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hoffdano · 11-13-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sickofnyc

Just heard the author of the book being interviewed and she comes from the economic standpoint and introduces an interesting premise. Article worth the read.

The Democrats in Washington are not interested in more oil reserves. They dislike oil, no matter where it comes from. They tolerate it out of necessity.

Canada already gets protection from us, without really asking for it. We protect them as an ally and in our own self interest.

HappyHarley · 11-13-2013, 05:16 PM

We might as well officially bring canada into the US. We already own them.

The most positive reason to bring them into the US would be to get rid of the border agents up north.

andywire · 11-13-2013, 07:24 PM

Nah, I prefer the "friends with benefits" relationship we currently enjoy. Maybe we'll meet up for coffee once in awhile, but something like this shouldn't be rushed...

Seabass Inna Bun · 11-13-2013, 07:34 PM

We don't want America's problems. Or its system of government, for that matter. No sale.

mufc1878 · 11-13-2013, 07:35 PM

I posted in the immigration thread over a year ago if people would be interested in a quasi-Schengen between us and Canada/free movement of labor.

lots were against it unfortunately.

pvande55 · 11-13-2013, 07:39 PM

Never work. Canada would never open it's medical system to the 50 million (and growing) uninsured US citizens.

malamute · 11-13-2013, 09:19 PM

It won't work because they won't want to do Thanksgiving in November.

weltschmerz · 11-13-2013, 09:34 PM

Absolutely not. No thank you.
We have vast reserves of natural resources, from oil to diamonds. We have the strongest banking system in the world. We have a highly educated population and an efficient medical system. This country works. Why would we want to merge with a country that has a giant "Out of Order" sign hanging on it?

seattlenextyear · 11-13-2013, 09:48 PM

Doesn't Britain still own Canada? Would we have to have another war or do we send a check?

HappyHarley · 11-13-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by weltschmerz

Absolutely not. No thank you.
We have vast reserves of natural resources, from oil to diamonds. We have the strongest banking system in the world. We have a highly educated population and an efficient medical system. This country works. Why would we want to merge with a country that has a giant "Out of Order" sign hanging on it?

If it wasn't for us... france or iceland would have already taken you over.