“America” had already become shorthand for the “United States of America” before Canadian confederation. We very deliberately did not become the United Provinces of America. Canadian confederation. There is a difference between the use of “America” as a geographic term and as a political one.
January 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
“America” had already become shorthand for the “United States of America” before Canadian confederation. We very deliberately did not become the United Provinces of America. Canadian confederation. There is a difference between the use of “America” as a geographic term and as a political one.
Canadians NEVER refer to themselves as Americans. North Americans, yes, but not Americans. It gets tiresome, being told again and again, “oh, you’re from North America, so you’re also American!” It isn’t what we’re taught, it’s not what we say, it’s not how we think.
January 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Canadians NEVER refer to themselves as Americans. North Americans, yes, but not Americans. It gets tiresome, being told again and again, “oh, you’re from North America, so you’re also American!” It isn’t what we’re taught, it’s not what we say, it’s not how we think.
The only reason I held onto X as long as I did was because my transit provider still uses it for real time service updates. After last week, I will take my chances on being late.
November 13, 2024 at 1:51 AM
The only reason I held onto X as long as I did was because my transit provider still uses it for real time service updates. After last week, I will take my chances on being late.