Re: Odd FT Idea

On  4 Jul 98 at 22:23, Sabmason@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 98-07-04 20:01:33 EDT, Richard S. writes:
> 
> << 
>  Well, (desperately trying to get this on theme by wondering what
>  new Brit contingent Anglian forces would call their Canadian
>  brethren) what nickname do Brits traditionally call Canadians? I'm
>  sure there must be a WWII historical name. >>
> 
> (Agreeing with Richard's sentiments) I don't think that by 2183 (150
> years after Amalgamation and decades of brutal war) that there would
> be much differentiating between Brit, Canuk & Yank units.  Maybe in
> the names, but not in national conciousness, as much (51st American
> Rifles; His Majesty's Canadian Armored Guards, etc).	If there were
> any major cultural sticking points, I would suggest that they would
> be between the 'Norte Americanos' and the 'Latino/Hispanic' 
> contingents of the population.  By 2183, The NAC rules the entire
> Western Hemisphere of Terra.

Hmm, I beg to differ. An atlantic does a lot to keep national 
identity seperate, especially when even within the UK each city and 
region has distinct and closely held identities. Also, it makes it 
way more interesting to keep them for gaming purposes.
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