President Obama in Canada: A Memorable Moment

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The discussion revolves around President Obama's visit to Canada, highlighting various reactions and observations from participants regarding the event, the personalities involved, and the political context. The scope includes personal reflections, political commentary, and humorous takes on the visit.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express appreciation for the visit, noting the significance of President Obama meeting the Governor General of Canada, who is the first black woman to hold such an office.
  • There are contrasting views on the charisma of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper compared to President Obama, with some participants criticizing Harper's lack of charisma.
  • A participant humorously suggests that the Obama seen in Canada was a double, implying conspiracy theories about his identity.
  • Several posts reference humorous anecdotes and jokes related to the visit, including a play on words regarding security and cultural references.
  • Some participants discuss the implications of the visit for U.S.-Canada relations and express a desire for political change in Canada.
  • There are playful comments about the body language between Obama and the Governor General, with some participants making lighthearted remarks about their interaction.
  • Concerns are raised about the ongoing investigations related to past political events, with references to the need for reparations and political accountability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of amusement and interest in the visit, but there are multiple competing views regarding the political implications and personalities involved. The discussion remains unresolved with differing opinions on the significance of the event and the figures involved.

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Some comments reflect a blend of humor and political critique, with references to conspiracy theories and personal opinions that may not be universally accepted. The discussion includes speculative statements about political figures and their actions.

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Readers interested in political commentary, U.S.-Canada relations, or humorous takes on political events may find this discussion engaging.

baywax
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Dear America,

Thank you for sending your President over to Canada for a few hours. It has cost you a bundle for all the security. Of course, we're putting up a few of our purple, brown, green and blue bucks not to mention the loonies and toonies all the school kids paid to ride the bus up to Parliament Hill to catch the incredible buzz of the Prez's arrival! They all got the day off to check out the visit.

The most beautiful shot was seeing President Obama meeting our Governor General, who is a woman who immigrated from Haiti and the first "black" woman to hold any office in Canada. The two hit it off like peas in a pod... and make a nice, platonic couple.

Very cool.. .thanks guys... this has made my week a real treat!

Here's a Yahoo moment where the President disembarks from the Airforce 1 into a sea of red surge... or what we call Mounties... RCMP... Royal Canadian Mounted Police...

We have a song about the RCMP... but I can't really repeat it here.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/ss/events/us/080318_obama#photoViewer=/19022009/6/photo/photos-n-canada-u-s-president-barack-obama-walks-past-rcmp-honor.html
 
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There's a great passage in the BBC's report, contrasting the difference between Harper and Obama

"Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is a Conservative who leads a minority government, and it would be fair to say that he has avoided the temptations of charisma in doing so." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7898464.stm
 
mgb_phys said:
There's a great passage in the BBC's report, contrasting the difference between Harper and Obama

"Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is a Conservative who leads a minority government, and it would be fair to say that he has avoided the temptations of charisma in doing so." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7898464.stm

The Prime Minister lacks charisma and has a "doo" that looks like a Harp Seal parked on his head. Possibly a cousin to Trump's weasel.

We miss Trudeau and the rest of the Liberal Mafia. We have another shot at it with Pierre's son... Justin who lived in Vancouver for years teaching at Vancouver College. Now he's an MP and not far from PM! That would truly rock the friggin' country and the world!
 
Baywax, you do realize that this was just one of Obama's doubles, right? The real Obama is being held in Cheney's office safe.
 
baywax said:
...It has cost you a bundle for all the security...

No problem, baywax...we borrowed it...maybe even from you guys! So great to have such nice neighbors.

But don't worry, we're good for it. Probably.
 
The visit took longer - because after saying "Don't Tase me bro - I'm not Polish" to each mountie, you have to repeat it as "ne me Tase pas, je ne suis pas Polonais"
 
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mgb_phys said:
The visit took longer - because after saying "Don't Tase me bro - I'm not Polish" to each mountie, you have to repeat it as "ne me Tase pas, je ne suis pas Polonais"

Yeah... "don't tase me bro"... that is so sick! I'm surprised they're still investigating that...
nice to see... I think enough Fortune 500 people got upset enough to make it happen.

lisab! :smile: you know they're thinking of using the Canadian Banking system world wide...

holy •••• ... makes you hope we're doing it right.

Yah Ivan... I love the creepy music Paul Shaffer plays when Letterman talks about Cheney's dungeon spooking out President Obama's children. That is majorly funny... and sad and true.

Speaking of doubles... SadIam had 12. I think its a fair strategy. It makes room for a special force to replace an errant leader with no one noticing. o:) Could you please send in the Liberal Harper look alike soon?
 
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Did you guys see the Prez with the Gov. General?
Totally cute couple... sorry Michele and the Gov's significant but... yeeeah!
 
baywax said:
Yeah... "don't tase me bro"... that is so sick! I'm surprised they're still investigating that...
It's taking a while, it seems everyone involved has to rewrite their statements everytime they are shown the footage.
 
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baywax said:
Did you guys see the Prez with the Gov. General?
Totally cute couple... sorry Michele and the Gov's significant but... yeeeah!
Before baywax takes us any farther down his fantasy lane... here:

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Now we've seen it.
 
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Remember, you have to send him back...I think we need him to undo some of the damage done by the previous administration.
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Before baywax takes us any farther down his fantasy lane... here:

Now we've seen it.

:!) :smile:
Your Prez's body language says... interested!

We could start another "Dallas" series... er... "Chicago" I guess.
Or... "The Days of our Governor General, and what the Queen said".
 
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baywax said:
Could you please send in the Liberal Harper look alike soon?
Did Thunderbirds play in Canada? Perhaps Gerry Anderson could help.
 
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turbo-1 said:
Remember, you have to send him back...I think we need him to undo some of the damage done by the previous administration.

Yes turbo, thank you for the loan... he's back on the plane with Maple Leaf cookies as interest. Please do continue with the investigations and reparations. Pretty please.:smile:
 
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mgb_phys said:
Did Thunderbirds play in Canada? Perhaps Gerry Anderson could help.

A complete ringer mgb_phys! Totally calculated (and not in a nice, physics way). You can see the strings on the doofus.

Nah... this guy is looking more alive than Harper.

http://www.newvideo.com/images/boxart/AAE70159-03.jpg
 
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No shirt no shoes no service.

The night before our PM met with your President a MIG from Russia was cruising our arctic airspace and one or more of our F18s had to escort it off the property. Suppose it was in the budget!