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Unfortunately, one key difference is that Britain didn't have a leader who wanted to expand their territory. Europe is already weak, economically and militaril
by CalRobert 2y ago
Unfortunately, one key difference is that Britain didn't have a leader who wanted to expand their territory.
Europe is already weak, economically and militarily. I don't know how long our votes will matter when we have a belligerent and powerful neighbour.
- ok_dad 2y agoAsk Hawaii what happened when a bunch of businessmen wanted more profits and less government oversight! Back then it was Dole (the PERSON) and sugarcane companies, today it is auto manufacturers and probably access to the northern sea route that is rapidly becoming de-iced and relevant for shipping to bypass the Panama Canal. Canada better take this threat seriously and treat the USA, at the very least, like a neighbor who is shooting a rifle at a massive tank of propane. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1887_Constitution_of_the_Hawaiian_Kingdom#Rebellion_of_1887 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1887_Constitution_of_the_Hawai...
- CalRobert 2y agoOh I know, I think Elon wants nothing less than to be emperor of the world.