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Aarongavey · 09-02-2014, 11:31 PM

I am not sure if we can get to 2 percent, but surely Harper can spend as much on the military as a percentage of GDP as Chretien did. I thought Harper supported the military? It is surprising that Chretien was a bigger financial supporter of the military in the 90's than Harper is. Get it up to the 1.3 percent of GDP that Chretien spent first I think. Baby steps. 2 percent of GDP is a real commitment, not just a slogan for the team.

09-02-2014, 11:31 PM	#76
Aarongavey Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2014 Exp:	I am not sure if we can get to 2 percent, but surely Harper can spend as much on the military as a percentage of GDP as Chretien did. I thought Harper supported the military? It is surprising that Chretien was a bigger financial supporter of the military in the 90's than Harper is. Get it up to the 1.3 percent of GDP that Chretien spent first I think. Baby steps. 2 percent of GDP is a real commitment, not just a slogan for the team.