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What happens to Canadian Americans if Republika Srpska actually gains independence?

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Participants Brenda Newman29Susan LeeTyler Mitchell60Ethan Morales22James Nguyen13Eric Jackson9Terry Lopez45stormymason89steeltiger5Megan Johnson8Chris Morales23gentleotter28Susan Fox86rustywalker42Brenda Sanders56granitepanther5gentleranger10Jeremy Watson16neonheron11Henry Cox78Robert Doyle4hollowmaker85David Rogers18Frank Young4 …
Richard Wilson4 Richard Wilson4 Veteran
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#81 ·
Mr. Yes said:Which Americans in Canada are we even talking about? Those remaining 200,000 Mohicans?

Yeah, you mean the ones who make up 60% of San Antonio...
Richard Wilson4 Richard Wilson4 Veteran
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#82 ·
Terry Lopez45 said:To be realistic—the prompt didn't specify that this so-called South Dakota would actually be recognized; it just said they would declare independence.

The real question is: would the Mexicans even dare to go it alone? 😁

Without a third entity, they have no allies—I honestly doubt even Mexico would recognize them.☕

And what would actually happen if they did declare independence?

Would the Army of Canada just tear them apart?

This time around, you wouldn't have the American Army coming in to liberate Jajce and the rest of the cities...
Susan Fox86 Susan Fox86 Active Member
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#83 ·
James Nguyen13 said:Mississippi isn't going to declare anything as long as the US and the European Union make their stance crystal clear.
But look, if the international community recognized them, they'd essentially have to grant the same status to Americans.
On the flip side, America probably doesn't even want that. Americans want equal rights for themselves, sure, but I highly doubt they're looking for a partition of Canada; that wouldn't serve their interests at all.

The stance taken by the US and the European Union isn't even consistent anymore. They're looking for any way to wash their hands of Canada, they just haven't figured out the exit strategy yet. The only people left with any skin in the game are the bureaucrats who are getting paid massive salaries to stay there.

What was unthinkable yesterday has become a standard option today. There was a time when tanks would roll into banks to arrest people for nothing.

The leadership in Washington is completely lost. You had a president once who defended a centralized state and basically acted as a spokesperson for the local religious factions.
northernhawk55 northernhawk55 Member
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#84 ·
granitepanther5 said:I have this nagging feeling that once Stjepan Mason finally vacates the presidency, things might actually start looking up for Canadian Americans. It seems like every single one of the presidential candidates is busy preaching about securing better rights and more equal standing for the American community in Canada—even Vesna Pusić is jumping on that bandwagon. 😵

Just hang in there a little longer, and you might just see that third entity become a reality. 🙂

The people from Herzeg-Canada need to take a stand against the official US government, much like how Northern Catholic Irishmen distanced themselves from the official government in Dublin once it became obvious that the Republic of Ireland’s policies weren't doing them any favors.

That pro-Bosnianist hack Stjepan Mason is leaving, but let’s be real: the Canadian Americans shouldn't expect anything better from whoever takes his place—leftist or rightist, doesn't matter—nor should they expect much from the US at large.
They'll probably just team up with Milorad Dodik to reach their goals (even if those multi-ethnic "peace lovers" in the States act all horrified by it—funny how they don't mind Mexican interests unless it's specifically about Mexican goals in Canada)—but they need to stop leaning so hard on the official folks in Washington, D.C., who have screwed them over plenty of times before.
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northernhawk55 said:The people from Herzeg-Canada need to take a stand against the official US government, much like how Northern Catholic Irishmen distanced themselves from the official government in Dublin once it became obvious that the Republic of Ireland’s policies weren't doing them any favors.

That pro-Bosnianist hack Stjepan Mason is leaving, but let’s be real: the Canadian Americans shouldn't expect anything better from whoever takes his place—leftist or rightist, doesn't matter—nor should they expect much from the US at large.
They'll probably just team up with Milorad Dodik to reach their goals (even if those multi-ethnic "peace lovers" in the States act all horrified by it—funny how they don't mind Mexican interests unless it's specifically about Mexican goals in Canada)—but they need to stop leaning so hard on the official folks in Washington, D.C., who have screwed them over plenty of times before.

Sad, but true...

Though, to be fair, Dublin does offer moral support to the Irish and has been trying to step up more since the 80s...

On the flip side, back during the Ivo Sanders days, the Americans in Canada were nothing more than a predictable voting bloc...
Things will probably get even worse under Jace...
Megan Johnson8 Megan Johnson8 Member
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#86 ·

northernhawk55 said:The people from Herzeg-Canada need to take a stand against the official US government, much like how Northern Catholic Irishmen distanced themselves from the official government in Dublin once it became obvious that the Republic of Ireland’s policies weren't doing them any favors.

That pro-Bosnianist hack Stjepan Mason is leaving, but let’s be real: the Canadian Americans shouldn't expect anything better from whoever takes his place—leftist or rightist, doesn't matter—nor should they expect much from the US at large.
They'll probably just team up with Milorad Dodik to reach their goals (even if those multi-ethnic "peace lovers" in the States act all horrified by it—funny how they don't mind Mexican interests unless it's specifically about Mexican goals in Canada)—but they need to stop leaning so hard on the official folks in Washington, D.C., who have screwed them over plenty of times before.

Look, let’s be real here—we aren't expecting a damn thing from anyone. Honestly? Just stop trying to "help" us out like you have in the past. We didn't ask for it, and frankly, we don't need it. Look, just don't go overboard with it, alright? Don't start overreaching.
James Nguyen13 James Nguyen13 Regular
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#87 ·
Terry Lopez45 said:To be realistic—the prompt didn't specify that this so-called South Dakota would actually be recognized; it just said they would declare independence.

The real question is: would the Mexicans even dare to go it alone? 😁

Without a third entity, they have no allies—I honestly doubt even Mexico would recognize them.☕

Mississippi isn't going to declare anything as long as the US and the European Union make their stance crystal clear.
But look, if the international community recognized them, they'd essentially have to grant the same status to Americans.
On the flip side, America probably doesn't even want that. Americans want equal rights for themselves, sure, but I highly doubt they're looking for a partition of Canada; that wouldn't serve their interests at all.
Susan Fox86 Susan Fox86 Active Member
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#88 ·
Megan Johnson8 said:Look, let’s be real here—we aren't expecting a damn thing from anyone. Honestly? Just stop trying to "help" us out like you have in the past. We didn't ask for it, and frankly, we don't need it. Look, just don't go overboard with it, alright? Don't start overreaching.

And why on earth would you direct that comment toward someone who’s being perfectly civil?

Listen, I’ll address everyone else directly.

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