HereComesTheReignAgain Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 I always have to laugh at the line 'stand on guard for thee' - who is going to invade Canada. Apparently you missed this little invasion! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Bacon I never realized Michael Moore directed that movie. I feel dirty and ashamed for liking it now.
Lori Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Well, we did once. Or tried, anyway. Isn't that why the British burned Buffalo to the ground in 1813?
LewPort71 Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 The British burned Lewiston to the ground at the same time. Of course that was after the Americans burned Queenstown(sp?). Anyways leave the Canadian Anthem alone. It is great as it is... Esp when Roger Doucet sang it in the Forum before a Habs game as Lori pointed out earlier
dib Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Or tried, anyway. Isn't that why the British burned Buffalo to the ground in 1813? Oh. I forgot. Then twice. The first time Benedict Arnold tried to take Quebec. Not by himself of course.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 O'Canada is actually a great passionate National Anthem that I consider one of the best anthems out there. Its a cool anthem and shouldn't be messed with. But it was in 1920. Why not go back to the original lyrics? Why was it changed in the 1920's? After a request from the Conservative government, a parliamentary committee will study whether the “sons command” phrase should be changed to “Thou dost in us command”. That was the original phrase when the anthem was written in 1908….but ended up changing by the 1920’s. “O Canada” didn’t officially become the national anthem until 1980. What was happening historically in the late 19 teens/twentys in the US and Canada? First correct answer gets an attaboy! Okay... I don't agree with the PC BS... But let's be real and put it into historical perspective. Why was it changed in the first place?
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 But it was in 1920. Why not go back to the original lyrics? Why was it changed in the 1920's? After a request from the Conservative government, a parliamentary committee will study whether the “sons command” phrase should be changed to “Thou dost in us command”. That was the original phrase when the anthem was written in 1908….but ended up changing by the 1920’s. “O Canada” didn’t officially become the national anthem until 1980. What was happening historically in the late 19 teens/twentys in the US and Canada? First correct answer gets an attaboy! Okay... I don't agree with the PC BS... But let's be real and put it into historical perspective. Why was it changed in the first place? Boot leg booze. Next. Regards Joe Kennedy SR.
tomdayfan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Posted March 6, 2010 UPDATE: Canada's government comes to its senses: O Canada won't change
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Boot leg booze. Next.Regards Joe Kennedy SR.
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