Canada, and being Canadian (191)
online today!online today!bcjennysomewhere in B.C., British Columbia Canada208 Threads 899 Postsyes this poem is the new reality now and not very good for mankind it is an honest re flexion of what is going on today
kidatheart: What does being a Canadian mean to you?
How do you identify yourself and relate in the mix of cultures we have living together in Canada?
Do we actually have a national identity?
Well Kid, actually Canada surely sucks at this point from my view.How do you identify yourself and relate in the mix of cultures we have living together in Canada?
Do we actually have a national identity?
Alot of ungrateful people out there, I witness it every day, my ears/eyes are wide open and have been for quite some time now.
I wish I could say I love this country, but at this point, I cannot do that.
But giving up smoking for crafts and beer was a great time consumer today.
Being a Canadian meant so much more to me 20 years ago even, I am born and bred in the east, generations of my family farmed and built ships/ fishing, there, oh and also planted potatoes, that are the best I have ever tasted..
I did not recognize One family down my last trip, all foreigners, sad to see such a beautiful island disappear into something with no heritage. I believe in keeping those things alive.
Anyhoo Kid..I dont consider a national identity, I do however see my own.
P.S. Dont get me wrong, I see tons of good stuff happening everywhere for others in need, as I am involved in helping others too.
Onlyforums: Well Kid, actually Canada surely sucks at this point from my view.
Alot of ungrateful people out there, I witness it every day, my ears/eyes are wide open and have been for quite some time now.
I wish I could say I love this country, but at this point, I cannot do that.
But giving up smoking for crafts and beer was a great time consumer today.
Being a Canadian meant so much more to me 20 years ago even, I am born and bred in the east, generations of my family farmed and built ships/ fishing, there, oh and also planted potatoes, that are the best I have ever tasted..
I did not recognize One family down my last trip, all foreigners, sad to see such a beautiful island disappear into something with no heritage. I believe in keeping those things alive.
Anyhoo Kid..I dont consider a national identity, I do however see my own.
P.S. Dont get me wrong, I see tons of good stuff happening everywhere for others in need, as I am involved in helping others too.
PEI? Alot of ungrateful people out there, I witness it every day, my ears/eyes are wide open and have been for quite some time now.
I wish I could say I love this country, but at this point, I cannot do that.
But giving up smoking for crafts and beer was a great time consumer today.
Being a Canadian meant so much more to me 20 years ago even, I am born and bred in the east, generations of my family farmed and built ships/ fishing, there, oh and also planted potatoes, that are the best I have ever tasted..
I did not recognize One family down my last trip, all foreigners, sad to see such a beautiful island disappear into something with no heritage. I believe in keeping those things alive.
Anyhoo Kid..I dont consider a national identity, I do however see my own.
P.S. Dont get me wrong, I see tons of good stuff happening everywhere for others in need, as I am involved in helping others too.
It's funny, I'd likely understand you, despite your accent.
Looking for solid ground here, and not finding any, even after a decade. Maybe it's time for this experiment to end, and get busted up into pieces.
kidatheart: PEI?
It's funny, I'd likely understand you, despite your accent.
Looking for solid ground here, and not finding any, even after a decade. Maybe it's time for this experiment to end, and get busted up into pieces.
Wow Kid, sorry just seen this postIt's funny, I'd likely understand you, despite your accent.
Looking for solid ground here, and not finding any, even after a decade. Maybe it's time for this experiment to end, and get busted up into pieces.
Hope you find your way wherever you are
I'm still looking for solid ground too, forgot which road I was travelling
Too many forked ones now
kidatheart: Yeah, that PC crap has been spread in an even layer across most of the planet, and piled a little higher in some spots.
What's the glue that holds us all together as a country though?
It can't be a shared polite insanity, can it?
Polite insanity, that's it. Good one! I would add Political correctness What's the glue that holds us all together as a country though?
It can't be a shared polite insanity, can it?
I like Canada and i like the majority of Canadians ... but what makes me puzzled, it is why small towns and villages, after 18 o'clock are empty? Why a lot of people don't know even names of their neighbors?
fantaziya: Polite insanity, that's it. Good one! I would add Political correctness
I like Canada and i like the majority of Canadians ... but what makes me puzzled, it is why small towns and villages, after 18 o'clock are empty? Why a lot of people don't know even names of their neighbors?
I started to respond to an earlier post, then saw this dinosaur thread has been around a long time. Don’t know how germane my comments would be— but, about the immigration: it seems to me that Canada is arbitrary concerning this. Some applicants get the bum’s rush, some get waved in courteously, some get temporary asylum, some get run out. I like Canada and i like the majority of Canadians ... but what makes me puzzled, it is why small towns and villages, after 18 o'clock are empty? Why a lot of people don't know even names of their neighbors?
I felt identified with the country and culture the 10 years I lived there in the past, really fell in love with the country.
being canadian means regurgitating the common narrative and turning blind eyes on all the lies and genocide that got us here.all the PR in the world will not cover the crimes against humanity. so many fantasy's here about what we are and who is the boss.....facts no longer seem to matter unless they suit the feelings of the individual.ask the sovereign natives (are there any left?) what they think of "canada" just another con job with destruction in mind if you ask me...agenda 2030 wants you helpless or dead.the corporation of canada wants this for you..
kidatheart: What does being a Canadian mean to you?
How do you identify yourself and relate in the mix of cultures we have living together in Canada?
Do we actually have a national identity?
I think everyone here is also right to some degree however the reality is as a true Canadian, now at 53 years young, I totally feel like I am the minority in any public space I am in. From a fast food restaurant, to simply walking through the mall, the foreign languages I hear and the people I see don’t relate anything to the national identity that I knew Canada had growing up. Having taught English in Thailand for the past three years I realize the power or global influence a true native English speaker has. Many foreigners speak English, but as a ‘listening and speaking’ instructor they cannot provide; reading and writing or grammar they can. Their accent sways our English language in a big BIG way!How do you identify yourself and relate in the mix of cultures we have living together in Canada?
Do we actually have a national identity?
Yes immigration laws have been adapted to conform to increasing our global net worth however the identity of the ‘great white hope’ or the ‘true north strong & free’ that Canada defines, is pretty much gone. :(
The fact that Santa Claus is truly a Canadian, I would be curious to see the image of him in today’s multicultural environment we have here now…
Keep your identity fellow Canadians, truly have value in what we are on a global scale. My living in Thailand for 2 1/2 years showed me all of that… First hand! The government calls it a recovering economy, however one hour north of Bangkok… it’s all Third World. ??. No wonder many other countries want to come here… ??
rohaan: you're a gem--thanks for posting
You are very welcome Rohaan yes this poem is very profound................
This is no the Canadian i envisioned. Gotten worse
Every year . Jus look around.
National anthem- 10 minutes until the puck drops .
Drug crisis was never an issue- flake news .
Mention the word maple leaf - absolutely clueless
No one cared - about law enforcement agencies
Full medical and dental - yet they want more money
Do we really need to spend trillions on fighter jets??
Parades use to mean - fun for the whole fandom??
Try finding and product stamped : made in Canada
Every institution we have is driven by politics.
Our landfills are reaching their capacity- then what
Can’t wait to see who fills Trudeau’s bowling shoes
Every year . Jus look around.
National anthem- 10 minutes until the puck drops .
Drug crisis was never an issue- flake news .
Mention the word maple leaf - absolutely clueless
No one cared - about law enforcement agencies
Full medical and dental - yet they want more money
Do we really need to spend trillions on fighter jets??
Parades use to mean - fun for the whole fandom??
Try finding and product stamped : made in Canada
Every institution we have is driven by politics.
Our landfills are reaching their capacity- then what
Can’t wait to see who fills Trudeau’s bowling shoes
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