By Wayne Allyn Root
I know virtually nothing about Greenland- like most Americans. But President Trump plays chess, while the rest of DC plays checkers. So, if President Trump has determined Greenland is vital to US national security interests, I’m “all in.”
And it appears Trump has pulled it off.
His non-stop relentless pursuit of Greenland has resulted in the framework for a deal to somewhat, or fully control Greenland. At worst, America will gain new military bases to protect our flank from attack by Russia or China. Bravo, President Trump. Well played- as usual.
But I’ve argued for years now on TV and radio shows that Alberta should become our 51st state. Alberta blows Greenland away in every way.
So, while Greenland may be strategically important to us, and we want to control, it also presents several negatives. Greenland could become a U.S. territory, but it should never become our 51st state.
First, because a large percentage of the people of Greenland live below the poverty level, and have spent their lifetimes dependent on government. Greenland is built around the Denmark welfare state model.
Second, because once a part of America, voters like that would almost certainly vote Democrat- therefore adding two new Democrat U.S. Senators.
Greenland is another Puerto Rico.
47% of Puerto Ricans are on welfare. The current highest US state is New Mexico with 20% of its citizens on welfare. The last thing we need is Puerto Rico as our 51st state. All it would add to America is a ton of welfare addicts, and two new Democrat US Senators. Why would Greenland be any different?
So, in the best of all worlds, President Trump gains control of Greenland, or access to more land for US military bases, but we don’t own Greenland. We don’t want to pay their welfare bill, or lose U.S. Senate control by adding new surefire Democrat Senators.
But Alberta is everything Greenland is not.
Alberta is the polar opposite of Greenland. Alberta is the perfect 51ststate. After President Trump puts the finishing touches on his winning Greenland negotiations, he should set his sights on making Alberta part of the United States.
Why Alberta? First, their politics. Alberta is the most conservative province in Canada. Alberta is the closest thing Canada has to MAGA.
Alberta is pro-fossil fuel.
Alberta is anti-climate change, anti-carbon taxes, and anti-environmental economic suicide.
Alberta is pro-gun.
Alberta is anti-higher taxes and regulation.
Alberta rebelled against Canada’s draconian pandemic lockdowns, masks, business closures, church closures and vaccine mandates.
These are our kind of people!
But wait, it gets better. Calgary’s percentage of citizens on welfare is a very low 4.1%. Fantastic. Again, our kind of people.
And then there’s the biggest selling point of all- natural resources.
Alberta is rich in oil, natural gas, gold, silver, diamonds, lumber, rare earth minerals and critical minerals.
Now think of the oil and gas pipelines we could build directly from Alberta to America. Adding Alberta to America would make us the most oil rich nation in the world- by a mile.
Alberta is the American Dream.
But wait, I’m not done. As an added bonus, Alberta is just as important to our national security as Greenland. Did you know that?
NORAD bases in Alberta are essential to US security. And Alberta is the gateway to the all-important Arctic that every superpower suddenly wants to control.
I’ve saved the best news for last. Timing is everything in life. And at this moment in time, Alberta wants to leave Canada. They are in full scale revolt.
Alberta’s citizens are standing in hours-long lines in sub zero temperatures, and snow and ice, to sign the petition to put a referendum on the ballot to leave Canada. They need 177,000 signatures, but the organizers say they will get over one million. Right now they’re getting 10,000 signatures a day. No one can believe their eyes- no one has ever seen such long lines, or such enthusiasm.
The people of Alberta want to leave. President Trump, let’s make a deal! Alberta is our perfect 51st state. This is the perfect moment to make the offer!
And we’d almost certainly gain two new Republican U.S. Senators!
If we have to, let’s trade California for Alberta. And if need be, add “2 players to be named later”- throw in Oregon and Washington.
I’m only kidding.
Kind of.
For those who think trading California for Alberta is crazy- after all, California by itself is the world’s 4th biggest economy. Guess what? It would be worth it.
Losing California means we also lose millions of Democrat votes that determine the popular vote in presidential elections, two Democrat US Senators and dozens of Democrat congresspersons.
Without California, we would never lose another presidential election, and hold control of both the US Senate and House forever more.
Losing the California economy to save America is a fair trade in my book!
But enough fantasizing. Sadly, realistically, California is probably here to stay.
So, President Trump, after you’re done with your warmup Greenland deal, please aim your full attention and relentless mindset on “the Main Event…”
Adding Alberta as our 51st state.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wayne Allyn Root is a CEO, businessman, best-selling author, and national conservative TV and radio host, who has interviewed President Trump 16 times. Watch Wayne’s TV show “America’s Top Ten Countdown” on Real America’s Voice TV Saturdays at Noon ET and his video podcast “WAR Zone presented by The Gateway Pundit” daily from 6 PM to 8 PM ET at TheGatewayPundit.com. His website is ROOTforAmerica.com. Read Wayne’s latest fun book, “How Democrats Have Made America Great.” It’s 140 blank pages. The joke is on Democrats!
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