Tuesday, December 3, 2024

About That Annexation Thing

Even if Trump was only 'joking' about Canada becoming the 51st state, this cartoon by Moudakis seems timely:




6 comments:

  1. Yes I have been saying to a few people that we Canadians will have to protect Canada from America.
    It would not be surprising if USA invaded Canada just because he thinks he can. Stand on Guard

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    1. In these times, Anon, nothing is certain. I was reading a book recently about why so many Canadians Pre-Confederation supported the rebel cause. Apparently, William Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State, badly wanted to annex Canada. The threat turned out to be an additional impetus for Confederation.

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  2. What a coincidence.
    I just purchased Pierre Bertons War of 1812!!
    I bought it as a Xmas present for my daughters US boyfriend!

    TB

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    1. I haven't read it, but I'm sure it will be very educational for her boyfriend, TB.

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    2. Yeah, we burned that White House.

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    3. And for that they will never forgive us, Bob. Reparations in the form of annexation would do it though, eh?

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