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 04/02/2012 11:12:47 AM · #1
I think that if the USA decided to invade and take over Canada, along with the promise of tax amnesty for 'former' Canadians for the year of 2011, there would be celebrating in the streets.

Just a thought.

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Side note: The duty free limits for Canadians cross-border shopping in the US has been raised from $50 for 24 hours to $200 and from $400 for 48 hours to $800. After two years of a dollar around parity, and prices of Canadian shit 50% higher...

Hello... can we get rid of the border? Clearly Canadian government sucks.
 04/02/2012 11:35:44 AM · #2
Are you being an angry canadian
 04/02/2012 11:42:14 AM · #3
I don't think there's ever been an angry Canadian...
 04/02/2012 12:49:09 PM · #4
Originally posted by tanguera:
I don't think there's ever been an angry Canadian...

They put chemicals in the water to keep us down. The damn Leafs haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967, yet the arena is filled for every game! They can't even make the playoffs! I'm thirsty. I think I need a glass of water.
 04/02/2012 01:36:59 PM · #5
Originally posted by tanguera:
I don't think there's ever been an angry Canadian...

We're polite about it when in mixed company.
 04/02/2012 01:40:58 PM · #6
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I think I need a pint of beer.

Changed it to Canadian for you.

CS
 04/02/2012 02:41:00 PM · #7
Living in Politician Central (Ottawa) and working for the Canada Border Service Agency has given me NO insight as to how things actually work with the border - it's like they have a "hop to it" mat for policy making and the biggest tattle-tale gets the promotion because they pointed out more flaws with their coworkers than anybody else.
I think you got the thread title wrong though as a lot of us are now going south of the border since the dollar is so much closer to parity. :)
 04/02/2012 02:46:06 PM · #8
hmmm. i drive to a different state to get a tax break on goods I purchase, you guys drive to a different country.
 04/02/2012 03:03:17 PM · #9
yeah, and we have to pay duty... at least with inter-state purchases you don't void warranties or pay duties when you cross the state line. :)
 04/02/2012 03:06:48 PM · #10
Originally posted by RyanWareham:
yeah, and we have to pay duty... at least with inter-state purchases you don't void warranties or pay duties when you cross the state line. :)


well technically we are supposed to voluntarily pay the tax when we file income tax.

and no that isnt a joke.
 04/02/2012 04:01:34 PM · #11
Sweet, we can invade Canada and finally have decent health care.
 04/02/2012 05:02:42 PM · #12
Tell you what. We can do this without bloodshed.
We'll take your health care and you can
take our taxes.
 04/02/2012 05:08:05 PM · #13
Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Hello... can we get rid of the border? Clearly Canadian government sucks.


...and of course you would gladly let go of your health insurance plan(S), dental plans and prescription plans.

Not me my friend...I might pay more in taxes but I don't have to worry about the hospital owning my house should I need medical intervention.

Viewed from another perspective. :O)

Ray
 04/02/2012 05:13:30 PM · #14
Originally posted by RyanWareham:
yeah, and we have to pay duty... at least with inter-state purchases you don't void warranties or pay duties when you cross the state line. :)


Considering the amount of items I have purchased in the USA over many years I seriously doubt that we pay any form of duties.

I declare absolutely everything I purchase in the USA and other than the HST I have never been asked to pay duty. With regards to camera and electronic gear, I like to purchase things from Abe' of Maine since there is no tax in Maine and they ship for free.

Mind you, if you have items shipped to you from a supplier in the USA then you would be called upon to pay "Brokerage Fees" which can be rather high.

Ray
 04/02/2012 05:53:51 PM · #15
Originally posted by RayEthier:
... health insurance plan(S),

I'd buy insurance.
Originally posted by RayEthier:
...dental plans

Canucks have to buy that, I don't have one.
Originally posted by RayEthier:
...and prescription plans.

Canucks have to buy that, I don't have one.

Suckling form the public teat may get public servants dental and prescription plans, but not working in the real world.
 04/02/2012 05:58:54 PM · #16
Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Suckling form the public teat may get public servants dental and prescription plans, but not working in the real world.


Sucks to be you then I guess. :O)

Ray
 04/02/2012 07:00:55 PM · #17
I still have a bad memory of my ticket in Brantford, Ontario. A cop had someone pulled over and I didn't go into the next county to give him a wide berth, so I received a $500.00 ticket. Actually, It was only $490.00.
 04/02/2012 08:32:06 PM · #18
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
... health insurance plan(S),

I'd buy insurance.


Guess you've got megabucks just laying around then.
 04/02/2012 08:37:49 PM · #19
Come to New Hampshire. We're tax free too.

Personally, I think that sooner or later we're going to annex both Canada and Mexico.
04/03/2012 08:50:03 AM · #20
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Suckling form the public teat may get public servants dental and prescription plans, but not working in the real world.

Sucks to be you then I guess. :O)

Or any of the 47% of Canadians who aren't government employees. ;-)

Message edited by author 2012-04-03 11:27:42.
 04/03/2012 08:50:52 AM · #21
Originally posted by NathanWert:
Come to New Hampshire. We're tax free too.

Personally, I think that sooner or later we're going to annex both Canada and Mexico.

What will the US name Canada once it's annexed?
 04/03/2012 08:56:28 AM · #22
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
... health insurance plan(S),

I'd buy insurance.
Originally posted by RayEthier:
...dental plans

Canucks have to buy that, I don't have one.
Originally posted by RayEthier:
...and prescription plans.

Canucks have to buy that, I don't have one.

Suckling form the public teat may get public servants dental and prescription plans, but not working in the real world.


I worked for IBM for a number of years and had 90% dental/health coverage. Now working for the federales i get 100% covered since my wife and i both are gov't employees and cross-coverage claims work that way for us.

Originally posted by Strikeslip :
What will the US name Canada once it's annexed?

Friendly McAwesomeVille.
 04/03/2012 10:50:23 AM · #23
so do the majority of people work for the govmt
 04/03/2012 10:55:27 AM · #24
Originally posted by Strikeslip:

What will the US name Canada once it's annexed?


Popsicle du nord ?

Message edited by author 2012-04-03 10:55:48.
 04/03/2012 11:19:29 AM · #25
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
so do the majority of people work for the govmt


In Ottawa, yes. But now that there are going to be 19000 civil service jobs cut, that's going to change things drastically.
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