Have you been to this website? They’re trying to lure left-wing Americans into thinking Canada is the perfect socialist paradise and they’re trying to have them move here.

The only thing is that they are beautificating the truth so much it’s almost scary. See for yourself.

Here’s what they list as reasons to move to Canada:

"High quality of life. Low crime rates. Progressive social policies. A strong economy. There’s a lot to love about Canada. Here are just some of the reasons why you might want to join us:"

Yeah right, high quality of life, but very, very low buying power. The low crime rates depend on where you settle. And the progressive (read: leftist-utopist-money-wasting) social policies are going out the door, thanks to the right decision Canadians took last January. Somebody please tell those moonbat dipper-heads Canada has a Conservative government now. It’s about time.

"Medicare
Canada enjoys a publicly-funded health care system that guarantees all Canadians coverage for medically necessary services in a timely fashion no matter where they live in the country."

This is laughable. I’d take American-style health care which is profit-driven (major incentive for better quality and timeliness) any day over the socialist system Canada has now.

"Foreign Policy
Canada treasures its reputation as a peacekeeper and provider of humanitarian aid around the world. As a strong supporter of multilateralism, Canada elected not to send troops to Iraq when the United Nations Security Council failed to pass a resolution to intervene with military force."

Multilateralism isn’t always good, and from what I’m starting to witness, the United Nations are becoming more and more of a burden.

"Environmental Policy
Canada has ratified the Kyoto Protocol and committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 240 million metric tons a year by 2010. Canada has also undertaken the largest conservation agreement in the world by promising to protect approximately 600 million hectares of northern boreal forest which account for more than half of the country’s land base. The western province of British Columbia in 2002 exceeded the UN biodiversity target by putting 13% of its land into protected parks."

Ah, the insignificant and stupid Kyoto Protocol, so dearly cherished by every liberal airhead. To this day, I still wonder why. It just plain amazes me they included that in their list when we can very well forecast that Canadians will be paying for it through the nose in a couple years through all kinds of taxes (it’s already getting started here in Québec), while Americans will be laughing at us for getting screwed by environmental extremists and actually buying their crap. Good move, liberal Canada! Now it’s the Conservatives that have to get us out of this mess. The Kyoto Protocol will harm the economy and have us pay even MORE TAXES! I can hardly imagine such a thing in an already way too overtaxed country like Canada, but it appears to be the way things are going right now…

"Gay Rights
Canada is a world leader in recognizing rights for gays and lesbians. The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Same-sex common-law couples have the same rights, benefits and obligations as common-law heterosexual couples under Canadian law. Same-sex marriages are now legal in six provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan) and one territory (the Yukon). Same-sex couples are allowed to adopt children in four provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia)."

Ok, homosexuals have a really good reason to move to Canada here. But not heterosexuals, which, last time I checked, made up the majority of the American population. But then again, if they want to marry so bad, they can save themselves the border-crossing hassle and move to Massachusetts or some other more liberal state. However, I have to say that, although I’m strongly conservative on fiscal issues, I’m very libertarian and secular on moral issues. I have absolutely nothing against homosexuality or gay marriage.

"Drug Policy
Canada was the first country to allow and regulate the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. A Senate Committee report released in 2002 recommended the legalization of marijuana; the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police both support the decriminalization of marijuana; and the federal government has committed to introducing a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana."

I can’t believe I’m actually reading this. Are they looking for hardcore drugheads to populate Canada or what?

"Abortion Rights
Canada has no law restricting abortion, which is considered a medical procedure and is subject to medical regulations."

Here, they are catering to teen moms who just don’t want that baby. I’m pro-choice, but that is just plain stupid. And who’s going to plan a move in the middle of their pregnancy?

"Gun Control
Canada prides itself as a country with relatively little violence that is committed to maintaining public safety. Under the Firearms Act, every firearm in the country must be registered and all Canadian gun owners must be licensed. It is illegal to lend a firearm to someone who does not have a valid Firearms License. Visitors to Canada are also subject to the Firearms Act. They must apply for a temporary firearms license and declare any firearms they bring into the country."

Another masterpiece from the Liberal tools that governed this country for way too long. The totally irrelevant gun registry. Speaks for itself, I think.

"Cultural Diversity
Unlike the “melting pot” concept of the United States where cultural heritage is always secondary to the larger American identity, Canada considers its culture a colourful mosaic, where everyone’s heritage is a vibrant component to be celebrated and cherished. Secure and comfortable in our diversity, multiculturalism has become a cornerstone of the Canadian identity. In fact, the United Nations has named Toronto, Canada’s largest city, the most multicultural city in the world. Officially a bilingual country, Canadians have the right to federal government services in both English and French."

Oh, the evil, evil concept of the American melting pot. Well, I believe Canada should copy it. It works a lot better than multiculturalism if you ask me. And try getting French government service in Lethbridge AB or English service up here in rural Québec. Good freaking luck. But that’s just normal, and I believe official bilingualism (which is nothing more than "storefront bilingualism") should be scrapped anyway. There should be no French service in Lethbridge and there should be no English service in rural Québec. Period.

"NO Capital Punishment
Canada abolished capital punishment in 1976 after a parliamentary free vote. By contrast, the death penalty is a sentencing option in the United States, both federally and in 38 states. (Amnesty International considers the death penalty a human rights violation.)"

Yeah? So? I strongly support the death penalty for murder and I believe Amnesty International is totally clueless. (Are they trying to lure criminals into moving up here?)

"NO Federal Deficit
Canada is the only G7 country to run seven consecutive surplus budgets. It has not run a federal deficit since 1996-97. The United States deficit is expected to reach $422 billion in 2004."

Wow, one of the first real, tangible reasons for Americans to move to Canada. But if I were one of them, I don’t think I would care very much as long as it doesn’t affect my everyday life.

To sum it up, this website really looks like it was put together by some big time liberal airheads. I couldn’t find anything on it that makes sense.

Pretty sad, but what do you expect from left-wing moonbats?