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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (41526)	12/23/2001 9:16:27 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Thin.... Very thin. JLA

To: Lane3 who wrote (41526)	12/23/2001 11:15:00 PM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I always assumed that many if not most Canadians are so inundated with US culture that they think of themselves as quasi-Americans.... Anyway, we all use the word "we" in a variety of contexts as we discuss things. From "Solon": "We [speaking of Americans] have a lot to be proud of." "On behalf of the United States of America, I apologize." "We chose to kill them indiscriminately." Karen, do you really wish to stand on your proffered explanation? You do not believe "Solon" was falsely portraying himself as an American citizen? I believe that you once referred to the "audience" your posts reach. Do you offer that explanation to the audience as your sincere belief? JC

To: Lane3 who wrote (41526)	12/24/2001 2:11:39 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 82486

"There are a number of Canadians posting on these boards and they are all but indistinguishable from Americans." Part of the problem might stem from the implication that America is the USA instead of two continents containing numerous countries or instead of the USA being one among many of the countries in America. Is a Canadian not an American? Of course a Canadian is an American but we and most of the rest of the World are thinking USA when we say American. Are we beginning to think of Canada as a suburb of the USA?