Ed (shadow) wrote: > On 07-Dec-04, Lowell C. Savage wrote: > > LCS>>> As for "annexation", any conservative (or libertarian, for that > LCS>>> matter) considering it needs to have their head examined. That > would > LCS>>> be enough to tip the balance of political power toward socialism > LCS>>> for at least another generation. > > r>> Only if the Canadians were allowed to vote in USAn federal elections. > r>> Not if they were like, for instance, Puerto Rico. > > LCS> Good point. But do you seriously believe that having those > provinces > LCS> as US territories would truly last for long? Even if they did, my > LCS> understanding is that it would make it easier to move to US and > become > LCS> citizens--which would accomplish nearly the same effect. > > Wait a sec... are you implying that Puerto Ricans aren't American > citizens?
I wasn't sure. Do they get an Electoral College votes? Do they get to vote in New York elections when they move there? (OK, OK, stereotype alert.) > My contacts with British Columbians makes me believe that they'd fit right > in > with most of us. Yup. Most of us Washingtonians. Notice who WA voted for at the Presidential and Senatorial levels? Lowell C. Savage It's the freedom, stupid! Gun control: tyrants' tool, fools' folly. _______________________________________________ Libnw mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List info and subscriber options: http://immosys.com/mailman/listinfo/libnw Archives: http://immosys.com/mailman//pipermail/libnw
