The Crazy Rants of Samantha Burns

Yesterday marked the end of a Canadian legacy as the infamous Hudson's Bay Company was taken over by a US corporation.

So, does that mean that Canada will be officially renamed America Jr.?

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) is a Canadian icon and was one of the main foundations that built this country. From sea to sea to sea, the HBC was created as a trading post company for furs and other goods that helped start the economy of this great white north.

The HBC was established in 1670 and is, today, Canada's largest department store and oldest corporation.

So, is this recent transaction a telling sign of Canada's state of affairs?

Perhaps, perhaps not.

But, as it stands, South Carolina businessman Jerry Zucker (and his patriotically disguised Maple Leaf Heritage Investments) has taken over the last piece of living Canadian history to the tune of C$1.5 billion.

In my opinion, it's a chinchy amount compared to true potential value of the company (although, it would look good in my pocket). The takeover comes as a result of the HBC/Zellers corporation's inability to compete with Sears Canada and Walmart Inc.

Does this move mean that we will no longer have the privilege of purchasing overpriced items?

Will we not get the chance to pay for the name brand HBC and their importing costs?

Although the HBC (and just about any other Canadian company that you can think of) has been primarily backed by US investors for a long time now, this switchover of power suggests to some that Canada no longer has any control over its own affairs.

And, the moonbats thought this would be a safe place to hide from the US.

Lol.

So, now with the Conservatives in power (and if you believe Al Gore's loony opinion, the win was a result of shady oil financial backing) and the last standing Canadian symbol in the hands of the States (aside from Tim Hortons, of course), where will the moonbats go?

This reminds me of an old children's song, only re-created...

Where, oh where, will the lit-tle moonbats go?
Oh, where, oh where, will they flee?

Thanks for the Al Gore news:
A North American Patriot
Angry in the great white north

PS - Harper started his role as leader of Canada on a fine note. Thanks to one of the AGWN commenters for this article

After the disgusting display of smear campaigns brought on by Paul Martin's Liberals, it's refreshing to know that someone who ran a clean, straightforward campaign actually won it. You know, I actually might have had more heart for the Liberals if they weren't so appalling over the last few years and this pathetic attempt at another political win.