NEW CANADA
The above alludes to a whole new and exciting concept. Never mind Trump and his delusional
references to Canada becoming the 51st state of America. We need to forgive American recklessness up
to a point, not because of historical ignorance or ignorance in general, but in
part it can be traced back to origin.
The people that were attracted to the New World were either refugees,
conscientious objectors, ex-convicts, religious zealots and basically anyone
fleeing and seeking adventure and opportunity.
A lot of questionable characters and dubious backgrounds. Not exactly a promising mix. It has spawned a lot of grand ideas lacking proper
execution. This seems to be a permanent flaw
embedded in America’s MO.
First lesson to be
learned
Americans! Listen up! You are a failing nation of states, up to
your eyeballs in debt, running out of options and resources. What you really need is a brand-new approach
to solving your problems and Canada will give it to you on a silver
platter. No silly promises of a golden
age, but a potential way out.
Canada will take over America (Not a hostile takeover, but a
friendly merger) and the new nation will be re-branded as New Canada. It is important that you shed uncomfortable
past baggage and black pages of history.
(No pun intended there) What you
need is a fresh start! I will give you a
list of advantages.
You need to shed the
America name and image
Canada will assume (reluctantly, very, very reluctantly) your
horrendous debt load and deficits and it is about time that you will be the
recipient of a proven and time-tested parliamentary system such as ours. No more executive office staffed by cronies
and un-elected officials and the Prime Minister (no more presidents) on
occasion (when not gallivanting around the globe and meeting with foreign
dignitaries) will be present in parliament to answer questions and engage in a
real debate with elected colleagues.
Wouldn’t that be refreshing?
I would suggest proportional representation to introduce a
greater level of fairness. No more
gerrymandering. Fairness by the way is a
typical Canadian concept that deserves to be spread out around the world.
There will be tougher gun laws and gun restrictions and
before you know it mass shootings will be a thing of the past. Almost and hopefully.
You will also be the recipients of a National Healthcare
program that gives everybody access to healthcare regardless of income. All you have to do is show your Health
Card. Insurance companies will have to
look elsewhere to rob people blind.
A New Canada will also entail a much kinder nation with New
Canadian values that include diversity, inclusion and negotiated trade
agreements that are fair and respectful to all parties involved.
There will be less emphasis on military might, ass kicking
and hardware spending. The New Canada might
will lie in strategic economic partnerships and in truly putting a value on the
hard work provided by all its citizens.
More money into the pockets of the average worker and a bit less into
the pockets of the rich. They’ll hardly
notice the difference.
New Canada will respect the integrity of nations and borders
and will be an active participant in all national and international endeavors
that promote international peace and cooperation. A global player without carrying a big stick
or resorting to idle and stupid threats.
The sticks and bats will be reserved for hockey and baseball.
In New Canada we take aggression out on the ice, in arenas
and sport fields, not on battlefields.
We need to shed that “America kicks ass thing” and the bad boy
image. New Canadians are nice people,
polite and willing to say sorry. Just a
sign of good manners.
All of the above and so much more will lead to New Canada
being recognized as one of the nicest nations on the planet and New Canada will
emerge as an example everybody wants to follow and “eh” will become a global
expression of kindness and compassion of all things New Canada. “He’s from New Canada, eh!”
Suggestion
First of all you need to dump Trump and all his posturing and
insults and convert to New Canada. If you’re truly
looking for a proper way out, embrace New Canada. We’re quite willing to adopt the name
change. Historically the moniker New has
been attached to quite a few places; New Haven, New Amsterdam, which is now New
York, New England, and many more. We
already have a New Zealand, so why not a New Canada. A fresh start with a name that is synonymous
with kind and nice.
Integrating America into New Canada is a huge risk
considering America’s horrendous debts, international baggage and thanks to
Trump, a dubious reputation, but we’re nice, eh. And personally, if I had my way, I would
limit political contributions and prevent rich people from purchasing political
positions and power. Let democracy work
for you. If this isn’t the biggest olive
branch ever handed out I’d eat my Tilley hat.
Canadians are a kind and generous people and an offer like this only
comes about once, not in a lifetime, but in all of humanity’s history. The eagle will be gone to be replaced by a
beaver and a maple leaf. Hockey, hot
chocolate, bears and moose. Together we
will have it all, from tacos to poutine and everything in between. When it comes to junk food we will have the
global market cornered. “Peace, man,
that’s all I want.” Who said that?
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