$2,000,000,000,000 defense budget?????

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Bigerik

We didn't spend on the military up here because the US effectively made Canada a protectorate.

The US deprived of us of our own military industry, so instead of being strong and independent and protecting the northern flank of the US, and keeping the North Atlantic open, we got strong armed by the US and effectively said screw it, let the Yanks do it.

There was a point when Canada had the third largest navy in the world, complete with aircraft carriers, as well as the most high tech aviation industry in the world.

We were happy to do, and pay, our part. But America wanted it all its way, so you guys can bankrupt yourself paying for it now.

A large part of the world sees it the same way. Hence our trillion dollar+ defense budget.

Should we call it "military welfare"? I kinda like the sound of that.

Regards,
Dave

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

If they had teeth, then th eright would be screaming about them threatening our sovereignty.....................Oh, wait...............yeah, we're already there.

Regards,
Dave

I would have no problem if the EU would step up to the plate and pay their fair share. And they want bilateralism? If we pay, we decide.

Pete

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I would have no problem if the EU would step up to the plate and pay their fair share. And they want bilateralism? If we pay, we decide.

Pete

Why should they, when we insist on doing it for them?

After all, the savages can't be trusted.....right?

Regards,
Dave

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I would have no problem if the EU would step up to the plate and pay their fair share. And they want bilateralism? If we pay, we decide.

Pete

The Europeans paid at least their fair share in liberating Libya and all the GOP could do is squawk about "leading from behind." Can't have it both ways, Pete.