Quebec's solution to the economic crisis: Separate from Canada!

[yllus]

The cure for credit crisis? La separation, bien sur

The world's greatest economic thinkers have failed to find a path out of the global financial crisis. World leaders have been pouring billions into stimulus efforts without making much of a dent. But members of the Parti Quebecois put their minds to the problem and came up with a solution in the space of a weekend: Quebec independence.

"In my opinion, the economic crisis demonstrates the necessity of sovereignty," PQ leader Pauline Marois told a party meeting on Saturday in Quebec City.

"It is time for Quebec to take charge. When we need to make sudden changes of course, as is now the case, do we really have the means to deal with the in-coherency of a federation? We must finish with being wards of another nation. The context proves it. Sovereignty is urgent!"

According to Ms. Marois, the benefits of separating from Canada would be almost endless.

"If Quebec were sovereign, we would have all our taxes. We would have more manoeuvring room to develop an economic strategy, to support families and workers," Ms. Marois said.

"If Quebec were sovereign, we could support our industries in the manufacturing and forestry industries. Our aeronautical industry would not be rejected in favour of outdated automobile manufacturers in Ontario.

"If Quebec were sovereign, we would be seated at the big international tables where nations work together to lessen the effects of the crisis."

In recent years, it seems, there hasn't been a major crisis for which sovereignty was not the answer. Climate change? A sovereign Quebec would have ratified Kyoto in a flash, former PQ leader Andre Boisclair said. A 2008 PQ document, An Argument for Sovereignty, predicted: "We will be able to play a role of world leader for the protection of our planet."

Islamic terrorism? Follow the Quebec sovereigntist blueprint of greater freedom for peoples and nations, former PQ premier Bernard Landry advised after 9/11, and avoid the "deep bitterness" that fosters terrorism. Earlier, when it was the fear of sweeping globalization that had mobilized leftist protesters, Mr. Landry said sovereignty was needed so Quebec could defend its interests on the world stage.

Quebec receives 50% of the equalization payments that are sent out from the have provinces to the have-nots - totaling $7 billion in 2007-2008 - but they'd have a stronger economic foundation on their own. No doubt we'd be expected to continue paying them the annual ransom even if they did become a sovereign country. What is wrong with these idiots?

 

[Genx87]

When are they finally going to do it? I remember hearing about this as a kid back in the 80s.

 

[dphantom]

I wish they would. Then the rest of the Canadian provinces can become States!

 

[Zebo]

Vive le Québec libre!!

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: dphantom
I wish they would. Then the rest of the Canadian provinces can become States!

cheap wood and oil!

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: dphantom
I wish they would. Then the rest of the Canadian provinces can become States!

I for one welcome our new Canadian overlords!

 

[Zedtom]

This kind of talk only encourages the wingnuts up in Alaska.

 

[StageLeft]

Quebec should be enslaved. Give them warning. If you still live in quebec in 6 months you are now property.

 

[sandorski]

Hehe, Fail. They want to separate from the only Nation that didn't have a Banking Crisis, but due to Global Conditions is still getting hit hard. How does one think that being part of a Larger that can't avoid Global Conditions can be avoided by being part of a Smaller?

This is simple Opportunism, kind of like blaming the Jews, just "because". I think the Quebecuos are smarter than that. At least I hope so. This is the kind of thing we can expect to occur though, all kinds of Opportunists all across the World are going to latch onto this Crisis and make all kinds of stupid claims, not because they believe them, but because it'll gain them support from people overwhelmed by the Crisis.

Don't be one of the schmucks who get taken advantage of.

 

[sactoking]

Originally posted by: Zedtom
This kind of talk only encourages the wingnuts up in Alaska.

Hey, I know. Why doesn't Quebec go independent. Noone wants the crazy French-Canadians. Then the Newfies can take their love of sodomy and go independent as well. Then BC can join the US, and the US gives Canada Alaska.

Ahh crap, never mind, Palin was born in Idaho so giving Alaska to Canada wouldn't make her a non-American.

 

[JS80]

What a great opportunity for Canada to rid them of Quebec.

 

[AnitaPeterson]

lol... if they do, they're dead in the water (pun intended)

 

[StageLeft]

I think the Quebecuos are smarter than that.

Based on what history? This is the province that would force an Irish restaurant to have its signs in French, that puts stop signs in French and hates Canada anyway. Quebec, nothing good?. That should be the provincial mantra!

 

[blackangst1]

I dated a girl in the mid 80's from Qubec and they were talking about this then lol

 

[heyheybooboo]

Topic Title: Quebec's solution to the economic crisis: Separate from Canada!


Isn't this also their solution for jock itch, herpes and high beer prices?

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

I think the Quebecuos are smarter than that.

Based on what history? This is the province that would force an Irish restaurant to have its signs in French, that puts stop signs in French and hates Canada anyway. Quebec, nothing good?. That should be the provincial mantra!

Uhh, no.

 

[yllus]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo
Topic Title: Quebec's solution to the economic crisis: Separate from Canada!


Isn't this also their solution for jock itch, herpes and high beer prices?

Haha, I just finished editing the title with a similar joke in mind.

 

[RabidMongoose]

Good for Quebec. I wonder if this would also mean that they would be separating themselves from the Canadian Inferiority Complex. Also, I would imagine that they would no longer subject themselves to an inbred bloodline in the Queen.

I think that the US should encourage this...

 

[heyheybooboo]

Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Good for Quebec. I wonder if this would also mean that they would be separating themselves from the Canadian Inferiority Complex. Also, I would imagine that they would no longer subject themselves to an inbred bloodline in the Queen.

I think that the US should encourage this...

No way.

It would further reduce the places we can move where people may actually like and tolerate us ...

I'm moving my money into RBC before it's too late.

:shocked:

 

[RabidMongoose]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Good for Quebec. I wonder if this would also mean that they would be separating themselves from the Canadian Inferiority Complex. Also, I would imagine that they would no longer subject themselves to an inbred bloodline in the Queen.

I think that the US should encourage this...

No way.

It would further reduce the places we can move where people may actually like and tolerate us ...

I'm moving my money into RBC before it's too late.

:shocked:

We need to think longer term. General populace attitudes can change pretty quickly.

The US should definitely encourage Quebec to liberate itself.

 

[Fern]

"If Quebec were sovereign, we would be seated at the big international tables where nations work together to lessen the effects of the crisis."

^ Bwahahaha.

This guy needs a 'reality check'

Yeah, sure. The rest of the world is awaiting Quebec sovereignty so we can get their advice on important international matters and how to run things. China, the UK, USA, Russia are all willing to step aside and bow to the Quebecois leadership.

"Hey Quebec! - NOT THAT 'international table', you guys are over at that OTHER international table. Yeah, you're sitting with Iceland and Ceuta (pss - watch your wallets)"

Fern

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Skoorb

I think the Quebecuos are smarter than that.

Based on what history? This is the province that would force an Irish restaurant to have its signs in French, that puts stop signs in French and hates Canada anyway. Quebec, nothing good?. That should be the provincial mantra!

Uhh, no.

Why not? Quebecers fvcking abhor the rest of the Canada and in turn the rest of Canada fvcking abhors Quebecers. They are a married couple that hate each other and fantasize about leaving but ultimately it's just too much damned effort and their finances/lives are too intertwined to bother. But they don't love each other and haven't for years.

And, by God, that's the best analogy I've had in a while.

 

[Craig234]

Originally posted by: Zedtom
This kind of talk only encourages the wingnuts up in Alaska.

Fine with me. I vote for letting Texas secede, and paying them to do so.

In fact, in hindsight, was Lincoln our worst president ever, for blowing our chance to get rid of the south who mainly block progressive agendas, civil right, and democratic presidents (the current administration is the first in many decades without a Republican or a Southernor, perhaps because neither ticket had a Southernor), while sucking up more federal dollars than they pay out?

What a better country we'd be without the 'anchors'.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo
Topic Title: Quebec's solution to the economic crisis: Separate from Canada!


Isn't this also their solution for jock itch, herpes and high beer prices?

Cheap(er) beer is the only reason we put up with them.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Skoorb

I think the Quebecuos are smarter than that.

Based on what history? This is the province that would force an Irish restaurant to have its signs in French, that puts stop signs in French and hates Canada anyway. Quebec, nothing good?. That should be the provincial mantra!

Uhh, no.

Why not? Quebecers fvcking abhor the rest of the Canada and in turn the rest of Canada fvcking abhors Quebecers. They are a married couple that hate each other and fantasize about leaving but ultimately it's just too much damned effort and their finances/lives are too intertwined to bother. But they don't love each other and haven't for years.

And, by God, that's the best analogy I've had in a while.

Quebec has chosen to stay within Canada twice. Just because they have Separatists who keep making noise does not mean they want to Separate.