The Problem With A Strong Military Here Is :
Someone will always want to use it, even if the people who pay for it don't agree.We can be blackmailed and subversively drawn into situations that are not in our own national interest.
We would do well by increasing our spending though,and try to gain more influence in NATO,as has just taken place with the new chairman of NATO's military committee.
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No doubt Martin is promising more funding and trying to improve dialogue with the new far right Bush team.
You know what they say..if ya can beat'em..join'em.
>> we have the longest coastline in the world but are unable to effectively patrol it<<
It's not as bad as it seems,but still not great.The thing being that any major attempt towards hitting us will not come by sea.Only a rogue attack would consider that.We have the benefit of location to our advantage,as does the US,but with greater influence.
The NMD will have to run its coarse it seems.They have sunk too much in and made too many declarations to turn back now.
Canada would do well by supporting it,but with the understanding that our contributions monetarily be limited, and our reliance on it for our safety be one of having an umbrella on a very windy - rainy day.
>>And finally we need to treat our military with the respect they deserve and fund them properly.<<
Interestingly enough,after 911 and our contributions in Afghanistan, the military did get more respect and support from J6P,even in Left Wing havens like Victoria,where the military is both despised and depended upon.A real weird situation really.
But this Iraqi adventure has now tarnished the military again, even though we did not participate.Thus, there will be opposition to any huge increase in spending,not to mention the SUB fiasco..
>>First and foremost, Canadian sovereignty is my focus.<<
As it should be..well said...but we have to contend with a US administration that appears to be on a mission from G-D himself.
The Blue States understand our dilemma ,the Red ones never will anyway.
PS : Enjoy your posts.
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