I'm done with FOX.

[RBOrrell]

I am deeply offended by not just this particular episode, but the more deeply rooted stereotypes and ignorances that are the real reason that they said these things in the first place. While I don't want to appear hypocritical (and in no way am I trying to accuse any BOTL here), in my experiences, the "worldlyness" of most citizens of the USA is below that of most other countries. Why is that? They don't have to be because they are as powerful as they are. However, the ignorance of Canada (or any other country for that manner) bites them once in a while like this particular show.

I have no idea who these 5 people are. I have never heard of them, except I recall the "comedian" was on Last Comic Standing in the past, I guess that makes him an expert in international affairs. They clearly show that they have no idea of this country, and they are no better than the people you see driving across the border in July with skis strapped to their cars looking for the ski hills!

The sad thing is, we really can't do anything about it. A "boycott" of Fox or it's advertisers would not be effective because technically, the Canadian audience is not part of their demographic and our dollars are not a factor. I don't watch any Fox shows anyways, there is nothing there worth watching (cartoons? give me a break).

I get sick and tired of watching the sterotypes of this country portrayed on US-based TV.

This country has a long history of participation in international military actions. We were participants in the Boer War and then both World Wars - way before the US in both cases I may add - Korea, the first Gulf war and lately Afghanistan. How many Americans know about the Canadians that enlisted, fought and died in the 1960's and 1970's in Vietnam? We invented the PeaceKeeping arm of the UN and spent many years doing just that. We are a country of less than 30 million people. At the end of WW II, we had the 4th largest navy in the world. We do not shy away from a fight - as long as it's justified!

The more I think about these jerks on Fox the angrier I get. I would suggest to anyone to pick up a book on Canadian history, I think you would be surprised at what you read.

[ActionAndy]

Originally Posted by RBOrrell

I am deeply offended by not just this particular episode, but the more deeply rooted stereotypes and ignorances that are the real reason that they said these things in the first place. While I don't want to appear hypocritical (and in no way am I trying to accuse any BOTL here), in my experiences, the "worldlyness" of most citizens of the USA is below that of most other countries. Why is that? They don't have to be because they are as powerful as they are. However, the ignorance of Canada (or any other country for that manner) bites them once in a while like this particular show.

I have no idea who these 5 people are. I have never heard of them, except I recall the "comedian" was on Last Comic Standing in the past, I guess that makes him an expert in international affairs. They clearly show that they have no idea of this country, and they are no better than the people you see driving across the border in July with skis strapped to their cars looking for the ski hills!

The sad thing is, we really can't do anything about it. A "boycott" of Fox or it's advertisers would not be effective because technically, the Canadian audience is not part of their demographic and our dollars are not a factor. I don't watch any Fox shows anyways, there is nothing there worth watching (cartoons? give me a break).

I get sick and tired of watching the sterotypes of this country portrayed on US-based TV.

This country has a long history of participation in international military actions. We were participants in the Boer War and then both World Wars - way before the US in both cases I may add - Korea, the first Gulf war and lately Afghanistan. How many Americans know about the Canadians that enlisted, fought and died in the 1960's and 1970's in Vietnam? We invented the PeaceKeeping arm of the UN and spent many years doing just that. We are a country of less than 30 million people. At the end of WW II, we had the 4th largest navy in the world. We do not shy away from a fight - as long as it's justified!

The more I think about these jerks on Fox the angrier I get. I would suggest to anyone to pick up a book on Canadian history, I think you would be surprised at what you read.

Who cares. You didn't know who the comedians were, they weren't on your radar. You're a grown man. Your country is full of grown men. So act like it and ignore idiots.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

Who cares. You didn't know who the comedians were, they weren't on your radar. You're a grown man. Your country is full of grown men. So act like it and ignore idiots.

Let's keep the personal comments toward Asylum members out of the discussion here.

[RBOrrell]

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

Who cares. You didn't know who the comedians were, they weren't on your radar. You're a grown man. Your country is full of grown men. So act like it and ignore idiots.

Thanks you for such an excellent post. You're right, they were not on my radar, and why should a statement about a Canadian Armed Forces General be on theirs? It's attitudes like those portrayed on the show in question and your attitude here, explains why the US is not held in the highest regard around the world.

[King James]

Originally Posted by RBOrrell

Thanks you for such an excellent post. You're right, they were not on my radar, and why should a statement about a Canadian Armed Forces General be on theirs? It's attitudes like those portrayed on the show in question and your attitude here, explains why the US is not held in the highest regard around the world.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Let's keep the personal comments toward Asylum members out of the discussion here.

Originally Posted by RBOrrell

Thanks you for such an excellent post. You're right, they were not on my radar, and why should a statement about a Canadian Armed Forces General be on theirs? It's attitudes like those portrayed on the show in question and your attitude here, explains why the US is not held in the highest regard around the world.

AS compared to France, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, Mexico, Italy, Syria, China, Pakistan, Columbia, Egypt, Indonesia, etc.

I'm not losing any sleep.

[ActionAndy]

Originally Posted by RBOrrell

Thanks you for such an excellent post. You're right, they were not on my radar, and why should a statement about a Canadian Armed Forces General be on theirs? It's attitudes like those portrayed on the show in question and your attitude here, explains why the US is not held in the highest regard around the world.

LOL, I now represent the United States? Alright, let me clarify: I was not trying to insult you. I'm trying to say this: Don't let people that don't matter matter. Getting deeply offended by words gives the speaker power. Do not give him that power by reacting.

To further clarify, I think Canadians are perfectly fine. I've never met a bad Canadian (though most of my experiences in Canada involved strippers, bartenders, etc.) I think anyone serving their country (i.e Candian military) is brave and honorable: which is exactly why I don't think it's necessary to be offended on their behalf.

My point was that I don't think you should give these guys and their words power over your day. Don't let them wreck your day man, by knowing you're on the side of right you should be secure.