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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", sykesix asked the members: "What do you do if you arrive early at movie besides go to the snack bar?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: InParadise ⎊☼🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: OT: Canada
Date: 05/02/25 4:20 PM
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One would expect the new province to experience a general convergence to Canadian norms over time, so the median American household's wealth would almost double - more at purchasing power parity. The maternal mortality rate would drop by about 62%, and the homicide rate by about 70%. Everybody would have health insurance, the aggregate health costs would halve, and life expectancy would rise by almost four years. The fraction of the population living in absolute poverty ($2.15/day in 2017 dollars at purchasing power parity) would drop by 83%. Elections would include a peaceful transfer of power.

Sounds like a glowing recommendation. But what I've picked up from your posts, you no longer live there. Why?

IP,
honestly interested
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