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50. I am Canadian, too. Even though I was born in NYC, due to a law passed in 1947...

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2019, 09:56 PM

Nov 2019

....(I was born in 1948) since my mother was Canadian I have Canadian citizenship, too.

I've been traveling to Toronto since I was a little boy to visit family (I've probably seen Niagara Falls 30+ times!). I'm reminded each time how nice the people are in Toronto, and so much happier than many Americans.

One year I was up there the week before the National Election. I was shocked at how civil the campaigns were, nothing like we have down here. The candidates discussed issues and their positions, they didn't get into the character attacks like American campaigns do.

I'm envious of you. Had I known of my Canadian citizenship back then, there's a good chance I would have moved there when I was much younger. Alas, it's late in my life and moving is out of the question. But I'll never pass up a chance to visit!

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I am Canadian [View all] Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 OP

Thank you, Bernardo Hekate Nov 2019 #1

You are very welcome Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #6

Some days lately leftieNanner Nov 2019 #2

Your words are kind too. Thanks! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #7

Thanks for the shout-out! Good to touch base with one of the nice people up north!❤ Karadeniz Nov 2019 #3

Glad to be a part of it! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #8

Some parts of the US are more "Canadian" than others. roamer65 Nov 2019 #4

True dat! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #9

NY, New England, Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest are very similar to Canada. roamer65 Nov 2019 #55

Thank you Bernardo bdamomma Nov 2019 #5

Rise you shall, personally and nationally. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #10

Just for you ... marble falls Nov 2019 #11

Brought a smile to me! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #17

Remember back in the good old comedy days when rapier wit was more common than a knife attack? marble falls Nov 2019 #49

And I envy you. trof Nov 2019 #12

There are strong headwinds, but I hope we all never forget there is much that can and will be better Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #18

Spoken like a true Canadian. trof Nov 2019 #24

My wife and I have even discussed Canada. Left-over Nov 2019 #30

Thanks for being here. safeinOhio Nov 2019 #13

You too. The Dalai Lama is an inspiration. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #19

Aww, thanks for writing this. babylonsister Nov 2019 #14

Well, shucks, you're a great poster on DU! Thanks Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #20

baby_sis is as awesome as it gets blm Nov 2019 #28

I'm always happy to hear opinions from the North. defacto7 Nov 2019 #15

Ah. There is a great radio show in evenings here called "Ideas". Wide ranging. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #21

I'll give it a listen! defacto7 Nov 2019 #23

Thanks for all the love! FM123 Nov 2019 #16

It's been earned, the old fashioned way, which is new again! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #22

Nova Scotia is a beautiful place genxlib Nov 2019 #25

Don't let it be a secret within your company. Much beauty in the US. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #33

Nice post. My husband was born in Antigonish. Vinca Nov 2019 #26

I hope you visit NS from time to time. Thanks. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #34

I was in Halifax a couple of weeks ago. peacefreak2.0 Nov 2019 #27

Good folk here. I wish I could combine American entrepreneurism with Canadian culture. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #35

I live in Upstate NY and we go Raftergirl Nov 2019 #29

Yup. We have our problems but we also have good ways, peaceful ways. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #36

I just wanna sat Chuuurles Nov 2019 #45

I am native Hawaiian... yuiyoshida Nov 2019 #31

I fell deeper in love in Hawaii, kind of a pre-honeymoon! Mahalo & Arigato gozaimasu Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #32

dou itashimashite! yuiyoshida Nov 2019 #37

Good for you. Corgigal Nov 2019 #38

You are my neighbor on Earth. But like you, I wish for you to live where you want in peace. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #40

I have a couple what were I assume Tories in my ancestry bucolic_frolic Nov 2019 #39

Thanks. I expect to be posting as robustly as ever! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #42

That's good news, you're a vital cog in the daily wheel here bucolic_frolic Nov 2019 #47

I love you too! chia Nov 2019 #41

Kind words. You are welcome! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #43

Thanks we love you too! Richluu Nov 2019 #44

You are welcome! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #63

Thanks for your important participation in DU, Bernardo. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2019 #46

I'm a strong supporter of diversity too. It is a strength. Thanks Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #64

Howdy, Nova Scotia! paleotn Nov 2019 #48

It is a trap! To get you to come back! You are welcome Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #66

I am Canadian, too. Even though I was born in NYC, due to a law passed in 1947... George II Nov 2019 #50

You talk like Canada is a foreign country. I've been to Canada. It's less foreign than Texas. tclambert Nov 2019 #51

Thanks for being up-front with us FakeNoose Nov 2019 #52

oh, yeah? prove it: say something in Canadian. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #53

❤️ 🇨🇦 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2019 #54

I gathered you were a fellow Canuck from some of your posts, Bernardo! luvtheGWN Nov 2019 #56

Spacebaw [sic], prof. Susan Calvin Nov 2019 #57

Have you registered as a foreign agent? IronLionZion Nov 2019 #58

I love Canada and Canadians. pnwmom Nov 2019 #59

Awww..so sweet amuse bouche Nov 2019 #60

Me too, paysan... BobTheSubgenius Nov 2019 #61

Thanks, Bernardo! crickets Nov 2019 #62

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Nov 2019 #65