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Old 06-09-2013, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Aloverton
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As ever, the problem here lies in 'by whose definition.' The US definitions of 'liberal' and 'conservative' stand for political factions, not ideologies or principles, because both sides scoff at the basic principles of the terms. There will always be problems attempting to superimpose those upon Canada, where they mean somewhat different things, and on top of that, are in fact the names of major parties. Also, in Canada's parliamentary system, there can be greater change in government after elections--which could occur at just about any time. I've seen more than one Canadian party invented or have its name changed in my lifetime.

If you want to pose the question in US-centric terms, the best way is to ask: "if most Canadians lived in the US, do you think they'd vote Democratic or Republican?" My bet is that they'd dust off their passports and go home once they considered that those were the only alternatives, because some widely-held Canadian values get no love from either US party.
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Old 06-09-2013, 08:35 PM
 
Location: Gatineau, Québec
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I don't think generalizations can be made. Liberal on what issues? Conservative on what issues? Canadians are notorious in certain circles for being repressive and redneck on First Nations issues. The Canadian government, no matter what party is in power, is notorious in international human rights circles for having one of the most repressive regimes on the planet in relation to its First Nations peoples. It's not unusual for Canadians to rant angrily on and on for an hour or more on that topic.
Very true. Or raise the topic of French Canadians, Quebec or bilingualism with *certain* English Canadians and wait for your ears to turn red. Or English Canadians with certain Québécois people too.
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Old 06-10-2013, 01:49 AM
 
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Old 06-10-2013, 04:30 AM
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Location: Florida
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Old 06-10-2013, 08:45 AM
 
Location: Toronto
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I think Canadians are more progressive when it comes to social issues, but just as conservative as Americans with economic ones.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:38 AM
 
Location: Chicago(Northside)
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Parrappa, you know you just proved to us that canada is more conservative than america.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:55 AM
 
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Parrappa, you know you just proved to us that canada is more conservative than america.
How so?
Also, it's Paparappa.

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Old 06-10-2013, 10:00 AM
 
Location: Gatineau, Québec
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Not sure it shows Canadians are more conservative. Rather, it shows there is a lot of groupthink on the part of Canadians - at least when it comes to American politics.
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Old 06-10-2013, 10:18 AM
 
Location: Toronto
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Parrappa, you know you just proved to us that canada is more conservative than america.
Are you twenty-years-old and living in Silver Springs, Florida? Just wondering.
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Old 06-10-2013, 12:37 PM
 
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Why is every second thread on the Canada forum about the U.S.?
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