I know a few liberal Canadians who think that everyone in the US is a Gecko .45.

I think this has to be real simply because anyone who could write something that funny would be doing it professionally. Also I have met a few people with the
"gecko gene".

I definitely have a bit of the gecko gene myself. For example I actually own a bulletproof vest and live in suburban Canada. I have a huge colllection of fighting knives that have only opened mail. I have the standard issue mall ninja physique (ie chubby white guy with a poor sense of balance). I own a nice rifle with a scope and bipod but can't shoot worth a poop. Really the only thing that keeps me from BEING Gecko .45 is a sense of humour.