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Yes, but it doesn't mean for the better. Splitting up Canada would've been terrible for Quebecers, and other Canadians. Really. What would it have done for individuals? It was just a power grab for politicians. They filled people with lies, telling them they would be better off.
Well I suppose you could say Canada did. But it was more like we asked England politely if we could have our own constitution (the queen can still pretend she has power, nudge, nudge) and they said yes. I think Australia is the same in that regard.
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[–] Antiseed117 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Back when voting had a better chance to change things.
[–] 123_456 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Yes, but it doesn't mean for the better. Splitting up Canada would've been terrible for Quebecers, and other Canadians. Really. What would it have done for individuals? It was just a power grab for politicians. They filled people with lies, telling them they would be better off.
[–] theburntsausage 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
has any nation ever been created by seceding and not been invaded by the country they broke off from?
[–] CobraStallone 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Well, Serbia and Montenegro had a peaceful split.
So did the Czech Republic and Slovakia. But those were mutual accords more than unilateral secessions.
[–] Namenamemane 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Well I suppose you could say Canada did. But it was more like we asked England politely if we could have our own constitution (the queen can still pretend she has power, nudge, nudge) and they said yes. I think Australia is the same in that regard.
[–] MinorLeakage 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
My gut feeling is... No. I think some have been successful, but certainly not for lack of being invaded.
[–] Antiseed117 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I am but an unworldly American sir. I honestly have no clue as to the answer of your question.