Living in USA/Canada pros and cons?

[astroNikon]

I'm kind of lost in this thread now

going to find myself

It was because the penguins were going to attack Canada and annex Quebec as their homeland.

 

[Braineack]

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing. America is the best country in the world. Defintive fact. End of debate.

 

[tirediron]

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing. America is the best country in the world. Defintive fact. End of debate.

Just as an aside, I wonder if you could point out "America" on a map to me. I can find the United States of America, as well as North, Central and South America, but no actual country called "America".

 

[Designer]

Try; "Umeracuh". I know that is on there someplace.

 

[bribrius]

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing. America is the best country in the world. Defintive fact. End of debate.

Just as an aside, I wonder if you could point out "America" on a map to me. I can find the United States of America, as well as North, Central and South America, but no actual country called "America".

people in the u.s. have never been good at geography. I mean geez, look how the country was "found" the guy got lost...

 

[The_Traveler]

No one minds when we call people from the United Mexican States 'Mexicans.'
So the people from the United States of America could reasonably be called 'Americans.'

 

[astroNikon]

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing. America is the best country in the world. Defintive fact. End of debate.

Just as an aside, I wonder if you could point out "America" on a map to me. I can find the United States of America, as well as North, Central and South America, but no actual country called "America".

You have to check the Neil Diamond edition of Maps ... it's prominently called "America"

Matter of fact, he wrote a song about it. So it must be true, remember this was before the internet.

 

[pgriz]

I have half my family in the USA, half in Canada. I have a cottage on the border, and each weekend will have been in both countries several times. The two countries are very similar, and yet, quite different. Of course, both countries are very large, and regional differences are greater than the country differences. The USA is traditionally more of a melting pot of immigrants, whereas in Canada the immigrants tend to retain their identity longer. Medical care is excellent in both countries, but in the USA it's more easily available to those with money, whereas in Canada everyone has access, but waiting times can be a real pain (both figuratively and literally). I have met "ugly" Americans and I have met "ugly" Canadians (and also "ugly" Quebecers). No place has a monopoly on ignorance and bad manners. The USA is a more militerised country than Canada and that is visible in the culture and in the number of people who are associated with the military in one way or another. Economically, there has traditionally been more opportunity in the USA than Canada, which is not too surprising when the USA is ten times bigger then Canada by population. The political class in either country isn't much to be proud of. Canadians tend to be more aware of things going on outside their borders than do Americans, but then again, I've met many Americans whose awareness of world events and cultures would put many Canadians to shame. Weatherwise, the south part of the west coast of Canada (as in Victoria and Vancouver) have very nice climate, as does the Niagara region. Winters in Canada, from the Rockies to the East coast basically suck unless you're into winter sports.

Marija, where you live in either the USA or Canada may be a more important factor than which country you decide to go to.

 

[limr30 3]

I have half my family in the USA, half in Canada. I have a cottage on the border, and each weekend will have been in both countries several times. The two countries are very similar, and yet, quite different. Of course, both countries are very large, and regional differences are greater than the country differences. The USA is traditionally more of a melting pot of immigrants, whereas in Canada the immigrants tend to retain their identity longer. Medical care is excellent in both countries, but in the USA it's more easily available to those with money, whereas in Canada everyone has access, but waiting times can be a real pain (both figuratively and literally). I have met "ugly" Americans and I have met "ugly" Canadians (and also "ugly" Quebecers). No place has a monopoly on ignorance and bad manners. The USA is a more militerised country than Canada and that is visible in the culture and in the number of people who are associated with the military in one way or another. Economically, there has traditionally been more opportunity in the USA than Canada, which is not too surprising when the USA is ten times bigger then Canada by population. The political class in either country isn't much to be proud of. Canadians tend to be more aware of things going on outside their borders than do Americans, but then again, I've met many Americans whose awareness of world events and cultures would put many Canadians to shame. Weatherwise, the south part of the west coast of Canada (as in Victoria and Vancouver) have very nice climate, as does the Niagara region. Winters in Canada, from the Rockies to the East coast basically suck unless you're into winter sports.

Marija, where you live in either the USA or Canada may be a more important factor than which country you decide to go to.

^^^ This, a thousand times. Especially the last line.

 

[pgriz]

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing. America is the best country in the world. Defintive fact. End of debate.

It certainly is for some people. But not all. "Best" is an emotional term that doesn't really get into the nuances that are there. I am very happy to live in the country that I do live in, but I am not blind to the bad stuff that our country has done. And when comparing both countries (Canada and USA), we as citizens are a lot less "free" than we think we are, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[BillM]

I'm thinking we know a guy in India who would be willing to make some room for you

 

[MiFleur]

Having lived nearly 40 years in Canada and 20 in the USA
and being French Canadian, I had the chance to see both sides of the border.
Both countries are quite similar and many of their pros and cons have been enumerated already.
To that I would add that information in general is much better in Canada, may be in Quebec because there is 2 cultures and that offers a broader point a view.
I would tend to choose Canada because the country is vast and it is a safer place to be with less enemies.
On its side, I would say that in general Americans are more civil, maybe Canadians had to adapt to cold and long winters inside, they seem to mind their own business more.

I will not talk of the cold.... I live in New Hampshire and long for Florida where I lived for 9 years.
But is the climate enough to make someone choose another destination?

You probably have a lot to ponder!

 

[JacaRanda]

You could do what I did. Live in the U.S. and marry a Canadian

I am partial to Southern California even though I can't afford to live here. Prior to 911 I was fortunate to have traveled all over the states and Puerto Rico (OMG Latina women drive me crazy) I could not live there. No way!!! There were many places much more affordable to live, but when asked, I always answer 'San Diego, California' 40 miles south of where I live now. Vancouver is beautiful and I could live there in a heartbeat.

 

[Raj_55555]

I'm thinking we know a guy in India who would be willing to make some room for you

If 1.25 Billion people can find a place to live here, I'm sure there's enough space for the entire TPF squad for sure. All of you are more than welcome here!

Although TBH I don't have any intentions of staying in India for too long. "Freedom" is something that I miss too much here, to be fare we have a lot when compared to some of our neighbours and the conditions they live in (comparing freedom), but every once in a while something happens on the name of culture or patriotic belief that makes me despise my fellow countrymen. Who knows may be I'll move to canada someday

 

[mmaria]

Who knows may be I'll move to canada someday

I see you chose your next country