The Death of Americanism

On February 24, 2009, Freedom Party leader Paul McKeever was a panelist on the CTS (Crossroads Television) programme "On the Line" with host Christine Williams. In this segment, the panel discusses anti-americanism, especially among Canadians. Christine asks why Canadians seem not to be bashing Americans since the election of Barack Obama to the presidency. Paul's answer is as much a critique of conservativism as it is a critique of what is happening (or has happened) to Americanism.

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[horvay]

Hey Paul,

Was Christina laughing at your response because it was funny (which is was) or because she was nervous?

[PaulMcKeever]

I think Christine is just genuinely delighted to have someone say things such as I say on her show. Although we respect one another, I sure she must consider me somewhat of a 'character', and I think she probably is thinking, half of the time: "I wonder what's going to come out of this man's mouth next!".

[Elasaltaculos]

Yes, Bush was very much a socialist. I classify both as Keynesians. And they are going to run our country to the ground.

[justinwlaurab]

McKeever Rocks.

[STRUTTER777U]

@kindly4real Have you looked into Rand Paul, who was recently elected?

[STRUTTER777U]

BHO is keeping Club Gitmo open, bombing Libya without seeking authorization of force from Congress, and set to allow military tribunals for terror suspects.

[AncientSusquehanna]

@sassygirl345 before Obama was elected he discussed his plans to stay in Iraq until it was more stable & then pull out.He also discussed sending many more troops to Afghanistan after pulling out of Iraq & trying to stabilize things there & then leaving ASAP.These things where written on his official website as early as the primaries.It would be completely insane & would lead to an utter collapse of the new governments for him to do anything else.You should have been paying attention.

[AncientSusquehanna]

Why isn't there a discussion about the hypocrisy of Canadians who claim to be open-minded & accepting of individuals of other nations while continually bashing and harassing Americans.How do those Canadians reconcile this? Obama is not a socialist but the fact is that no country can truly be 100% socialist (or collectivist) or capitalist without completely destroying itself & so in the US we have some socialist programs.Aside from that however Americans have a long history of charity/community.

[356pla]

It is painful having to wait, listening to this man, before Paul McKeever gets to point out the facts.

[356pla]

@r2d23678 Many of us Canadians are concerned and hope to warn those of your fellow U.S. citizens who are fooled by the notion that sharing is as valuable as production.

Obama is a socialist and he is your current president.

[r2d23678]

America is going to be a Socialist like the rest of the World? wtf not true you Dumb ass Canadians, we Americans don't want that shit in our Country!!

[kindly4real]

By the way. I have heard claims, which I believe, that American have already had it with Obama. His ratings have dropped lower and faster than any other President. The two party system is morphing in to a co-party system The Republicrats. Both parties advocate that Government is the solution for everything. I finally feel confident in voting Libertarian this time because I lose either way with the co-party. There is no lesser evil anymore. Ron Paul looks like the best choice to me.

[kindly4real]

I'd like to say that I was personally offended by hearing a couple of Canadians passing judgment on us (Americans). I guess that means that I still have some national pride. If the same things were said by American, I would have been able to handle it more easily. I know thats a reflection on me. I accept others to have their opinions and I know that these men are well schooled. And so I appreciate hearing a perspective from outsiders. Its very telling.