Canadian Federal Election

[KarlXII]

Lester B. Pearson said it best. Canadians do not need to be liberated.

Quebec may be primarily French speaking, but it has not only a significant English minority, but no reason to break away from Canada. In addition to this, Quebecois have been given referenda in the past on the issue, and each time have rejected it. Quebecois culture is protected by federal law to an almost dictatorial level when it comes to the English and English-speaking Quebecois living in Quebec. Quebec has as much reason to seperate from Canada as Bavaria does from Germany. None.

You support rebellious areas that seek independance, yet not support non violent seccession groups ?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

You support rebellious areas that seek independance, yet not support non violent seccession groups ?

I support the specific South Ossetian case for a very specific reason. Quebecois are hardly oppressed even remotely.

[KarlXII]

I support the specific South Ossetian case for a very specific reason. Quebecois are hardly oppressed even remotely.

Oppressed. Laughable at best.


Free Quebec.

[Husar]

Free Tibet!
Free Quebec!

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Oppressed. Laughable at best.


Free Quebec.

Quebec doesn't need freedom. Canadian governments don't just not bother them, but actually bow and scrape to their every desire. Not only that, but Quebec has been granted two referendums, and Quebec voted to stay with Canada. I'm willing to bet that the Bloc would lose votes in Quebec if they actually pursued the seperatist agenda.

[KarlXII]

Quebec doesn't need freedom. Canadian governments don't just not bother them, but actually bow and scrape to their every desire. Not only that, but Quebec has been granted two referendums, and Quebec voted to stay with Canada. I'm willing to bet that the Bloc would lose votes in Quebec if they actually pursued the seperatist agenda.

Free Quebec. Free Tibet.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Conservatives appear to have an eighteen point lead over the Liberals.

Free Quebec. Free Tibet.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Canadians may not need to be liberated, but Quebecois do.

Quebecois are Canadians.

[KarlXII]

Quebecois are Canadians.

Hopefully not for long.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Hopefully not for long.

Please tell me you're being sarcastic. The majority of Quebecois, even, do not want independence from Canada.

[KarlXII]

Please tell me you're being sarcastic. The majority of Quebecois, even, do not want independence from Canada.

"the motion to decide whether Quebec should secede from Canada was defeated by an razor-thin margin: 50.58% "No" to 49.42% "Yes"."

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

"the motion to decide whether Quebec should secede from Canada was defeated by an razor-thin margin: 50.58% "No" to 49.42% "Yes"."

They defeated it nonetheless, and the recent trend I believe has shifted towards the No.

Really, read some of Canada's laws on French - they're so unbelievably biased towards Quebec I can't think why anyone except the most brainwashed person could believe that Quebecois have any reason to split from Canada - and they're certainly not oppressed.

[KarlXII]

Why spend so much time on Quebec when they can simply let it go?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Why spend so much time on Quebec when they can simply let it go?

Letting Quebec go seperates Canada from the Atlantic provinces, would slice off a massive portion of the Canadian population, and force Canada to cede control over part of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Not to mention that the majority of Quebecois are against seperation and that Quebec was one of the first provinces to form the Canadian confederation. Important things, like education, are also largely the responsibility of the provinces in Canada - like Quebec.

[Strike For The South]

Free California!

ok...go ahead...take them...please

[KarlXII]

Free California!

Sure. Free Quebec first.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Jefferson State!
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[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Sure. Free Quebec first.

Is Bavaria oppressed?

[KarlXII]

Is Bavaria oppressed?

If Bavaria wishes to leave the Bundesrepublik, by all means.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

If Bavaria wishes to leave the Bundesrepublik, by all means.

So Bavaria is oppressed if most Bavarians are against seperating, but a vocal minority proposes Bavarian seperation? Looking around, I can safely say that Bavaria both has an independence movement (not very strong these days, fortunately) and is also not oppressed.

Anyways, Quebec doesn't wish to leave Canada, nor does it have any reason to.

[drone]

SwedishFish just knows that with Quebec out of Canada, the remainder will quickly be absorbed as the 51st state. The whole point of keeping Quebec Canadian is so the English crown can lord it over some Frenchies.

[CountArach]

FREE VERMONT!

[Vladimir]

Oh my my.

Such consternation about the fate of Quebec. Clearly since he speaks with such conviction there must be a deep issue there. Not to worry though. I have solution!

First we grant US (or Sealand) citizenship to all Quebecois who yearn for freedom. Given the oppressed state and tyrannical conditions under which they live I suggest that compensation be granted. This will help to both alleviate their dreadful situation and convince them of the sincerity of our cause. Then, as the cries for freedom escalate, we emulate our fine furry and hibernating friends and invade the place! Does Quebec have an important oil pipeline which needs our protection by our ‘peacekeepers’?

[lars573]

No but they do have something you need as much as oil. Fresh water and hydro-power.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Free Québec!


Vive le Québec libre!

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Free Québec!


Vive le Québec libre!

Brittany to the Bretons!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vive_le...peech#Reaction

[KarlXII]

Free Québec!


Vive le Québec libre!

I am with you!

[lars573]

Quebec freed itself in the quiet revolution.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Jefferson State!
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[Louis VI the Fat]

Brittany to the Bretons!

It's funny that you should mention the Bretons. The Bretons ('British') are Celtic British, foreign invaders of French soil. Just like the Anglo Canadians are foreign invaders of French Canada.

Yet, we tolerate the Celtic British invaders living on our French soil. We even tolerate the Anglo British invaders on our Canadian soil.
All that we ask for in return, is a tiny space to live in peace. Just the shores of the St. Lawrence. That's all. And what do we get? Scorn and derision. Does British imperialism not stop until it suffocates the entire world?