At Least Maple Syrup Would Be Cheaper, Eh?

So I just read this article about a 1935 U.S. government plan to invade Canada. It was called "Joint Army and Navy Basic War Plan -- Red" or "Army Plan Red" for short.

It's objective?
"ULTIMATELY TO GAIN COMPLETE CONTROL."

The fact that this plan exists and its clearly-stated goal serve as more incentive for something I've been saying for awhile now; Canada should invade the United States.

Now, I'm not saying this as some sort of anti-American, expatriate, hippie or anything. I love the U.S. I really like living here. USA! USA! I'm just saying, as a student of history, that that would make the best History lesson EVER. So really, I'm thinking ahead for the future generation of U.P.C. scholars (that is, the United Provinces of Canamerica).

I just think it'd be really funny. I mean, no one would expect it. Heck, most Canadians probably wouldn't expect it, you know, people are scattered in forests and tundra all over that country and news doesn't travel very quickly, especially if the telegraph lines blow down in a snowstorm or the dogsled team sprains an ankle.

That's another reason Canada should invade; snide comments like that. They should put us in their place, defend their honor, uphold basic human decency, spread the miracle of the metric system, stuff like that.

And if they do invade, could anyone really fault them for it? I mean, it's pretty tempting as we wouldn't really be able to defend ourselves quickly; we're spread all over the world and no one's even paying attention to Canada. Plus, Canada doesn't exactly have a record of aggression, so I might even be proud of them for working up the courage. You know, "Hey, good for you guys for getting it together enough to invade a world leader! Rock on!"

P.S. If you think I'm making this up you can go here and read it yourself.