• 10 months

    Put it to a vote and I bet it would surprise you which states would leave the US right now.

    • Pretty sure the entire west coast would bounce. Especially California, aka the 4th largest economy in the world.

      • Besides the geography problem, I’ve said the West coast and the northeast should become their own country.

        • 10 months

          Those ones can just join Canada, geography problem solved.

      • 10 months

        When the Balkinization of the US happens, the West Coast will be thr first to break off.

        • Balkanization*

          As rule of thumb, try to keep the root word intact (Balkans here) as much as possible. It doesn’t work 100% of the time, but it’s a good heuristic.

  • That’s genius, But treat them as a territory, they don’t get the be a province. But our current territories should be made provinces first, they deserve better representation especially with climate change making the areas more comfortable for living.

    • you drive a hard bargain, we accept. You can even alter the deal and add more terms, but I warn you we will still accept. No take-backsies on the deal, we are Canadians now. Good luck, rest of USA, you bunch of effin losers. You’re a real disappointment.

      • 10 months

        Good luck, rest of USA, you bunch of effin losers

        hosers, you’re Canadian now, ya gotta speak Canadian

  • California, Oregon, Hawaii and Washington consent to this agreement. Where do we sign?

    • As an Oregon resident, I would be all for this. CA alone would be a pretty good chunk of federal taxes.

    • 10 months

      Canada agrees.

      Then we can tax the shit out of anything from China crossing the territory to get to the remaining United States.

    • Wellll… The western parts of Washington and Oregon. Out in the desert is another thing. Those guys are pretty well cooked

  • We don’t want you. Split into 50 countries and we’ll deal with the sane ones. We could make an American Union. But we won’t merge

    • Shatner had a well earned reputation as an egotistical asshole for a long time, but he does seem to have become more reasonable in recent years

      • 10 months

        Mmm. Except for his extremely stupid grudge against RedLetterMedia when he misinterpreted good faith praise as insults on twitter and kept doubling down refusing to believe he could be wrong.

  • I dunno. Let it fester as a territory for a while. Maybe Nunavut has languished long enough. Time to elevate the places we already have.

    • 10 months

      it would have to be a territory… or territories, even it’s 50 of them. as territories only get 1 mp each. a 340+ million population province would get like 90% of the seats in parliament.

  • 10 months

    Shatner pulls a “no u” after everyone already made that joke for weeks already.

  • We wouldn’t want to violate the prime directive though.

    • Too late my Canadian brother, HertzDentalBar let us in. I promise to learn to speak Canadian and the words to our “hey Canada” anthem.

      I’ve got to tell you, even joking about being Canadian take a huge weight off my shoulders. I didnt realize how much stress I was carrying around. Everyone try it, pretend Canada just made a deal to take your state over and you’re now Canadian. Feels so good doesnt it.

      • It’s very kind to say such a thing, and flattering to hear it. I can only suggest that it’s an even better feeling on an election day, and even the worst choice would be better than either of your neighbors options.

        And…I’m only saying this because the bar’s…real low to clear guys. I’ve 100% confidence that you’ve far far better leaders among you than who’s actually been running in the races.

    • They couldn’t handle our freedom, national debt, gun violence, or rednecks. We would suceed inside of a week and Ontario would say “huh, what? Ok, whatever. Sorhry.” I know the capitol of Canada is Ottawa, but that is the level of concern and relief to the Canadian populous and Parlament. We are the crazy partner you fuck with but couldn’t sustain a relationship with because of how degen we are, but you keep cumming back because we got that good good dollar dollar bill y’all.

      We would bankrupt the Canadian healthcare system within days.

        • Buckle up buttercup. I got patriotic goof that could compromise your entire national identity, should you let my patriotic degen allow you to experience what it is like to live a life of personal freedom at the cost of your suicidal empathetic feelings and financial prospects so you can defend your marijuana plants with your trans same sex partner with suppressed machine guns against minority illegals migrants that stab people because they exist.

      • They couldn’t handle our freedom

        What does that mean?

        Freedom of speech? People are being detained, arrested, and deported because they said things on their phones that are critical of the president.

        Freedom of religion? People are being forced by law to follow the rules of “Christianity”.

        Freedom of association? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is being outlawed. Better not associate with minorities or “Libs” or you risk retribution.

        Freedom to Travel? If you think being freely traveled to El Salvador counts…

        Freedom of privacy? People are being harassed in bathrooms to “prove” their gender (how the hell do you do that?)

        Life? People are being denied necessary life saving medical treatment due to that lack of Freedom from Religion we talked about earlier.

        Liberty? People are being detained and deported without due process

        Persuit of Happiness? LGBTQ people having their protections stripped away and need to hide who they are.

        Other than the “freedom” to have people around you openly carrying deadly weaponry while shopping at a grocery store, what freedoms do Americans have that Canadians lack?

  • Who wants us?! Lmao. We are like the ugly chick with a nice ass and rich parents. Sure, some things are good, but not worth the attitude and no makeup versions.

      • I disagree. Most true enthusiasts treat their weapons with respect and follow the rules.

        Well, hm, maybe that’s more anecdotal than I realize. Enthusiasts *that I’ve met or interacted with… But truly, while there are a lot of chucklefucks with guns, I imagine there are more that respect weapons and follow the rules.

        • Oh I’m not saying they don’t. I’m saying Canada has very strict gun laws, and US gun enthusiasts are very firm about maintaining their right to bear arms.

          I just think that would be the biggest obstacle in US states joining Canada. It wasn’t a criticism so much as an identified point of contention.

      • 10 months

        Not really. Unless they have an airforce hidden in their mothers basements.