tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post8234903322089035402..comments2024-02-17T03:22:53.951-05:00Comments on No Dogs or Anglophones: Heritage Classic Another Slap in the Face to QuebecEditorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699783315783642466noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-52399108489595587442012-09-28T21:05:35.332-04:002012-09-28T21:05:35.332-04:00
Right on! What is good for the goose is good for ...<br />Right on! What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-5518930731830427712011-03-14T21:25:15.319-04:002011-03-14T21:25:15.319-04:00Speaking of RDS, lots of Montreal Canadiens fans o...Speaking of RDS, lots of Montreal Canadiens fans outside Quebec are very disenfranchised with CBC's coverage of the Habs. That's why they get digital cable and satellite to watch RDS's broadcasts in Calgary, Vancouver and Newfoundland, while CBC shoves the Leafs down everybody's throats!Ricky the Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189914459261098958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-61015540455292773172011-02-28T14:52:12.449-05:002011-02-28T14:52:12.449-05:00Peut-etre que tu ne devrais pas assumer des choses...Peut-etre que tu ne devrais pas assumer des choses et me poser des question avant, non? Comme la, tu me dis que je ne suis pas assez intelligent pour parler le francais...mais pourtant!!!! Quelle est cette langue magique que je parle???? Est-ce l'espagnol??? Le mandarin???? Arrrrgggghhh que je suis nul!!! Mais me voici, un sportif qui a joue au hockey et au soccer pendant 15 ans, qui parle anglais, francais et se debrouille en espagnol et italien. Et en passant mon francais enrichi de secondaire 5 je l'ai passe a 87%, nettement meilleur que les eleves quebecois dans mon ecole francais prive. Ah oui, et aussi, meme si mon pere est WASP et que j'aurais pu aller au secondaire en anglais, j'ai CHOISI d'etudier en francais. J'ai fais l'effort. Je l'ai appris votre langue venere, meme si je me faisais traiter de bloke tout le long. Et malgre tout, j'en suis sorti bilingue avec un respect pour les Quebecois intact. Je ne deteste pas les Quebecois, je deteste les imbeciles (un groupe dont tu fais parti maintenant) et c'est eux que j'insulte sans relache. Je te met au defi de trouver un seul de mes "posts" avec des propos raciste envers les Quebecois.<br /><br />So now, seeing as how your whole post was designed to insult me, which was clearly wrong, you've done nothing but demonstate the vast ineptitude of your own judgments and intellect. I've repeated it time and time again to all the 'tarded seppies that TRY to blast me on this blog and end up failing gloriously: When we assume we make an ass out of you.... and that's it.<br /><br />Good day, retard.Jason the Montreal Anglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676354763087088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-90745137367949935322011-02-26T17:56:38.885-05:002011-02-26T17:56:38.885-05:00What a lovely person you are Jason ! So you can...What a lovely person you are Jason ! So you can't speak French well enough hein ! You have to be smart to learn French.... perhaps you haven't done enough studying. Ah........ well, as I said before the can of worms is big enough... you can go somewhere ele.<br /><br />Ontario has a lot of French, but there is a lot of hypocrits: it's lip service. Too hard for the Anglo... like you unhappy from the lovely French immersion you were surrounded with.<br /><br />No, it's also a question of attitude Jason. Yes, attitudes. You have to want to speak it. Not only pretend you speak French. I know... too many people like you and they failed their exams.<br /><br />Stay away from the sports, keep your nose in the books and stop complaining on this blog idiot! learn something instead.Good Attitudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-46322412427825313352011-02-25T18:09:49.007-05:002011-02-25T18:09:49.007-05:00I am a former Quebecer. I left Quebec because I wa...I am a former Quebecer. I left Quebec because I was forced to speak french everywhere I went and couldn't find a job as an english speaking person.<br /><br />Don't complain about other provinces making their own choices about language. <br /><br />Keep your own opinions to yourself. The rest of the country has their own interests in mind, not yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-11073273361890778442011-02-25T12:45:55.902-05:002011-02-25T12:45:55.902-05:00"I say "au revoir" Quebec.
Transl..."I say "au revoir" Quebec. <br /><br />Translated to English, that means PISS OFF!!!!!"<br /><br />Comon dude there's no need for this. You're better than that. Your comment was a hard hitting fact that couldn't be contested by even the wildest seperatist. And then the part that I quoted made you lose credibility as now they can make you out to look like a racist angryphone. Don't give them ammo. Stay factual and logical and keep passion out of it.Jason the Montreal Anglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676354763087088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-66033851964332694442011-02-24T14:01:11.909-05:002011-02-24T14:01:11.909-05:00Do you realize that, in 2008, Quebec accepted $12 ...Do you realize that, in 2008, Quebec accepted $12 billion from the rest of Canada. Of that, $8 billion came from Alberta alone.<br /><br />Just think...That's $2,666.67 for every man, woman and child in Alberta. I sure could use that money.<br /><br />I say "au revoir" Quebec. <br /><br />Translated to English, that means PISS OFF!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-61922582612274712652011-02-24T12:09:17.309-05:002011-02-24T12:09:17.309-05:00Trust me my American friend, when it comes to lang...Trust me my American friend, when it comes to language legislation in Canada hypocracy reigns supreme on both sides. English Canada still fails to acknowledge the French appropriately and Quebec simply lives in a world of delusions and denial.Jason the Montreal Anglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676354763087088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-32595186251277615392011-02-24T08:22:29.784-05:002011-02-24T08:22:29.784-05:00I'm an American so I don't have a dog in t...I'm an American so I don't have a dog in this fight, but it seems rather hypocritical for French-speaking quebeckers to complain about a lack of bilingualism in Alberta while enforcing a French-only monolingualism in Quebec.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-66495534475030070532011-02-23T13:29:19.020-05:002011-02-23T13:29:19.020-05:00Well said Ontario Anglo!Well said Ontario Anglo!Jason the Montreal Anglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676354763087088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-31674192159247252622011-02-23T11:26:51.919-05:002011-02-23T11:26:51.919-05:00Ontario Anglo here again. I am close enough to Que...Ontario Anglo here again. I am close enough to Quebec, geographically, that I get to visit there often enough. Once a year, I'd say. Anyone who'd say that "Quebec has left the house already" should pay them a visit if you can. <br /><br />Anytime I've been there, I start every interaction in French. Ontario high school French, but I try. And the people I am talking to, 99% of the time, appreciate it. They try to meet me halfway in the best English they can muster (which 99% of the time puts my French to shame). We get along fine. The welcome is warm and sincere. Would it be the same if I didn't at least make an effort in French? I doubt it, but then I'd be an arsehole to not even make the effort. I've never met a Quebecer in Ontario who didn't try do the same.<br /><br />If you judge Quebec by its politicians, I wouldn't blame anyone for being cynical. But the same could be said for a Westerner judging Ontario by the fools we elect. Politicians make hay when they can make every issue "us versus them". It doesn't matter who the "us" or the "them" is. If a politician is hated by people outside his or her jurisdiction, it probably means they're good at what they do. <br /><br />It's when you get to meet individuals that you realize that we have a lot more in common than we think. The number of times when I've been in Quebec that a conversation with a Francophone has turned to hockey is hilarious. When we'd get talking - a bit of French here, some English there - about Joe Sakic or Wayne Gretzky or Guy Lafleur, I'd almost forget we weren't speaking the same language. The Heritage Classic could've been a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate that common ground. It wouldn't have taken much of an effort. Instead, we pander to Bettman, ignore Quebec, and give the Duceppes of the world another talking point. But he didn't manufacture this one. We gave it to him on silver platter.<br /><br />The Quebecers I've met don't want the moon. I think they just want what anyone - any Canadian - would want: an acknowledgement, as symbolic as it may be, that when something is wrapped in a Maple Leaf, they're a part of it. The Olympics or Heritage Classic used the Canadian flag heavily in their branding. If you're going to do that, at least acknowledge that that flag represents two languages. If you'd pay them a visit, it wouldn't take you too long to realize that we owe them that. <br /><br />Ontario AngloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-29662405312951442862011-02-23T08:50:25.322-05:002011-02-23T08:50:25.322-05:00Should have been a bilingual event. Completely di...Should have been a bilingual event. Completely disgusting that we pander to the Americans but don't respect one of our official languages...and the music was crap...and my habs lost.... a real shitty sunday in reality.Jason the Montreal Anglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676354763087088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-23878506061125107862011-02-23T00:16:25.757-05:002011-02-23T00:16:25.757-05:00"These events should be a rallying point for ..."These events should be a rallying point for all Canadians, not more ammo for separatists"<br /><br />Just like 60% of equalization payments going to 22% of the population. Your being had!! mon monsier du Ontario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-20609810086780829752011-02-23T00:12:09.356-05:002011-02-23T00:12:09.356-05:00"I'm an Ontario anglo, and I found the la..."I'm an Ontario anglo, and I found the lack of French was embarassing. Same thing at the Olympics. If that game was in Montreal or the Olympics had been held in Quebec City with same level of bilingualism, English Canada would be livid."<br /><br />Well, if it was in Montreal or somewhere else in Quebec then it likely qualifies as being from "the nation of Quebec", as many in Quebec refer to themselves as a "distinct nation". Then, why would I expect it to be bilingual... If I wanted english commentary I would simply listen/watch the english channels and not worry about the "national" anthem of Quebec (if they had one-maybe Mon Pay ) being played at the start of an event. I am sure those in Quebec tuned into the french language broadcast on RDI during the Calgary Game. So, what is the problem?<br /><br />If the truth be known Quebec has left the house already and only drops by to check the mailbox for brown envelopes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-54090732663525887052011-02-22T20:16:02.493-05:002011-02-22T20:16:02.493-05:00Merci au type du 1:23, c'est chouette de pense...Merci au type du 1:23, c'est chouette de penser comme cela.<br />Thanks a million. Finally someone who is not an English Separatist.<br /><br />Encore une fois merci.<br />XXXXBrigittenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-55613810220959602452011-02-22T17:42:55.691-05:002011-02-22T17:42:55.691-05:00Ah, finally an anonymous who is educated and with ...Ah, finally an anonymous who is educated and with compassion.<br /><br />Merci monsieur Anglais de 1:23, c'est gentil à vous d'être si compatissant.Etoilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-47987631711568407882011-02-22T16:30:49.120-05:002011-02-22T16:30:49.120-05:00I'm an Ontario anglo, and I found the lack of ...I'm an Ontario anglo, and I found the lack of French was embarassing. Same thing at the Olympics. If that game was in Montreal or the Olympics had been held in Quebec City with same level of bilingualism, English Canada would be livid. <br /><br />These events should be a rallying point for all Canadians, not more ammo for separatists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-59717863689462407522011-02-22T01:23:56.810-05:002011-02-22T01:23:56.810-05:00Anon @ 7:14, I'm sure the Montreal expatriates...Anon @ 7:14, I'm sure the Montreal expatriates were THRILLED there was no French at the Classic, and Anon @ 7:05, thanks for the compliment.<br /><br />I wondered why the American anthem was played when two Canadian teams were competing. That's not the protocol. Maybe it was because the Commissioner, a New Yawker, was in attendance. I suppose it would have been sporting to sing the Canadian anthem partially in French. It wasn't, I'm not preturbed over it, and now I'm going to sleep! It IS late.<br /><br />BTW, my post was after #47, it was #49.Mississauga Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-33863117461039062542011-02-21T19:14:58.498-05:002011-02-21T19:14:58.498-05:00Significant numbers of Anglos from Montreal and ot...Significant numbers of Anglos from Montreal and other regions in Quebec have moved to Calgary and elsewhere in Alberta. They were political and/or economic refugees who were ethnically cleansed from Quebec. I don't blame them for not accommodating French in their new home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-51387580984495322062011-02-21T19:05:04.750-05:002011-02-21T19:05:04.750-05:00@ MG
Thanks for your post. Brings clarity to the...@ MG<br /><br />Thanks for your post. Brings clarity to the situation and the unbalanced nature of the two languages in Canada. I had not heard about this one, but of course, nothing surprizes me when it comes to the language Zealots in Quebec.<br /><br />Nothing ever changes, does it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-22428375355514111892011-02-21T19:02:59.689-05:002011-02-21T19:02:59.689-05:00"Blogospheric theater; as though the drivel t..."Blogospheric theater; as though the drivel to be had at Vigile and the hundreds of other separatist hate sites weren't enough."<br /><br />You are just beginning to see some push back against issues such as the OLA and the favored treatment of Quebec at the expense of other provinces (anglo). Lets not go to the details as we all know them well except for the brainwashed imbeciles in Quebec who have been brainwashed by their leaders. <br /><br /><br />"This is clearly not about language, and I doubt it ever really was."<br /><br />You are likely right. The conquered simply cannot come to the realization of the past and are still living in the past, wishing to regain a status which has been lost and will never return. What do you think bill 101, 78 etc etc are all about. Nothing more than revenge against the victors. That is all, nothing more. Unfortunate that the average people are the pawns in this issue. Language is and has been the central fulcrum of pitting the people of Quebec against Canada by the separtistes and politicians including JJC and the PLQ. In reality, the people in the ROC have issues much more important that a folk lore language which is on decline.<br /><br />Keep pushing and expect more push back as is evidenced on a daily basis. The ROC is for the most part fed up to the eyeballs with Quebec, the language debate and other asymetrical issues with regards to this ill fated marriage which could have been ended years ago for the good of all.<br /><br />Sorry to be so cynical.<br /><br />Look at the comments from both sides on an issue which took place outside of Quebec. Expect more push back. <br /><br />Whilst some of the comments are extremely poignant, they do reflect the realities of the coffee row sentiments of the ROC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-74027233267385628752011-02-21T18:56:21.777-05:002011-02-21T18:56:21.777-05:00@ anon. at 5:39 PM:
"The anglos are so pestu...@ anon. at 5:39 PM:<br /><br />"The anglos are so pestulent, without any imagination and copy from a site, things they cannot illustrate, they copy, they copy the are the pigs of this country."<br /><br />This comes from someone who copies and pastes lines from other sites on every other post she makes, the last example being the ancestry of Walt Disney, LOL. <br /><br />"...they rather insult, this is the English for you."<br /><br />A classic case of projection. Words you have just used such as pestulent (sic), pigs, asses, dogs and pittbulls (sic) sound rather insulting to me. <br /><br />"Thank you Mr. Editor, for submitting some rules"<br /><br />Unfortunately he isn't following all of his rules, such as not posting comments from disturbed individuals such as yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-58163439823816332982011-02-21T18:26:39.415-05:002011-02-21T18:26:39.415-05:00There have been 46 comments posted on this thread ...There have been 46 comments posted on this thread prior to my writing this one, and I'm sure this will come well after #47. After Charles Bronfman sold the Expos to a consortium of Quebec yahoos who wouldn't and didn't know how to run a baseball team, on «la fête separatiste» one year, the Expos were playing a home game, and in an unusual stunt to avoid the crowd having to hear the Canadian national anthem, the anthem was played about one full hour before game time.<br /><br />That meant the only ones who MAY have heard O Canada were some players warming up before the game, concessionnaires preparing their kiosks and food, and maybe some other employees (usherettes, groundskeepers, etc.).<br /><br />The American national anthem was played right before game time, just like normal in the other 2½ dozen stadiums around the continent. The catch: There is a Major League rule the national anthems must be played before the game, but the rule doesn't state how long BEFORE the game starts that it has to be played.<br /><br />I'm sure as a result of this, Major League Baseball had to re-word its rule for the sake of the "Quebec" clause. That little piece of infamy I'm sure trumps ANYTHING "wrong" done in Calgary. Nothing, BUT NOTHING, tops that slap in the face that one June 24th in the 1990s!Mississauga Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-53809038133290281992011-02-21T18:24:37.906-05:002011-02-21T18:24:37.906-05:00"Merde aux anglais."
Fais pas oubliez, ..."Merde aux anglais."<br /><br />Fais pas oubliez, les anglos sont les majoritie en Canada. Alors, J'espere vous aimez le goute. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-80025763937151566142011-02-21T18:21:48.126-05:002011-02-21T18:21:48.126-05:00"The lady doth protest too much, methinks.&qu..."The lady doth protest too much, methinks."<br /><br />Blogospheric theater; as though the drivel to be had at Vigile and the hundreds of other separatist hate sites weren't enough.<br /><br />The rabid rants are beyond contempt. Rather than persuade or appeal to reason, I feel insulted by my own fellow man.<br /><br />This is clearly not about language, and I doubt it ever really was.Apparatchiknoreply@blogger.com