As a Cajun "by the ring and by the back door", I would remind you sir that not all Francophone Canadians are associated with Quebec. My wife's ancestors, the Melansons (spelled Melancon in Louisiana) were Acadians who were forced from their farms in Nova Scotia during Le Grand Derangement in 1755 and made their way to Louisiana, where they became "Cajuns".
Back in 2003, I heard people using the term "freedom fries" and saying things that upset my wife, who is very proud of her French heritage. Needless to say, they soon thought better of it when I mentioned "The Auld Alliance" between the Scots & the French.
I'll try not to go political here, but the whole "freedom fries" thing was as silly as the "liberty cabbage" (sauerkraut) of the First World War.
And before you make comments about the "surrender tendencies" of the French, perhaps you would do well to remember the The Royal 22e Régiment of the Canadian Army, and its three Victoria Cross recipients in the World Wars.
Todd
Originally Posted by cajunscot
As a Cajun "by the ring and by the back door", I would remind you sir that not all Francophone Canadians are associated with Quebec. My wife's ancestors, the Melansons (spelled Melancon in Louisiana) were Acadians who were forced from their farms in Nova Scotia during Le Grand Derangement in 1755 and made their way to Louisiana, where they became "Cajuns".
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