Saturday, July 16, 2011

Real Canadians delight in the War of 1812

You all know a month doesn't go by when someone somewhere [in Canada]* says: "you know, we burned the White House down once"

A true Canadian says this with pride.

It’s a sticky question. Exactly how should Canada commemorate the 200th anniversary of a war in which our predecessors repelled an invasion by the United States – now this country’s closest ally and most valued trading partner?

The bicentennial of the War of 1812 is fast approaching. It’s a major formative event in Canada’s history – but like all wars, was wrenching and destructive. Both the White House and early Parliament buildings in Upper Canada were torched during the conflict.


Sorry our American friends, but one of the reasons we tolerate you at all is that we kicked your ass once.

And kicking a bully's ass is an experience that can last a lifetime...

Read more here.

* Americans tend to be strangely quiet on the subject.

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