And now, a break from Arkansas politics:

A Canadian has launched an unusual website, “Cape Breton if Donald Trump wins,” that encourages Americans pondering expatriation (“to get the hell out”) to consider the island, and declares, “This is not a joke!” CTV News has a story on the website, which includes this quote:

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“You belong here with us on Cape Breton Island, where health care is free, you know your neighbours and they look out for you, and nobody has a handgun!”

Radio DJ Rob Calabrese launched the website, which has links to Cape Breton’s tourism agency and which has gone viral on Facebook, and he says he’s gotten serious inquiries from Americans about Canadian immigration rules. 

Let’s see, 80 degrees in summer, beach, whale watching, single payer health care, sexy prime minister … tempting!

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