# How much would you sell out Canada for? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 18, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749 "2013-02-18T23:42:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/21 "2013-02-19T10:18:37Z")
> [@Namkcalb](#): > > They obey your request > > _\<\\>_, > > they immediately teleport back to their FTL starship disappointed that they’ll have to spend a bit more of their immortal life searching for a similarly developed planet willing to agree to a similar request. Oh well. Get used to disappointment. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/22 "2013-02-19T16:16:20Z")
Tree fiddy ---
**Author:** ![drew870mitchell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drew870mitchell/32/3946_2.png) [@drew870mitchell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drew870mitchell)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/23 "2013-02-19T16:44:02Z")
> [@Namkcalb](#): > > Valuable resources and processed goods, advanced technology, opportunities for humanity to explore the stars. > > They could help the non-moose infested part of the planet advance to a new golden age free from poverty and unwanted death. > > What’s the minimum you’d accept? Then it’s just a philosophical question. I think anyone here who says “no” to this offer isn’t actually thinking it through. I’m sure the Canadians would understand. I mean, think about it; the way you have proposed it, our options are: [ul] [li]No change - About 2 billion people live good lives, 4 billion are on the bubble, 1 billion are in destitute poverty[/li][li]Take the offer - 6.97 billion people live good lives, 0.03 billion Canadians live in destitute poverty[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/24 "2013-02-19T17:50:04Z")
There isn’t any way for Canada to find out it was me, right? Because I really like Canada, but for a hundred million bucks a year between now and my eventual death (of old age and/or overdose on hookers and blow), well. I can’t even say it’s a hard choice. Sorry, Canada :\< ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/25 "2013-02-19T18:07:42Z")
a really big meatball sandwich ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/26 "2013-02-19T18:17:22Z")
Mr Alien, I can tell you’re a pretty sharp guy. Got a keen eye you too. (If that thing on the top of your stalk is an eye, that is) And Canada’s a good choice, yessiree Bob. But it’s actually getting kind of stagnant. So I’m gonna give you a much better deal. Picture this now. You got yourself not one Canadian but one hundred Chinese to inflict with disappointment. Yessir, them Chinese have disappointment and suffering down to a science. You can really get your money’s worth from them And I’m going to give you China at half the price. Yessir, you heard me right. In fact, you get a warranty on that too. And just because I can tell you’re a sharp buyer I’m gonna offer you our weekend bonus. We’ll throw in Iran for just a few dollars more, North Korea at half price (it’s already primed and ready for miserable) and Pakistan comes free if you take the whole package. Let’s just step into my office here and work out the easy-pay financing. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/27 "2013-02-19T22:17:44Z")
Fuck the aliens, I love Canada. They are like a more civilized version of the United States. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/28 "2013-02-19T22:24:37Z")
Missed the edit window: Afterwards try to get the world’s governments interested in doing the scientific R&D necessary to destroy the alien species. That species is fucked up and needs to die. Of course I’m sure they’d take me seriously, some guy running around saying the telepathic aliens offered me money in exchange for giving them permission to invade Canada. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/29 "2013-02-19T22:31:24Z")
On one hand, it’s Canada. On the other hand, it’s _Canada_. Nah. The only people allowed to pick on Canadians is us. But, like others, I’d be willing to cut a deal on North Korea. Or France. ---
**Author:** ![Namkcalb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/30 "2013-02-20T07:17:53Z")
> [@Wesley\_Clark](#): > > Missed the edit window: Afterwards try to get the world’s governments interested in doing the scientific R&D necessary to destroy the alien species. That species is fucked up and needs to die. > > Of course I’m sure they’d take me seriously, some guy running around saying the telepathic aliens offered me money in exchange for giving them permission to invade Canada. Yeah… I think effectively omnipotent intergalactic civilisations only get defeated by plucky earthlings in fiction, and even so, if the aliens’ OS is Mac compatible. ---
**Author:** ![Nikki9doors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c77e96/32.png) [@Nikki9doors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nikki9doors)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/31 "2013-02-20T07:46:30Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > “Little brother to the north?” > > Please. We’re “America’s Hat.” No “little brother.” Get it right, will you? > > ETA: To play to stereotype: “Get it right, will you, _eh?_” > > Phew! Almost had to give back my Canadian card! > > 🙂 You may still have to give back your Canadian card. You used eh wrong. Eh? ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2013, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/32 "2013-02-20T10:32:01Z")
But where would we get our maple syrup? Scram, Greenies! Or we’ll sic Glen Beck on you, he **hates** aliens. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/33 "2013-02-20T14:21:33Z")
> [@Namkcalb](#): > > Yeah… I think effectively omnipotent intergalactic civilisations only get defeated by plucky earthlings in fiction, and even so, if the aliens’ OS is Mac compatible. I disagree, I think we will be greeted as liberators and the war should be able over in a couple of months. ---
**Author:** ![Namkcalb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/34 "2013-02-20T23:01:02Z")
> [@Wesley\_Clark](#): > > I disagree, I think we will be greeted as liberators and the war should be able over in a couple of months. You’re crazy, it’s over 10 months 'til Christmas ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/35 "2013-02-21T02:55:50Z")
> [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](#): > > But where would we get our maple syrup? From Vermont, where it’s better anyway. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/36 "2013-02-21T03:10:09Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Well, given that the Canadian dollar is about on par with the US dollar these days, and has been so for some time, the economy is probably pretty safe. > > Canadian _Tire_ money, on the other hand… 😃 You can take my Canadian Tire money when you pry it out of my cold (soooo cold!) hands. ---
**Author:** ![Suburban\_Plankton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suburban_plankton/32/219_2.png) [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749/37 "2013-02-21T03:28:20Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Why would I sell out Canada? The aliens will just go away and leave us alone if I say so, so why wouldn’t I do that? Well sure, \*you’d \*say that…you’re Canadian. Us USofA’ers need to look out for ourselves, though. What if they decide to come back, and next time they land in British Columbia and set their sights southward? Are you gonna remember that \*we \*saved \*you \*when it was \*\*your \*\*turn? Can we really afford to take that chance? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-sell-out-canada-for/650749.md?page=1)