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That is the question.  Who are they going to protect themselves from? We could overrun them in a day and would defend them in case of an attack from the Russians or Chicoms.  

I can see a national police force (which they have) but not a standing military.

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You mean they couldnt stop the largest invasion force in the history of the world made possible by the combined efforts of three superpowers? Well who would have thought it...

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Mexico. And it looks like they're winning.
 

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What I am saying is they have a loyal and local neighbor who will take care of their national defense, the USA.  Why would you spend the resources on an army that could be defeated easily.  No offense to the Canadian Miliary.

It would almost be like putting a 4 cylinder Vega in an 8 cylinder Camaro race.  

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What I am saying is they have a loyal and local neighbor who will take care of their national defense, the USA.  Why would you spend the resources on an army that could be defeated easily.  No offense to the Canadian Miliary.

It would almost be like putting a 4 cylinder Vega in an 8 cylinder Camaro race.  

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 Peter Lemon,one of the 30,000 Canadians who came south to fight in Vietnam,the 5th youngest man to be awarded the Medal of Honor.


 At the height of the Cold War,Canada had IIRC the 4th largest airforce in the world with the bulk of their fighter squadrons deployed to Germany. They more than pulled their own weight in those regards,have deployed the largest number of forces to UN duties and as has already been said,158 Canadians have given their lives in Afghanistan.

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Indeed.

Mexico has zero defense strategy, can't even monitor its own borders, and can't adequately govern its domestic population.

The US could probably invade Mexico with an Army raised of Mexicans gladly joining in.

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You mean they couldnt stop the largest invasion force in the history of the world made possible by the combined efforts of three superpowers? Well who would have thought it...

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Makes me want to bitch slap the OP.

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Are you fuckin retarded? Do you think you are the only country that has lost men over seas?








If this is some kind of joke I am out of the loop on... fuck you anyways.

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What I am saying is they have a loyal and local neighbor who will take care of their national defense, the USA.  Why would you spend the resources on an army that could be defeated easily.  No offense to the Canadian Miliary.

It would almost be like putting a 4 cylinder Vega in an 8 cylinder Camaro race.  

NATO embodies the transatlantic link by which the security of North America is permanently tied to the security of Europe. It is the practical expression of effective collective effort among its members in support of their common security interests.

The fundamental principle underpinning the Alliance is a common commitment to mutual cooperation among the member states, based on the indivisibility of their security. Solidarity and cohesion within the Alliance ensure that no member country is forced to rely upon its own national efforts alone in dealing with basic security challenges. Without depriving member states of their right and duty to assume their sovereign responsibilities in the field of defence, the Alliance enables them to realise their essential national security objectives through collective effort. In short, the Alliance is an association of free states united in their determination to preserve their security through mutual guarantees and stable relations with other countries.

The North Atlantic Treaty of April 1949 - which is the legal and contractual basis for the Alliance - was established within the framework of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the inherent right of independent states to individual or collective defence. As the preamble to the Treaty states, the aim of the Allies is to “promote peaceful and friendly relations in the North Atlantic Area.” However, at the time of the Treaty’s signature, the immediate purpose of NATO was to defend its members against a potential threat resulting from the policies and growing military capacity of the former Soviet Union.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) provides the structure which enables the goals of the Alliance to be implemented. It is an intergovernmental organisation in which member countries retain their full sovereignty and independence. The Organisation provides the forum in which they consult together on any issues they may choose to raise and take decisions on political and military matters affecting their security. It provides the structures needed to facilitate consultation and cooperation between them, in political, military and economic as well as scientific and other non-military fields.

The resulting sense of equal security among the members of the Alliance, regardless of differences in their circumstances or in their national military capabilities, contributes to stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. It creates conditions which favour increased cooperation among Alliance members as well as between members of the Alliance and other countries.

The means by which the Alliance carries out its security policies include the maintenance of a sufficient military capability to prevent war and to provide for effective defence; an overall capability to manage crises affecting the security of its members; and active promotion of dialogue with other nations and of a cooperative approach to European security, including measures to bring about further progress in the field of arms control and disarmament.

To achieve its essential purpose, as an Alliance of nations committed to the Washington Treaty and the United Nations Charter, the Alliance performs the following fundamental security tasks:

“Security: To provide one of the indispensable foundations for a stable Euro-Atlantic security environment, based on the growth of democratic institutions and commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes, in which no country would be able to intimidate or coerce any other through the threat or use of force.

Consultation: To serve, as provided for in Article 4 of the Washington Treaty, as an essential transatlantic forum for Allied consultations on any issues that affect their vital interests, including possible developments posing risks for members’ security, and for appropriate coordination of their efforts in fields of common concern.

Deterrence and Defence: To deter and defend against any threat of aggression against any NATO member state as provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the Washington Treaty.
And in order to enhance the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area:
• Crisis Management: To stand ready, case-by-case and by consensus, in conformity with Article 7 of the Washington Treaty, to contribute to effective conflict prevention and to engage actively in crisis management, including crisis response operations.
• Partnership: To promote wide-ranging partnership, cooperation, and dialogue with other countries in the Euro-Atlantic area, with the aim of increasing transparency, mutual confidence and the capacity for joint action with the Alliance.”

The structures created within NATO enable member countries to coordinate their policies in order to fulfil these fundamental tasks. They provide for continuous consultation and cooperation in political, economic and other non-military fields as well as the formulation of joint plans for the common defence; the establishment of the infrastructure and basic installations and facilities needed to enable military forces to operate; and arrangements for joint training programmes and exercises. Underpinning these activities is a complex civilian and military structure involving administrative, budgetary and planning staffs, as well as agencies which have been established by the member countries of the Alliance in order to coordinate work in specialised fields - for example, the communications needed to facilitate political consultation and command and control of military forces and the logistics support needed to sustain military forces.

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canadians are afraid of the dark - its well known.

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I have heard that these guys are...



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we trained them (canadians) at the NTC. lets just say they dont follow the same  R.O.E. as we do.. lol



they all had beards . and lack bad ass uparmored trucks..





but i guess they helped?

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What's an ROE?

 

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They did land a division at Normandy on D-day.

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What are your thoughts?

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Rules of Engagement.

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Canada has been involved in wars that the US has not.

Boer war

Involved in WWI and WWII far before the US was.

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Most people fail to realize that we're the second largest landmass, but only the 35th largest country in terms of population.

We aren't doing to bad considering there are only 36ish million people that live here.

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I for one will raise my glass to our Canadian cousins over the border as they've been faithful friends through the years.  
God bless the Canadian Forces and may we cherish the memory of their fallen as we cherish our own brothers and sisters.


OP is trollish poster,  don't you have 2 threads going about peeing in your house but not in the bathroom right now?  Well stop pissing in ours.  You can bag on Canada over milk bags, or their french fancies or their delicious cheese and gravy fries but don't disrespect their men and women in the service.

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You could make the same argument about the US. Who is going to invade the USA?

 

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That is the question.  Who are they going to protect themselves from? We could overrun them in a day and would defend them in case of an attack from the Russians or Chicoms.  



I can see a national police force (which they have) but not a standing military.

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Ranked 56th in the world for military service per capita and 111th for military spending as a percentage of GDP.

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Ranked 56th in the world for military service per capita and 111th for military spending as a percentage of GDP.

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Ranked 56th in the world for military service per capita and 111th for military spending as a percentage of GDP.

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Can I get a link?

I'd like to use those numbers against any anti-military turds I occasionally run into, but won't without proof.
 

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And not just a police force.  Who are they going to defend against?  The US could overrun the country in a day.  The US will stop any invasion/takeover to protect our own borders.

They could spend the money saved on more social programs. What are your thoughts?

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And not just a police force.  Who are they going to defend against?  The US could overrun the country in a day.  The US will stop any invasion/takeover to protect our own borders.

They could spend the money saved on more social programs. What are your thoughts?

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Yeah, we totally did that all by ourselves. No English, Irish, Free French, Free Poles, Canadians, Irish, or anyone else involved. Just the USA.

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I have heard that these guys are...

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I'm a long time lurker.  I had to join just to comment on the truck load of stupid some posters here deliver.  There are a few posters on here that need to choke themselves.

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I'm a long time lurker.  I had to join just to comment on the truck load of stupid some posters here deliver.  There are a few posters on here that need to choke themselves.

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And not just a police force.  Who are they going to defend against?  The US could overrun the country in a day.  The US will stop any invasion/takeover to protect our own borders.

They could spend the money saved on more social programs. What are your thoughts?

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canada was down range with me in afghanistan.

you weren't.