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[–] EhForumUser@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Canada is within America. America is exceedingly broad, with so many different jurisdictions, all with their own rules. There is no single answer as to what the rules are across all of America. Since this is a Canadian forum, Canada was a reasonable choice to narrow down to.

There is still room for you to dive into some of those other jurisdictions, if you find it pertinent, but I expect nobody here actually cares about what is going on in, say, Mexico.

[–] keefshape@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Canada is within the continent of North America.

The concept of 'America' these days does not apply to continental plates, and you know that as well as i do.

You know what I meant, and you are arguing disingenuously. We can all see it.

[–] EhForumUser@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Canada is within the continent of North America.

And North America is located within America.

The concept of ‘America’ these days does not apply to continental plates

The thing is, we keep a record of how words are commonly used, and that record tells that it absolutely does refer to a set of continents. But, I know, let's not let facts and figures get in the way of random internet nonsense.

You know what I meant

Yes, I know you meant it in jest. Nobody would actually take time out of their day to write such a comment earnestly. We can all see that.