But, to the Canadians themselves, What Does Canada Stand For is a far more important question. It's a possible way of defining a National Identity or a Core Belief System. As an American, I tend to believe our national identity, our set of beliefs that define us as who we are, is much more readily apparent and stronger than those of Canadians. But, I could be wrong. So, I thought it was an interesting quesiton to query Canadian Bloggers and Writers on, to see what they had to say, learn how they felt, and present their responses.
Krista Boryskavich addressed the issue of What Does Canada Stand For? in her June 29 Winnipeg Sun column:
What does Canada stand for? It was a question raised to me in an e-mail from an American blogger, who wrote: "The reason I ask is I read ... comments about the recent arrest of the Canadian terrorist plotters (Robert Spencer at www.jihadwatch.org). Spencer contends 'the miasma of Canadian anything-goes multiculturalism' makes homegrown jihadism in Canada possible now and in the future, because 'Canada stands for nothing and can mount resistance to no ideology.' "If you ask me as an American what the United States stands for, the word that comes to mind is opportunity. But for you as a Canadian, what does Canada stand for?" Ask many non-Canadians what they think of Canada and it's likely they'll list some of the better-known icons, events and personalities that have come to symbolize our nation -- Tim Hortons, hockey, Wayne Gretzky, the beaver, the moose, the maple leaf, the CBC, the CN Tower, Pamela Anderson, the seal hunt, the Calgary Stampede, Celine Dion, and a cold bottle of good old Labatt's Blue.
But the question of what Canada stands for goes much deeper than mere symbolism. It involves a set of shared values that all Canadians can embrace.
http://jarrarsupariver.blogspot.com/2006/07/in-t-view-what-does-canada-stand-for.html
[Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on July 6, 2006]
Note: www.jihadwatch.org
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What Does Canada Stand For?
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- Author, Thomas Pynchon
"What Does Canada Stand For?" is definitely the wrong question!
Not to worry though... many will bust hump to respond to it regardless.
Overall there is no cohesiveness that defines Canada any more than there is of any other nation of diverse opinions.
Most of the responses will gush like the stereotypical Beauty Queen,
“I just want whirled peas.” Or something like that.
Pay attention to the use of big soft cotton candy words like- justice, harmony, love, ad infinitum.
Now if you want a REAL question, ask us what we will rollover for.
The lies of politicians mostly!
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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.... : Albert Einstein
"...Peace, Order, and Good Government..."
-Constitution Act, 1867
"...Peace, Order, and Good Government..."
like I said Whirled peas
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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.... : Albert Einstein
It just seems most people try to form a response to this familiar question with nothing other than their own ideas of what Canada should be rather than paying reference to the facts.
Still, I can't imagine why anybody would then go further by attempting to discredit the very words found in the document that made Canada a self-governing dominion on July 1, 1867.
Apparently, it is the petty partisanship that has muddled the perception of Canada's stance in the minds of so many.
Vive le Canada.
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— The Divine Symphony, by Inayat Khan<br />
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"I think it's important to always carry enough technology to restart civilization, should it be necessary." Mark Tilden
Krista Boryskavich
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Packard">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Packard</a><br />
The Hidden Persuaders, first published in 1957 (ISBN 0671531492), Packard explores the use of consumer motivational research and other psychological techniques, including depth psychology and subliminal tactics, by advertisers to manipulate expectations and induce desire for products, particularly in the American postwar era. It also explores the manipulative techniques of promoting politicians to the electorate. The book questions the morality of using these techniques.<br />
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for more on this topic -<br />
<a href="http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewvideo.php?vid=cen_of_self1">http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewvideo.php?vid=cen_of_self1</a><br />
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CVhances are few remember the car or the man <p>---<br>The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.... : Albert Einstein