I'm down for the distinction since her father is Canadian, but I can't agree (yet) that I would be Chinese just because I were born in China. I believe that standpoint over simplifies the concept of nationality. Doesn't cultural heritage have an influence? Of course cultural heritage has an influen...

She's Canadian - she was born in Winnipeg. She grew up in New Zealand, but was created here! Created by parents, well at least a mother, who was from New Zealand. If my parents created me, and I were born in China, does that make me Chinese? By birth yes, you would be Chinese. She was born in Canad...

Actually, I'm a conservative (well the Canadian version which would likely make me a Democrat in the US). I just find it funny that some Americans think Obama is a socialist when he's anything but. How is he anything but a socialist? Does he advocate state or worker ownership of the means of produc...

1. I should state upfront that I view the "tea bagging" to be disingenuous as advertised. It wasn't about taxes or spending. It was about Republicans not liking Democrats. That's fine, but don't take a partisan political event and try to dress it up as a principled protest. Where was the outrage fr...

rockymtn devil wrote:
I also promise not to make this a trend and any further posts on this topic will be done via PM.

There is no need for that. So long as we remain civil and don't attack each other I have no problem with political discussions.

This is a pre-emptive post. I know that both colchar and bluedeviljay are on opposite sides of the political fence. Please remember to keep this civil. We are adults, let's continue to act like adults. Actually, I'm a conservative (well the Canadian version which would likely make me a Democrat in ...

I may have to reconsider my vote in my own poll. I have a huge crush on Anna Paquin. She is now my favorite Canadian-born New Zealand actress. ^:)^ As EJ will attest, Canadian women are HOT!!! She's a kiwi though. ;-) I can happily give some credit to Canada for her demeanor and personality. She is...

I feel silly arguing Scotch with one from Scotland but... http://www.maltmadness.com/guide-02.html http://www.colonialspirits.com/blendedscotch.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Malt_Scotch Keep in mind that I don't drink the piss. From Wikipedia "Blended Scotch whisky constitutes over 90% of...

TillyGalore wrote:

colchar wrote:What the heck is with these protests?

Are you going PPB on us? We might have to ban you if you are. ;)

And I thought we were free to discuss anything we wanted to here - I had no idea the mods were out to censor us like they do over at TSTMNBN!

Miles wrote:This just may be my most favorite thread title ever.

It is special.

What the heck is with these protests?

Hmmm. Is most Scotch single-malt? And, what is the difference? single malt is from a single distillery - all scotch starts life as single malt. Blendeds are made from the product of different distilleries. Scotch's flavor is impacted by the type of water, the casks,and the strain of barley to name ...

Miles wrote:I may have to reconsider my vote in my own poll. I have a huge crush on Anna Paquin. She is now my favorite Canadian-born New Zealand actress.

As EJ will attest, Canadian women are HOT!!!

Shammrog wrote:

Shammrog wrote:
No - "Badass!"

The above is gratuitous PW-ing. So is this.

As is 99.9% of the stuff posted here.

Sue71 wrote:
'Nuff said.

And no, our parents were not closely related before marriage.

Miles wrote:

colchar wrote:That ain't like the things we call potato bugs up here.

What are your potato bugs like?

They are the little things with some kind of shell that immediately roll up into a ball when you pick them up. Turns out they are a Woodlouse.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse

I once had a student have all 6 of hers removed. I've had four of my six removed. The fifth is out (ie. through the gums) and causes no problems. The sixth is too far up in my cheek for them to get at it and they say there is no point in getting rid of it as doing so carries the potential of caving...

Here is the original summary by Earljam. Perhaps we can fill in the blanks... A quick summary: -Where's my wallet? -Shot off the highway -Class of '68? -Saliva and elevators -Pickle's Pub -Bad deals -June Bug, the wheelchair stalker -The one-armed bandit (a.k.a., Lefty, no wait.....Righty) -A baseb...

Any known cures that work for that, or for any aspect of hangovers? Hydration, Advil, etc. don't help with the next day fatigue/mental haze... There is a Scottish pop called Irn Bru that is a hangover sure (figures). If you get the stuff made in North America it doesn't work but if you can get your...

I will have to find the DBR recap he posted. It was not pretty. But, a shitload of fun. Please do. I think I remember it but would love to read it again. Have you tried switching away from rye to one of the clear liquors? I used to drink vodka but switched to rye about eight years ago. I don't thin...