Canadians only!

**yannick35** · 06-30-2012, 09:05 AM

Canadiens not Quebecers, Ha, why are amerians not allowed to go to Cuba? I come from Montreal best city ever. We have the Jazz festival.... what do you have?

**Persistence2012** · 06-30-2012, 10:59 AM

lol the utube video on the first page made me laugh lol

**Persistence2012** · 06-30-2012, 10:59 AM

Yea as US still has a embargo on cuba

**Times Roman** · 06-30-2012, 11:58 AM

**>Good Luck<** · 07-09-2012, 08:16 PM

^^^^ Irish girl do CANADIAN guys better!

**bfarr** · 07-19-2012, 09:10 AM

Hey Canada!! Toronto Newbie looking for some advice on my gear and a couple other things.

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**Kawigirl** · 07-19-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by yannick35

Canadiens not Quebecers, Ha, why are amerians not allowed to go to Cuba? I come from Montreal best city ever. We have the Jazz festival.... what do you have?

Goes back to the Castro / Eisenhower days. All politics....lead to the Cuban missile crisis...which Kennedy prohibited travel.

Ive been meaning to get to Montreal.....

**jasc** · 07-19-2012, 09:47 AM

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**MickeyKnox** · 07-19-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Scabtree

I'm giving my Canadian shout out! (no really, I'm shouting. Canadians like to be loud for some reason)

100% Canadian. Norther Ontario..where the Canadian girls are really hot!

Originally Posted by calgarian

for all Canadian haters...health care is FREE........eh

gawd i hate when another Canadian says that. it's not free!! WE pay for it, trust me!

**MickeyKnox** · 07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

What's the difference between an American and a Canadian? A Canadian is an unarmed American with health care.

**brocato** · 07-19-2012, 11:02 AM

another new Canadian member. and just to point out we have free healthcare cause we pay taxes up the ass!!

**capetown** · 07-19-2012, 01:37 PM

Must be something good about smerican health care. I see old people going there all the time to stay alive if they have the money. I would pay for that. I might be a little pissed walking into emergency and paying 10 bucks for a band aid though. Lol

**MuscleInk** · 07-19-2012, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by capetown

Must be something good about smerican health care. I see old people going there all the time to stay alive if they have the money. I would pay for that. I might be a little pissed walking into emergency and paying 10 bucks for a band aid though. Lol

It's likely "accessibility". Canadian healthcare is rationed. That's not meant to be a criticism, rather a matter of fact. In the USA, accessibility isn't necessarily restricted per se (unless you have NO insurance) and cash is king - i.e. if you have cash, accessibility isn't so much a factor. That's why Canadians who can afford it, travel south and pay cash for services they may otherwise have to wait for under a universal health plan where accessibility isn't determined by the insurance you have or how much you're willing to pay. A common example is diagnostic imaging. I know a number of Canadians who have traveled from Ontario to Buffalo, NY for MRIs that they can get the same day versus non-urgent MRIs in Canada that they may have to wait several months for.

I wouldn't say the US healthcare system is superior by any means. There are many problems notwithstanding over utilization, redundancies, and variable coverage especially among the uninsured. Moreover, when you compare healthcare outcomes and overall survival between Canada and the US, Canada still outperforms the US.

**brocato** · 07-20-2012, 10:20 AM

but you also have to realize our healthcare system in canada is over abused. you see so many times people going to the doctors for the stupidest things just cause its free. once my friend got in an accident on his motorcycle and his entire body was bleeding, but they made him wait 2.5 hrs before seeing a doctor at the hospital cause it was so packed. also we dont have private clinics or specialist due to the free healthcare. so for example when my uncle wanted to get treated for cancer he got up and came to the states because he would rather go to a private clinic where he can pay large amounts of money but know he is receiving the top care possible.

I guess both have their pros and cons, however overall canadians are healthier than american.

**>Good Luck<** · 07-25-2012, 05:52 PM

Dude, this thread still lives on! Loving Canadians and loving American haters! Lol

**kmdietri** · 07-25-2012, 06:08 PM

Reporting in, in the middle of an awesome Canadian Summer!!

**>Good Luck<** · 07-25-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by kmdietri

Reporting in, in the middle of an awesome Canadian Summer!!

Unless your from Toronto area, my summer is awesome-er!

**thex95** · 07-25-2012, 07:50 PM

Welllllll since we can now discuss UGLs what are my fellow canadians favoruite UGLs??. I have been hearing good things about medistar

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by thex95

Welllllll since we can now discuss UGLs what are my fellow canadians favoruite UGLs??. I have been hearing good things about medistar

Yup, I'm about to start a cycle of medistar testex (cyponate) and I've tried sustain before. Completely painless injections and they've been around for quite some time. Some people question the potency, but i know lots of people who use and enjoy the brand unanimously.

I'd say try it out...just for the smoothness if nothing else.

**frsttmer** · 07-26-2012, 06:15 AM

Toronto area, yay for canada

**gonejeepin** · 07-26-2012, 06:24 AM

Ontarian here, reside in Durham Region, work in the city of Toronto, for the city of Toronto.

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by frsttmer

Toronto area, yay for canada

Jeah boyyyyy! Torontoooooooooo!!!

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

Ontarian here, reside in Durham Region, work in the city of Toronto, for the city of Toronto.

Lucky you! City workers in Toronto got it goood!!!

**gonejeepin** · 07-26-2012, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by JustJoe

Lucky you! City workers in Toronto got it goood!!!

Yes and no, I've been with the city for 11 years, I just got on permanent ie. No 4 month layoff every year, this past january, it is a decent paying job with great benefits, ill never be rich but ill never be poor.

**gonejeepin** · 07-26-2012, 07:33 AM

And forgot to mention with mayor Ford deleting job and contracting our jobs out by the truck load who knows what will happen, I lost a lot of respect for the general public of toronto after they voted that joke in as mayor.

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

And forgot to mention with mayor Ford deleting job and contracting our jobs out by the truck load who knows what will happen, I lost a lot of respect for the general public of toronto after they voted that joke in as mayor.

I suppose u might have a bias opinion being a city worker but me as an ordinary tax payer... He's aiming to decrease spending to decrease my taxes... I hate that m dollars pay garbage men 30/hour when otherwise they have no skills...but I don't like the job cuts, they affect us all

**sgt2jay** · 07-26-2012, 11:49 AM

well im american but my wife is Canadian, so not sure how to chime in.
GO Canadica!
or
Go Amerianada
or
??

**gonejeepin** · 07-26-2012, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by JustJoe

I suppose u might have a bias opinion being a city worker but me as an ordinary tax payer... He's aiming to decrease spending to decrease my taxes... I hate that m dollars pay garbage men 30/hour when otherwise they have no skills...but I don't like the job cuts, they affect us all

Yeah my opinion can be considerred biased, but.... Garbage men do not get 30$/hr, its 26.85$ and no they aren't educated, but believe me, throwing 25 tonne of disgusting slop in 100 degree weather or -25 weather, they earn it, I did it for a year and it was hell. As for cuts, well, he's like any other politician, says one thing, does another ..... But I do agree there is a lot of $ pissed away by city hall whether it be for certain aspects of municipal services or overpaid councillors...... Then again mayor miller was nothing special either. Anyways, toronto is great either way and we are steering this thread off topic a little.

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

Yeah my opinion can be considerred biased, but.... Garbage men do not get 30$/hr, its 26.85$ and no they aren't educated, but believe me, throwing 25 tonne of disgusting slop in 100 degree weather or -25 weather, they earn it, I did it for a year and it was hell. As for cuts, well, he's like any other politician, says one thing, does another ..... But I do agree there is a lot of $ pissed away by city hall whether it be for certain aspects of municipal services or overpaid councillors...... Then again mayor miller was nothing special either. Anyways, toronto is great either way and we are steering this thread off topic a little.

Well considering I started this thread, and the topic is "Canadians only" it was a ploy to get people talking... Either way, its a useless to talk politics and government... Everyone's getting screwed one way or another! Us Canadians are just better at taking it! That's why were always happy!!!

Goooooooo CaNaDa!

**gonejeepin** · 07-26-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by JustJoe

Well considering I started this thread, and the topic is "Canadians only" it was a ploy to get people talking... Either way, its a useless to talk politics and government... Everyone's getting screwed one way or another! Us Canadians are just better at taking it! That's why were always happy!!!

Goooooooo CaNaDa!

lol, exactly ......... now all toronto needs is a sports team that isnt an embarassment, u watch that Jay's game last nite?

**>Good Luck<** · 07-26-2012, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

lol, exactly ......... now all toronto needs is a sports team that isnt an embarassment, u watch that Jay's game last nite?

Luckily I did not. Actually, the last jays game I watched was in 1992 or 1993 when Joe Carter hit the homer for the back-to-back world series win. 20 years ago...I was about 5 years old lol that's terrible isn't it

**gonejeepin** · 07-27-2012, 07:48 AM

Well all you missed was a 16-0 loss, and yeah its sad the last time they were a contender was 20 years ago...... You a Leafs fan?

**>Good Luck<** · 07-27-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

Well all you missed was a 16-0 loss, and yeah its sad the last time they were a contender was 20 years ago...... You a Leafs fan?

Sure am! But I stay realistic and don't expect anything substantial for a few more years. I'd love to see them win, but it's at least fun to watch the first 10 games of the season lol. It'd be nice if canadian teams could keep good Canadian players. They all seem to head south

**gonejeepin** · 07-27-2012, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by JustJoe

Sure am! But I stay realistic and don't expect anything substantial for a few more years. I'd love to see them win, but it's at least fun to watch the first 10 games of the season lol. It'd be nice if canadian teams could keep good Canadian players. They all seem to head south

Yeah seems that way, I think part of the problem with the Leafs is that toronto is such a hockey market that the success of the team is near irrelevant to its success as a business. Look at all the amazing players that have moved in the last couple months or have been free agents and the Leafs didn't bother to take a shot at them, especiall a canadian star like Nash. Dah well, I just want a stanley cup once in my lifetime, hopefully that's not too much to ask.

**>Good Luck<** · 07-27-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

Yeah seems that way, I think part of the problem with the Leafs is that toronto is such a hockey market that the success of the team is near irrelevant to its success as a business. Look at all the amazing players that have moved in the last couple months or have been free agents and the Leafs didn't bother to take a shot at them, especiall a canadian star like Nash. Dah well, I just want a stanley cup once in my lifetime, hopefully that's not too much to ask.

I'll drink to that!

**Scabtree** · 07-27-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by JustJoe

Luckily I did not. Actually, the last jays game I watched was in 1992 or 1993 when Joe Carter hit the homer for the back-to-back world series win. 20 years ago...I was about 5 years old lol that's terrible isn't it

That's crazy, I remember that game so clearly.. Makes me feel old.

**brocato** · 07-27-2012, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by gonejeepin

.. now all toronto needs is a sports team that isnt an embarassment,

honestly man, our teams make ridiculous amounts of money (for example leafs are the most valuable team in the NHL as of 2012) yet we have shitty players ran by shitty management. I officially gave up on Toronto sports long time ago.

**gonejeepin** · 07-27-2012, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by brocato

honestly man, our teams make ridiculous amounts of money (for example leafs are the most valuable team in the NHL as of 2012) yet we have shitty players ran by shitty management. I officially gave up on Toronto sports long time ago.

Yeah its business first unfortunately, ill never give up on the leafs though, I've tried to but just can't . Now if people stopped paying 60-350$/seat to go watch the leafs lose for a season or two, then maybe the powers to be would start making the right moves.

**Times Roman** · 07-27-2012, 11:53 AM

OK. I'm a believer now. I want to be canadian

here's my dollar....

....where do i sign up?

**>Good Luck<** · 07-27-2012, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

OK. I'm a believer now. I want to be canadian

here's my dollar....

....where do i sign up?

Well if you have a skill it's quite easy to immigrate to Canada. First you move to
India, then you apply for immigration to Brampton! Lol just kidding. But it's seriously easy to get into Canada. We are now accepting 300,000 new immigrants annually.. Oh and we have JOBS! lol