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Originally Posted by Charlatan
Here's a thought. If there was an aggressive neighbour on our border (such as France and Germany have had historically) I am sure we would amass an army and spend the funds to defend ourselves.
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Historically, we have anteed up more than our fair share for the world wars, and for peace keeping. This is proven. We don't have toprove or justify our contribution. I would submit, ever. LIke I said though, we can certainly improve our strategic spend viz the military.
I'd like to know from Sane's post, that if "Canada currently ranks 17th in NATO in terms of defence spending as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Only Luxembourg and Iceland spend less. Iceland and Luxembourg!"
what about the rest of the countries (18 - 25) the numbers make no sense.
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
Interestingly, the point I made about the North was echoed by our political leader in the election campaign today.
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two points now that I agree with the Conservatives. The northern presence, and income splitting.
OH NO!!! I'm turning into an old guy, a conservative. What's happening to my Liberal values???