In 1986, professional wrestlers Rick Martel and Tom Zenk teamed up to form a new tag team, The Can-Am Connection. The name was a play on the fact that Zenk was an American, while Martel was a Canadian (Zenk also happened to be dating Martel's sister-in-law). As a kid, this name was the coolest in the world to me, specifically because it combined Canada and America (and, I suppose, because it represented pro wrestling). Growing up in 1980s Toronto, these were all things that meant the world to me.
Very reasonable article in a time of political manipulation of ignorant populations on both sides of the border. Common sense reality will likely prevail behind the scenes while politicians cater to unhinged useful idiots for their votes.
I haven't read any of your work before, John. I will be reading more now.
Your article strikes a healthy balance between stating your personal views (without resorting to "my way is the only way" rhetoric) and sensible acceptance of realities (such as the Bradshaw reference - spot on).
I agree with your perception of the current CanAm scenario as it's unfolding, and sincerely hope that your view of it as bluster to set the stage for negotiations is accurate (I'd make a fingers crossed emoji here if I had any idea how to do such things).
I'm an American who supports much of Trump's agenda, though I'm not one who drinks the MAGA Kool-Aid and considers him the 5th Beatle. I'm well aware of his shortcomings, but I do agree with much of his policy goals, if not (always) his steamrolling approach to achieving them, though I acknowledge that sometimes it's the only way.
The head-shaking part of it all is the political pandering from both governments, which refuse to acknowledge the elephant of truth in the room while the majority of their constituents see it clearly, all to elicit more cheers from their extremist sycophants.
Hopefully, sanity will prevail, and as many as possible of those extremists will eventually wake up to the fact that their chosen cult - I mean party - never works for their benefit, but only for their vote.
Regardless of what happens next, I hope our countries always stay close.
Your ridiculous comparison is about what I'd expect from a cretin openly supporting terror groups. You're one of the factions of losers referenced in the piece. The adults in the room will continue to work together and move things forward. You can continue to screech and cry, living under the protection of freedoms provided for you.
Well, aren't you the obedient little propaganda poodle 🤣 Freedoms provided for me? You must be American to be so stupid. Nobody but USA has ever invaded Canada, we need no protection from those ignorant clowns.
What years did you serve in uniform, or was I defending YOUR "freedoms", chump?
It was great to wake up to this positive read. Thank you from Florida!
Very reasonable article in a time of political manipulation of ignorant populations on both sides of the border. Common sense reality will likely prevail behind the scenes while politicians cater to unhinged useful idiots for their votes.
I haven't read any of your work before, John. I will be reading more now.
Your article strikes a healthy balance between stating your personal views (without resorting to "my way is the only way" rhetoric) and sensible acceptance of realities (such as the Bradshaw reference - spot on).
I agree with your perception of the current CanAm scenario as it's unfolding, and sincerely hope that your view of it as bluster to set the stage for negotiations is accurate (I'd make a fingers crossed emoji here if I had any idea how to do such things).
I'm an American who supports much of Trump's agenda, though I'm not one who drinks the MAGA Kool-Aid and considers him the 5th Beatle. I'm well aware of his shortcomings, but I do agree with much of his policy goals, if not (always) his steamrolling approach to achieving them, though I acknowledge that sometimes it's the only way.
The head-shaking part of it all is the political pandering from both governments, which refuse to acknowledge the elephant of truth in the room while the majority of their constituents see it clearly, all to elicit more cheers from their extremist sycophants.
Hopefully, sanity will prevail, and as many as possible of those extremists will eventually wake up to the fact that their chosen cult - I mean party - never works for their benefit, but only for their vote.
Regardless of what happens next, I hope our countries always stay close.
ZL
Weird, living under the "protection" of the only nation that has ever invaded you. Sort of like bunking with a rapist in prison. We can do better.
Your ridiculous comparison is about what I'd expect from a cretin openly supporting terror groups. You're one of the factions of losers referenced in the piece. The adults in the room will continue to work together and move things forward. You can continue to screech and cry, living under the protection of freedoms provided for you.
Well, aren't you the obedient little propaganda poodle 🤣 Freedoms provided for me? You must be American to be so stupid. Nobody but USA has ever invaded Canada, we need no protection from those ignorant clowns.
What years did you serve in uniform, or was I defending YOUR "freedoms", chump?
Huh? Are you referring to the Revolutionary War, when the colonialists attacked *British* troops in what is now Canada?
1814
Yep, that must still sting. Oops, you were a British colony then —there was no “Canada” until 1867.
Your civil war will make such great television up here 🍿
Sting? Nah, we burned down the White House 🤣👊