They’re like the scared kid playing nice-nice to the school bully in the hopes he’ll leave him alone, only to end up emboldening the bully.
Do we have any "Friends" left?
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AntonToo
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We still have firends, but they sure as hell are rethinking who their friend is.
Nostra
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You don’t.
NORAD failed, remember they didn’t even pick up the Chinese spy balloon that xiden let fly across the country…
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
That is a completely ignorant statement, with no factual back up for the statement....
IOW, you are out of your damned mind if you think that is true.
Don’t Count on Us: Canada’s Military Unreadiness - War on the Rocks
Canada’s military is in a “death spiral.” This is how Minister of National Defense Bill Blair described the state of Canada’s armed forces at last month’s
warontherocks.com
Don’t Count on Us: Canada’s Military Unreadiness
Canada’s military is in a “death spiral.” This is how Minister of National Defense Bill Blair described the state of Canada’s armed forces at last month’s Ottawa Conference on Security and Defense. Blair’s comments referenced the military’s dire recruitment and retention crisis. The Canadian Armed Forces are short 16,000 people — about 15 percent of their authorized strength of 71,500 regular forces and 30,000 primary reserve forces. Despite efforts such as opening the military to permanent residents, there’s no indication that the situation will improve. Less than 1 percent of applications from permanent residents to join the regular force were accepted, with 15,000 applicants walking away amid the 18- to 24-month-long application process. While the Canadian government has signed several high-profile contractsfor new equipment such as F-35s, Predator drones, and P-8A Poseidons, at this rate, there may not be anybody to use these capabilities when they come online.Allies and critics are rightfully calling on Canada to meet the 2 percent of gross domestic product spending target agreed to by NATO, but the Canadian military’s troubles are deeper than insufficient funds. Canada’s ability to meaningfully contribute to major allied operations is in doubt for the foreseeable future. Despite increased defense spending by 70percent between 2017 and 2026, an internal report on the readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces was released to the media the same week that Blair made his remarks. The report paints a bleak picture: Most of Canada’s major fleets are unavailable or unserviceable.
1812? Canada didn't exist, it was part of teh UK.
Dragonlady
Designing Woman
NORAD is YOUR equipment. We just let you put it on OUR land. When was the last time you upgraded any of it????????
IDIOCRACY
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Your post strikes me as a distortion, and perhaps even projection.
Dragonlady
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Don’t Count on Us: Canada’s Military Unreadiness - War on the Rocks
Canada’s military is in a “death spiral.” This is how Minister of National Defense Bill Blair described the state of Canada’s armed forces at last month’swarontherocks.com
Don’t Count on Us: Canada’s Military Unreadiness
Canada’s military is in a “death spiral.” This is how Minister of National Defense Bill Blair described the state of Canada’s armed forces at last month’s Ottawa Conference on Security and Defense. Blair’s comments referenced the military’s dire recruitment and retention crisis. The Canadian Armed Forces are short 16,000 people — about 15 percent of their authorized strength of 71,500 regular forces and 30,000 primary reserve forces. Despite efforts such as opening the military to permanent residents, there’s no indication that the situation will improve. Less than 1 percent of applications from permanent residents to join the regular force were accepted, with 15,000 applicants walking away amid the 18- to 24-month-long application process. While the Canadian government has signed several high-profile contractsfor new equipment such as F-35s, Predator drones, and P-8A Poseidons, at this rate, there may not be anybody to use these capabilities when they come online.
Allies and critics are rightfully calling on Canada to meet the 2 percent of gross domestic product spending target agreed to by NATO, but the Canadian military’s troubles are deeper than insufficient funds. Canada’s ability to meaningfully contribute to major allied operations is in doubt for the foreseeable future. Despite increased defense spending by 70percent between 2017 and 2026, an internal report on the readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces was released to the media the same week that Blair made his remarks. The report paints a bleak picture: Most of Canada’s major fleets are unavailable or unserviceable.
War on the rocks.com???? You must be joking.
NORAD stands for North American (ie, Mexico, US and Canada) Aerospace Defense Command.
Why are we solely responsiable for your defense? When are you all gonna step up to the plate?
Frankly, though I don't think NORAD failed on the spy balloon, Xiden was just paying back his debt to the CCP
Does Global News help? Canada’s military facing ‘death spiral’ on recruitment, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca
Canada’s military facing ‘death spiral’ on recruitment, minister says
How about Ottowa news? Canadian Armed Forces facing member shortage 'crisis'
Canadian Armed Forces facing member shortage 'crisis'
How about CBCNews?
State of Canadian Armed Forces' combat readiness growing worse, government report warns
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
Our military readiness is dangerously insufficient. Here’s how to fix it | Canada Undefended
The recent Defence Department results report provides a clear picture of the overall readiness of the CAF at barely 50 to 60 per cent.
nationalpost.com
Canada’s Defense Failures Put the Western Hemisphere at Risk
As the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) descend upon Washington, DC, this week for the NATO Summit, one country stands out for its persistent failure to live up to the requirements of Alliance membership: Canada. Canada’s unwillingness to meet its basic NATO obligations...
nationalinterest.org
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Are "friends" supposed to screw us over and use us as their personal piggy bank and their defense, all at our expense?
Kruska
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Bullshit - NORAD during Trumps stint wasn't able to do so. The Biden administration had provided the financial means necessary for NORAD to enhance it's detection and threat-analysis technology.
I don't disagree that NORAD during the Trump admin couldn't go back in time.....can you link me to where Xiden was able to upgrade NORAD to go back in time to see balloons that nobody else could see?
The Chinese spy balloon flew across the United States, from Jan 28 2023 to Feb 4, 2023.....on Feb 6, Xiden admin then magically found spy balloons flew over the US during the Trump admin.....Xiden and Canada didn't even announce they were gonna spend any money upgrading NORAD until the following March
EvilCat Breath
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Nice story, except that WE are the big kid! Letting, no. Inviting, others to abuse us, just to show how nice and understanding we are.
If he ever has, it was Progressives who led him there and reinforced it with resolve. Very few Progressive Democrat politicians have separate thoughts. Their votes on legislation and individuals proves it. Progs calling Kennedy not very qualified from their judgements while many of them voting are questionable themselves is mind boggling. It is they who were the party of stirring the pot. Only they are allowed to do so it seems.
Kruska
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I am not going to entertain an ignorant fool - I had explained it to you, and you clearly fail to comprehend even the simplest of things.
Now continue with reading your Marvel comics.
marvin martian
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That's pathetic. Own your emotions and reactions. Be an adult.
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