[ContentiousObjector]

I don't think it will ever happen, or if it does it won't be pretty.

I love Canada, it is my second home. but I don't think many appreciate how deep the hatred of America among much of the Canadian population is. There would be consiterable violence, not to mention 30 million more democratic voters.

I don't think there is any real possibility of even Quebec leaving Canada, as for Alberta it is even less likely. and although Canada is independant, England wouldn't tollerate it,

Kyoto isn't popular, but it has become an article of faith to the 3rd term Canadian prime minister who after 10 years in office still hasn't been able to come up with a legacy, his Liberal heir Paul Martin has suggested to the oil industry that Kyoto is good as dead.

[Ken H]

I could see how Alberta joining the US might create a lot of discomfiture among the political elite in Wash DC.

The Democrats would fear an independent minded voter base that is hostile to their socialist agenda. Might wreak havoc in the Senate too, from their viewpoint.

The Republicans might not be too thrilled either. They might be faced with a State that is controlled by a third party. A third party which might be very attractive to many in the GOP base.

[Mark17]

I don't think many appreciate how deep the hatred of America among much of the Canadian population is.

Is it mostly from jealousy?

[FreedomCalls]

I don't think many appreciate how deep the hatred of America among much of the Canadian population is.

Much like the hatred of a teenager for his parents.