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Originally posted by kipperfan@Sep 25 2004, 09:51 PM
As it is, it looks like we are going to join hands with the Americans on the missile defence program, and if for some obscure reason a nation attacked Canada from the ground, the Americans would be here in minutes.
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exactly.
plausible scenario:
terrorist nuke goes off on the white house lawn.
things get a little nutty.
america is under siege, and they make to secure resources (ie. us).
i would want the infrastructure in place to make them pay for the occupation. as well they would obviously be very aware of our intentions, and their respect of us would be greatly enhanced.
they play the alpha-male card quite a bit and the only way to deal with a rabid animal is with the use of force. even a serene animal responds to the THREAT of force.
we desperately need the ability to discourage occupation of canada, things may be brewing for russia to return to power, or for china to start taking bold steps. this means the likelihood of a nuclear confrontation would go up.
canada would of course be hit but not as much as the states. i just don't want to end up as a supply depot for america, a spot for their soldiers to run and hide.