minerals, our technology... You should have seen your governments reaction when we were going to stop producing Blackberrys.

Funny, there are still companies that owe money to BC for electricity sold to them when Enron was jerking California's chain around. There's NAFTA for you... Funny how your government seems to make rules and agreements just so you can break them.

Just because we weren't gullible enough to be sucked in by your moron president and his "weapons of mass destruction"... sorry, Sadam and Al-qaeda... sorry, Sadam's civil rights abuses. What was the exact reason again? Actually, I guess you did have proof about the weapons... You still had the receipts!

The last thing you did for us was drop a bomb on our soldiers fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan! A full 1/6 of our casualties have come from you!

Now get your head out of your ***, and look at reality... We are one of the few countries who still puts up with you. Even your "great ally" Britain can't stand you anymore, not the least because you started launching rockets at their soldiers aswell!

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My apologies to everyone else on this list, who actually are aware of international affairs. I know this idiot does not represent the majority of americans. I have to say though, morons like this one just get my goat.

Card Modeler

Maybe someone needs to do more research before making comments. I would really like to see how long the US would last without Canadian lumber , iron ore, bauxite, oil, natural gas, electricity and other resources and technologies ( ie : Blackberry, ATI , numerous aerospace and space technologies). We have many other customers besides the US.

ARTHUR R

You sound like you were sent here by Rush Limbaugh. At least what you have typed comes straight out of his mouth. You seem to like copying him, do you also do drugs as he does?

You don't have a very good memory do you? Our Air Force has on more than one occasion, bombed Canadian troops in Afganistan. They do support the war on terror. They just don't support George Bushs Iraq war, as do so few Americans.

I feel I'm as good an American as any of you Limbaughites. I served my country in the military. How many "Right Wing" talk show hosts, who you seem to love, can say they have served? None, since they were most likely draft dodgers.

If you would check you would find that Canada has as much oil as the middle east. With your complete lack of knowledge, it's in Alberta. That's in canada. We are lucky to have Canada as our friend.

Have you talked to the "Right Wing" talk show hosts, who you worship, about how big of a fool you have made of yourself and them with this post?

I feel I must apologize to our Canadian friends who must look at this idiots post. Surely he listened to one of our "right wing" talk show hosts, believed their garbage and thinks he knows what he's talking about. All US citizens don't feel like him.

happyday to you

get your own damn electricity then. why should we support a war that you guys are in. we are into war and fighting like you gung-ho americans. you started the fight, now finish it. how do you figure we are leeching off your economy? call me when you get your facts straight

smedrik

Actually Canada is one of the USA's largest trade partner, we actually export more goods to the USA than we buy. In recent years America places illegal tariffs on softwood lumber, currently owes Canada 3 billion dollars as a result and was sanctioned by the WTO. So with regards to leaching off the economy, America is highly dependent upon Canadian goods. Canada is a self sufficient nation with a booming economy. Did I also mention Canada was the first nation to bring aid to hurricane Katrina victims, as well as during 9/11 Canada handled the vast majority of diverted air traffic. As well as sent Personnel to aid in the recovery efforts. Canada has been a good ally with the USA.

No Canada does not have troops in Iraq firstly because it was not a UN sanctioned war and thus under the Geneva Conventions an illegal war. However this war on Terrorists that you speak of, is bring fought in Afghanistan, Where Canada makes up a large portion of the NATO troops.

Cherry_Blossom

Have your laugh now, but studies show by 2010 Canada will have the largest reserves of Oil and Fresh Water. Then we will see who is crying because the economy goes flat. Lets not even discuss soft wood lumber...you sissy boys cant admit defeat even though the court has told you over a dozen times to pay up. But then again you are our largest supplier of illegal weapons. No wonder why you are all hated with your "our sh it doesn't stick attitude", that's why you have terrorism and we do not.

merlins_new_apprentice

You need to get a grip son. Every nation has a right to decide to go to war or abstain. Although you may not agree with it, they have the right to their opinion.

Mathew H

Tell me how we are "leeching" off of your economy, and I will tell why you are wrong.

WE are your largest trading partners, we are your number one foreign supplier of:
1) Automotive parts
2) Hydro-electricity
3) Hardwood and Softwood Lumber
4) Oil and Natural Gas
5) Virtually all agricultrual products not growin in tropical regions

The list goes on. AND also, we are in Afghanistan, we just didnt' join you in Iraq becuase we realized it was a useless war not worht fighting.

YOU ARE THE REASON THERE IS ANIT-AMERICANISM IN CANADA. STOP BEING SUCH AN IGNORANT IDIOT.

John W

We Canadians are loved around the world, not hated like Americans. YOU have the terrorist problem, not us.

silky1317

I have never heard such an uneducated, obsurd comment in my life. Obviously you need to pay attention to the world around you. Perhaps you should look at the Northern part of Washington where the towns there are turning into ghost towns because THEY depended on Canada's economy to keep them going, but Bush's government has messed that up too.

blnbyrose

Actually Canada is not that bad. And they pretty much take care of themselves. Over all a pretty good neighbor. Mexico on the other hand is horendous. They have devistated the US and are sucking out resources dry in the hospital, schooling, welfare areas. Canada is a saint compared to Mexico.

jeffrey m

and i guess all the Canadians in afghanistan are tourists, right?

Danelady

Give us a call when your lumber,oil, electricity and water run out.

LAJOIE2007

America:
Stop touching my country's wood....
Stop raping my country's oil fields to gas up your Hummers...
Stop swallowing my country's water...
Stop bringing in my countrymen to clean up your mess....

Blow it out your a$$ jerk!

COSMO

GIVE YOUR HEAD A SHAKE, YA MORON, JUST LIKE MATHEW SAID YOU NEED US MORE THAN WE NEED YOU, TYPICAL AMERICAN PRICK, THINKING HE IS BETTER THAN US, ON YOUR KNEES AND LOOK NORTH,YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE TO LOOK UP TO CANADA,DICK HEAD.....

Larry1972

c8j2h2: You're a loser; plain and simple. Have you ever been out of your trailer park???????? Americans are just so dumb and ignorant. Here's the proof:

http://www.zortal.gr/modules/mylinks/visit.php?cid=8&lid=6175

rushwoodmags

My daughter lives in the USA, we went to see her then went to Canada. Its a WONDERFUL place just great to visit, Beats the US.

Mitchell G

Canada leeching of the US economy? considering all the resources that Canada sends to the to the US such as oil, energy, wood, etc. i wouldn't say that we Canadians are leeching off the US. imposing trade restrictions would not only hurt the Canadian economy but would also hurt the US economy as well and would do damage to those businesses that rely on imports from Canada. As for not supporting the war on terrorism when the reduced its troop levels in Afghanistan so those troops could be sent to Iraq. Canada and the other members of NATO picked up as much of the slack as we could. just because Canada did not follow the US into Iraq does not mean we do not support the war on terrorism. most Canadians still support it. I encourage you to go to your local library or use the Internet to learn more about us Canadians and our relationship with your country.

Jane D

War against terrorists? What did Iraq do? There were no terrorists who attacked on 9/11 from Iraq, and I would still like to see the weapons of mass destruction that are in Iraq, (the reason that America attacked Iraq). Hello, we have Canadians in Afghanistan fighting your war. And being killed by *your* (friendly) fire. Gee, thats the thanks we get for helping you? And has been already stated by almost everyone else here, we are not leeching of your economy. we could do just fine without you. And get your facts straight. How do you know we are not viable on our own. Hello, we are the ones that are tolerating you guys and your arrogance. Great impose a trade restriction and say bye-bye to all our goods coming in to your country. Save us from having to deal with your attitudes.

michael S

I'm starting to think you're absolutely right!

But you should know... we tried our best. We elected the most pathetic Bush-sympathizer we could find as our new Prime Minister. He's not really our style, but we did it to please you. And even Harper fails miserably at being as geopolitically ignorant as your smirk-faced texan. When we compare him to your Bush, and Cheney... (and yes of course, Scooter Libby), we can't help but to like our PM (and his admin)... if only by contrast.

So Harper did his best... sent our men over to Afghanistan to clean up your mess. We're there right now... fixing. Your government has always been good at blowing things up, but when it comes to rebuilding nations, you never did get it right.

You say we're not supportive... not in Iraq? Don't worry... we'll be there. When Washington runs out of places and people to extinguish in Iraq, trust me, we'll be there once again to help mop up your mess and rebuild a nation. That's what we do.

Think you're running low on enemies, Mr. Slick?

Wipe out every oil rich muslim nation in the world, and you're no more revered. Canada is one of the few G8 nations that your republican government hasn't managed to piss-off beyond the point of no return. I think you're right... it's time, Sam! Throw us your worst.

Afterall... if you impose trade sanctions on us for not buying into your "kill-first, rationalize later" mentality, well then, I guess we'll just have to go build stronger trade relations with Japan and Russia, the U.K, the middle-east. And as we do so, I guess we will inevitably develop the cahonies to climb out from under your predatory wing and tell you to shove your bald little bird up... a bush's ars. Would that put an end to your 'atrocious double-standard'?

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MTLTO: You're right... I won't deny it. Chretien did send our troops there first. But Harper stepped-up our contributions, both to our mission in Afghanistan (and our military generally) so significanly, that I thought my simplification, for the point of this question, was reasonable. No offence intended!

Oh yeah... and for the record: I'm no anti-american. Not even close! I don't like Pres. Bush and his republican government's approach to foreign policy very much. But in the end, we're all just ordinary people, doing the best we can.

mtlto

This is an absurd question - Both countries are dependant. Howvever, most Canadians would like to think the USA is dependant on us, which to some point they are. However, seeing as how 80% of our trade (which is bilateral - there is no 'leeching' involved) is with the USA. I would also like to make a comment to all the Canadians - STOP with the raging anti-Americanism, it really is sickening. I can understand being discontented by the USA, but to go on bigoted rants about the US, you're no better than the egghead who forumlated this question.

Oh, Michael S. - Harper didnt sent our troops to Afghanistan, the Chretien Liberals did.

biffnasty

Wow...you couldnt have said it better...canada has done nothing to help the world in anyway shape or form..... they ar ethe younger annoying little brother of the world....no one really likes canadians, their only claim to fame is that they are neighbors of the greatest country in the worl..AMERICA....they copy everything we do, tv, fashion, lifestyle, everything...i am embarrased that i must call that landfill canada my neighbor

Common Sense

It is simply the liberal left way of doing things..

jack y

I'll sign the petition! That sure needed said,Tip of my hat to you..

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