<![CDATA[Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday....]]>CANADA REPORTS HUGE JUMP IN IMMIGRATION
Over 55,000,000 Requests for Citizenship Since Tuesday Night

Canadian immigration officials have reported a huge increase in the
number of requests for Canadian citizenship in the past twenty-four
hours, with over fifty-five million such inquiries pouring in since late
Tuesday night.

Of those fifty-five million requests, well over 99.99% of them came
from U.S. citizens, the lion's share residing in such states as New York,
California, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey,Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew said that he was
"flabbergasted" by the fifty-five-million-plus requests for Canadian
citizenship, adding that it was difficult to pinpoint the precise
reasons for the staggering increase.

"My only theory is that after many years of exposure in the U.S.,
hockey is finally starting to catch on," Mr. Pettigrew said.

He cautioned, however, that it is impossible to know exactly what is
sparking the sudden interest in America's frozen neighbor to the north:
"People answering our immigration hotline say that it is hard to
understand many of the American callers because they are sobbing
uncontrollably."

In other news, President Bush used his acceptance speech Wednesday to
reach out to supporters of Sen. John Kerry, telling them, "You can run,
but you can't hide."

Meanwhile, in his first statement since being voted out of office
Tuesday night, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle said, "Do you want
fries with that?"

Elsewhere, experts said that exit polls may have falsely predicted a
Kerry victory because Kerry voters exited while Bush voters stayed
behind and voted again.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/742/just-off-the-wire-canadian-immigration-since-tuesday....RSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 23:34:00 GMTFri, 05 Nov 2004 16:05:49 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 23:59:21 GMT]]>http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/02/news/economy/jobless_challenger/index.htm

from your same website

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DaveH wrote:
Yep, looks like jobs are going down the shitter according to the new reports out today...
(I didn't cut-n-paste the whole thing, check it out at cnn.com)

October shows biggest payroll gains since March, topping forecasts, but unemployment edges higher.
'nuff said

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11968https://fargostreet.com/post/11968Fri, 05 Nov 2004 23:57:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 22:33:37 GMT]]>Nice! Hopefully the growth continues.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11947https://fargostreet.com/post/11947Fri, 05 Nov 2004 22:33:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 22:22:54 GMT]]>

Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
And it's not my job that it's in jeopardy, it's the people hired after me. I don't want to get into details anymore, let's just say the cut in jobs puts more of the nation at risk than anyone wants to know.
Yep, looks like jobs are going down the shitter according to the new reports out today...
(I didn't cut-n-paste the whole thing, check it out at cnn.com)

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Job growth soars
October shows biggest payroll gains since March, topping forecasts, but unemployment edges higher.
November 5, 2004: 11:24 AM EST
By [email="chris.isidore@turner.com"]Chris Isidore[/email], CNN/Money senior writer

**NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - U.S. job growth soared in October, blowing away even the most optimistic forecasts on Wall Street, as employers ended months of sluggish hiring that had caused worries about the strength of the economic recovery. **

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tjamz wrote:
Had it not been for labor unions using their power, we *probably *wouldn't have many of the benefits we take for granted today such as sick leave, funeral leave, vacation time, holiday pay, overtime pay (though bush is pretty determined to take it away....I lost mine), health insurance, workers compensation, disability insurance, etc, etc, etc.....

I'm not saying Unions are perfect, look at the NHL for a union gone bad... But they are great for negotiating for their workers.
Chuck! I said DON'T GET ME STARTED!!!!

:eek:

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DaveH wrote:
Don't get me started talking about unions tho.... :eek:
Had it not been for labor unions using their power, we *probably *wouldn't have many of the benefits we take for granted today such as sick leave, funeral leave, vacation time, holiday pay, overtime pay (though bush is pretty determined to take it away....I lost mine), health insurance, workers compensation, disability insurance, etc, etc, etc.....

I'm not saying Unions are perfect, look at the NHL for a union gone bad... But they are great for negotiating for their workers.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11933https://fargostreet.com/post/11933Fri, 05 Nov 2004 21:27:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 19:07:03 GMT]]>Well this whole economy is based upon the "dollar bill" Crap today alone we were even talking about Prostitution and how it was leagal today in Sociology (but not on the streets) only reason they let it be legal is to tax it & make $$; Can't "Tax" street hookers. 🙂 haha Neways our society is so selfish... I don't think it'd matter too much who was Pres. most of the govt. & business's would still be greedy...

EDIT Prostitution is only legal in Nevada (and not in the town of Las Vegas; but on the out skirts) Regulations must be followed too; weekly Aids testing etc. BTW; I'm sure it's spendy to get your rocks off out there; but when ya hit it big at the casino haha who cares 😃

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Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
I don't try anything I just do it. 🙂 Sorry to smear up this thread Dave, that was pretty damn funny. And Hando, you should know anger is one of the first steps of the mourning process. 🙂 If I could make as much money doing anything else I would get another job. And it's not my job that it's in jeopardy, it's the people hired after me. I don't want to get into details anymore, let's just say the cut in jobs puts more of the nation at risk than anyone wants to know.
No prob on the thread smearing... it's just a goofy thread that is here for a laugh anyway. Don't get me started talking about unions tho.... :eek:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11892https://fargostreet.com/post/11892Fri, 05 Nov 2004 18:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:06:20 GMT]]>True that Hando; True that! I was hoping this would all come to an end when the election was over... They all have good & bad aspects... A politician can say they'll do something and promise things, but may not actually follow thru w/ them; so ya!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11888https://fargostreet.com/post/11888Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:06:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:02:49 GMT]]>Here is my thing with the post election situation: I am so sick of people getting carried away with bitching and moaning about who won/lost. Get over it and move on. I have said before and will continue to say it, if John Kerry was elected, I would support him. I may not agree with what he has to say but I wouldn't target the people who voted for him. Personal attacks on people because they have differing opinions is foolish and immature. Every American has their right to choose. You win some, you lose some. Next election, get out and use your energy on voting and encouraging others, not waiting until the election is over to begin a pity party.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11886https://fargostreet.com/post/11886Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:02:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:53:38 GMT]]>Look on the bright side; if you are mad that Kerry wasn't elected and hate bush; you only have to put up w/ it for 4 years.. No 3rd terms..

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11882https://fargostreet.com/post/11882Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:53:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:48:13 GMT]]>No more from me here.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11881https://fargostreet.com/post/11881Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:48:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:44:47 GMT]]>I don't try anything I just do it. 🙂 Sorry to smear up this thread Dave, that was pretty damn funny. And Hando, you should know anger is one of the first steps of the mourning process. 🙂 If I could make as much money doing anything else I would get another job. And it's not my job that it's in jeopardy, it's the people hired after me. I don't want to get into details anymore, let's just say the cut in jobs puts more of the nation at risk than anyone wants to know.

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Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
Yes, I am a sore loser and here's why: The ceo at the company I work for is/was looking forward to Bush being re-elected so he could cut jobs and union bust without getting any backlash from the Bush administration. Sounds sweet right, more lost well paying jobs?
Try a different company. I have by far more job security now than ever before.

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Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
Well no schizsm scherlock. Still doesn't mean they're not hillbillies.
Yes, this election proved that the majority of Americans are "Hillbillies". Deal with it. Fa shizzle, bizzle. I guess if you can try to talk like a gangsta and vote Kerry, you obviously proved that you are no hillbilly. 😛

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11878https://fargostreet.com/post/11878Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:40:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:40:09 GMT]]>Yes, I am a sore loser and here's why: The ceo at the company I work for is/was looking forward to Bush being re-elected so he could cut jobs and union bust without getting any backlash from the Bush administration. Sounds sweet right, more lost well paying jobs?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11877https://fargostreet.com/post/11877Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:40:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:38:33 GMT]]>Ya no kidding! It's not much better up there. (My roommate went up 2 weekends ago and is going up again this weekend to hit up the clubs and the last time he went they saw a stabbing; fights, pepper spray in a bar.... "Bowling for columbine" made it sound like Canada was so great; not diss'n Canada but it's not as great as they may seem...) I however have been there 3 times or so and I think it's fun as hell; just wouldn't live there I think.. (TOO COLD!)

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Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
On behalf of all those who voted for Kerry, I would like to take advantage of this thread to send out a very special "what the fck were you thinking" to all those Bush fans. Fckin hillbillies.
Sore loser! Move to Canada, eh!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11873https://fargostreet.com/post/11873Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:35:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:34:42 GMT]]>Well my point is; it seems your calling the majority of the nation hillbillies; haha! Demmies are just looking for excuses. 😛 😉

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11872https://fargostreet.com/post/11872Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:34:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:32:56 GMT]]>Well no schizsm scherlock. Still doesn't mean they're not hillbillies.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11871https://fargostreet.com/post/11871Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:32:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:31:29 GMT]]>Well Kerry supporters were the "lesser" In other words; more people by a national vote agreed Bush was better than Kerry.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11870https://fargostreet.com/post/11870Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:31:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:29:39 GMT]]>On behalf of all those who voted for Kerry, I would like to take advantage of this thread to send out a very special "what the fck were you thinking" to all those Bush fans. Fckin hillbillies.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11869https://fargostreet.com/post/11869Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:29:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:27:54 GMT]]>Oh; this is true?? LOST

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/11868https://fargostreet.com/post/11868Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:27:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Just off the wire! Canadian Immigration since Tuesday.... on Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:18:51 GMT]]>He cautioned, however, that it is impossible to know exactly what is
sparking the sudden interest in America's frozen neighbor to the north:
"People answering our immigration hotline say that it is hard to
understand many of the American callers because they are sobbing
uncontrollably."
That is awesome!!!

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