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Canadian?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by margie

Nine times out of ten, that’s how the question will be asked.  But every once in a while you meet a brave Australian who dares to ask “American?” thus risking the potential wrath of a proud Canook, a show of … Continue reading →

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Progressive? Or just for laughs?

Posted on June 13, 2009 by margie

I was told, and knew to expect before I came to Oz, that it was a very progressive country.  This means “liberal” in the American sense, although “liberal” means the opposite here when it comes to politics, so let’s just … Continue reading →

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