Meet NAFTA 2.0

Thanks so much for posting this, FootPrints . I'm kind of surprised that there are no comments on this article as yet. It's astounding. In black and white we can see the timeline for full integration, aka North American Community aka North American Union, is LESS THAN TWO YEARS. I've added a note on this article's content to the timeline of progress toward a North American Union, (see: <a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca/staticpages/index.php/20060830133702539">http://www.vivelecanada.ca/staticpages/index.php/20060830133702539</a>) and I've also written to Macleans as copied below.<br />
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I highly recommend everyone contact their politicians and newspapers and demand open public debate on this issue. We have no other chance to stop it. <br />
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- Susan<br />
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To the Editor, re NAFTA 2.0,<br />
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Thank you for the article on continental integration. There is far too little discussion of this issue in the mainstream media. The fact that this issue has not become the subject of a real national debate is to me a great tragedy. It will, after all, profoundly affect every aspect of our lives, from our security, to the currency we use (soon to be the "Amero"), to our very national identity (since we will all become North Americans rather than Canadians).<br />
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I firmly believe that deep integration will erode, if not completely destroy, Canadian sovereignty and our ability to set unique policy. Worse, once integration is complete there is little doubt that the U.S., being the largest market and military power in the world let alone the continent, will still be calling the shots. In fact our quisling politicians and CEOs seem eager to give up any independence on everything from softwood to the war in Afghanistan in the name of pleasing Uncle Sam and regardless of what the actual citizens of this country may think. The problem is that once deep integration is complete we as citizens will no longer have any choice or input--we will be locked into step with our neighbours to the south, despite the many differences in policy and outlook between our countries that until now have made this country great, if not perfect.<br />
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And this article makes it clear that time is running out for Canadians to learn about and speak up about this issue, since there are "less than two years" left for our elites to make full continental integration a reality. That should be a shock for all of us, since that means if people like Covais get their way there may be no Canada left to speak of in less than two years.<br />
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The article also makes it clear exactly why this hasn't already inspired outrage across the nation. Too few of us are actually aware of what is going on because the whole thing is being conducted outside of the democratic process. I thought the following quote from Ron Covais was particularly telling: " "We've decided not to recommend any things that would require legislative changes," says Covais. "Because we won't get anywhere." I suspect the reason they wouldn't get anywhere is that the citizens of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico would be outraged at what is going on right now behind closed doors, and if integration were being accomplished through legislation we would all have our say and be able to stop it. That is why it is vital for all people across the continent to speak up for ourselves and demand that we be given a say now. <br />
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In two years, it may already be too late. <br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Susan Thompson<br />
founder, <a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca">http://www.vivelecanada.ca</a><br />
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<p>---<br>Don't want to be an American idiot / One nation controlled by the media / Information age of hysteria / It's calling out to idiot America.--Green Day<br />

Did you see the other one Susan? Vive is actually named as a source <br />
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<a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article.php/20060919004950438">http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article.php/20060919004950438</a><p>---<br>"I think it's important to always carry enough technology to restart civilization, should it be necessary." Mark Tilden<br />

You're welcome, Susan. The timeline is a great tool. Printable, easy to hand out, hard to ignore... wtg!

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These days, if you are not confused, you are not thinking clearly. Mrs. Irene Peters