About Annexation of Alaska

  Donald Trump has been floating the idea of using economic pressure to force Canada to join the USA. Ontario's premier, Doug Ford, responded by suggesting that the USA should forfeit Alaska to Canada. His position is far more viable and more beneficial to Alaskans. 

Alaska's panhandle has not only been neglected by Washington, it has been abused. No services provided, but our natural resources are stolen from us. The primary highway is one that runs through Canada. We often access internet from Canadian services. Where we need health emergency service and are close to British Columbia, we find it better and cheaper to visit across the border. Our aboriginal population suffers from neglect and mistreatment by Washington while Canada's First Nations enjoy much better rights.

Canada seems to want us, US does not.

Perhaps it is time to explore options to being part of the formerly great United States of America.

This blog will explore how Alaska can benefit from looking to other partners, rather than the lower 48.

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