Holier then thou attitude

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

I have lived in Canada for a little over two years and am married to a Canadian, so when I go home to the US I find that I "defend" Canada alot more bc as someone stated earlier....Americans are not as knowledgeable about Canada as Canada is about the US. I was soooo pissed the year Obama got elected. Not bc he was black or anything like that but bc everyone in Canada seemed to think I was a POS for having the attitude of it doesnt affect me I dont care. Everyone I know watched the election (none of them watched the Canadian election!) I find Canadians, hate americans but are fascinated by them. It reminds me of envy alot. We did have a Canadian friend who bashes americans for everything...He even said to me once, "americans cant drive so you should never drive in Canada". I cried and then my Canadian husband got me to laugh about it. Mainly bc the "friend" who was lumping me in with all these "fail americans" had never so much as crossed the border or had any kind of relationship with any american except for me. This particular friend views himself as better than americans yet he doesnt even know what hes comparing himself too. My husband puts it as if People were to say "we are better than martians bc they dont live on the earth"....while having no idea if martians are more advanced, happier, or anything. Making a comparison on something you dont know is silly.

I love both Canada and America and my mama says I am truely blessed to have two countries I can call home and love. In the end we just have to educate these people.

[JlovesA 109]

I have lived in Canada for a little over two years and am married to a Canadian, so when I go home to the US I find that I "defend" Canada alot more bc as someone stated earlier....Americans are not as knowledgeable about Canada as Canada is about the US. I was soooo pissed the year Obama got elected. Not bc he was black or anything like that but bc everyone in Canada seemed to think I was a POS for having the attitude of it doesnt affect me I dont care. Everyone I know watched the election (none of them watched the Canadian election!) I find Canadians, hate americans but are fascinated by them. It reminds me of envy alot. We did have a Canadian friend who bashes americans for everything...He even said to me once, "americans cant drive so you should never drive in Canada". I cried and then my Canadian husband got me to laugh about it. Mainly bc the "friend" who was lumping me in with all these "fail americans" had never so much as crossed the border or had any kind of relationship with any american except for me. This particular friend views himself as better than americans yet he doesnt even know what hes comparing himself too. My husband puts it as if People were to say "we are better than martians bc they dont live on the earth"....while having no idea if martians are more advanced, happier, or anything. Making a comparison on something you dont know is silly.

I love both Canada and America and my mama says I am truely blessed to have two countries I can call home and love. In the end we just have to educate these people.

The 2008 election was a HUGE deal here in Canada. My facebook was littered with people whose statuses were "Get out there and vote!!!!" I think I reminded about 30 people that we are in fact, NOT AMERICANS and therefore cannot vote. It's just weird and you're right...there is definitely some fascination.

[Abby62 23]

I agree with the health care thing, the canadian way is THE way to go... But that's just me!

I do LOVE Americans as they have been the nicest down there in Indiana. I have to disagree with the whole health care thing. My hubby has insurance for us. He got in to see a surgeon for his knee and an mri, xray all within one day.

In Ontario I have heard of people, including myself to wait 6 months just for a specialist appt, then maybe another 6 mths for surgery to be booked. It's crazy different in the usa. I even had to see a specialist (obgyn) they had booked an appt. here and it took 9 months just to get in. Over there I got in about 2 days..problem solved. We die in Canada before we ever get cancer treatments, people live in constant pain and suffering for months just to see a Dr. here. It's not FREE! Our taxes are enormous..etc..etc.. Okay i'm off my soapbox. I heart the USA...and Canada of course, but some things are just so different and that's what makes us all unique eh?

[Sprailenes 47]

The last election was huge all over the world, not just Canada. Whatever happens in America affects Canada in a huge way - that could explain some of the 'fascination'.

[JlovesA 109]

The last election was huge all over the world, not just Canada. Whatever happens in America affects Canada in a huge way - that could explain some of the 'fascination'.

I agree with that, I just wish Canadians cared about our politics as much as they care about America's.

[sly_wolf 199]

Everyone I know watched the election (none of them watched the Canadian election!) I find Canadians, hate americans but are fascinated by them.

Lol, I'm Canadian and I don't watch Canadian elections ...... and they had quite a few over the past few years. Its enough for me to just read the summary of the results the next day.

I dont think Canadians in general hate anything ... except maybe politics.

Edited October 20, 2010 by sly_wolf

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

I agree with that, I just wish Canadians cared about our politics as much as they care about America's.

That was my point too.....If Canadians care about the US politics fine but shouldnt they care about their own politics some too?

[The_Dude 1,142]

It seems like Canadian politics are only entertaining enough to captivate it's own audience, let alone a global one a couple times each decade, when the Bloc Quebecois gets cranky and decides that that they need a vote to secede.

[Sprailenes 47]

I agree with that, I just wish Canadians cared about our politics as much as they care about America's.

I don't really know if 'caring' is the right word. The media frenzy and sensationalism that goes with the politics here, it's hard for anyone not to know about it or watch it.

On fb it was kind of weird seeing friends in Canada put up Obam as their profile pics or taking a picture of the tv and them in front of it all happy when he was announced the winner. It was weird.

Edited October 20, 2010 by Sprailenes

[TimandJoyce 1]

I don't find the majority of Americans rude. I know some are out there...I have seen it. But I've also seen rude Canadians. You'll always get a mixture of both, where ever you go. I suppose there are places where it's more "evident" and it's sad that some people will judge a whole country because of that.

And yeah..medical. I'd love to see some similar ways here like in Canada, but one certainly doesn't have to wait near as long for tests here! Tim was telling me that his doctor's office has an X-ray, and I think Cat Scan right there. I don't know about other doctors, or if it's the same in the rest of the country, or if it happens like that in Canada, but the town I'm from....ummmmm no. If the doctor wanted to do ultra sound, or X-ray, or MRI, etc., she'd make an appointment and I'd wait to hear from them when it would be. Tim's eyebrows where raised when I told him that most doctors, (that I know of) have 10 minute appointments unless you tell them you need a longer time. And that several people will have the same appointment time, so you wanna get there early!

[Sprailenes 47]

Personally, I have come to loathe politics here.

Unless Dennis Kucinich is involved, then I like it. He's the man.

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

I don't find the majority of Americans rude. I know some are out there...I have seen it. But I've also seen rude Canadians. You'll always get a mixture of both, where ever you go. I suppose there are places where it's more "evident" and it's sad that some people will judge a whole country because of that.

And yeah..medical. I'd love to see some similar ways here like in Canada, but one certainly doesn't have to wait near as long for tests here! Tim was telling me that his doctor's office has an X-ray, and I think Cat Scan right there. I don't know about other doctors, or if it's the same in the rest of the country, or if it happens like that in Canada, but the town I'm from....ummmmm no. If the doctor wanted to do ultra sound, or X-ray, or MRI, etc., she'd make an appointment and I'd wait to hear from them when it would be. Tim's eyebrows where raised when I told him that most doctors, (that I know of) have 10 minute appointments unless you tell them you need a longer time. And that several people will have the same appointment time, so you wanna get there early!

When I first got to Canada and had to go get my blood drawn somewhere other than at my drs office I was shocked!~ My primary dr is in a town of 1200people and she draws blood and has xrays right there in that location! Having to make an appointment to get blood drawn is annoying.

[Sprailenes 47]

I personally don't mind the health care. Everyone gets a piece of the pie. It works for Canada, and of course as with anything needs improvements. However that kind of healthcare would not work in the USA. There are too many people, there is too much politics... it will never happen imo.

[OBX 51]

I personally don't mind the health care. Everyone gets a piece of the pie. It works for Canada, and of course as with anything needs improvements. However that kind of healthcare would not work in the USA. There are too many people, there is too much politics... it will never happen imo.

IMO it will never happen either. I do miss my Canadian healthcare though. We have insurance but only in-network coverage so I am not free to choose my own MD. That I do not like, in addition to having to pull out my chequebook for co-pays the minute I walk in the door.

[sly_wolf 199]

IMO it will never happen either. I do miss my Canadian healthcare though. We have insurance but only in-network coverage so I am not free to choose my own MD. That I do not like, in addition to having to pull out my chequebook for co-pays the minute I walk in the door.

Yes, it makes me think that as we get older perhaps we should consider moving back .... even sooner of Sarah Palin were to ever get elected.