When Canadians say shit like, "Why are Americans commenting on Canadian affairs?" Or when Quebecers assert, "Why are Canadians talking about Quebec? They don't live here. Mes tes affaires!"
Both are stupid assertions. Here's why. Canadians, like me, always involved themselves in American affairs. It's one of those things. In fact, the entire world has something to say about America. It's a national hobby, if not obsession for some nations. America instills that kind of passion among people. So for a Canadian to ask Americans not to comment on Canada and to then turn around and do it themselves is hypocrisy. Same with Quebecers who don't hold any punches when it comes to their opinions on both Canada and America. Tit for tat.
The bigger point is how parochial such comments really are. Sometimes outsiders have something relevant to say. No?
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