How macho are we Canadians?!...
Well OK, we can be pretty damn macho (the above image shows that we have inventive ways of periodically blowing off steam, and this form of truculence was about the extent of our collective blood lust for approximately 50 years). But having elected one government that quietly acquiesed to much of Washington's agenda and yet another that openly kowtows to all of Uncle Sam's imperial designs, we have become much meaner folk lately.
Hey people, here in Canada the fascist disease emanating from the Empire to the South is spreading faster than you can say "Eh?" Increasingly, our border guards are denying entry to Americans who dissent against their own government. No longer is it JUST brown people with funny names and weird religions who are being harassed, denied the basic freedom of movement, or even worse. I guess that's our way of getting back at Americans who deny entry to Canadians on the same grounds. Call it misplaced machismo. Two examples of border BS, one involving author Mike Palecek and one from folk singer David Rovics, indicate a frightening trend:
Canada: You Can Come Any Time You Want
Singer David Rovics Banned from Canada for One Year
But do take heart, gentle citizens of the land of the free, and of the true north, strong and free: You may travel back and forth to your shopping heart's desire. Just keep your mouth shut, never go to a protest, never write a "controversial" article, song, blog or book. Oh, and never sign a petition either (an old friend was turned back several years ago because he signed an anti-nuke petition back in his misspent youth). Such careless acts means you may be, or you may sympathize with...no, I won't type the word (hint: it starts with a "t"). Basically, as long as you are good little docile robots, our governments will wave you on through. Happy shopping, and enjoy the game!
