The Tap and Tea

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:54 am

@Lestat,
ROFL !

Given the general enmity between people from Alberta and Ontario, I find this incredibly funny! :laugh:
*imagines massive demonstrations in the towns and cities of Alberta as irate consumers demand that the game Risk be boycotted by all"

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:00 pm

Well, in the mean time I've read the survey and I see why it could have been a problem.
Basically it says that there are three possible sources of problems for Canada:
- alienation of the West, especially Texas, uh I mean, Alberta, from the centre (especially with the resource bonanza)
- "Québec libre" comme disait l'ami de Gaulle ("A Free Quebec" as said our friend de Gaulle.
- relations with the US (it ain't easy having the last superpower on the doorstep, especially since almost everyone is actually living on the doorstep: a country 5,500 miles long and one inch wide, I loved that one).

And that the liberals will probably remain in power (but probably again minority government), even though there is dissatisfaction with them, because the opposition is too divided/too regionally based. And that basically the big political divide/opposition is between the different levels of government rather than between two political blocks on a national level.

And that Canada is one of the best places to live in the world regardless (with amongst others high marks for tolerance & diversity), but sloppy government hinders it from being the best place.

Well that is the extremely simplified version, of course.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:04 pm

That is actually a very accurate synopsis

A variation on the infamous De Gaulle slogan:

"Vive Le Québec Ivre"

slade · Post by **slade** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:04 pm

[QUOTE=Lestat] Canada is one of the best places to live in the world of course.[/QUOTE]
oh great now all the Canadies here just got an ego boost

Phreddie · Post by **Phreddie** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:44 pm

um.. go USA! We are a people of the world, we have every one represented here... we officially tolerate eberything, except terrorrists, but we love corruption power and material objects.... what im trying to say is, im proud ot be an American!

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:19 pm

The Guardian agrees about Canada

http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianweekl ... 96,00.html

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:55 pm

As do the bunn-ays I believe...
http://www.frozenreality.co.uk/comic/bu ... .php?id=74

(Sorry, I'm littering spam threads with that comic tonight)

darkeningfire · Post by **darkeningfire** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:37 am

[QUOTE=Demortis]interesting, as a wise man once said, "One bourbon, one scotch, one beer"[/QUOTE]

Ah. A fine man.

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:24 pm

[QUOTE=Fiona]The Guardian agrees about Canada

http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianweekl ... 96,00.html[/QUOTE]

Alberta isn't so wonderful. I would rather be living back in Ontario...

Oh dear, did I bump this thread. Dearie me! :devil:

I guess this place needs to be reopened again... we need a good pub (not dedicated to Kool-Aid or tequila)

ch85us2001 · Post by **ch85us2001** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:26 pm

Kool aid?
I have no idea what you mean. :mischief:
Had a weird dream the other night.
WEIRD dream.

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:42 pm

Yes, kool aid, chus, what about half a thousand posts were dedicated to, thanks to you.

Weird dream? Did it involve King Friday?

ch85us2001 · Post by **ch85us2001** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:44 pm

no, I drank vodka through a chinese take out container full of rice.

:laugh:

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:46 pm

Chus, this is a sign that you have been online for too long. Step away from the keyboard and speak to a councillor.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:13 pm

[QUOTE=Hill-Shatar]Chus, this is a sign that you have been online for too long. Step away from the keyboard and speak to a councillor.

[/QUOTE]

I don't think I would recommend that. Most councillors I have ever spoken to are delusional nutbars with a unique flair for pointing out the utterly obvious

Chus would end up an even sadder case than he is now

:laugh:

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:14 pm

[QUOTE=dragon wench]I don't think I would recommend that. Most councillors I have ever spoken to are delusional nutbars with a unique flair for pointing out the utterly obvious

Chus would end up an even sadder case than he is now

:laugh:[/QUOTE]

Is that even possible?

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:22 pm

[QUOTE=Hill-Shatar]Is that even possible?

[/QUOTE]

Well, anything can always get worse :laugh:

If he went to see a therapist.. he wouldn't just be worried about a big cat in the woods, he'd think he had already been eaten by the said cat

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:25 pm

Pesimist. Anything can get better. I could be even happier if I hugged you at the moment. Speaking of which... *hug*

ch85us2001 · Post by **ch85us2001** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:26 pm

It was weird, and disquieting, like Ive got a hidden dark side inside of me. (or maybe I was just hungry when I fell asleep?)

Because the lady called it an "Ecstasy Cup"

And it tasted fruity.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:29 pm

[QUOTE=Hill-Shatar]Pesimist. Anything can get better. I could be even happier if I hugged you at the moment. Speaking of which... *hug*[/QUOTE]

Um... *hug*

And don't take that for granted, I'm feeling mellow tonight

@Chus...
erm... You know... I think Hill is probably right, you *do* need help

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:31 pm

Mellow? Did a herd of hippies pass by your house a few minutes ago?

Do you mind if I squeeze tightly?