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Every so often, some pundit or other gets it into their noggin that Canada might swallow up, with the informed and pleased consent of the affected populations, some part or another of the current United States. And many of us have, as a matter of course, seen the satirical map of the "United States of Canada" in the wake of the 2004 USA elections.
One of the latest treatises on this subject popped up in the pages of the Toronto Star this past week. Here's the link. Time-limited, it may well be, so read it and save it quickly if you can.
What I'm wondering, if I may, is just how plausible or workable is this currently considered to be? Throw in your thoughts on the desirability of it as well if you like -- some of you are going to do so anyway -- but I'm wondering if the author hasn't misread a few things.
One of the latest treatises on this subject popped up in the pages of the Toronto Star this past week. Here's the link. Time-limited, it may well be, so read it and save it quickly if you can.
What I'm wondering, if I may, is just how plausible or workable is this currently considered to be? Throw in your thoughts on the desirability of it as well if you like -- some of you are going to do so anyway -- but I'm wondering if the author hasn't misread a few things.
