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07-31-2004, 07:05 AM
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Canada vs US
Just after posting a brief defense of Canada in the 'Internet" forum it got me thinking...
Why do you Americans think the US is better than Canada? This debate should get pretty heated, so Canadians, get your dancing shoes on. I guess it all starts here... Canada is WAYYY better than the US! outs 
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07-31-2004, 08:01 AM
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Re: Canada vs US
Weather, lower taxes, more economic freedom, better looking chicks, more personal opportunity, higher standard of living, the NFL, Las Vegas ... need I go on?
Canada is fine, I guess. But nothing compares to the States. Nothing.
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#3
07-31-2004, 08:47 AM
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Re: Canada vs US
Weather - It was 30deg C today here. Thats probaby 90deg F?
Taxes - US poker players pay tax, Canadian Poker players no tax, winner Canada More economic freedom - I can fly across Canada for under $100CDN. Avg annual salary for Canadian female = $31,000. Not sure about Male, but I'll guess around 40k. Any figures on US averages? Better looking chicks - wrong, you just have more of them. US has have more hot chicks but more ugly chicks too! Bigger population! More Personal Opportunity - Another draw. Higher standard of living - If you call enormous personal debt a high standard of living then you win. The NFL - no contest Las Vegas - no contest Lets not forget, Health Care - Canada free, US - you die without insurance. Crime - Canada rarely. US = crime. People - Canadians are nice (not everyone). Americans are arrogant (not everyone). Leaders - George Bush -- mmm donuts; Paul Martin - someone who can actually spell election and win it. Canada Rocks. Outs
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07-31-2004, 10:32 AM
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Re: Canada vs US
Weather - what is the mean temp in Canada on Jan 30?
Taxes - what is the tax rate in Canada on income? Economic Freedom - Where would you want to go in Canada for even a dollar? Alberta? Don't forget to adjust your salary for Canadian dollars or pesos or whatever you are using up there. Personal Opportunity - Americans have more choices than just zamboni driver or farmer for career paths. Health Care - Free? That is horribly ignorant to believe. Crime - true People - i agree Leaders - Who is Paul Martin? Canada is okay. But you can keep it.
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#6
07-31-2004, 01:41 PM
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Re: Canada vs US
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Taxes - what is the tax rate in Canada on income? [/ QUOTE ] In several cities in the US, the personal tax rate at the top is higher than top Canadian rates. That said, states like Texas and Nevada have much lower rates than Canada. Of course, those states are not exactly the best providers of social services. [ QUOTE ] Economic Freedom - Where would you want to go in Canada for even a dollar? Alberta? Don't forget to adjust your salary for Canadian dollars or pesos or whatever you are using up there. [/ QUOTE ] Where would I want to go in Canada? You tell me -- a very large percentage of our tourist dollars come from the US. A few things come to mind, such as Whistler, west coast fishing, the rockies, the stampede, Toronto, etc... I am not sure how your point here is relevant, but I guess it's a response to the previous post. After adjustments for currency cost of living, etc., Canada still comes out on top. By the way, the Canadian dollar closed at .750835, so it's not exactly a peso. [ QUOTE ] Personal Opportunity - Americans have more choices than just zamboni driver or farmer for career paths. [/ QUOTE ] Cute. [ QUOTE ] Health Care - Free? That is horribly ignorant to believe. [/ QUOTE ] Unfortunately you are pretty much correct here. That said, I'd rather be a sick poor person in Vancouver than a sick poor person in Miami. -Diplomat
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#7
07-31-2004, 01:54 PM
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Re: Canada vs US
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That said, states like Texas and Nevada have much lower rates than Canada. Of course, those states are not exactly the best providers of social services. [/ QUOTE ] This pretty much sums up the real problem with Canada. More concerned about providing social services than nurturing an economy that is sustained by hard working citizens. Jimbo
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#8
07-31-2004, 11:26 PM
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Re: Canada vs US
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Texas and Nevada have much lower rates than Canada. Of course, those states are not exactly the best providers of social services. [/ QUOTE ] Social services? You're a pinko commie. ~D
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#10
08-01-2004, 04:38 PM
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Re: Canada vs US
Can't argue with some of your points but....
lower taxes I don't mind paying higher taxes since we have free health care and lower university tuition. more economic freedom I don't know what you mean by economic freedom, but a more developed and mature econmy means less business opportunities. As for your personal freedom: think about the patriot act. Also, judging by prescription medication costs, and the kazza lawsuit companies seem to have more power than average people. better looking chicks I hope you're kidding. 1/3 of them are overweight...unless that's what you're into. Playboy sales jump by 15%-20% when a candian chick is on the cover. higher standard of living On average yes. But you also have a huge gap between the standard of living of the rich and the poor. This might be one of the causes of the higher US crime rate.
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