[gaulois]

I wonder what will happen in the US over the next 48 hours. Some people are not going to be happy about this one.

[Dr Caleb]

I put a new link in the Links section. The least we unwed canucks can do is offer some poor repressed person a place in our great land. Pick man/woman or both (cause we can do that here) <br /> <br />One even offers $10 and the ability to cook! <br /> <br />**the above is sarcasm, for those that are new here ** <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/wink.gif' alt='Wink'> <br /> <br />http://www.marryanamerican.ca/ <br /> <br />

[robert_fisher]

<img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/cry.gif' alt='Cry'>

[z_whalen]

So any predictions for the next four years? <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/biggrin.gif' alt='Big Grin'>

[arc628]

[QUOTE BY= z_whalen] So any predictions for the next four years? <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/biggrin.gif' alt='Big Grin'> [/QUOTE] <br />Business as usual... <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/evil.gif' alt='Evil'>

[z_whalen]

I don't think so. It may be a little early for predictions but I think both parties will be taking more moderate stances. If you look at the Bush administration over the last few months, they have been doing a lot of damage control. Even though the election is over I think this trend will continue. Controversy is not good for neo-conservatives, and I doubt the neocon faction in his administration will want to see another four years as controversial as the last four. There will probably be less emphasis on catering to the religious-right. This worked well to score votes in the election, but I don't think it will help them run the country. Of course this is only a guess at the moment. Though the path I just laid out would be more successful politically then the path they have followed over the last four years, Bush is not known for always taking the politically pleasing route. Still, no harm in being optimistic.

[lesouris]

Apparently Bush is coming to Canada in this term...and if you thought the American kids hockey team that came to Montreal felt unwelcomed! This can only result in a worsening in Canada-US relations, not a repair.

[z_whalen]

Ouch. <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/frown.gif' alt='Frown'>

[z_whalen]

Actually, I look forward to his trip. I'm interested in hearing what he has to say while he is here. I don't look forward to the massive protests, however. <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/frown.gif' alt='Frown'>

[civiltech]

[QUOTE BY= lesouris] Apparently Bush is coming to Canada in this term...and if you thought the American kids hockey team that came to Montreal felt unwelcomed! This can only result in a worsening in Canada-US relations, not a repair.[/QUOTE] <br /> <br /> <br />I'm not a Bush supporter, but traditionally the President's first trip out of country has always been to Canada. This has always been an informal thing, but shows the friendship, and allegiance between the longest undefended border in the world. The first recent acception to this was when Bush was elected in his first term. relations were strained with Canada, and he chose Mexico instead (I believe..)

[gaulois]

Maybe he should do his first trip in Iraq, Iran or Afghanistan instead? That might solve the problem. Won't say which problem.

[robert_fisher]

[QUOTE BY= gaulois] Maybe he should do his first trip in Iraq, Iran or Afghanistan instead? That might solve the problem. Won't say which problem.[/QUOTE] <br /> <br />I love it! <br /> <br />-- Once again because I know you all care so much -- <br /> <br />My new stance on America: <br /> <br />"You made your bed now lie in it! Regardless of voter fraud, unfair election ballots/machines, you did nothing, sure you started some nice web sites and listened to Michael Moore, but I didn't see very much other than that. Nader was the man for the job, and Kerry was the decoy, four more years of corporations having their say, and you not having yours. Congrats." <br /> <br /> <br />"I don't think so. It may be a little early for predictions but I think both parties will be taking more moderate stances. If you look at the Bush administration over the last few months, they have been doing a lot of damage control." <br /> <br />Did you ever think Z_ that it was because they were in an election? Why else would they be 'doing a lot of damage control.' <br />

[Stymiest]

[QUOTE BY= lesouris] Apparently Bush is coming to Canada in this term...and if you thought the American kids hockey team that came to Montreal felt unwelcomed! This can only result in a worsening in Canada-US relations, not a repair.[/QUOTE] <br /> <br />Their is a lot more support for Bush then you might think in Canada its just that anything outside of Ontario never gets noticed <img align=absmiddle src='images/smilies/rolleyes.gif' alt='Rolling Eyes'>

[z_whalen]

Ok Robert read the rest of my post. I'm getting sick of explaining my posts four or five times over because you can't take the time to actually read them over. <br /> <br />"Controversy is not good for neo-conservatives, and I doubt the neocon faction in his administration will want to see another four years as controversial as the last four." <br /> <br />OK?

[robert_fisher]

Fair enough?!?!?! <br /> <br />Answer me this. Why is it that you are not looking forward to the protests? Those are people who are taking a public stance, not an internet stance. <br /> <br />I don't understand why people look at protests with such distain. If you look back through history, it is the people who make a difference, by standing up for what they believe in. I think Venezuela is a good example of that. It's just in our apathetic society that we think protesters are a 'bunch of rowdies looking for a party.' <br /> <br /> <br />Please don't get so upset about explaining yourself 4 or 5 times, if what you are writing is important to you then you should explain yourself until your position is clear. I do apologize for my statement previous to this one, apparently, I must have missed that last line. I do not however apologize for my protest against Bush as a president, or Martin as PM for that matter. The two party system is forced onto our society, by the media, and the parties themselves. It's unfair to expect the NDP/Nader to compete without corporate sponsorships, while the GOP/Dem/Cons/Libs have lobbyists telling them what the party line is!