Wait, in Canada? I realize there are still ties between these two countries, and that the Queen goes on their money, and things, but how separated are they really?
Alibelle, we are a constitutional monarchy, and she is our Queen.
Kaylee: H-how did you... g-get on...? Early: Strains the mind a bit, don't it? You think you're all alone. Maybe I come down the chimney, Kaylee. Bring presents to the good girls and boys.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:11:18 pm PST #6039 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:11:48 pm PST #6040 of 10002
hip deep in pie
re, The OC: meh.
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:16:23 pm PST #6041 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Alibelle, we are a constitutional monarchy, and she is our Queen.
Really? That's so awesome. How come I never realized Canada wasn't a completely independent country? Wait. Don't you have an Independence Day? On July 1? Teach me history, please?
Hil R. - Feb 10, 2005 4:20:52 pm PST #6042 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Teach me history, please?
Canada gained its independence by evolution, not revolution.
(Sorry. That's all I remember from sixth grade, the "America's Neighbors" history year. Well, that and a painting of a ship burning. I really should know more about this, shouldn't I? I mean, I'm geographically closer to Canada than to a lot of parts of the US. Why don't I know more about this? I think that I'll get a book about Canadian history from the library tomorrow, because now it's really bothering me that I don't know this.)
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:24:31 pm PST #6043 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
(I know, Hil. I was schooled in NY, which shares a border with Canada. I feel so ignorant.)
Noumenon - Feb 10, 2005 4:24:55 pm PST #6044 of 10002
No other candidate is asking the hard questions, like "Did geophysicists assassinate Jim Henson?" or "Why is there hydrogen in America's water supply?" --defective yeti
What Gudanov offered up:
THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs?
MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.
THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)
MS. MORNIN: Not much. Not much.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hopefully, this will help you get you sleep to know that when we talk about Social Security, nothing changes.
I've seen Bush be charming, but I've never seen such an adept, classic "I feel your pain" politician moment out of him. This is so charming I composed half the post before wondering if it could have been scripted, and I feel a little cynical for wondering. Anyway, the part I composed was just that multiple jobs aren't nearly common even in America: 1 in 19 employed Americans has two jobs (5.2%), and only 1 in 500 works two full-time jobs (0.2%).
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:26:28 pm PST #6045 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Alibelle we are independent. She's pretty much a figurehead.
This is how the Gov't website defines a constitutional monarchy:
A monarchy whose ruler is only entitled to the powers given to him or her by a nation through their constitution and laws. Often, the monarch fulfills more traditional and ceremonial duties.
P.M. Marc - Feb 10, 2005 4:31:08 pm PST #6046 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I've seen Bush be charming, but I've never seen such an adept, classic "I feel your pain" politician moment out of him.
Huh. You're the only person I've seen who didn't think it was a complete jackass remark.
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:31:30 pm PST #6047 of 10002
hip deep in pie
More boring Canadian Govt. facts here: [link]
Jesse - Feb 10, 2005 4:36:06 pm PST #6048 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I don't like all these new people on CSI. It's confusing.