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Voters in Scotland have turned down independence for now, but separatist movements continue across Europe, possibly threatening to dismantle Spain, France, and Belgium as well as the UK. The next milestone will be an independence vote on Nov. 9 in Catalonia, the region on the northeast coast of Spain which includes Barcelona; separatists are expected to win handily, but the vote is not binding on the Spanish government. Slate has a neat map showing what a completely redrawn Europe would look like, if accommodations were made for all movements that have joined a loose collective called European Free Alliance; a more complete but visually less satisfying map, including EFA holdouts such as Northern Ireland, appears in Wikipedia. The Washington Post has thumbnail descriptions of eight movements.
(Score: 1) by pkrasimirov on Wednesday September 24 2014, @12:28PM
That would be the most polite invasion ever :)
"Sorry, would you mind me putting this flag over here? I hope it doesn't ruin your view, sorry... And may I recommend you these French lessons we offer! Yes, they are free, of course. Also... OMG is that a beer 6-pack you have over there?! So much beer only for one person? You drink that per week?? Hmm., I see... Well, just so you know you can always get help at that number here, anonymosity is guaranteed. Okay, great! Sorry, I hope you will excuse me now, I have to conquer a few other places around now. Afterwards I'm all yours, we can have BBQ or someth.. HEY, YOU!! YOU LEAVE THAT RABBIT ALONE, NOW!! The poor animal!"
(Score: 2) by VLM on Wednesday September 24 2014, @02:05PM
Also their women are stereotypically beautiful and fit, compared to our own (seriously, are there any ugly canadian women, at all?) so just send the girls over with maple syrup bottles and canadian flags and it'll all be over. Another excellent reason for the USA to submit to domination by Canada.