Ann Coulter with her pants down!
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I think Ann was trying to be nice to an arrogant interviewer.
Everyone (even Ann) knows that the Canadian Armed forces are not capable of defending Vancouver Island. Would anyone in their right mind think the Canadian armed forces could actually make a contribution to a serious military maneuver?
Canada has a major and genuine role to play in international affairs, but military engagements is not one of them. These are better left to USA, Britain and Australia.
Everyone (even Ann) knows that the Canadian Armed forces are not capable of defending Vancouver Island. Would anyone in their right mind think the Canadian armed forces could actually make a contribution to a serious military maneuver?
Canada has a major and genuine role to play in international affairs, but military engagements is not one of them. These are better left to USA, Britain and Australia.
shows how much you know about Canadian Troops..and having been one I know that they are some of the worlds best trained..yes under equiped and not enough man power..but every time we have gone up against the states in any type of Military copetition..guess what..we've come out on top..so LD you should stop talking out the top of your hat about what we are capable of..you are insulting men and women who do put their lives on the line many times over..wether you want to see it or notluckydog71 said:
ps ..the only sad thing is their numbers not the quality of their training..and I'd put one of ours to yours any day of the week !!
Maybe you'd like to tell the families of those who have died along side the US how insignificant their contribution was to a "Serious Military Maneuver" was
Chuck, I have no intention of offending the men and women who serve in the Canadian military. Anyone who serves their country deserves and earns the respect of everyone. On Nov 11 every year I fly the Canadian Red Ensign on my flag pole, although I doubt more than a hand full of Americans even know what the flag is.
My point is collectively, the Canadian Armed Forces are not capable of defending their own country.
If you are honest with your self, you would come to the same conclusion.
My point is collectively, the Canadian Armed Forces are not capable of defending their own country.
If you are honest with your self, you would come to the same conclusion.
excuse me Cat..I'm entitled to my opinion just as much as you are..and he did NOT apologize for his comments ..just his attitude..but the arrogance of those statements is just that..honestly CAT..I have respect for the US and have NOT contributed to the agruments that have gone on..but what he just posted hits close to home with me as some of the "contributors" who have given their lives ,I've served beside..so please excuse me for expressing my opinion..didn't mean to offend youCatalynn said:Cat grabs Chuckie by the ear and walks him over to his usual corner *TIME OUT*
LD apologized for a statement said in haste ... can't we leave it at that please??..... does every damn thread on here have to turn into a shouting match of Canada VS USA?
Both countries have their strengths and weaknesses.... no amount of bashing and flaming will change that.
Cat
and my point is DESPITE that ..they have contributed in the past beside the US even with the short comings of their numbers. sorry if I took your post the wrong way but it did come across as insulting wether you meant it that way or notluckydog71 said:
Always Remember the kitty litter in these situations ..then when peeing people off , we can clump it and dispose of it quicklyCatalynn said:Well LD we don't really have to defend ourselves.... we don't go around pissing people off.... very often lol
Oh my goodness Chuck you did'nt offend me... and you must know that i was just grabbing your ear to add a little humour to this thread..... okay now boys.. all of you take a deeeeeep breath and count to 10....
Cat
bad joke I know..need new material 
Chuck, I think we are in agreement.
I respect the men and women who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, just as I do those who serve in the US military.
Ann was wrong....Canada did not send troops to Vietnam. I wish the US had not sent troops to Vietnam.......We should have left that to the French, who started the whole f**** mess in the first place.
So, Chuck, I take it you did serve in the Canadian military. If you did, I salute you. As I said in an earlier post, I do fly the Canadian Red Ensign once a year to honour the huge contribution Canadians made to the war effort during WWII.
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I respect the men and women who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, just as I do those who serve in the US military.
Ann was wrong....Canada did not send troops to Vietnam. I wish the US had not sent troops to Vietnam.......We should have left that to the French, who started the whole f**** mess in the first place.
So, Chuck, I take it you did serve in the Canadian military. If you did, I salute you. As I said in an earlier post, I do fly the Canadian Red Ensign once a year to honour the huge contribution Canadians made to the war effort during WWII.
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Out of curiosity, why do you choose to fly the Canadian Red Ensign versus the Canadian Flag? The Red Ensign has not been in common use for nearly 40 years (in fact, this February 15th will mark the 40th year of the use of our current maple leaf flag).luckydog71 said:
I'm not being confrontational at all - just truly curious.
P.S. Speaking of arrogant...luckydog71 said:
I would have to say that your assessment of the Canadian Armed Forces is not only arrogant and in poor taste, but unfounded as well. It would behoove you to brush up on your facts prior to posting such an inflammatory statement.
Canada in Nam
Canada may not have sent troops to nam directly ... but you will find that there were canadians there .. some as observers station on exchange progames with the US militay and the UN when the french were in there.
Also there were canadian volitears in the US Army
Her facts mieght be srewy but her reckolection could be right
Canada may not have sent troops to nam directly ... but you will find that there were canadians there .. some as observers station on exchange progames with the US militay and the UN when the french were in there.
Also there were canadian volitears in the US Army
Her facts mieght be srewy but her reckolection could be right
The Red Ensign was the flag Canadian soldiers fought under during wwii. Without a doubt Cnada contributed more to the war effort on a per capita basis thanmost other allies.
On the second part, do you beleive the Cnadian Armed Forces is capable of defending even part of Canada?
This is not a slight against the fine men and women that serve, it is a statemnt about how little interst Canada has in defending itself
On the second part, do you beleive the Cnadian Armed Forces is capable of defending even part of Canada?
This is not a slight against the fine men and women that serve, it is a statemnt about how little interst Canada has in defending itself
Do I believe the CAF is capable of defending even part of Canada? Against what? Incidentally, the US was clearly incapable of defending itself against the attacks of 9/11, yet it is considered by most to be nothing short of a military superpower. But if you're asking if I believe the CAF is capable of defending at least a part of Canada against a hostile takeover by another nation, yes, I do believe it... wholeheartedly.luckydog71 said:
But that brings us to your second statement. Canada has very little interest in defending itself only because it has very little need to defend itself. We do not flex our proverbial military and political muscles on an international front in an attempt to strong-arm other nations into adopting our values system and way of life, unlike our neighbours to the south. As such, we are simply not a target. Why waste precious tax dollars accumulating superfluous military might, when we can feed the hungry, house the poor, keep our citizens healthy and protect our vast natural resources. Go ahead, call me a pinko Commie
Canada is defenceless alright, just don't try invading us...
Just in case some don't know, the United States and Canada have fought a war against each other in the past. The Americans had also attempted to invade Quebec in 1859, if my memory serves me right. LaFayette, a Frenchman no less, led the charge for the Americans and was solidly trounced in the process. The later battle in Ontario was called "The War of 1812", and Canada had its way with the US. Canada kicked their asses badly; my first ancestor came over from Scotland serving with the Scottish Highlanders' Intelligence Corps specifically for this assault. The U.S. army attempted to invade Canada twice and was driven back in bloody defeats each time. Western Maine, most of Vermont, and upstate New York were captured and occupied by Canada (and the British Army, with whom they were allied - and still are today).
Canadian/British forces actually sacked Washington DC and burned the city to the ground. The commander of the raid on Washington went into "The White House" and found the president's dinner still warm on the plate - I think they ran out fast. He finished it off, and then they torched the place.
The war lasted from 1812 to 1815. Although popularly known as the War of 1812, it is also occasionally known as "The Second War for Independence", since the British were involved. For the most part, it consisted of three years of embarrassing defeats for America and the US Army. In 1815, the situation became so bad that the New England states called a constitutional convention. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut were taking the worst part of the war. Their region was under constant attack from the Canadians on the West front, and the British Royal Navy in the East. They called the Constitutional Convention to discuss the idea of seceding from the U.S., forming their own country, and negotiating their own peace with England and Canada. The measure was even put to a vote, and fell short by only one vote. (As a result, America would have to wait another 45 years for a civil war.)
After three solid years of getting trounced, and having their capitol burned to the ground, the government decided it was time to negotiate a peace. The only significant land battle of the war that was won by American Forces was the famous Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson. I imagine even you have heard of this, there's a song written about it, if by nothing else. Of course, due to the bad communications in those days, a peace treaty had been signed and the war had already been over for three weeks by the time the battle was fought, but neither side knew that at the time. "Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes."
And LuckyDog, like you, I like the Red Ensign...
Canada doesn't have much of an army, but can put one together fast when it is "needed", and not just by one country. Remind Ann about the War of 1812 sometime.luckydog71 said:
Just in case some don't know, the United States and Canada have fought a war against each other in the past. The Americans had also attempted to invade Quebec in 1859, if my memory serves me right. LaFayette, a Frenchman no less, led the charge for the Americans and was solidly trounced in the process. The later battle in Ontario was called "The War of 1812", and Canada had its way with the US. Canada kicked their asses badly; my first ancestor came over from Scotland serving with the Scottish Highlanders' Intelligence Corps specifically for this assault. The U.S. army attempted to invade Canada twice and was driven back in bloody defeats each time. Western Maine, most of Vermont, and upstate New York were captured and occupied by Canada (and the British Army, with whom they were allied - and still are today).
Canadian/British forces actually sacked Washington DC and burned the city to the ground. The commander of the raid on Washington went into "The White House" and found the president's dinner still warm on the plate - I think they ran out fast. He finished it off, and then they torched the place.
The war lasted from 1812 to 1815. Although popularly known as the War of 1812, it is also occasionally known as "The Second War for Independence", since the British were involved. For the most part, it consisted of three years of embarrassing defeats for America and the US Army. In 1815, the situation became so bad that the New England states called a constitutional convention. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut were taking the worst part of the war. Their region was under constant attack from the Canadians on the West front, and the British Royal Navy in the East. They called the Constitutional Convention to discuss the idea of seceding from the U.S., forming their own country, and negotiating their own peace with England and Canada. The measure was even put to a vote, and fell short by only one vote. (As a result, America would have to wait another 45 years for a civil war.)
After three solid years of getting trounced, and having their capitol burned to the ground, the government decided it was time to negotiate a peace. The only significant land battle of the war that was won by American Forces was the famous Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson. I imagine even you have heard of this, there's a song written about it, if by nothing else. Of course, due to the bad communications in those days, a peace treaty had been signed and the war had already been over for three weeks by the time the battle was fought, but neither side knew that at the time. "Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes."
And LuckyDog, like you, I like the Red Ensign...
