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The Bald Eagle
- Thread starter sorely
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_incubus_ said:Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Bald Eagle native to Canada? I could have sworn that I read this somewhere and remember getting a chuckle out of this thinking about how the Yanks use it as thier symbol.
Not nesessarily native per say to Canada - no passport required. It ranges throughout North America though it's numbers are greatest in BC and Alaska.
BTW DQ Go Airborne!
I found an American site (http://www.baldeagleinfo.com) dedicated to the bald eagle. On the feeding habits page (http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle3.html) it states that the bald eagle does indeed feed mainly on fish it also states "For a scavenger like the bald eagle, the carcass of a seal is an unexpected large food supply."
While it is rather childish to insult a nation's symbols, whether they're birds or trees, facts are facts.
While it is rather childish to insult a nation's symbols, whether they're birds or trees, facts are facts.
Yeah, right!
C'mon Shiek, you only have to look at the poster to realize what was intended. This clown only ever intends to insult Americans and promote his own childish political agenda. I wouldn't blame the Yanks if they retorted that the beaver is a rodent and a second cousin to a rat.
Sheik said:I believe the original post was disbelief that the bald eagle also scavenges not mocking a nation's symbol of strength.
C'mon Shiek, you only have to look at the poster to realize what was intended. This clown only ever intends to insult Americans and promote his own childish political agenda. I wouldn't blame the Yanks if they retorted that the beaver is a rodent and a second cousin to a rat.
Re: Wrong!
I don't mean to get anything started, but in the interest of keeping our Canadian friends informed, you have to look beyond the 101st to find a unit that has participated in "every major conflict." The 101st was born of the WWII conflict and thus has missed several major wars and other actions. While this certainly does not belittle their acheivements, you need to look to a unit like 3rd BN, 8th Marines who fought valiantly at Bellau Woods in France in WWI for a more lengthy battle history.
I can be very tolerable and accepting of criticism.
But I have my limits when it comes to hecklers.
I served in the 101st Airborne. That Army Division
served at Bastogne and turned the tide of battle
in WWII. My insignia was that of the Screaming Eagle,
a military unit that has served in every major conflict
who's troops have died serving in the name
of freedom, the freedom of power and might that a
soaring, screaming eagle symbolizes.
Ciao, DQ
I don't mean to get anything started, but in the interest of keeping our Canadian friends informed, you have to look beyond the 101st to find a unit that has participated in "every major conflict." The 101st was born of the WWII conflict and thus has missed several major wars and other actions. While this certainly does not belittle their acheivements, you need to look to a unit like 3rd BN, 8th Marines who fought valiantly at Bellau Woods in France in WWI for a more lengthy battle history.
There's nothing wrong with Bald Eagles, Beavers or Rats for that matter.
The only problem is the ignorance of the human animals that purport to have the qualities of these majestic species.
I doubt very much if any of these animals would select Americans ,or any human beasts, as their role model.
DQ; By the way the Bald Eagle doesn't scream. It kind of squeaks like a rubber ducky. If you want a true screamer , go for the Red Tailed Hawk.
Also, I think a few other people had a hand in turning the tide of WWII.
The only problem is the ignorance of the human animals that purport to have the qualities of these majestic species.
I doubt very much if any of these animals would select Americans ,or any human beasts, as their role model.
DQ; By the way the Bald Eagle doesn't scream. It kind of squeaks like a rubber ducky. If you want a true screamer , go for the Red Tailed Hawk.
Also, I think a few other people had a hand in turning the tide of WWII.
Sorely,
I'm dissapointed. Your bashing of America is starting to lose it's edge.
You missed a fine opportunity to mention that Ben Franklin wanted the national symbol of the US to be, the turkey. Also a magnificent creature, now largely bred down to a flightless bird, barely capable of supporting it's own weight. How's that for a symbol?
Really, try harder next time.
I'm dissapointed. Your bashing of America is starting to lose it's edge.
You missed a fine opportunity to mention that Ben Franklin wanted the national symbol of the US to be, the turkey. Also a magnificent creature, now largely bred down to a flightless bird, barely capable of supporting it's own weight. How's that for a symbol?
Really, try harder next time.
Asterix;
Well done !!!
You are completely correct. I am duly humbled and will go into self-imposed exile as punishment.
As a result, I am off to the Caribbean for two weeks. I expect that the level of commentary should improve substantially in my absence.
By the way , I am taking plenty of $50 USD packs , as that is the going rate for one hour communing with the locals.
I will also check out other local birds to see if there is anything comparable to the majestic turkey for our worthy neighbours to the south.
By the way, it looks like Georgie- Boy's henchmen are going to take control of both Houses after tomorrow's elections.
What a thought ? What a reality?
Tell the goats in Iraq to duck .
I'll really have to crank up the rhetoric !!
Well done !!!
You are completely correct. I am duly humbled and will go into self-imposed exile as punishment.
As a result, I am off to the Caribbean for two weeks. I expect that the level of commentary should improve substantially in my absence.
By the way , I am taking plenty of $50 USD packs , as that is the going rate for one hour communing with the locals.
I will also check out other local birds to see if there is anything comparable to the majestic turkey for our worthy neighbours to the south.
By the way, it looks like Georgie- Boy's henchmen are going to take control of both Houses after tomorrow's elections.
What a thought ? What a reality?
Tell the goats in Iraq to duck .
I'll really have to crank up the rhetoric !!
P
paul kinkos
this is getting out of hand...
you know things are going downhill when a metaphore that bad can start of a thread that gets over 10 posts...
you know things are going downhill when a metaphore that bad can start of a thread that gets over 10 posts...
I am becoming concerned that Asterix may actually have his head screwed on reasonably well ,and as such, would not be fit company for any of the rest of us on this thread.
DQ; When you jumped , were you wearing a helmet ?
I guess the Russians had nothing to do with the outcome of WWII.
Go Liefs ! Go !
DQ; When you jumped , were you wearing a helmet ?
I guess the Russians had nothing to do with the outcome of WWII.
Go Liefs ! Go !
I wonder why...
... No one on the US boards bothers to bash Canada, and so much energy here is expended on bashing the US?
... No one on the US boards bothers to bash Canada, and so much energy here is expended on bashing the US?
Jordan:
Not to digress, but can you say 'ROAD TRIP!!!!' Might just have to do that!
Not to digress, but can you say 'ROAD TRIP!!!!' Might just have to do that!
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