North American Union Capital?

[Traitorfish]

Why don't you just build 10-15 Supercarriers and strap them together and make that your capital. Then no one can complain and it can move around. It might also be handy in large military operations.

Cross that with my "Ozzfest" idea, and just go full out Mortal Engines on it. Best bit is that it'll drive the ultra-righties nuts, because it's quite possible that the capital itself will actually turn up on your doorstep for some very direct, personal oppression.

 

[tonberry]

North America capital should be where North America was founded: Québec City.

Beside we have the castle already built.

 

[History_Buff]

Half the Canadians in this thread have suggested locations inside the United States

Moot point. 90% of the Canadians in this thread would never accept the Union in the first place. But I shall not speak more on the topic on the wishes of the OP.

 

[JohnRM]

The legislative, judicial, and executive duties should be split between Mexico City, Washington, and Ottawa.

 

[TheLastOne36]

The legislative, judicial, and executive duties should be split between Mexico City, Washington, and Ottowa.

The fact you mispelled Ottawa means war.

 

[madviking]

The legislative, judicial, and executive duties should be split between Mexico City, Washington, and Ottowa.

This could work as the basis for a joke.

Heaven is a place there the senators are Mexican, the judges are American and the president is Canadian.

Hell is a place where the president is Mexican, the senators are American and the judges are Canadian.

Or something.

 

[JohnRM]

The fact you mispelled Ottawa means war.

Wow, that is odd. Corrected.

 

[Luckymoose]

Vegas.

 

[Elta]

The obvious most answer by far -

At the population center -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_center_of_United_States_population

That is the population center of the U.S. (310millionish)

Canada has IIRC 25 millionish people and Mexico 110 millionish.

Naturally the population center will drag towards D.F. being that it is by far the biggest city in Mexico, and there are many more people in Mexico compared to Canada.

From the looks of it - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=U.S.+...code_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCkQ8gEwAA

The population center of these three countries is in North East Oklahoma?

That sounds fair enough.




Using the geographic center of North America is not a good idea, because: A vast majority of Canadians live near the American border - it's more important that the capital be near more people rather than nearer to the 4 corners.

 

[Justo]

Yeah, as a nice big diversionary target for the enemy to bomb the hell out of.

Make it submersible. Really it wouldn't be any worse than any current city. At least it would have the ability to move around if under attack.

In the case of a world ending scenario it could even be built with space capable rockets to ensure the continued survival of the Human race.

 

[say1988]

Half the Canadians in this thread have suggested locations inside the United States

In a hypothetical situation that will not occur. I also doubt that OT has an accurate cross section of Canadian society.

 

[Elrohir]

Denver! Centrally located (For the continent), lots of room to expand, is in a really awesome state, etc.

....On the other hand, it would probably ruin the area by infesting it with politicians.

 

[SG-17]

Washington DC because Canada and Mexico should become a part of the United States of America. Mexico was considering it a few years ago and several Canadian provinces have secession movements.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Mexico was considering it a few years ago

Now you have me curious! When the heck was this?

and several Canadian provinces have secession movements.

I dunno how reliable the data is, given that it was taken before the Iraq War if I recall right, but ironically, Quebec was the most in favor of annexation by America at 33%. Anything to get away from Canada I guess...

If I recall, Alberta at one point had a pro-US State movement. But it's died out since then.

Alas... we can't get 'em all.

 

[say1988]

There are several, but in reality they are negligable, despite occasionally getting some attention. There is also a very small group that are indifferent. Most would be very strongly opposed. It would require the removal of two important components of the Canadian identity that go back to 1783, the Monarchy (all states must have a republican constitution) and not being American. Our country was built upon these principals.
Keep in mind that most provinces already whine about their lack of influence, just imagine if they were that much smaller relative to the whole (and Ontario and Quebec would lose dominating positions).

This is beyond the fact that the US would never allow for it. Adding Canada (with or without Mexico) would upset the balance of power in politics and Republicans would refuse due to percieved loss of power, while they would not accept Mexico, it would allow too much freedom of movement for Mexicans (the vast majority of illegals become illegal and all Mexicans can move wherever they want in the US).

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Make it submersible. Really it wouldn't be any worse than any current city. At least it would have the ability to move around if under attack.

Highly visible on sonar, large target for torpedoes.

In the case of a world ending scenario it could even be built with space capable rockets to ensure the continued survival of the Human race.

I don't even know how that would even work...

The legislative, judicial, and executive duties should be split between Mexico City, Washington, and Ottawa.

Ah, the South African solution. But which should get what? I propose having the US get the executive branch, since the White House exemplifies that. Canada has Parliament Hill for the legislature. Which leaves Mexico for the judiciary. Which doesn't seem right. But part of the conditions of the union should the rooting out of corruption.

 

[Traitorfish]

North America capital should be where North America was founded: Québec City.

Never heard of the Aztecs, then?

 

[Dachs]

Using the geographic center of North America is not a good idea, because: A vast majority of Canadians live near the American border - it's more important that the capital be near more people rather than nearer to the 4 corners.

So the plan is to locate the capital in the wastelands of Oklahoma. Good job!

 

[rhawn]

I seriously think this (DETROIT) is a good idea. It's on a busy border with Canada, has fairly good connections to other cities, is in the Midwest, and could use the assistance from a new industry--pan-American government. It might be the push the city needs (as competent a manager as Dave Bing is, competent management alone won't be able to turn the city around completely). Plus it would probably be an excuse to force the intransigent suburbs to give a little.

This makes the most sense.

 

[bhsup]

Woo! New Pan-American capital burns itself to the ground every halloween! WOO! I'm sticking with Oklahoma City. Crapton more central than Detroit and plenty of open spaces around it. Also, major interstate connectivity.