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Subject: Re: What makes an American an American? Posted on: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 23:47:57 +0000 (UTC)

In rec.travel.usa-canada Paul Jones wrote:

> Incidentally, the same reason that people in the "red states" backed Bush was
> also the same reason why people in rural Quebec backed the Federalist cause
> during the referendum, they wanted their cheque cashed.

> It may be a different country, but all things remain the same.

> Pork Barrel.


Wrong. But hey, I'm not here to teach you the US system of government, which
is different from the parliamentary system. Pork barrel exists everywhere, but
not in the form you think. Nex