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If the people of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are ready to stand beside us not as neighbors or trade partners, but as citizens— then let us raise the flag, sign the compacts, and welcome them into a family worth defending. But let there be no illusions. To join this Union is to leave behind another. You cannot serve two flags. You cannot straddle two systems.
In this vision, we offer not just roads, markets, or security. We offer something rarer: the chance to become part of the last best hope of earth-
a nation under God, conceived in
liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. That is the invitation. The welcome mat is out.
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Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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There will be transition periods, practical complexities, and political resistance. But none of those are excuses for ignoring the possibility. The harder the journey, the greater the reward. And for millions of people currently frustrated by central authority, moral decay. and bureaucratic suffocation, that reward is liberty.
Liberty Requires Borders-and Commitment
True conservatives are not expansionists for expansion's sake. We do not believe in absorbing the world. But we do believe in a country worth protecting and, when possible, worth expanding-only if it strengthens our traditions, deepens our values, and honors our Constitution.
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If the people of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are ready to stand beside us not as neighbors or trade partners, but as citizens— then let us raise the flag, sign the compacts, and welcome them into a family worth defending. But let there be no illusions. To join this Union is to leave behind another. You cannot serve two flags. You cannot straddle two systems.
In this vision, we offer not just roads, markets, or security. We offer something rarer: the chance to become part of the last best hope of earth-
a nation under God, conceived in
liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. That is the invitation. The welcome mat is out.
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There is moral clarity in saying: "Here is our system. It has endured civil war, depressions, foreign threats, and internal conflict. It is not perfect-but it is just. If you believe in it, we welcome you. But you must believe in it wholly, not halfway. You must become Americans free, armed, self-governing, and accountable.*
The Welcome Mat: Constitutional, Sincere, and Firm
We frame this offer not as an act of generosity, but as an invitation to maturity. If the citizens of these provinces vote in clear referenda to pursue statehood, if they are willing to discard Canadian political loyalty and embrace constitutional governance, then we should welcome them. But that welcome comes with expectations. They must disband crown institutions, rewrite their constitutions under American principles, and prepare their courts, schools, and communities for integration into a society governed not by Parliament or privilege, but by the people and the law.
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There will be transition periods, practical complexities, and political resistance. But none of those are excuses for ignoring the possibility. The harder the journey, the greater the reward. And for millions of people currently frustrated by central authority, moral decay. and bureaucratic suffocation, that reward is liberty.
Liberty Requires Borders-and Commitment
True conservatives are not expansionists for expansion's sake. We do not believe in absorbing the world. But we do believe in a country worth protecting and, when possible, worth expanding-only if it strengthens our traditions, deepens our values, and honors our Constitution.
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The addition of liberty-minded states could realign the national political balance, pushing back against federal overreach, open-border policies, and centralized control. A federalist revival could be sparked by these new Americans, who have lived under centralized governance and know firsthand the cost of national uniformity and top-down policy-making.
Historical Precedent and Moral Foundation
This is not a fantasy of empire-it is a vision deeply rooted in American tradition. The Texas Annexation of 1845, the Westward Expansion, and even the earlier debates over admitting territories like California and Missouri all centered on key questions of identity, governance, and consent. The vision presented here does not demand that we conquer our neighbors, but that we offer them a chance if they wish-to leave behind failing ideologies and unite with a constitutional republic built to last.
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There is moral clarity in saying: "Here is our system. It has endured civil war, depressions, foreign threats, and internal conflict. It is not perfect-but it is just. If you believe in it, we welcome you. But you must believe in it wholly, not halfway. You must become Americans free, armed, self-governing, and accountable.*
The Welcome Mat: Constitutional, Sincere, and Firm
We frame this offer not as an act of generosity, but as an invitation to maturity. If the citizens of these provinces vote in clear referenda to pursue statehood, if they are willing to discard Canadian political loyalty and embrace constitutional governance, then we should welcome them. But that welcome comes with expectations. They must disband crown institutions, rewrite their constitutions under American principles, and prepare their courts, schools, and communities for integration into a society governed not by Parliament or privilege, but by the people and the law.
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True conservatives believe in economic nationalism-protection for domestic industries, the revitalization of agriculture, and manufacturing independence. These new states could become regional leaders in food production, energy independence, and infrastructure revival. Their economies would not be centrally planned by distant technocrats, but directed by the will of their own citizens and elected leaders. As states, they would thrive-not because of federal bailouts, but because of freedom.
State Representation: Power to the People, Not the Crown
Upon entry, each new state would gain two U.S. Senators and congressional seats proportional to their populations. This shifts power westward, breaking up the current East Coast-centric elite and introducing new, constitutionally minded voices to the halls of power. These would be states formed not by conquest, but by consent—by people who voluntarily chose the path of liberty, not the path of submission.
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The addition of liberty-minded states could realign the national political balance, pushing back against federal overreach, open-border policies, and centralized control. A federalist revival could be sparked by these new Americans, who have lived under centralized governance and know firsthand the cost of national uniformity and top-down policy-making.
Historical Precedent and Moral Foundation
This is not a fantasy of empire-it is a vision deeply rooted in American tradition. The Texas Annexation of 1845, the Westward Expansion, and even the earlier debates over admitting territories like California and Missouri all centered on key questions of identity, governance, and consent. The vision presented here does not demand that we conquer our neighbors, but that we offer them a chance if they wish-to leave behind failing ideologies and unite with a constitutional republic built to last.
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Economics and State Sovereignty: Unleashing Industry and Agriculture
The western Canadian provinces are economic powerhouses in their own right-yet they remain shackled by Ottawa's regulatory regime, carbon taxes, land seizures, and ideological interference. Alberta's vast oil reserves, Saskatchewan's potash and wheat, British Columbia's forestry and fisheries, and Manitoba's hydropower could become powerful engines within a decentralized American economy.
Under the U.S. model of state sovereignty, control over land, industry, and taxation largely remains with the states. The Environmental Protection Agency would not be able to unilaterally shut down an oil sands operation. A local school board could teach civic virtue and U.S. history without interference from a nationalized curriculum. Taxes would be debated and set in local legislatures, not dictated from a faraway capital beholden to eastern urban voters.
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True conservatives believe in economic nationalism-protection for domestic industries, the revitalization of agriculture, and manufacturing independence. These new states could become regional leaders in food production, energy independence, and infrastructure revival. Their economies would not be centrally planned by distant technocrats, but directed by the will of their own citizens and elected leaders. As states, they would thrive-not because of federal bailouts, but because of freedom.
State Representation: Power to the People, Not the Crown
Upon entry, each new state would gain two U.S. Senators and congressional seats proportional to their populations. This shifts power westward, breaking up the current East Coast-centric elite and introducing new, constitutionally minded voices to the halls of power. These would be states formed not by conquest, but by consent—by people who voluntarily chose the path of liberty, not the path of submission.
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Thus, these new states would not enter the Union as "Canadian-Americans" with special linguistic rights, multicultural institutions, or dual legal systems. The model must be the melting pot, not the mosaic. There would be no preservation of British monarchism, no bilingual federal documents, no imported bureaucracies. New Americans would be expected to lear and respect the Constitution, salute the American flag, and teach their children the history of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoin-not Louis Riel or Pierre Trudeau.
This is not a rejection of cultural memory-it is the formation of a unified civic identity.
Just as Italians, Germans, and Poles became Americans through hard work and cultural adaptation, so too would these former Canadians. The price of liberty is not just the burden of responsibility-it is the willingness to give up old loyalties and adopt a new country without apology.
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Economics and State Sovereignty: Unleashing Industry and Agriculture
The western Canadian provinces are economic powerhouses in their own right-yet they remain shackled by Ottawa's regulatory regime, carbon taxes, land seizures, and ideological interference. Alberta's vast oil reserves, Saskatchewan's potash and wheat, British Columbia's forestry and fisheries, and Manitoba's hydropower could become powerful engines within a decentralized American economy.
Under the U.S. model of state sovereignty, control over land, industry, and taxation largely remains with the states. The Environmental Protection Agency would not be able to unilaterally shut down an oil sands operation. A local school board could teach civic virtue and U.S. history without interference from a nationalized curriculum. Taxes would be debated and set in local legislatures, not dictated from a faraway capital beholden to eastern urban voters.
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Sovereignty and Identity: American, Not North American
Statehood under the U.S. Constitution means more than a change in passport. It demands an embrace of American identity-historically grounded, civic-minded, and fundamentally national. True conservatives reject the globalist mindset that sees borders as inconveniences or cultures as interchangeable. Americanism is a real, tangible tradition: rooted in Anglo-American law, Greco-Roman philosophy, and Christian moral order. It values family, localism, moral restraint, and individual accountability.
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Thus, these new states would not enter the Union as "Canadian-Americans" with special linguistic rights, multicultural institutions, or dual legal systems. The model must be the melting pot, not the mosaic. There would be no preservation of British monarchism, no bilingual federal documents, no imported bureaucracies. New Americans would be expected to lear and respect the Constitution, salute the American flag, and teach their children the history of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoin-not Louis Riel or Pierre Trudeau.
This is not a rejection of cultural memory-it is the formation of a unified civic identity.
Just as Italians, Germans, and Poles became Americans through hard work and cultural adaptation, so too would these former Canadians. The price of liberty is not just the burden of responsibility-it is the willingness to give up old loyalties and adopt a new country without apology.
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Perhaps the starkest example of this is the Second Amendment. In Canada, firearm ownership is subject to licensing, classification, and confiscation. In the United States, it is a constitutional right that shall not be infringed. Upon admission, residents of the new American states would have the same right to keep and bear arms as those in Texas, Florida, or Wyoming. No registration lists, no "may-issue" discretion, and no bureaucratic intrusion. Alongside that, their speech would be truly free. Political expression, religious conviction, and the right to assemble these would no longer be subject to the ever-changing winds of Canadian tribunals or hate speech commissions.
They would be protected under law, enforced through an independent judiciary, and preserved by a political culture that prizes liberty over sensitivity.
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Sovereignty and Identity: American, Not North American
Statehood under the U.S. Constitution means more than a change in passport. It demands an embrace of American identity-historically grounded, civic-minded, and fundamentally national. True conservatives reject the globalist mindset that sees borders as inconveniences or cultures as interchangeable. Americanism is a real, tangible tradition: rooted in Anglo-American law, Greco-Roman philosophy, and Christian moral order. It values family, localism, moral restraint, and individual accountability.
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The Bill of Rights: Real Freedom, Not Bureaucratic Permission
For too long, Canadian citizens have been subjected to an illusion of freedom administered through bureaucratic means. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, while lofty in rhetoric, provides no absolute protection—it is entirely subject to be overridden through legislative action and court interpretation. In contrast, the U.S. Bill of Rights recognizes liberties as inalienable. They are not permissions granted by the government, but protections against the government itself.
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Perhaps the starkest example of this is the Second Amendment. In Canada, firearm ownership is subject to licensing, classification, and confiscation. In the United States, it is a constitutional right that shall not be infringed. Upon admission, residents of the new American states would have the same right to keep and bear arms as those in Texas, Florida, or Wyoming. No registration lists, no "may-issue" discretion, and no bureaucratic intrusion. Alongside that, their speech would be truly free. Political expression, religious conviction, and the right to assemble these would no longer be subject to the ever-changing winds of Canadian tribunals or hate speech commissions.
They would be protected under law, enforced through an independent judiciary, and preserved by a political culture that prizes liberty over sensitivity.
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