Re: The WJC Thread. USA! USA! USA!
I think much of it (especially on this site) extends from the appendage measuring that goes on between those that support the CHL and those that support US college hockey. I respect Canadians, but sometimes nationalism becomes rather... cheeky.. to be kind, especially about their entitled, ordained sport. No doubt there are idiots on both sides that don't get it. But, I can shoulder up next to my Canadian friends (from all provinces, BTW) and know that if we disagree (which we frequently do about US politics, environment, hockey, beer etc.) that they'll be the first one in most cases to cover my back if needed.
No argument from this Canadian, but there are as many, if not more Americans (here and elsewhere) who refuse to give credit to their opponents. Anyone who says they'd root for the Taliban before Canada is beneath contempt, considering that young men and women (many as young as these junior hockey players) from my country have been pulling their weight and dying while battling those neanderthals for the past several years.![]()
I think much of it (especially on this site) extends from the appendage measuring that goes on between those that support the CHL and those that support US college hockey. I respect Canadians, but sometimes nationalism becomes rather... cheeky.. to be kind, especially about their entitled, ordained sport. No doubt there are idiots on both sides that don't get it. But, I can shoulder up next to my Canadian friends (from all provinces, BTW) and know that if we disagree (which we frequently do about US politics, environment, hockey, beer etc.) that they'll be the first one in most cases to cover my back if needed.