The United States will undo the folly of 1776, come to its senses, stop being a rebel, and return to the fold of the Commonwealth, and unite with Canada, from which it tore itself off, for the silliest of reasons (taxation), all drummed up by the atheist and deist zealots known as “the founding fathers” (just like how the Iraq war was started via fake news). It will be the USA that will join Canada, not the other way around. That is America’s true destiny, to correct what rebellion falsely created. And, yes, Trump is considering such a unity.
America is Broken
Instead, the United States will return to its historical roots—perhaps this is the reason why Trump keeps saying that Canada must join the USA and become the “51st state,” which is psychological inversion. It would be more accurate to state that the United States, in order to heal itself, will join Canada from which it needlessly tore away because of zealotry of the very few (known as the “founding fathers,” over two hundred years ago. This is not as crazy as it sounds.
As we see daily, the United States is a deeply divided and broken society, with no hope of reconciliation among its own people.
First and foremost, there is political polarization. The US has a rigid two-party system, which often consolidates societal tensions into two competing camps. This polarization has intensified over time, with issues like government power, environment, education, abortion, immigration, and healthcare becoming highly partisan. The hatred that Democrats and republicans have for each other is often mind-boggling.
Then, there are cultural and historical divides. The alignment of ideology, race, and religion with partisan identity has made American divisions particularly profound. This multifaceted polarization is unique compared to other countries.
Added to this, is the media: The wide influence of partisan media and social media has exacerbated divisions by amplifying differences and creating echo chambers.
The US is also divided along regional lines, with different cultural and historical backgrounds contributing to political and social differences.
Disagreements over issues like wealth inequality, education, healthcare, and gun control further divide the society.
A record-high 80 percent of US adults believe the country is greatly divided on key values, with only 18 percent seeing it as united. Similarly, 81 percent of Americans view the country as more divided than united.
The perception of division is not new but has intensified in recent years. The aftermath of 9/11 was a rare period when most Americans felt united.
The deepening polarization poses a significant challenge to American democracy and social cohesion, affecting how people interact and perceive each other.
Certainly, lip service is paid to things like equality, liberty, progress, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, but none of these are robust enough to overcome partisanship and foster respect for others.
The only thing that actually unites Americans is the will to dominate, especially each other, so that every four years a Republican or Democrat president gets in and he immediately sets about undoing everything his predecessor did, but only if said predecessor belonged to the party opposite. Is this any way to run a viable country?
Make America British Again
But there is hope for America.
Talks are underway for the United States to join the British Commonwealth, which was what America was before the Revolution of 1776—a vast British territory that stretched from what is now Canada down to what is now Florida.
Given the failure of NATO, what is now emerging is a revitalized Anglo-American union, which will form a solid bloc the better able to engage with other blocs that are now slowly coalescing, such as BRICS.
It is reported that when Trump visits the United Kingdom, in the months ahead, King Charles III will extend an invitation for the United States to join the Commonwealth. Trump is very enthusiastic about this and will push to make thus union happen. The idea has been discussed at high levels, with some seeing it as a gesture to symbolize the close relationship between the two nations and possibly ease tensions with Canada, another Commonwealth member.
Here are the key points of this Anglo-American Union:
King Charles III is expected to offer the US an associate membership in the Commonwealth during Trump’s state visit to the UK. Trump has expressed admiration for the idea, saying that it “sounds great” to him. The move will help mitigate tensions between the US and Canada, particularly over trade issues. The Commonwealth is a voluntary alliance of 56 nations, primarily former British colonies (which American once was), with no legal obligations among members.
As we all know, the US declared independence from Britain in 1776, but joining the Commonwealth would not be unprecedented, as many member states are republics. If accepted, the US may shift from sending ambassadors to high commissioners in Commonwealth countries, aligning with the Commonwealth’s diplomatic practices.
The potential benefits for the US are impressive.
There will be strengthened diplomatic relations, with improved US-UK ties, as it would symbolize and enhance the close relationship between the United States and the UK, potentially leading to stronger diplomatic and economic partnerships. Associate membership will help ease tensions between the US and Canada, particularly over trade issues, by redefining diplomatic relations within a broader framework.
And there are many economic advantages. While the Commonwealth does not have a unified trade agreement, membership could facilitate trade discussions and cooperation among member states, to the benefit of US businesses. The US will gain better access to markets in Commonwealth countries, which have a combined population of over 2.7 billion people.
Then, there are the cultural and educational benefits. Americans will gain easier access to living, studying, or working in the UK and other Commonwealth countries, similar to the benefits enjoyed by citizens of Commonwealth nations. Membership will enhance cultural exchanges, educational collaborations, and people-to-people diplomacy between the US and Commonwealth nations.
Being part of the Commonwealth will also change the dynamics of global influence, because the US will increase its global presence, by being part of a significant global network, potentially increasing its influence in international affairs and development initiatives. The Commonwealth promotes democracy, human rights, and sustainable development, aligning with many U.S. foreign policy goals. Most important of all, joining the Commonwealth will be a reconciliation with the United States’ historical past as a British colony, thus fostering goodwill and cooperation.
As noted, by joining the Commonwealth the US will greatly improve its relations with Canada, for it will be a gesture of goodwill by the US, potentially improving its diplomatic image in the eyes of Canada and other Commonwealth nations. Right now, it is facing a tough road ahead, without the support of Canada.
The US will strengthen its multilateral engagement, because it will engage more actively in multilateral forums, which will lead to better cooperation with Canada on global issues.
While the Commonwealth does not have a unified trade agreement, the US might leverage its membership to explore new trade opportunities with Commonwealth countries, potentially altering its trade dynamics with Canada.
Canada has been diversifying its trade partnerships due to tensions with the US. The US joining the Commonwealth will further encourage Canada to seek stronger ties with other nations. Membership could enhance cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Commonwealth nations, including Canada, fostering better people-to-people diplomacy.
However, if the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with the UK through Commonwealth membership, it might inadvertently exacerbate tensions with Canada, especially if Canada perceives this as a shift in US priorities. The current trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada, including tariffs and retaliatory measures, could continue regardless of Commonwealth membership. The move might not directly address these issues but could provide a framework for broader diplomatic engagement. Of course, the idea of the United States joining the Commonwealth of Nations as an associate member has also sparked debate.
Many Commonwealth member states might be wary of the U.S. joining due to concerns that it could become another US-dominated organization. The US has significant economic and military influence globally, which could overshadow the interests of smaller Commonwealth nations.
The U.S. Constitution does not allow for the recognition of a foreign monarch as a head of state, which could pose legal challenges. The Commonwealth’s symbolic head is the British monarch, currently King Charles III. While this role is not constitutional, it might still raise constitutional concerns in the US.
The U.S. declared independence from Britain in 1776, establishing itself as a sovereign nation. Joining the Commonwealth could be seen as a reversal of this historical stance, potentially undermining the principles of American independence.
If the U.S. were to join the Commonwealth, it would likely lead to changes in diplomatic representation. For example, ambassadors between Commonwealth countries are typically replaced by high commissioners. This could complicate existing diplomatic structures and relationships.
Some might view U.S. membership in the Commonwealth as a form of neocolonialism, where the US could exert influence over former British colonies, potentially undermining their sovereignty.
However, the Commonwealth of Nations has expanded to include countries without direct constitutional links to the British Empire.
For example, Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, in 1955, was the first country to join the Commonwealth without any historical ties to the British Empire. Its membership was facilitated by the Edinburgh Declaration, which established new guidelines for membership.
Rwanda, previously under German and Belgian rule, in 2009, became the second country to join without British colonial ties. Its admission was considered an “exceptional circumstance” by the Commonwealth Secretariat.
In 2022, both Togo and Gabon, former French territories joined the Commonwealth, further expanding its membership beyond former British colonies. Togo and Gabon sought closer ties with the Anglophone world and opportunities for cultural and educational exchange.
What we see emerging, therefore, is a revitalized Anglo-American union, which will the more effectively create the replacement of NATO.
The American revolutionary experiment is at an impasse, because it has failed to export its revolution to other parts of the world—this process of exportation, or the rill to hegemony, has long been the “logic” of the many, many military disasters foisted upon the world by revolutionary America.
The time has come to get past this revolutionary zeal—the world does not need more America. The world needs a calmer, far less belligerent America.
Joining the Commonwealth will calm America down, and finally transform it into a more normal and humane country.
As well, America understands that it can no longer wing it alone, and the Global South will not remain quiescent, and will continue to offer the world some other revolutionary zeal, which America will be unable to counter.
Finally, history matters. America has long been the British prodigal son. Perhaps its time for it to return to its historical destiny, as part of the Commonwealth.
If trump can succeed in bringing this union about, he will have secured a firm and positive future for the United States. Otherwise, there is more and more war, more and more “revolutions” (regime changes and color revolutions). The United States has tried all this—and failed constantly. It has often been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing, but expecting different results, or outcomes.
American politics cannot heal its own country—the divide and hatred between Republican and Democratic is deep and irreconcilable, because there are two Americas, which will never come together. This division will only deepen and worsen.
America needs a new paradigm for itself as a country. The trajectory it is currently on is the proverbial road to Perdition, filled with endless hatred, fear and loathing.
For all the things people say about him, it would seem that King Charles is going to throw America a much-needed lifeline.
Those outside this union might regard as it as a strengthening of American hegemony. But perhaps that paradigm too has fallen by the wayside, since the Commonwealth is hardly hegemonic.
The challenge, of course, will be to have the Commonwealth tame America, so that it finally loses its revolutionary belligerence, and learn the art of dialogue, rather picking up a gun.
The future of the United States lies with Canada.
Featured: The Grand Union Flag, which was the flag of the United Colonies from 1775 to 1776.
