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Soon we will need passport to enter Canada
pabooger
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Ma and I took Bryan and Dustin over to the courthouse today to apply for their passport's. The clerk told us that it is in the works, that U.S.Citizens will not be able to enter Canada without a valid passport!
She also said that not to far in the future we will need a type of passport to pass from state to state!!! Wonder how they plan on enforcing that one???
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
She also said that not to far in the future we will need a type of passport to pass from state to state!!! Wonder how they plan on enforcing that one???
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
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I had to show one when entering California when moving from Pennsylvania [:o)]
My heros have always killed cowboys.
Since the Native Americans have opened their Casino's in Ny State, many do not go across into Canada anymore!
Im sure with them tighting the border restrictions, travel up there will dwindle even more! Im sure it will be detrimental to the economy in the Western, Ny area as well. As many Canadians do travel down into Buffalo area!
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
So, who wants to enter Canada, anyway? All they do is argue about which language to speak and bad mouth the United States. Screw 'em.
A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employments.
-- Aristotle
I used to enjoy reading this board but it's crap like this wich could change somebody's mind. I know I can hear it already, didnt want him on here anyway... It's a wide generalization such as yours Mr pig that makes me wonder about some of you. I'm not picking on you because your definatley not the only one, but how many Canadians do you know that argue about language and hate the U.S.? I could agree if the only place you ever visited was Montreal, but even their not all like that.
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
-General George Patton
In all fairness, never had any problems with the people on our Many trips to Niagra Falls, found the people to be quite courtious and friendly!
Irregardless I think this policy will hurt the Tourism trade in both country's! Guess it is a necessary evil as I believe we need to do much more to protect our borders!
Mact: Saxon was only expressing his opinion, he lives in the Southern part of the states, and is not close to the border as are some of us!
Glad to have you Canadians on the board, if you let stuff like this get to ya, your in for a rough ride! Pay no attention! Stick around and share the Canadian point of view with us!!!
My Nephew Rob lives in Alberta, and likes the Providence and it's people! Besides you guys have some of the best hunting and fishing available, the border restrictions are going to hinder us Yanks from coming up and enjoying it!!!
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Going through Canadian Customs was nothing more than a kind greeting and a cordial inquiry but coming back to my homeland I was greeted by a doberman wearing a US Custom agent uniform who was rude and disrespectful to me as an American born citizen of our great nation.
Separate the good Canadian people from their leaders and politics and you are looking in the mirror. Unfair statement to make after I had Canadian citizens in tears apologizing to me for their government not supporting us, the US, in the Iraq war.
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
Don't fly the river!
I think we could represent ourselves better as Americans, since this is a global forum.
orca
Does this mean that those Johnny Rebs have to quit arguing with us Yanks???[:D][:I]
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Watch the Flamin begin now!!!![^]
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
But i will stand and fight to keep products that i produce that try to come down here out of Canada to protect my lively hood of farming and ranching
nothing personal against a single Canadian that i know up there as i would expect my farming and ranching counter parts up there not want our ag products up there..I dont know any from eastern canada so cant comment on that.
Times up there for Canadian farmers and ranchers is just as tough for them as it is for American farmers and ranchers, in either country we are both at the bottom of the food chain!
doc
Clouder..
Why is it the "thing to do" to bash people of one country when its the government you ought to be after?...
For example...you jump all over Canadians for the stand on the war...but did you stop to think it was the government?????...I mean DUHHHHHHHHH...
And Canadians jump all over Americans for the stand on the war...but did you stop to think it was the government????????...I mean DUHHHHHHHHH...
People are people all over...we live, we marry, we have kids...we fight to survive,..we cry...and we die....is it so different what country it is?...
.Why blame the people for the actions of the government?...We would get rid of it and get a better one if we could or if there was one around...
Lil' Stinker's Opinion
A dead intruder cannot testify against you in a court of law!
If they're still moving, put another round in them!
Step across the border between Idaho/Canada and you will play heck telling the difference between US and Canadian folks.
Yes, the only difference I've noticed is that Canadians do not have apposable thumbs.
CLASSIC095
Lil' Stinker's Opinion
That fact has been noted, but an Idaho native would never mention it in a Canadian's company, we're too polite.[:I]
Clouder..
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Our attitude towards others reflects their attitude toward us.
"I dont care how thin you make a pancake, it still has two sides"
"A wise man is a man that realizes just how little he knows"
The whole reason they were screwing with me is because I was a scruffy-looking dude wearing a black leather jacket and riding a Harley Davidson. I have no desire to ever go into Canada again. They can shove the whole country AND their socialist society up their collective *.
Lord Lowrider the Loquacious.
Member:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets
She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
"I dont care how thin you make a pancake, it still has two sides"
"A wise man is a man that realizes just how little he knows"
Lord Lowrider the Loquacious.
Member:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets
She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
I am sorry for the way that you were treated but this is the reason that some people are against "profiling" racial or otherwise.
As a matter of policy, whenever I cross the border, in either direction, I keep my mouth shut, and answer all qiestions with as short and direct answer as possible. In fact, whenever possible, I keep my responses to three words, "Yes Sir" and "No Sir".
By the way, that must have been a RCMP officer that was carring the pistol. You see, Cannadian Customs do not carry firearms, they are still arguring about that!!
In any case, please do not allow the negative experience that you had to colour the perception of the whole country. I have travelled extensively in the USA, Canada and some other places and generally have nothing but good to say about where I have been.
By the way, not all of us are socialists, indeed, many are completely against the whole agenda of the elite socialist/envior freak minority.
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Much to my buddies dismay the whole bus was detained and searched, he was ready to kill the kid and the border guards!!![:D]
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Canadian custom guards DO NOT wear handguns...and they do NOT dress in swat uniforms....
If the RCMP were there, then it had to be a good reason...like drugs..and if I formed the opinion of the USA and its people because of the way I was treated at the American Customs, then I would NOT be here right now...and I would NOT love this country the way I do...so shove that up your collective you know what...
and yes this time it is Beth.
Lil' Stinker's Opinion
And Pa, that is why I curb my sense of humour when crossing the border!![:D]
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Don't hold back tell him how ya really feel!!!![;)]
Damm, my side is still hurtin!!![:D][:)]
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
And if my attitude or opinion offends you then you'd do well to henceforth NOT read my posts.
Lord Lowrider the Loquacious.
Member:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets
She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
That is not what I said!!! I said!!
quote:The clerk told us that it is in the works, that U.S.Citizens will not be able to enter Canada without a valid passport!
I think what she meant is that no one will be able to pass in or out of Canada without a passport! Sorry if I mis lead, it was not intended!
It was my impression that it is the United States that is iniating this policy due to the Terrorism issue!
Pa.
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
On the contrary, everyone I have dealt with in Canada has been polite and friendly. They even smile and say thank you when they screw me on the currency exchange rate. If their government wasn't so high tax, anti-gun, and socialist, I'd live there from spring to the end of fall.
R/
Dave
How different the world would be if we could consult the veteran instead of the politician. - Henry Miller
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LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
Don't fly the river!
Naw the Pinheads stole my thread!!![:p][:D]
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIRS - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
My parents best friends were from B.C. somewhere...
Kinda ironic that we open up our borders with NAFTA then they get closed by the other parties - go figure. I say repeal NAFTA!
Having worked both borders, I have found that Mexicans Citizens regard entering the United States as a priviledge. Canadians seem to regard it as a right. I've had several Canadians get upset with me when I asked them for their I-551 (Green Card) as though they're not obligated to show it when entering the United States. This never occured on the southern border.
When they pry it from my cold dead fingers.