Unhappy Democrats Need to Wait to Get Into Canada

[aesop]

Originally posted by Angel
Who says we want you? The longer Bush is in, the more anti-American we become, and now it will no longer be directed at Bush, but at the people that put him in again.

OOOOHHHHHH. Scary. Behave now. We'll take all your remaining hockey teams and your perscription drugs that WE developed and go home if your not carefull. You'll be left with outdated socialist ideas, trees, and Celine Dion as your only national resources.

[Ally_Kat]

Americans flock to Canada's immigration Web site
Fri November 05, 2004 01:30 PM ET

By David Ljunggren
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The number of U.S. citizens visiting Canada's main immigration Web site has shot up six-fold as Americans flirt with the idea of abandoning their homeland after President George W. Bush's election win this week.

"When we looked at the first day after the election, November 3, our Web site hit a new high, almost double the previous record high," immigration ministry spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi said on Friday.

On an average day some 20,000 people in the United States log onto the Web site, www.cic.gc.ca -- a figure which rocketed to 115,016 on Wednesday. The number of U.S. visits settled down to 65,803 on Thursday, still well above the norm.

Bush's victory sparked speculation that disconsolate Democrats and others might decide to start a new life in Canada, a land that tilts more to the left than the United States.

Would-be immigrants to Canada can apply to become permanent resident, a process that often takes a year. The other main way to move north on a long-term basis is to find a job, which requires a work permit.

But please spare the sob stories.

Asked whether an applicant would be looked upon more sympathetically if they claimed to be a sad Democrat seeking to escape four more years of Bush, Iadinardi replied: "There would be no weight given to statements of feelings."

Canada is one of the few major nations with an large-scale immigration policy. Ottawa is seeking to attract between 220,000 and 240,000 newcomers next year.

"Let's face it, we have a population of a little over 32 million and we definitely need permanent residents to come to Canada," said Iadinardi. "If we could meet (the 2005) target and go above it, the more the merrier."

But right now it is too early to say whether the increased interest will result in more applications.

"There is no unusual activity occurring at our visa missions (in the United States). Having someone who intends to come to Canada is not the same as someone actually putting in an application," said Iadinardi.

"We'll only find out whether there has been an increase in applications in six months."

The waiting time to become a citizen is shorter for people married to Canadians, which prompted the birth of a satirical Web site called www.marryanamerican.ca.

The idea of increased immigration by unhappy Americans is triggering some amusement in Canada. Commentator Thane Burnett of the Ottawa Sun newspaper wrote a tongue-in-cheek guide to would-be new citizens on Friday.

"As Canadians, you'll have to learn to embrace and use all the products and culture of Americans, while bad-mouthing their way of life," he said.

[Ally_Kat]

Didn't see Republicans flocking to Canada, did you?

I say if these dumbasses do move because they lost, then we shouldn't let them back in for the next election..or hell, why not -- EVER.

What the fuck ever happened to wiping the dirt off and collecting the pieces to rebuild? Are there really that many selfish babies in America? YOU SHARE A VOICE. The voice didn't go the way you wanted. Boo-Hoo.

I hope the Canadians realize they're being used here.

[Switch84]

Originally posted by Ally_Kat
Didn't see Republicans flocking to Canada, did you?

I say if these dumbasses do move because they lost, then we shouldn't let them back in for the next election..or hell, why not -- EVER.

What the fuck ever happened to wiping the dirt off and collecting the pieces to rebuild? Are there really that many selfish babies in America? YOU SHARE A VOICE. The voice didn't go the way you wanted. Boo-Hoo.

I hope the Canadians realize they're being used here.

Right on, Ally! Angel, DON'T LET 'EM IN!!!!!

[ODShowtime]

Originally posted by Ally_Kat
Didn't see Republicans flocking to Canada, did you?

I say if these dumbasses do move because they lost, then we shouldn't let them back in for the next election..or hell, why not -- EVER.

What the fuck ever happened to wiping the dirt off and collecting the pieces to rebuild? Are there really that many selfish babies in America? YOU SHARE A VOICE. The voice didn't go the way you wanted. Boo-Hoo.

I hope the Canadians realize they're being used here.

You really don't understand the stakes at all. It's as simple as that. Have fun gloating though

[Ally_Kat]

dude, I joke around with you and for some reason you turn around and state I never took you seriously. So I don't know wtf is up with you and randomly starting with people, but whatever.

I'm gloating? Really? How? By telling people that running away because the shared voice within thise country didn't bend to their wants? I'm not one of the ones running around saying bow down to your master that is Bush. I realize not everyone is going to love whoever gets elected into any office and when someone I'm not thrilled about gets into office I at least stand tall and go, "okay. How are thigns going to go from here and what needs to be done for my party. Why did my party lose? How can we work with this canidate to hopefully make ground." See, I'm all mature like that. What's not mature is running away like a bunch of spoiled babies. Why aren't they coming together and working towards fixing what they obviously think is completely broken?

Thank God our forefathers and all those who sacraficed their lives to establish and maintain this country didn't run away when shit hit the fan for them.

[ODShowtime]

Originally posted by Ally_Kat
dude, I joke around with you and for some reason you turn around and state I never took you seriously.

you don't have to take me seriously. I don't care.

So I don't know wtf is up with you and randomly starting with people, but whatever.

I've had a bad week. HUGE, expensive exam tomorrow not withstanding, would care to guess why?

I'm gloating? Really? How?

"Are there really that many selfish babies in America? YOU SHARE A VOICE. The voice didn't go the way you wanted. Boo-Hoo."

By telling people that running away because the shared voice within thise country didn't bend to their wants? I'm not one of the ones running around saying bow down to your master that is Bush.

I'll agree, you aren't one of the many people doing that.

I realize not everyone is going to love whoever gets elected into any office and when someone I'm not thrilled about gets into office I at least stand tall and go, "okay. How are thigns going to go from here and what needs to be done for my party. Why did my party lose? How can we work with this canidate to hopefully make ground." See, I'm all mature like that. What's not mature is running away like a bunch of spoiled babies. Why aren't they coming together and working towards fixing what they obviously think is completely broken?

Thank God our forefathers and all those who sacraficed their lives to establish and maintain this country didn't run away when shit hit the fan for them.

Actually, that's exactly what our forefathers did. They got the shits of being told what to do by all kinds or tyrants all over the world and they moved the land of the free. Check the history books.

Now what you and everyone else having a good laugh needs to do is understand why intelligent, rational people are ready to jump ship like rats on the Titanic. This isn't because "awe boo hoo gw isn't going to do social security the way we want", or "boo hoo gw will take away my welfare check."

You don't understand the stakes of the election or what we face in the years ahead. You don't understand the danger in being so cocky and so stupid in a dangerous world. You mentioned today things go in cycles and I bet you'll get a good lesson about that shortly.

All I can do is shake my head at you people.

[jhale667]

I can't imagine leaving...especially not on W.'s behalf. Besides, since the initial anger waned, I realized ....I mean honestly, how long will it be before W.'s arrogant ass pulls a full Barney Fife and shoots himself in the foot? It WILL happen. Then all the gloaters here will have to admit they fucked up. We're talking YEARS of comedy fodder here!!

As for the country, I'm more for the 'Staying around trying to fix shit that's obviously broken' idea. There's still the issues of the economy, environment, civil liberties, etc.---ideas worth fighting for. It heartens me that I see more moderate Repubs than I thought there were on the news saying Billybob's gone too far to the right and they want him to be more centrist in policy over the next 4 years. If he continues to be a divisionist, this country will go to shit, and I think even those of you on this board who voted for him don't want to see that.

[jhale667]

Originally posted by ODShowtime
Actually, that's exactly what our forefathers did. They got the shits of being told what to do by all kinds or tyrants all over the world and they moved the land of the free. Check the history books.

Now what you and everyone else having a good laugh needs to do is understand why intelligent, rational people are ready to jump ship like rats on the Titanic. This isn't because "awe boo hoo gw isn't going to do social security the way we want", or "boo hoo gw will take away my welfare check."

You don't understand the stakes of the election or what we face in the years ahead. You don't understand the danger in being so cocky and so stupid in a dangerous world. You mentioned today things go in cycles and I bet you'll get a good lesson about that shortly.

All I can do is shake my head at you people.

Great post. Five-star vote to you.

[Big Train]

The drama of it all. The world will be fine and everyone in it will be fine.

To my fellow repubs, let's stop antagonizing them for a bit. To my liberal friends, let's settle down the hysterics. Let's all take a long weekend and come back on monday ready to discuss stuff.

[wraytw]

Stop gloating, Ally! lol

OD thinks that hyperbole helps his case. Or maybe it's just bitterness. He'll get over it.

[Angel]

I've found a new suggestion:

O Canada, we plead to cede to thee

By HOWARD GENSLER

4 November 2004
The Philadelphia Daily News

(c) Copyright 2004, The Philadelphia Daily News. All Rights Reserved.

ADOPT US, O Canada!


As a blue-red split continues in the Divided States of America, we note that every blue state is contiguous to Canada or to a another blue state that is contiguous to Canada, except Hawaii - that's not contiguous to anything but lot of blue water that's contiguous to Canada.

Therefore, we've got an idea. How about a sort of second American Revolution, Canada, in which you annex all the blue states, liberate us from King George, and thus become the world's sole superpower.

What Canada Gets: Higher education: All eight Ivy League universities, Stanford, U. Chicago and Northwestern all just lowered their admissions standards for the kids from Saskatchewan.

Serious sports: Forget the Super Bowl. With the Eagles, Patriots, Steelers, Jets, Vikings and Packers, the Grey Cup is where it's at.

You get the Expos back as they're now in D.C. But who needs the Expos when you've got the Red Sox, Yankees, Twins, Mariners, Giants, Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Phillies and Pirates. The World Series is coming! The World Series is coming!

The Raptors are Canada's favorite basketball team? We don't think so. What about Flyers-Maple Leafs? Flyers-Canadiens? Settle the strike and drop the puck.

Warm-weather vacations: Sun yourselves whenever you want in Southern California or Hawaii at Canada's beautiful beaches.

The cultural arts: Tourists will love Canada's museums including the Smithsonian, the Museum of Natural History and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Plus, in addition to Broadway, the Kennedy Center and top regional theater, we're throwing in our best orchestras - Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and L.A.

The entertainment industry: You already love our movies and TV shows more than those red-staters and now when that rare production shoots in California or New York instead of Vancouver or Toronto, you still get credit for the jobs and the tax revenue.

The automobile industry: Ohio can keep its Honda plant. GMs, Fords and Chryslers are made in Canada.

The biotech industry: With many of the world's top biotech firms located in Massachusetts, New York, Washington and California (thanks to $6 billion in new stem cell research funding), it's likely that Canadian scientists will cure cancer and heart disease within the next 50 years.

The computer industry: That's right, we keep Microsoft, Apple, Hewlett-Packard and Silicon Valley. "America" gets Dell.

A burgeoning tourist industry: You've now got a lot more to sell than Toronto, the Cabot Trail and the glaciers in Banff. Even red-staters love to visit Atlantic City, the Liberty Bell, Maui, the Space needle and Disneyland (now Disney Canada).

Fresher produce: Canada, the artichoke, garlic and strawberry capital of the world. And Canadian wines just got a whole lot tastier.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: He can't be president but he'd make a swell Canadian premier.

What the Red-Staters get: Exactly what they want.

What Blue-Staters get: Canadian citizenship: And we don't even have to move.

"O, Canada": A national anthem that's much easier to sing than "The Star Spangled Banner."

Free flu shots. (Not to mention free health care.)

You don't like our "values," red-staters, you've got your wish - we're outta here.

But remember, the next time you want to see a Broadway show, visit wine country, Hawaii or the birthplace of liberty, don't just bring your Visa card, bring your visa.

You're in Canada now. And we're tightening our borders.

Don't delay, Canada. This offer expires in four years.

[ODShowtime]

Originally posted by jhale667
I realized ....I mean honestly, how long will it be before W.'s arrogant ass pulls a full Barney Fife and shoots himself in the foot? It WILL happen. Then all the gloaters here will have to admit they fucked up. We're talking YEARS of comedy fodder here!!

What up JHale

While I'm all for self-deprecating humor, I'll probably find it hard to laugh at myself when our economy is completely in the tank, I can't go on vacation to any countries except Poland and Turkmenistan, and the Gov't is trying to pluck me from my CPA pratice to go and count ammunition for our war against whoever the fuck has something we want.

oh selfish me!

[jhale667]

THAT's funny.

[ODShowtime]

Originally posted by wraytw
Stop gloating, Ally! lol

OD thinks that hyperbole helps his case. Or maybe it's just bitterness. He'll get over it.

I want to bitch-slap whoever taught you how to spell "hyperbole"