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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
We don't spend nearly enough to be self reliant and there is no chance Canadians would be prepared to make the sacrifices neccersary (health care higher education etc) to build a military that can defend the country and fullfill our political obligations.
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Hard to argue with that.
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I would actually argue the purchase of the F 35 signals that we are planning on continueing to use our military as little more than a diplomatic chips, there is little need for a multi role aircraft if we arn't planning on following the US around like a puppy, the defence of the arctic would call for a specific role aircraft, a long range interceptor, and little else.
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So, what would you suggest Canada, as a nation, do militarily? It seems you're against us continuing to "follow the US around like a puppy". What's your alternative?