Comments on: The Sens aren’t *Canada’s Team*; so say fans of other Canadian-based teams. http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/ My personal opinions on social and political issues from a progressive standpoint. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:51:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Stephen http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4475 Stephen Tue, 29 May 2007 01:15:42 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4475 I'm a diehard Canucks fan.  Go Sens!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4475','Stephen'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4475','Stephen','I&#39;m a diehard Canucks fan.&nbsp; Go Sens!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I'm a diehard Canucks fan.  Go Sens!
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]]> By: Observer http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4474 Observer Tue, 29 May 2007 00:33:29 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4474 I could say a word or two about the Memorial Cup as well.You remember the Memorial Cup right?  It was so named to commemerate Canadians WW1 effort.  Unsurprisingly, this year's tournament had two non-Canadian teams.  How does that work?Shouldn't these be the real questions rather than Ducks vs Senators?We would never have to this issue in any other country I know of.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4474','Observer'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4474','Observer','I could say a word or two about the Memorial Cup as well.You remember the Memorial Cup right?&nbsp; It was so named to commemerate Canadians WW1 effort.&nbsp; Unsurprisingly, this year&#39;s tournament had two non-Canadian teams.&nbsp; How does that work?Shouldn&#39;t these be the real questions rather than Ducks vs Senators?We would never have to this issue in any other country I know of.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I could say a word or two about the Memorial Cup as well.You remember the Memorial Cup right?  It was so named to commemerate Canadians WW1 effort.  Unsurprisingly, this year's tournament had two non-Canadian teams.  How does that work?Shouldn't these be the real questions rather than Ducks vs Senators?We would never have to this issue in any other country I know of.
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]]> By: Observer http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4473 Observer Tue, 29 May 2007 00:30:12 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4473 Can anyone name any other "first world" country that has its so-called "national sport" (lacrosse aside) run by another country and where its major trophy is awarded to teams in another country.As a political blog of sorts, shouldn't the real question be why we even have to have this "Canada's team" discussion at all. I'm pretty darn sure that hockey back in the 194os (when the Stanley Cup was given to the NHL)  and in the 1970s was all run exclusively by white-guy true Canadians so you can't blame the immigrants or multiculturalism on this sad state of affairs.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4473','Observer'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4473','Observer','Can anyone name any other &quot;first world&quot; country that has its so-called &quot;national sport&quot; (lacrosse aside) run by another country and where its major trophy is awarded to teams in another country.As a political blog of sorts, shouldn&#39;t the real question be why we even have to have this &quot;Canada&#39;s team&quot; discussion at all. I&#39;m pretty darn sure that hockey back in the 194os (when the Stanley Cup was given to the NHL)&nbsp; and in the 1970s was all run exclusively by white-guy true Canadians so you can&#39;t blame the immigrants or multiculturalism on this sad state of affairs.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Can anyone name any other "first world" country that has its so-called "national sport" (lacrosse aside) run by another country and where its major trophy is awarded to teams in another country.As a political blog of sorts, shouldn't the real question be why we even have to have this "Canada's team" discussion at all. I'm pretty darn sure that hockey back in the 194os (when the Stanley Cup was given to the NHL)  and in the 1970s was all run exclusively by white-guy true Canadians so you can't blame the immigrants or multiculturalism on this sad state of affairs.
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]]> By: Gayle http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4471 Gayle Mon, 28 May 2007 22:52:42 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4471 Dylan, I do not know where you were during the Oilers playoff run, but I was right here, in Oil country, basking in the glow of living in the home of Canada's team. I realize that the entire country was not wearing Oilers jerseys, or displaying Oilers flags (though, truth be told, Oilers fans are truly the best fans in the world :)), but the Oilers were called Canada's team. I know the Oilers message boards were flooded with fans from other teams cheering them on. KC - the Sens have tons of support here. One problem in Alberta are the small minded stupids who equate hockey with politics (as in, we cannot support Ottawa because it is in Ontario), but I think that is more media than anything else. I certainly have not heard anyone saying that.However, the biggest problem in Edmonton is who do we hate more - Pronger or Comrie? It is a tough call, but I am going with Pronger.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4471','Gayle'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4471','Gayle','Dylan, I do not know where you were during the Oilers playoff run, but I was right here, in Oil country, basking in the glow of living in the home of Canada&#39;s team. I realize that the entire country was not wearing Oilers jerseys, or displaying Oilers flags (though, truth be told, Oilers fans are truly the best fans in the world :)), but the Oilers were called Canada&#39;s team. I know the Oilers message boards were flooded with fans from other teams cheering them on.&nbsp;KC - the Sens have tons of support here.&nbsp;One problem in Alberta are the small minded stupids who equate hockey with politics (as in, we cannot support Ottawa because it is in Ontario), but I think that is more media than anything else. I certainly have not heard anyone saying that.However, the biggest problem in Edmonton is who do we hate more - Pronger or Comrie? It is a tough call, but I am going with Pronger.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Dylan, I do not know where you were during the Oilers playoff run, but I was right here, in Oil country, basking in the glow of living in the home of Canada's team. I realize that the entire country was not wearing Oilers jerseys, or displaying Oilers flags (though, truth be told, Oilers fans are truly the best fans in the world :)), but the Oilers were called Canada's team. I know the Oilers message boards were flooded with fans from other teams cheering them on. KC - the Sens have tons of support here. One problem in Alberta are the small minded stupids who equate hockey with politics (as in, we cannot support Ottawa because it is in Ontario), but I think that is more media than anything else. I certainly have not heard anyone saying that.However, the biggest problem in Edmonton is who do we hate more - Pronger or Comrie? It is a tough call, but I am going with Pronger.
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]]> By: KC http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4470 KC Mon, 28 May 2007 22:42:23 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4470 I should that note that I, and other Ottawa supporters, will remember the lack of support for other Canadian teams that was shown this playoff the next time someone elses team is in the final (even though Vancouver is my favourite team Ottawa has long been a strong second).  If the Leafs, Habs whoever want a strong cheering section next time they make it far (long long into the future) they should plug their nose and cheer. <div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4470','KC'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4470','KC','I should that note that I, and other Ottawa supporters,&nbsp;will remember the lack of support for other Canadian teams that was shown this playoff the next time someone elses team is in the final (even though Vancouver is my favourite team Ottawa has long been a strong second).&nbsp; If the Leafs, Habs whoever want a strong cheering section next time they make it far (long long into the future) they should plug their nose and cheer.&nbsp;'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I should that note that I, and other Ottawa supporters, will remember the lack of support for other Canadian teams that was shown this playoff the next time someone elses team is in the final (even though Vancouver is my favourite team Ottawa has long been a strong second).  If the Leafs, Habs whoever want a strong cheering section next time they make it far (long long into the future) they should plug their nose and cheer. 
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]]> By: KC http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4469 KC Mon, 28 May 2007 22:36:30 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4469 Fine Scott.  If appeals to patriotism don't sway you here is a baser argument in favour of the Sens.  Anaheim suck!  I hope Ottawa wipes the floor with their duck asses. <div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4469','KC'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4469','KC','Fine Scott.&nbsp; If appeals to patriotism don&#39;t sway you here is a baser argument in favour of the Sens.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anaheim suck!&nbsp; I hope Ottawa wipes the floor with their duck asses.&nbsp;'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Fine Scott.  If appeals to patriotism don't sway you here is a baser argument in favour of the Sens.  Anaheim suck!  I hope Ottawa wipes the floor with their duck asses. 
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]]> By: Darren McEwen http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4467 Darren McEwen Mon, 28 May 2007 21:45:45 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4467 But as to Rachel's point... How can this be judged?  I mean a Habs fan could slash my tires and yell at me in a bar and I could generalize that they're all anti-Leaf fans and that could go for any team.I just think the sideshow circus (media and the fan stories) is suuuuuuch a joke.It's been a long nine days.  Someone please just drop the puck so everyone can start talking about who is the better TEAM finally!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4467','Darren McEwen'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4467','Darren McEwen','But as to Rachel&#39;s point... How can this be judged?&nbsp; I mean a Habs fan could slash my tires and yell at me in a bar and I could generalize that they&#39;re all anti-Leaf fans and that could go for any team.I just think the sideshow circus (media and the fan stories) is suuuuuuch a joke.It&#39;s been a long nine days.&nbsp; Someone please just drop the puck so everyone can start talking about who is the better TEAM finally!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> But as to Rachel's point… How can this be judged?  I mean a Habs fan could slash my tires and yell at me in a bar and I could generalize that they're all anti-Leaf fans and that could go for any team.I just think the sideshow circus (media and the fan stories) is suuuuuuch a joke.It's been a long nine days.  Someone please just drop the puck so everyone can start talking about who is the better TEAM finally!
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]]> By: Diva Rachel http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4466 Diva Rachel Mon, 28 May 2007 21:30:42 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4466 When it was VCVR or MTL or Calgary, we Ottawans were happy to cheer for the canadian team in the finals. Its nice to see that pettiness and stupidity reign in hockey fan circles. How small of you!(BTW, this excludes Habs fans, who have been quite supportive and even come to the games).<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4466','Diva Rachel'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4466','Diva Rachel','When it was VCVR or MTL or Calgary, we Ottawans were happy to cheer for the canadian team in the finals. Its nice to see that pettiness and stupidity reign in hockey fan circles. How small of you!(BTW, this excludes Habs fans, who have been quite supportive and even come to the games).'); return false;">Quote</a></div> When it was VCVR or MTL or Calgary, we Ottawans were happy to cheer for the canadian team in the finals. Its nice to see that pettiness and stupidity reign in hockey fan circles. How small of you!(BTW, this excludes Habs fans, who have been quite supportive and even come to the games).
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]]> By: Lance http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4464 Lance Mon, 28 May 2007 21:22:38 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4464 Oh, I agree, Scott.My point though was that it was only the Leaf fan who had to justify the decision. The others were straight forward; division rival, more exciting hockey, no mumbo-jumbo on Canadian content such that came out of the basement-dwelling fan.As you have aptly demonstrated with your quotes: Montrealers and Westerners are obviously straight-forward folks, plain speaking without embellishment, Toronto folks on the other hand speak with forked tongue.Cheers,lance<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4464','Lance'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4464','Lance','Oh, I agree, Scott.My point though was that it was only the Leaf fan who had to justify the decision. The others were straight forward; division rival, more exciting hockey, no mumbo-jumbo on Canadian content such that came out of the basement-dwelling fan.As you have aptly demonstrated with your quotes: Montrealers and Westerners are obviously straight-forward folks, plain speaking without embellishment, Toronto folks on the other hand speak with forked tongue.Cheers,lance'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Oh, I agree, Scott.My point though was that it was only the Leaf fan who had to justify the decision. The others were straight forward; division rival, more exciting hockey, no mumbo-jumbo on Canadian content such that came out of the basement-dwelling fan.As you have aptly demonstrated with your quotes: Montrealers and Westerners are obviously straight-forward folks, plain speaking without embellishment, Toronto folks on the other hand speak with forked tongue.Cheers,lance
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]]> By: Darren McEwen http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4463 Darren McEwen Mon, 28 May 2007 21:17:38 +0000 http://scottdiatribe.gluemeat.com/2007/05/28/the-sens-arent-canadas-team-so-say-fans-of-other-canadian-based-teams/#comment-4463 I think it's so dumb how we and the media get so wrapped up in who is cheering for who and how many fans there are for each team.please.  Do a poll in the U.S. about the Hurricanes and/or Lightning.  Most people probably don't know anything about any of those teams but they still won the Cup.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('4463','Darren McEwen'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('4463','Darren McEwen','I think it&#39;s so dumb how we and the media get so wrapped up in who is cheering for who and how many fans there are for each team.please.&nbsp; Do a poll in the U.S. about the Hurricanes and\/or Lightning.&nbsp; Most people probably don&#39;t know anything about any of those teams but they still won the Cup.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I think it's so dumb how we and the media get so wrapped up in who is cheering for who and how many fans there are for each team.please.  Do a poll in the U.S. about the Hurricanes and/or Lightning.  Most people probably don't know anything about any of those teams but they still won the Cup.
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