Canadian (lack of) patriotism....

[kissmybASS01]

Well it seems Canada has broken loose of the no-Gold-on-home-soil syndrome.

Did anyone else (Canadians especially) notice how Alex Bilodeau was during the playing of the anthem. Granted, we as Canadians have the reputation of being "civil" or "polite," but come on Alex! Sing or at the least mouth the words - even en francais would have been good. I'm sure some will say it's BECAUSE he is Quebecois The opposite of his medal ceremony performance was plainly visible after the American girl smoked Canadian Jen Heil in women's moguls.

I guess we shall see true Canadian pride and patriosm when both the men and women's Canadian hockey teams take the Gold AGAIN this year

[playinpearls]

i saw it, i dont blame him though. He was probably on such a "life high" at that moment that he didn't know what to do...

[netface]

i thought you'd get on his case for leaving his hat on...

[kissmybASS01]

Originally Posted by netface

i thought you'd get on his case for leaving his hat on...

Nah, it is still wintertime in Canada after all

[bass12]

Here's my patriotic rant: how many Canadians under the age of 50 do you think actually know the words to the National Anthem? I don't. And, to be honest, I'm not that interested. It's funny, I think Canadians are known for not being the most patriotic people. However, I've noticed a change over the last few years. More and more I'm sensing a type of patriotism that I find kind of disturbing. A lot of Canadians seem to take a smug satisfaction in being on the same continent as the U.S.A. while not being American. I think there's also a growing sense of "hey, we're nice people - we don't start wars and we are tolerant of others - not like those people south of here. Let's be proud!". It makes me squirm. Did anyone see the opening ceremonies, with the Native American Indians? That to me says it all. The only identifiable culture we have in most of Canada is the culture the Canadian government has suppressed. We keep that culture neatly packed away on reservations until we need something interesting to display at an event such as Expo or the Olympics.

"O Canada, our home and native land..."

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by netface

i thought you'd get on his case for leaving his hat on...

Speak their language please!! That would be his tuque, eh?

[MIJ-VI]

I hope this thread's subject matter doesn't stray into that 'P-word' which does not involve at least four strings, or:

[KimblesNimble]

Originally Posted by bass12

Here's my patriotic rant: how many Canadians under the age of 50 do you think actually know the words to the National Anthem? I don't.

that is terrible

[L-A]

Originally Posted by bass12

Here's my patriotic rant: how many Canadians under the age of 50 do you think actually know the words to the National Anthem? I don't.

Well then, one?

[bass12]

Originally Posted by KimblesNimble

that is terrible

We never learned the anthem in school. I currently work at an elementary school and the anthem isn't taught there either. Heck, they don't even teach kids how to hold a pencil these days, do you think they're going to bother with the National Anthem?

[Emerald_gasH]

He actually did mouth some of the lyrics in french...but give the guy a break..he may have been overwhelmed..he did give Canada a historic sporting medal so that's pretty patriotic..

And I have no idea why they wouldn't be teaching the national anthem in schools...I came here about 12 years ago from the states to a really horrible secondary school (I swear it made me dumber), and we still had to say the national anthem every day..so, of course I've memorized it..

Oh and about the Native Americans being the only identifiable culture shown at the opening ceremonies, I have to say..what?? There was a very long musical part with fiddles and tap dancing that's definatly not Native American..although I would have liked something more about the many different cultures residing in Canada's major cities (in Toronto and Vancouver especially)..

[KimblesNimble]

hmmmm. Im 27 and we sang the anthem everyday up until jr high or so + any sporting event (hockey). How old are you? And you said youre a teacher?

[bass12]

Originally Posted by KimblesNimble

hmmmm. Im 27 and we sang the anthem everyday up until jr high or so + any sporting event (hockey). How old are you? And you said youre a teacher?

I'm 34 and I substitute teach. Maybe it's a Quebec thing...

[KimblesNimble]

I can actually sing it going back and forth between english and french and I cant even speak and fench. Maybe its just my end of the coutry it was really pushed, maybe not so much in your area. You should really learn that man.

[L-A]

It's a fact that Quebec schools seldom teach the National Anthem. I guess it has to do with separatists having a lot of seats on the political scene during one of our education system's past overhauls. It's probably the same reason I was taught of the good French people being invaded by the evil English army in History courses (exaggerating, of course).

[KimblesNimble]

maybe it has somethging to do with that whole period where Quebec didnt want to be part of Canada anymore...lol good times. Maybe not so patriotic anymore.

EDIT* didnt the french invade the aborgininals first? well, showed them the "christain way", then lost that position to the Bristh?

[ugly_bassplayer]

Originally Posted by kissmybASS01

Well it seems Canada has broken loose of the no-Gold-on-home-soil syndrome.

Did anyone else (Canadians especially) notice how Alex Bilodeau was during the playing of the anthem. Granted, we as Canadians have the reputation of being "civil" or "polite," but come on Alex! Sing or at the least mouth the words - even en francais would have been good. I'm sure some will say it's BECAUSE he is Quebecois The opposite of his medal ceremony performance was plainly visible after the Kearney smoked Canadian Jen Heil in women's moguls.

I guess we shall see true Canadian pride and patriosm when both the men and women's Canadian hockey teams take the Gold AGAIN this year

You are the kind of Canadian that makes me want another referendum

[RWP]

What is up with the riots in Vancouver?

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/2/13/13...ouver-protests

[Mark Wilson]

Really guys?
We win our FIRST gold medal on home soil and this is what you have to come up with?
God Forbid he was on the biggest rush of all time winning our first Gold.

Also, my generation (here in Niagara Falls, anyway) know the English and French version of Oh Canada.

[Deluge Of Sound]

Originally Posted by George Bernard Shaw

Patriotism is the belief that your country is better simply because you were born into it.

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