Do you feel that we as Canadians get an accurate/unbiased view of world politics?
375125
Everyone is biased!!  Therefore, the only thing we can do is get as much information from as many different sources as possible, definitely cross international lines for your news.  With the news from everywhere in the world, you might have a clue, but that's about all.
511173
I am not American, I am Canadian and very proud of that fact.\n\nThere are things I admire and envy about the USA< but then on the other side there are also things I do not appreciate or admire. This war in Iraq is one of them...\n\nI think it was a huge mistake to go in and do what they have done. The civilian casualties are such a shame!
484350
I think Canadians are A LOT nicer than americans, they are not SOOOO incredibly ... They actually genuinely care for ppl...
826589
You nailed it!  That's what it's all about over here.  We are definitely spoiled (we use a majority of the world's resources), we are definitely brats (forcing democracy on the middle east), and we really mean well... at least we mean well for us...
33559
I think a global opinion does matter, Your country represents you and i do care how others in other countrys veiw me.(I however dont care how my country citzens veiw me).And I do think our presidents actions determine how the world sees us, hes our representitve for us. If we are running around blowing up things and killing people no matter what the cause, thats got to look bad. If we are seen as a agressive country (to the world) we could be biting off more than we can chew. I know if other people in other countries or country was over here for any reason blowing up my family and friends (even if they say they had a just cause) it wouldnt fly over to well with me.If we were arrogant and didnt care what was thought of us, we might make more mistakes than we would if we cared. Constuctive critisism is a good thing, and we should be aware of what everyones doing and thinkin and why  there doing it. Its not a good thing to be biased,like history often is,and it makes you miss out on half of perspective.If we dont care,we are just like (in a sense) the bad guys. i know i like to see the whole picture, shouldnt everyone else too?
565726
No, not really.\nI feel like they think we are all ignorant and can be kept confused by alot of seperate issues.
638296
When I think about 'World' the first thing that comes to my mind is 'War'... But I like to think positive so I think about 'Canada'... I know Canada is the 6th most highest crime rated country. At least it's not the 1st or 2nd... :)\nSomething I admire a lot about Canada is that it's a Multicultural country. I am a proud Canadian.
674007
I know several Canadians that put US folks to shame where politics are concerned. They are much more attuned to international affairs, domestic affairs than their southern neighbors are attuned to Canadian affairs.
546185
No.  Canada is known for their quality.  They help to keep other countries in check.  They are peace keepers.  They help to keep our brothers and sisters south of the border from getting blamed for things they haven't done.  USA may be the brute force of combat but, they also need Canada as peace keepers to help smooth over a countries' people from the upset of military conflict.  This in general has given Canada a respect that other countries cannot obtain.  Things maybe disturbing in Afghanistan and as peace keepers there will always be a cost.  Remember Canada's Prime Minister is also answerable to the Queen of England and if the Queen wants us there, we are there.
793119
I have been to Canada many many times for my business and my husband used to work in Trois River.  I love Canada and I do think their system is much better than the system we have in the US.  I would love to live in Canada except for one thing:  it is too darn cold up there and I love the USA.  The USA has gotten off on the wrong foot the past 15 or so years but I have faith we can get back on track after the next presidential election.
1034786
No, I'll assume what I want, and if I'm wrong I'm wrong. It's not meant to be insulting. Like if I was in Europe and someone asked me if I was american when I'm Canadian, even though I don't care for the states I wouldn't be offended by the person. People make mistakes. It's not a big deal.
626744
Do you still wear mullets, acid washed jeans and member's only jackets?\nThat stuff stuck around for a long time after it was gone from the US.  I always got a kick out of that.\n\nNo, seriously, I think more Canadians hate Americans.  They somehow think of themselves as "european", "enlightened" and "progressive".   That's especially true of the (fake) french ones in Quebec.  \n\nActually, I think Canada would make a really nice 51st state!\n\nAdded:\nAs far as the health care: Great.  You Cannucks have to wait  3 months for a simple mamogram.  My brother-in-laws father is dying there because the health system sucks!\n\nCleaner - Less crime: Yes, Always true of a homogeneous people.  Much harder when you take in all refuse from every country.\n\nLarger!?!?  If you count Ice as land, then yes.\n\nKeep going the socialist route, and you'll become just like us (minus the innovation and wealth and charity)
270636
I am a United States citizen, I have traveled into Canada on many occasion and I really like their people, they lead the way as far as health care and social networking things but that is because they have not had to build a war machine. I wish that our government was more like theirs but the United States leads in so many other ways I would have to vote for us.
301069
I am Canadian with many relatives in the US.  I have spent 35 years between the two countries and let me tell you, there are many social differences between the two countries.  I could spend the next two hours writing on the subject, but I will try to sum it up quickly and simply.  \n\nThe United Nations examines many cultural and social aspects when they determine their top 50 countries to live in list.\n\nLiteracy, infant mortality, life expectancy, murder rates, corruption, and poverty to list but a few. Using these aspects to measure a country's "status" as it were.  Canada has fallen on the list over the years to Norway, but for most of the 90'S we were #1.  The US was around the 25-30 area.\n\nI point out to my American relatives (all of whom believe that their nation is the best in the world, even though many have never travelled) that their communist neighbour Cuba has a higher standard of living than they do according to the UN.\n\nAs humble as we Canadians like to think we are, we are very proud and grateful that many of the negative social challenges that are ever present in the US don't exist here (at least not on the scale it is in the US).  I don't know one Canadian who would ever want our two nations to merge.\n\nWe have a relatively unknown multi-cultured utopia up here and we would like to keep it that way.
446691
Surprisingly Canada!!!  Most would not think so but it's true.
617511
I got a new friend came from europe here he loves it . Canada is the best place in the world to live. We are all brothers and sisters canada is diverse in cultures , languages, people. We are a multicultural country and proud of it thats what Canada is built upon. We do not believe in assimilation like our neighbours to the south. Also it is a country here where we , feed the poor , take care of our old, and health care and poverty. We are still a country where we do not lock our doors and trust people.
773888
I am Canadian, living in Canada, and am equally embarrassed about the "anti-war" sentiment in Canada and the negative impact this has had on the internal and traditional Canadian motivation to fight for what is right.\n\nAt the end of WWII, Canada had the third largest navy in the world.  While we have since become known (at least internally) as "peace-keepers", Canada does have a proud warrior past.\n\nI don't mean "warrior" in the sense of gratuitous warfare.  I mean "warrior" in the sense of going to war when liberty and justice dictate that it is right to do so.\n\nI believe that an important reason for the "anti-war" sentiment is the strong undercurrent of anti-Americanism that exists among many (but certainly not all) Canadians.  This exists for the same reasons it exists in Europe and elsewhere:  a sense of jealousy and helplessness in the face of the American juggernaut.  Certainly the USA is not perfect and we need to defend our national interests, but we should be VERY wary of accepting the "great satan" designation affixed to the proud chest of the Americans by the enemies of all of Western Civilization.\n\nThose opposing Canada's contribution to world liberty and democracy through battle should consider that their ability to protest involvement was built on the backs of soldiers.  War is bad, but sometimes necessary.  \n\nI just wish that more people understood that sometimes, things are truly worth fighting for.  It doesn't make the fighting enjoyable, but it does make it worthwhile, noble and right.