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Title: Quiet patriotism (click to view)
Date: February 19, 2010
This is an actual quote from Liberal Leader Ignatief, who authored a rambling, mushy editorial about the Olympics and Canadian identity (or something) for the New York Times last week.

I have never understood where this fashionable myth of the "politely patriotic" Canadian comes from. Ride any train in Vancouver at the moment and you'll be greeted with a scene identical to the one above, which, in turn, is not terribly different from what you'll see at your average Canada Day celebration, or any other competitive-patriotic occasion.

I suppose if you lead an upper-crust, ivory tower sort of life, like, say, if you are leader of the Liberal Party, you'll rarely come into contact with the sort of beer-soaked chauvinism that thrives among the Kraft Dinner set. But it's there just the same, a loud, boorish style of national pride on par with anything the Italians, Mexicans, or even the much-hated Americans produce.

[Hyack]

Oh, Canada
Our home and native land,
True patriot love
In all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts
We see thee rise,
The true, north, strong, and free.
From far and wide
Oh Canada
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land
Glorious and free.
Oh, Canada we stand on guard for thee,
Oh, Canada
we stand on guard for thee.

[Ombrageux]

I suppose he does mean the elite, presumably those elements (diplomatic, political) that deal with foreigners, especially if they denigrate Canada. Or he may be trying to create a "useful myth" or "noble lie" about Canada. Canada's image and influence in the world is improved if the rest believe that Canadians have a quiet, sober pride (innuendo, as opposed to the maniacs on our southern border). Whether or not it is true..

[Mr_Canada]

What sucks is that no one in my town gives a crap about the Olympics. I feel like the only one watching! The only other person I've talked to lately has been a cop who told me the results of the recent curling game against Great Britain (7-6, woot!). Can't find fans anywhere.

[Titanosaurus]

Wow! When I saw the cartoon on Filibuster Cartoons, all I could think of was the Curling debacle.

So I was watching Women's Curling (yes, I was watching women sliding stones across ice and sweeping) and the Canadians were up against the Dutch (or maybe it was the finns, I dont remember) and the Canadian crowd was so rowdy and boisterous in their cheers for the home team that Dutch team captain was actually distracted enough to miss a shot. Low and behold, it brought the poor girl to tears.

They said, it was so bad, the International Curling Association (apparently it exists) is looking into it, and considering filing a grievance to the IOC.


Who knew?!

If you're not familiar with the eitquette of curling, just know that its along the same lines as golf or tennis: spectators must be quiet.

[JJ]

As another exhibit, I would call attention to Mr. Canada's sig banner, above.

[Quantum_Wizard]

Is the guy standing in the middle Ignatief?

[kenmore]

Ô Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

[Brenda]

Titanosaurus wrote:

Wow! When I saw the cartoon on Filibuster Cartoons, all I could think of was the Curling debacle.

So I was watching Women's Curling (yes, I was watching women sliding stones across ice and sweeping) and the Canadians were up against the Dutch (or maybe it was the finns, I dont remember) and the Canadian crowd was so rowdy and boisterous in their cheers for the home team that Dutch team captain was actually distracted enough to miss a shot. Low and behold, it brought the poor girl to tears.

They said, it was so bad, the International Curling Association (apparently it exists) is looking into it, and considering filing a grievance to the IOC.


Who knew?!

If you're not familiar with the eitquette of curling, just know that its along the same lines as golf or tennis: spectators must be quiet.

There's no such thing this olympics as a Dutch womens curling team. If there was, the place would be packed with cheering people dressed in orange. You would know. Seriously.

[JJ]

Quantum_Wizard wrote:

Is the guy standing in the middle Ignatief?

It's supposed to be me, actually.

[Mr_Canada]

JJ wrote:

As another exhibit, I would call attention to Mr. Canada's sig banner, above.

I'm sure you know that I've never considered myself "quiet"...

[Hyack]

Mr_Canada wrote:

JJ wrote:

As another exhibit, I would call attention to Mr. Canada's sig banner, above.

I'm sure you know that I've never considered myself "quiet"...

And you keep proving that fact...again and again and......you get my point....

[Psudo]

Mr_Canada, no one considers you quiet.

[fifeboy]

Brenda wrote:

There's no such thing this olympics as a Dutch womens curling team. If there was, the place would be packed with cheering people dressed in orange. You would know. Seriously.

I've been watching the long track speed skating. Wow, those Dutchies really can cheer

[Brenda]

fifeboy wrote:

Brenda wrote:

There's no such thing this olympics as a Dutch womens curling team. If there was, the place would be packed with cheering people dressed in orange. You would know. Seriously.

I've been watching the long track speed skating. Wow, those Dutchies really can cheer

I know, right!

Speedskating (and swimming) is to The Netherlands what Hockey is to Canada