US already has 50 and adding another star is so much more a pain in the ass.

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    yup, a flag with an American eagle shape cutout inside a Maple leave is much easier.

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    They usually add states in pairs to balance the parties etc, so will Puerto Rico have to join also? Both of those places will most likely vote liberal.

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      Puerto Rico leans conservative by a slight margin. Dems don’t want them as a result and Republicans don’t want them because they’re brown.

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    Mmmm… How about something else that doesn’t allow Americans to vote? Because 11th province would just mean Canada becomes America under a different name.

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      Not true, it would give us some election reform which allocates representatives based on the Representation Formula found in subsection 51(1) of the Constitution Act, 1867.

      No more 2 senators from California having the same as 2 from North Dakota!

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    I saw the photo of old bill, the name and my mind jumped to “has died”. Then I continued to the colony part and that made my day. Live long and prosper Bill!

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    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

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      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.

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        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.

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      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.

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        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?

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          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.