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Duly Quoted: Queen Elizabeth

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“It is with great pleasure that I extend my sincere best wishes to all Canadians as they prepare to mark the 100th Grey Cup—a trophy first donated by The Earl of Grey in 1909 who served with distinction and pride as Governor-General of Canada from 1909 to 1911.”

—Queen Elizabeth II, who is, after all, still officially our head of state. (Noble trivia: This is not the same Earl of Grey for whom the tea is named—that was the second Earl; the Grey Cup Earl was the fourth.)

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  • Anonymous

    It seems highly likely our titular “head of state” has never even seen, let alone authored or spoke this “quote”.

    • moosestar
      • Anonymous

        How many of those fucking things do you think she signs in a day without reading one word?

        • Anonymous

          Equally interesting question: why did you feel the need to swear to make your point?

          • Anonymous

            Because monarchy is for hosers?

          • Anonymous

            and being polite is for Canadians. Have a nice day!

    • Anonymous

      It’s highly unlikely your precious placement on this wonderful planet, wasn’t completely encompassed by Her Majesty’s Empire.

      It’s highly likely you recycle dog excrement from only some of Toronto’s less-appreciated public spaces.

      Be grateful, or go back to plastic-eating China.

      • Anonymous

        Thanks for proving my point ^^^.

        • Anonymous

          The only thing I have proven is how much of a moron you are. Or an American.

          • Anonymous

            You think being a former colony of a defunct empire and a figurehead ruler make us different from Americans? Look around.

          • Anonymous

            Defunct empire? Hahahaha. You’re speaking The Queen’s English, you dumbass American. You can’t even see yourself. You live in a country that was founded by England, yet you can’t even get an education that teaches you that. Talk about self-centred arrogance. Canada couldn’t rule itself if it tried. It’s filled with backwards-ass lumberjacks, fishermen and hockey players.

          • Anonymous

            Founded by England? Aboriginals, how does that term work?

          • Anonymous

            Native Canadians did not start Canada. The country as we know it was indeed started by The English.

          • Anonymous

            “Start” & “started”? Really? Interesting lack of vision you have there. Just a thought.

            Canada was not “founded” (as you originally put it) by anyone but Aboriginals. Look up the word in a dictionary and get back to me.

            The English “settled” here and it wasn’t as “we know it” unless you’re some kind of fur trader or explorer. Are you? Maybe you’re John Cabot or something.

            One more thing. Maybe you weren’t able to get an education to teach your ignorant ass about history, but I’ll give you some. Let’s begin with Elijah Harper and the Meech Lake Accord.

            Go!

          • Anonymous

            You’re completely wrong. If the original natives were never bothered, you wouldn’t have Canada. Nor a country for that matter. Much like the native tribes in Brazil. Try to look up the word “country”, idiot.

            Actually I have three degrees. History is light entertainment. You have a degree in history? Isn’t that just memorization? Meech Lake Accord? Bwahahahaha. Try studying something relevant, sissy.

            Now go away back to your abos.

          • Anonymous

            The only thing you seem to have a degree in is being incoherent and completely ignorant.

            Even “country” is defined by what Aboriginals had before the encroachment began.

            I’m sorry your 3 degrees in bullshit weren’t good enough to teach you anything. But maybe you should stop getting your basket weaving degrees from Wikipedia and the backs of match packets.

          • Anonymous

            Hahaha…the barista won’t go away. CANADA was not founded by natives. I shit things smarter than you, you hipster history moron.

          • Anonymous

            “Hahaha…the barista won’t go away”

            And yet here we are…

            Sorry you’re unable to grasp the words that you’re using. Your insults are boring and only truly expose you for the cretin you really are.

          • Anonymous

            Honestly, go back to a real school and get some half decent education. It’s truly sad you are “educated” in “history”. That way you will have a future.

          • Anonymous

            *I really wish this barista would go away…*

  • http://twitter.com/friarcanuck Kevin Wilson

    “Queen Elizabeth II, who is, after all, still officially our head of state.”

    STILL officially our head of state? I’m sorry, but is the status of the Queen of Canada going to change anytime soon? Have I been in my bubble too long?

    Have some respect.

    • Egon

      Respectfully, bugger the queen.

      • Anonymous

        Respectfully, go back to where you came from. Climb the tree where you were born.

  • Anonymous

    Random idea: the Queen is head of state for 16 countries, and she has 8 grandchildren. Give each grandchild two countries to look after.

    • Anonymous

      Too busy with helicopters & nazi theme parties…

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