Mickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
QuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
What are the two continents you speak of?
Does anyone actually say: "I'm North American?"
That's a loaded question sir that sociolingusitic theses have been written about.
Personally I don't think too many care. I call myself an American (shamefully) when overseas and I've never met a Central or South American that sincerely felt offended by it. We are the only major country in the Western Hemisphere with the word America in our name.
QuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
What are the two continents you speak of?
Does anyone actually say: "I'm North American?"
I dunno, how would you feel if a Canadian refered to himself as an American?
EDIT: Wait aren't you a Canadian, in that case make it a Mexican?
QuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
Your logic is flawed. People from the
United States of America call themselves
American because that is their
CountryPeople from
South America are not
South American, they are
Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian, etc. because that is their
CountryPeople from
Canada are
Canadian because that is their
CountryThere is a difference between a
Continent and a
Country
QuoteQuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
What are the two continents you speak of?
Does anyone actually say: "I'm North American?"
I dunno, how would you feel if a Canadian refered to himself as an American?
EDIT: Wait aren't you a Canadian, in that case make it a Mexican?
The Mexican jokes mean little to Canadians since it ain't them flooding across our border. You guys make excellent buffers :) In all seriousness, what a fucking mess Mexico is right now, especially in the north. It's sad.
If a Canadian referred to him or herself as American, I'd want them killed.
QuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
Your logic is flawed. People from the United States of America call themselves American because that is their Country
People from South America are not South American, they are Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian, etc. because that is their Country
People from Canada are Canadian because that is their Country
There is a difference between a Continent and a Country
I see your point, but I still don't agree. You are a USA citizen, but AMERICA encompasses more than just the states.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
What are the two continents you speak of?
Does anyone actually say: "I'm North American?"
I dunno, how would you feel if a Canadian refered to himself as an American?
EDIT: Wait aren't you a Canadian, in that case make it a Mexican?
The Mexican jokes mean little to Canadians since it ain't them flooding across our border. You guys make excellent buffers :) In all seriousness, what a fucking mess Mexico is right now, especially in the north. It's sad.
If a Canadian referred to him or herself as American, I'd want them killed.
But technically you are "american" You're counrty is part of America
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
What are the two continents you speak of?
Does anyone actually say: "I'm North American?"
I dunno, how would you feel if a Canadian refered to himself as an American?
EDIT: Wait aren't you a Canadian, in that case make it a Mexican?
The Mexican jokes mean little to Canadians since it ain't them flooding across our border. You guys make excellent buffers :) In all seriousness, what a fucking mess Mexico is right now, especially in the north. It's sad.
If a Canadian referred to him or herself as American, I'd want them killed.
But technically you are "american" You're counrty is part of America
North American and proud of it. We are part of the Americas, at least on old maps.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
Your logic is flawed. People from the United States of America call themselves American because that is their Country
People from South America are not South American, they are Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian, etc. because that is their Country
People from Canada are Canadian because that is their Country
There is a difference between a Continent and a Country
I see your point, but I still don't agree. You are a USA citizen, but AMERICA encompasses more than just the states.
United States of AMERICAWhat other COUNTRY has AMERICA in its name?????
Amerigo Vespucci just called and said you are wrong.
South Americans believe it's one continent, whereas we were taught in the US that there's a North and South America. They really would never refer to their continent as South America (as far as I know). I've always thought that was interesting.
I am PROUD to call myself a German American Yankee. Nobody asks because as soon as I open my mouth you can tell.
I believe we are the only country with America in our name.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteMickey Reds and I always talk about this...
When you refer to yourself do you call yourself an "American?"
Do you think it's arrogant to call yourself an "American" being that America encompasses two continents and a shit load of countries?
:-?
Your logic is flawed. People from the United States of America call themselves American because that is their Country
People from South America are not South American, they are Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian, etc. because that is their Country
People from Canada are Canadian because that is their Country
There is a difference between a Continent and a Country
I see your point, but I still don't agree. You are a USA citizen, but AMERICA encompasses more than just the states.
United States of AMERICA
What other COUNTRY has AMERICA in its name?????
Amerigo Vespucci just called and said you are wrong.
I get what you're saying, but again, I don't agree.
You are a
United States of America citizen. There is still more to America then just the states.
Amerigo Vespucci can go lick mickey rourkes taint after a night of three 8balls.
QuoteI am PROUD to call myself a German American Yankee. Nobody asks because as soon as I open my mouth you can tell.
I believe we are the only country with America in our name.
Are you actually from Germany?
QuoteQuoteI am PROUD to call myself a German American Yankee. Nobody asks because as soon as I open my mouth you can tell.
I believe we are the only country with America in our name.
Are you actually from Germany?
Is Jesse Jackson actually from Africa?
I'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
Leon, has anyone told you it's arrogant, or are you assuming it could be construed by others as arrogant. Just asking :).
QuoteQuoteQuoteI am PROUD to call myself a German American Yankee. Nobody asks because as soon as I open my mouth you can tell.
I believe we are the only country with America in our name.
Are you actually from Germany?
Is Jesse Jackson actually from Africa?
no, but i'm sure his slaves are.
Quote(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1201/1408163640_670eacaa1c.jpg)
You should bang it a little harder...
QuoteI'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
I figured that out. At first I thought you meant you came from Germany. My brain is slow, I'm of Pollock heritage.
QuoteQuoteI'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
I figured that out. At first I thought you meant you came from Germany. My brain is slow, I'm of Pollock heritage.
Nie ma truble.
Ti yas dobri chowiak ;D
QuoteQuoteI'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
I figured that out. At first I thought you meant you came from Germany. My brain is slow, I'm of Pollock heritage.
So is your mom or your dad the fish?
Alright Leon you win.
I will now prance around to other countries and say I am USian. See, foreigners have no problem asking "Are you American?"
I get it. You win
USese?
USish?
QuoteQuoteQuoteI'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
I figured that out. At first I thought you meant you came from Germany. My brain is slow, I'm of Pollock heritage.
So is your mom or your dad the fish?
I thought he meant he was related to famed North American painter Jackson Pollock.
Well, yeah. But,.............
(http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu312/edtombell/2404024392_7a50e41f74.jpg?t=1242327080)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI'm an American with German heritage, ( Germo-American ) ;).
I figured that out. At first I thought you meant you came from Germany. My brain is slow, I'm of Pollock heritage.
So is your mom or your dad the fish?
I thought he meant he was related to famed North American painter Jackson Pollock.
So when you say Pollock is North American you have say how far north, because he could be Canadian... Right ?
QuoteAlright Leon you win.
I will now prance around to other countries and say I am USian. See, foreigners have no problem asking "Are you American?"
I get it. You win
right, because it's about winning?
I'm just trying to get people's opinions. This is a message board, we are suppose to have conversation. Go cry somewhere else. :'(
How about Unitish?
I like to think of myself as an earthling.
QuoteHow about Unitish?
I like to think of myself as an earthling.
I like both.
Unitish is cool. Lennon probably would have called himself an Earthling
QuoteQuoteAlright Leon you win.
I will now prance around to other countries and say I am USian. See, foreigners have no problem asking "Are you American?"
I get it. You win
right, because it's about winning?
I'm just trying to get people's opinions. This is a message board, we are suppose to have conversation. Go cry somewhere else. :'(
Of course it's about winning. Hey I thought you were the I can say whatever I want guy and now you are policing? Sensitive?
Dude your questions have been answered. If you want to play devil's advocate forever, have fun man.
I can see where certain individuals could take offense to it. I remember when this seemed like somewhat of a PC issue back in the nineties but nothing came of it.
But to answer your question again, it is NOT arrogant. Many things Americans do are horribly arrogant and I have a million and one stories for that. This is the name that history raised us with and we have adopted. It makes perfect sense. It gives off no sense of entitlement in my opinion
The only logical parallel would be someone from the United Arab Emirates. My uncle works in Dubai. I don't think they call themselves Arabian ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteAlright Leon you win.
I will now prance around to other countries and say I am USian. See, foreigners have no problem asking "Are you American?"
I get it. You win
right, because it's about winning?
I'm just trying to get people's opinions. This is a message board, we are suppose to have conversation. Go cry somewhere else. :'(
Of course it's about winning. Hey I thought you were the I can say whatever I want guy and now you are policing? Sensitive?
Dude your questions have been answered. If you want to play devil's advocate forever, have fun man.
I can see where certain individuals could take offense to it. I remember when this seemed like somewhat of a PC issue back in the nineties but nothing came of it.
But to answer your question again, it is NOT arrogant. Many things Americans do are horribly arrogant and I have a million and one stories for that. This is the name that history raised us with and we have adopted. It makes perfect sense. It gives off no sense of entitlement in my opinion
The only logical parallel would be someone from the United Arab Emirates. My uncle works in Dubai. I don't think they call themselves Arabian ;)
i did say what I wanted. I told you to go cry somewhere else. OMFG some is trying to promote conversation on a message board, oh the humanity!
BTW I wanted to hear from a bunch of different people, not get one opinion and then lock the thread.
and the cry emotican was meant for you.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAlright Leon you win.
I will now prance around to other countries and say I am USian. See, foreigners have no problem asking "Are you American?"
I get it. You win
right, because it's about winning?
I'm just trying to get people's opinions. This is a message board, we are suppose to have conversation. Go cry somewhere else. :'(
Of course it's about winning. Hey I thought you were the I can say whatever I want guy and now you are policing? Sensitive?
Dude your questions have been answered. If you want to play devil's advocate forever, have fun man.
I can see where certain individuals could take offense to it. I remember when this seemed like somewhat of a PC issue back in the nineties but nothing came of it.
But to answer your question again, it is NOT arrogant. Many things Americans do are horribly arrogant and I have a million and one stories for that. This is the name that history raised us with and we have adopted. It makes perfect sense. It gives off no sense of entitlement in my opinion
The only logical parallel would be someone from the United Arab Emirates. My uncle works in Dubai. I don't think they call themselves Arabian ;)
i did say what I wanted. I told you to go cry somewhere else. OMFG some is trying to promote conversation on a message board, oh the humanity!
BTW I wanted to hear from a bunch of different people, not get one opinion and then lock the thread.
Sorry :-X
I refer to myself as American. I don't know if that's correct, however, since one side of my family was here before it was America and the other side (besides Mom) has never set foot on US soil. Hmmmm.
i used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
QuoteI refer to myself as American. I don't know if that's correct, however, since one side of my family was here before it was America and the other side (besides Mom) has never set foot on US soil. Hmmmm.
half native american, half japanese (?)
So what do you think Leon? You're initial question was whether it was arrogant and most everyone seems to believe that it isn't. Is there not an underlying issue that certain Central and South Americans take offense to the usurpation of the word? That part I understand but you have not elaborated.
Quotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
high five!
[smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Canadians call you folks Americans, but many call your country "the States." However, it's used more of a short or Canadian colloquialism.
I never say that I'm travelling to America; it's always "the States" and sometimes "the US."
QuoteCanadians call you folks Americans, but many call your country "the States." However, it's used more of a short or Canadian colloquialism.
I never say that I'm travelling to America; it's always "the States" and sometimes "the US."
Yeah, but you are distinguishing between what you call people and what you call a place
QuoteCanadians call you folks Americans, but many call your country "the States." However, it's used more of a short or Canadian colloquialism.
I never say that I'm travelling to America; it's always "the States" and sometimes "the US."
I wholly agree here. I may state that I am American when asked what nationality I am, but when asked where I'm from, the first thing that comes out usually is "The States."
Quotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
Canada encourages immigrants to keep their heritage, so it's very common to hear Chinese-Canadian, Indian-Canadian, Native-Canadian etc...
Yesterday 15,000 Sri Lankan Tamils (mostly immigrants) held an all-day protest at the provincial government's parliment headquarters regarding the plight/slaughter of their people in their native country. It was a peaceful demonstration (the third in a week), but it did cause traffic snares in downtown Toronto. Many younger Tamils were born in Toronto, but the ones interviewed all said: "my homeland" or "back home." I'm not sure if the one's interviewed see themselves as Sri Lankan-Canadian, which is exactly what they are. Toronto is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka, over 200K.
Anyway, we are all immigrants and nationality debates can get emotionally-charged.
QuoteQuoteCanadians call you folks Americans, but many call your country "the States." However, it's used more of a short or Canadian colloquialism.
I never say that I'm travelling to America; it's always "the States" and sometimes "the US."
Yeah, but you are distinguishing between what you call people and what you call a place
Yes.
QuoteQuoteI refer to myself as American. I don't know if that's correct, however, since one side of my family was here before it was America and the other side (besides Mom) has never set foot on US soil. Hmmmm.
half native american, half japanese (?)
The side here before it was the US is French and German (technically, I guess that's 1/4 and 1/4) and the other side is Filipino. Hell, now I'm all kinds of confused! :D
Well, my mom is half Irish, half Scotish and my dad's family was from England (back in the late 1800s). However, I just say I'm Canadian and so does my mom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdB1v6EtlSc
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdB1v6EtlSc[/media]
What about that horrid Lee Greenwood song?
QuoteWhat about that horrid Lee Greenwood song?
;D
nothing
Could Neil have actually been referring to Peru? :o :o
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtMmSU88PdA[/media]
While we are at it, who the hell decided that the globe should have North America on the top and not the bottom?
I'm only American from the waist up ;).
QuoteI'm only American from the waist up ;).
Everything else is from Uranus?
QuoteQuotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
Canada encourages immigrants to keep their heritage, so it's very common to hear Chinese-Canadian, Indian-Canadian, Native-Canadian etc...
Yesterday 15,000 Sri Lankan Tamils (mostly immigrants) held an all-day protest at the provincial government's parliment headquarters regarding the plight/slaughter of their people in their native country. It was a peaceful demonstration (the third in a week), but it did cause traffic snares in downtown Toronto. Many younger Tamils were born in Toronto, but the ones interviewed all said: "my homeland" or "back home." I'm not sure if the one's interviewed see themselves as Sri Lankan-Canadian, which is exactly what they are. Toronto is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka, over 200K.
Anyway, we are all immigrants and nationality debates can get emotionally-charged.
i have always felt bad for the Tamils but to me that's always been like the Gaza Strip, they'll never stop fighting and even after the declare a cease fire, in 2 years it's starts up again. i understand they want autonomy but they've been suicide bombing and killing innocent civilians for a long time (i guess both sides but from what i've read, more so the Tigers) sorry for the tangent. jaimoe-i had no idea they all settled in toronto area, i always figured they went to india but that really doesn't make sense.
QuoteQuoteI'm only American from the waist up ;).
Everything else is from Uranus?
8-) 8-)
QuoteQuoteI'm only American from the waist up ;).
Everything else is from Uranus?
When I dance I have GREAT rhythm ( just like Paul Rudd ), I would consider it an American dance. And the moves are all above the waist. What can I say.. I was a teenager in the 80's.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aetkvFu1EYo[/media]
QuoteQuoteQuotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
Canada encourages immigrants to keep their heritage, so it's very common to hear Chinese-Canadian, Indian-Canadian, Native-Canadian etc...
Yesterday 15,000 Sri Lankan Tamils (mostly immigrants) held an all-day protest at the provincial government's parliment headquarters regarding the plight/slaughter of their people in their native country. It was a peaceful demonstration (the third in a week), but it did cause traffic snares in downtown Toronto. Many younger Tamils were born in Toronto, but the ones interviewed all said: "my homeland" or "back home." I'm not sure if the one's interviewed see themselves as Sri Lankan-Canadian, which is exactly what they are. Toronto is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka, over 200K.
Anyway, we are all immigrants and nationality debates can get emotionally-charged.
i have always felt bad for the Tamils but to me that's always been like the Gaza Strip, they'll never stop fighting and even after the declare a cease fire, in 2 years it's starts up again. i understand they want autonomy but they've been suicide bombing and killing innocent civilians for a long time (i guess both sides but from what i've read, more so the Tigers) sorry for the tangent. jaimoe-i had no idea they all settled in toronto area, i always figured they went to india but that really doesn't make sense.
They didn't all settle in Toronto. I believe there's big communities in Montreal and Vancouver too. Toronto has the largest gathering. Same with Italians and Chinese (outside of their native countries). Hell, there's nearly 500K Italians and Chinese in Toronto.
The Canadian federal government sees the Tamil Tigers as a terrorist organization, so are reluctant to even acknowledge the demonstrations. Naturally, the opposition party, the Liberals, acknowledge the demonstrations. The Ontario Government, (Liberal Party), support the Tamil's plight, but there's only so much we can do. It's not as if we can roll our tanks off of our "huge fleet" of ships and start up a war that cannot be won. Plus, we are in pretty think in Afghanistan.
Yes. Proudly.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slKNd22GGaQ[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slKNd22GGaQ
;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
Canada encourages immigrants to keep their heritage, so it's very common to hear Chinese-Canadian, Indian-Canadian, Native-Canadian etc...
Yesterday 15,000 Sri Lankan Tamils (mostly immigrants) held an all-day protest at the provincial government's parliment headquarters regarding the plight/slaughter of their people in their native country. It was a peaceful demonstration (the third in a week), but it did cause traffic snares in downtown Toronto. Many younger Tamils were born in Toronto, but the ones interviewed all said: "my homeland" or "back home." I'm not sure if the one's interviewed see themselves as Sri Lankan-Canadian, which is exactly what they are. Toronto is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka, over 200K.
Anyway, we are all immigrants and nationality debates can get emotionally-charged.
i have always felt bad for the Tamils but to me that's always been like the Gaza Strip, they'll never stop fighting and even after the declare a cease fire, in 2 years it's starts up again. i understand they want autonomy but they've been suicide bombing and killing innocent civilians for a long time (i guess both sides but from what i've read, more so the Tigers) sorry for the tangent. jaimoe-i had no idea they all settled in toronto area, i always figured they went to india but that really doesn't make sense.
They didn't all settle in Toronto. I believe there's big communities in Montreal and Vancouver too. Toronto has the largest gathering. Same with Italians and Chinese (outside of their native countries). Hell, there's nearly 500K Italians and Chinese in Toronto.
The Canadian federal government sees the Tamil Tigers as a terrorist organization, so are reluctant to even acknowledge the demonstrations. Naturally, the opposition party, the Liberals, acknowledge the demonstrations. The Ontario Government, (Liberal Party), support the Tamil's plight, but there's only so much we can do. It's not as if we can roll our tanks off of our "huge fleet" of ships and start up a war that cannot be won. Plus, we are in pretty think in Afghanistan.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE54D1GR20090518
Not sure if it's total victory, but looks like they got the leader:
QuoteWhile we are at it, who the hell decided that the globe should have North America on the top and not the bottom?
There is no top or bottom, up or down in space. Only out.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotei used to get annoyed, especially around here, irish-amer, ital-amer, germ-amer, then you have the puerto ricans and the new yoricans, etc--it's like come on...we were all born here! BUT then i realized i was just jealous because i'm a midwestern mutt.
Canada encourages immigrants to keep their heritage, so it's very common to hear Chinese-Canadian, Indian-Canadian, Native-Canadian etc...
Yesterday 15,000 Sri Lankan Tamils (mostly immigrants) held an all-day protest at the provincial government's parliment headquarters regarding the plight/slaughter of their people in their native country. It was a peaceful demonstration (the third in a week), but it did cause traffic snares in downtown Toronto. Many younger Tamils were born in Toronto, but the ones interviewed all said: "my homeland" or "back home." I'm not sure if the one's interviewed see themselves as Sri Lankan-Canadian, which is exactly what they are. Toronto is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka, over 200K.
Anyway, we are all immigrants and nationality debates can get emotionally-charged.
i have always felt bad for the Tamils but to me that's always been like the Gaza Strip, they'll never stop fighting and even after the declare a cease fire, in 2 years it's starts up again. i understand they want autonomy but they've been suicide bombing and killing innocent civilians for a long time (i guess both sides but from what i've read, more so the Tigers) sorry for the tangent. jaimoe-i had no idea they all settled in toronto area, i always figured they went to india but that really doesn't make sense.
They didn't all settle in Toronto. I believe there's big communities in Montreal and Vancouver too. Toronto has the largest gathering. Same with Italians and Chinese (outside of their native countries). Hell, there's nearly 500K Italians and Chinese in Toronto.
The Canadian federal government sees the Tamil Tigers as a terrorist organization, so are reluctant to even acknowledge the demonstrations. Naturally, the opposition party, the Liberals, acknowledge the demonstrations. The Ontario Government, (Liberal Party), support the Tamil's plight, but there's only so much we can do. It's not as if we can roll our tanks off of our "huge fleet" of ships and start up a war that cannot be won. Plus, we are in pretty think in Afghanistan.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE54D1GR20090518
Not sure if it's total victory, but looks like they got the leader:
I heard about that. The Tamil-Canadians in T.O. are devastated. I hope the UN can do something about that civil war.
Absolument et je conduis une liberté de Jeep !