I was asked an interesting question by a co-worker the other day: "Why do you stick your nose in U.S. politics?". Good question, and believe me, I can come up with very long answers, but I'll try to keep it brief.
1. Because, as the crow flies, I live less than 2 hours from the border. What happens down there, does affect me (ask our polar bears in northern Manitoba).
2. We've got as big of a bullseye painted on our backs by Bin Laden (the real enemy, lest we forget), as they do, and yes, I'm quite comfortable with the idea that the most powerful military on the planet is covering my 6 (sorry guys, you got it, I'll take advantage of it). Not to say that our own military is small potatoes. According to statistics the "special forces gymnastics" going on in Afghanistan is pretty impressive. Hoorah, JTF. Our guys and gals are holding their own.
3. This shit going on in Iraq is just, well, wrong, for so many reasons and on so many levels. Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong....... . I firmly believe that those Americans who feel the same way deserve all the back-up and support that they can get (see, I got your 6, too, though I wish I could offer you more).
4. For most of our history as neighbors, our two countries have had a pretty good relationship (one small incident concerning a little invasion which was crushed, way back when was a little touchy, though).
5. When the U.S. government really fucks up, those Americans who leave usually come here, not that I mind, as several from the last fucked up mess of a war are pretty good friends. Doors always open gang, even though our dear Mr. Harper (who'd love to be in the Preznit's back pocket, but doesn't dare) tried to close it recently. Squish.
6. I know someone who's serving in Iraq (third tour), and no matter whether he treated his fiance' in a shitty manner or not, he was decent to my rotten kid and gave him some positive direction. For that, I'm eternally grateful. Thanks again, B (even though I still think you're a big 'ol horse's ass).
I promised to keep it short, so if anyone doesn't understand why I stick my nose in, now, I guess you never will.
Peace,
Fiona
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I'm Ann, aka granny, the other 1/3 of Is America Burning. Another woman named Gadfly posts there occasionally as well.
I have several Canadian visitors on my personal blog but none yet from Manitoba (did I get that right - that's where you are?) Several from your neighbor Alberta though.
You'd be welcome any time at either blog. The link takes you to Roc Rebel Granny.
Nice to meet you, too, Fiona. And PLEASE keep sticking your nose in our effed up Dubya.The.Vile.Prick politics. The more, the better.
I have a much-loved 19-year-old niece stationed near Fallujah, so this illegal and immoral war is VERY personal to me.
So hello from the Hill Country of Texas.
BTW, DUBYA is NOT from here. He's a Yankee, just pretending to be Texan. There are MILLIONS of us real Texans who UTTERLY DESPISE him.
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