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In reply to the discussion: Smerconish poll of the day: Will US map be the same in 50 years? Thoughts? [View all]dwayneb
(766 posts)8. Not in the timeframe we are talking about here
Agree, that over the next few decades, climate change will have an enormous effect on geopolitics.
But that will happen gradually. The neo-fascist Right is ready to put their boot on our neck TODAY. And when they do, Florida going underwater will be the least of our worries.
It's funny how history goes in phases, from chaos to peace and prosperity. America had her time in the sun. Now people need to be prepared for the changes that will be coming.
If I was younger I'd try to emigrate to Canada where one might be able to raise one generation of kids in a decent free country. But I'm an old codger now, way too late to make that move.
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Smerconish poll of the day: Will US map be the same in 50 years? Thoughts? [View all]
dwayneb
Jan 2022
OP
I'm not sure Canada doesn't get annexed if the right wing gets full control of the u.s.
unblock
Jan 2022
#9
I hope we will be that long discussed, N.A.U. but done with consent not by force.
ShazamIam
Jan 2022
#2
N.A.U. North American Union, it was being talked up big at the turn of the century. There was even a
ShazamIam
Jan 2022
#32
The red states will split off and become 3rd world countries. The blue states ...
Binkie The Clown
Jan 2022
#4
Thanks for the links! Interesting info and I most definitely will be looking up!
Willis88
Jan 2022
#39
Smerconish won't be on it, so that's a plus. Tired of talking points from that guy (Nt)
FreepFryer
Jan 2022
#7
Then I'm not sure why your OP asks whether we agree w Smerconish and not GOP / Putin.
FreepFryer
Jan 2022
#15