tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944181.post6317764836228503582..comments2023-10-30T02:16:26.513-06:00Comments on Strong as a Knox: Alberta: Stuck in a RutKneuroKnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03875942054080298411noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944181.post-25699263292192483242008-07-13T22:19:00.000-06:002008-07-13T22:19:00.000-06:00Actually "strong" isn't in the U.S. Declaration of...Actually "strong" isn't in the U.S. Declaration of Independence either, although it does have "free and independent" not to mention a reliance on "divine Providence." <BR/><BR/>Also, did you know this: most of the U.S. states that get creative with their license plates do environmental things, often where for an extra $15 or something you get a plate with some slogan about saving the Earth and lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550290075640463707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944181.post-38678170715536532322008-07-12T21:07:00.000-06:002008-07-12T21:07:00.000-06:00When I read "strong and free," I thought it sounde...When I read "strong and free," I thought it sounded very American too, despite it being part of our anthem. Personally, I like wild rose country. If they change the slogan to something else, will Wildrose Forum follow suit? <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be surprised if the new plate featured both oilrigs and cowboy hats. Maybe an oilrig shooting up a plume of black gold, with a cowboy hat seated on top ofChris Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960612819761256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944181.post-9816422430192088762008-07-10T18:06:00.000-06:002008-07-10T18:06:00.000-06:00Erm, 'Strong and Free' is a tad conceited. Is the ...Erm, 'Strong and Free' is a tad conceited. Is the Albertan Registration Movement attempting to suggest that the rest of the provinces aren't free, that the rest of the provinces are weak? <BR/><BR/>While Alberta is experiencing a growing economy and is, no doubt, 'free', to imply that it alone champions a fundamental right and a Samsonesque characteristic, shrieks of self importance.<BR/><BR/>A Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826292536980415600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944181.post-64260646460695313072008-07-10T12:34:00.000-06:002008-07-10T12:34:00.000-06:00Dude, Strong and Free is from Canada's national an...Dude, Strong and Free is from Canada's national anthem. After the "True North" part. The American bit you're thinking of is "Land of the Free (and home of the brave)." Not to disagree with the thesis; just wanted to make sure you got your facts right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com