tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post4784781058939735376..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: The New Canada and the Return of the Cool MooseSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-91752071947561003572016-10-31T08:56:33.346-04:002016-10-31T08:56:33.346-04:00hi Luce...I see this country as one that has our a...hi Luce...I see this country as one that has our amazing First Nations as its foundations, and a building made up of bricks from all the countries in the world. Immigrants have enriched this country, and in a world full of hate we should treasure that diversity, and the tolerance that binds us together...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-65871321430855735432016-10-31T08:52:13.444-04:002016-10-31T08:52:13.444-04:00hi JD...yes it is encouraging to see that even aft...hi JD...yes it is encouraging to see that even after the hateful years of the Con regime, most Canadians are still holding on to our precious values, of tolerance and diversity, and rejecting the foul views of people like Kellie Leitch. I was going to add that Lonely Planet story but was forced to drop it for space purposes. But it also says something about the way we are regarded, and I for one am proud of our New Canada....<br />Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-20589806371490778752016-10-31T08:47:31.370-04:002016-10-31T08:47:31.370-04:00hi anon...I normally wouldn't print a comment ...hi anon...I normally wouldn't print a comment like that, but I think its sometimes necessary to show what kind of people you Cons are. How could you say that about those kids, when in another ten years they will be as Canadian as anybody else. And hopefully better than many. Honestly, try to be a better person, and you will be a happier one too...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-35702924147095346042016-10-31T08:43:53.898-04:002016-10-31T08:43:53.898-04:00hi jrk...I completely agree with you. Immigrants h...hi jrk...I completely agree with you. Immigrants have enriched this country, after all I am one too. And in addition to everything else they are also responsible for introducing some of the most delicious food in the world. Simon without a shawarma, or Chinese, or Indian food would be a sad Simon indeed... Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-45211523841887051502016-10-31T08:40:07.402-04:002016-10-31T08:40:07.402-04:00hi Kathleen...I'm at the point where I can bar...hi Kathleen...I'm at the point where I can barely stand to watch anything to do with the American election. The very sound of Trump's voice drives me crazy, and I can't wait until this nightmare is over...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-41288026009999655452016-10-30T12:42:57.263-04:002016-10-30T12:42:57.263-04:00John Ralston Saul, in his book The Fair Country, a...John Ralston Saul, in his book The Fair Country, ascribes the Canadian values of inclusivity and tolerance to our First Peoples' circle - we somehow always find place in our midst for newcomers and curiosity in our hearts to learn new ways.<br /><br />thank Manitou!, it's not perfect. <br />perfection is a dangerously misleading place. the capacity to welcome and tolerate novelty is not only what keeps our values from inbreeding (no, thank you, msleitch) but what keeps us on the path of becoming. always changing, adjusting, learning and talking... (unless you are a member of a moronic few young workers - then you just fart and go). <br /><br />JT, for his shortcomings (Saudi Arabia (arms) and China (human rights).. DION?) represents this 'becoming'. that's why i love him. you are right, Kathleen, chucking out the tube was the best thing i did, twelve years ago - it cleared the mind to hear my heart. no peace, though ;)luceformahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772782713133612037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-17612424405062661912016-10-30T12:38:14.785-04:002016-10-30T12:38:14.785-04:00It is extremely heartening to know that the vast m...It is extremely heartening to know that the vast majority of us do not share the views of our bigoted Con leader wannabe Kelly Leitch. Canada is no place for a divisive Harper cling-on such as her.<br />Another heartening news story was Canada being named the top travel destination in the world for 2017 by the highly respected travel guide Lonely Planet,<br />http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel/countries<br />While Harper was destroying our reputation around the world, our tourism numbers were tanking big time. What a difference a year makes with JT at the helm. Expect a huge influx of foreign visitors this year and a huge financial influx for all the tourism operators who suffered under 10 years of the Harper dictatorship.<br />Great post Simon, Canada is indeed back.<br />JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-54636638887209015842016-10-30T12:35:31.256-04:002016-10-30T12:35:31.256-04:00Cute kids til they grow up and start raping white ...Cute kids til they grow up and start raping white women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-90238309707251888772016-10-30T10:44:53.909-04:002016-10-30T10:44:53.909-04:00This is a food diatribe. Syrians in Canada with we...This is a food diatribe. Syrians in Canada with weird quantifications such as engineer or medical doctor or plasma physicist, etc. should ignore it. Well, unless you need a hobby.<br /><br /><b>Canada</b><br /><br /><i>Irredeemably dull by reputation,</i> <br /><br />Convince them and we own the world! No wait, don't mention it. <br /><br /><i>It happily admits more than 300,000 immigrants</i> <br /><br />And thank god we do!<br /><br /><b>31,000 Syrian refugees</b> <br /><br /><i>Ah yes.</i> <br /><br />Long, long ago, and in the same country, when I as young there were no sushi restaurants, there were no shwarma places, polenta was unknown, and chopped liver was an undercover item. Pirogi, east of Winnipeg? Where could one get a decent Vietnamese spring roll? <br /><br />My mother (a good, God-fearing, Irish-German-American) was 'noticed' because she bought canned kidney beans[1]. <br /><br />We have an obligation to Canadians to accept Syrian refugees not only on humanitarian grounds but on culinary grounds. Syria has a famous cuisine and we NEED good Syrian cooks. <br /><br />On a relatively more serous take—although I really am serous about the cuisine issue—I have had “foreign” workmates, housemates drinking mates and student mates (word?) and they were no more annoying than my Canadian associates and often a lot of fun. <br /><br />1. The local grocery store owner said he would like to come to diner as she seemed to cook such interesting things. I think she had also bought canned beansprouts.jrkrideauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869979887929067657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-50104047670784034372016-10-30T08:22:10.676-04:002016-10-30T08:22:10.676-04:00The first step is to turn off your television if y...The first step is to turn off your television if you wish any peace of mind!Marmaladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651890655542192076noreply@blogger.com