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5 Reasons to Feel Uneasy About Canada

Maple Leaf image via Shutterstock I can't tell you how many times I've been complimented on the safe, peaceful oasis that is my homeland. I've been petted and cooed at in public; laughed at by airport security when my passport was presented; had my socks pilfered during a routine mugging in Baltimore after a red and white flag was found tucked inside my change purse. Get real, people! Canada and Canadians can be really dangerous and subversive, and you pretty much need to be on guard at all times.... READ ON

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