CANADA would not support a US attack on Iraq without UN authorisation, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien has said during a US visit. http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5983301%5E401,00.html
Canada and the great majority of the Security Council. Bush is really going to explode after this, and I hope his mental instability will become more and more obvious to the world as his frustration increases.Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Will Canada send people to war? Will Canada has conscription again?? Anyone knows???Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Funny how folks rant at the US: they abhor US unilateralism toward Irag (the US really isn't alone in its Iraq policies, it's just not gonna sacrifice its national interest to fickle politically correct unanimity) but advocate for US unilateralism toward N. Korea. "You can't do it alone with Iraq (no one-on-one with Saddam)! You must do it alone with N. Korea (you must do a one-on-one with Kim)!" Too funny.
"Will Canada has conscription again??" No. It's set up, thank god, so that basically the only way that can happen is if there is a true "homeland threat". Our government does not consider Iraq a homeland thread.
Canada would be foolish not to side with the US. They are economically tied such that the US would find ways to financially gouge Canada and bring their economies to a grinding halt; the softwood lumber dispute being a perfect example of such economical pressure. Washington is calling to Canada for major reforms to its faltering immigration policies and to apply more pressure to seek out activists operating within its borders. Security officials in Canada are in complete agreement with the US demands. They obviously understand the full implications for such a course of action and are not advocating the position held by Canada's Prime Minister. Canada must handle this delicate situation and make careful decisions as to whom they will provide their support, or lack thereof.
Q You are wrong. Your economy sucks and ours is booming. How can that be? Is it that people don't want to invest in countries that so blatantly and ignorantly want to start a war? Please enlighten us. *** Moderator Edit – insulting other members is unnecessary
One more thing, Q My last post wasn't meant as putting down ALL Americans-just you! I have met many good Americans in my life. It's too bad the minority, you, make the majority look bad. Case in point-after your government figured it was Al-Qaeda, Arabs, the minority in your country decided to prosecute American Arabs! Basically, putting all the apples in one basket.
Norad Canadian dollar is about 60 cents comparatively – and will drop further. Inflation is running rampant therefore the Bank of Canada will increase interest rates in second quarter. Canadians pay on average 15-20 percent more income tax and approximately 10 percent more sales tax. Natural gas is almost depleted and spiked up 38 percent last week due to cold snap in the east and it is estimated to double. At the pumps, Canadians pay 80-90 cents a liter – US pays about 70 cents. The Retirement fund is almost completely depleted and it is thought the trailing edge baby-boomers will never see a dime of it by the time they retire. Canada is one of the highest taxed nations in the world. Your infrastructure can't maintain the population. The youth are fleeing in droves to the US because they’ll never be able to afford buying a house. We’ll be buying your country 10 cents on the dollar in no time at all. Yeah, you guys are doing great!
Please enlighten because you seem like the typical arrogant, ignorant American! Gee, I thought Canadians were a friendly bunch.
67 cents and holding strong, actually. We pay between 70 and 80 cents a litre, and that's because of your war. Most of the youth hate America. The US may well do that, but none of the rest of the world is going to trade with you in the case of a war. If the US wants to punish everyon that won't side with them, the world is going to do the same right back. The US is strong, but it can't stand up against the entire world. I'm proud of my PM. He made a good point. He is worried about where the US "regime changes" are going to stop. And I don't blame him. Someone needs to knock America off their ass.
Q, NICE reply! Norad, easy on the name-calling. It seems to detract from even the most intelligent responses.
Q Again, you show your ignorance. Our economy is booming, I live here, you don't. Therefore, you don't have a clue! Yes, some people are moving to the U.S. Why? Probably because they're pussies and can't take the cold! Yes, we are heavily taxed, but free healthcare costs a lot of money. DUH! Yes the dollar is low. Is it because of our economy? Doubt it very much. It's the boys in the back room doing all of this dirty work, but the thing is because of the low dollar, we are doing better economically! Q, usually Canadians are friendly, but not to ignorant, arrogant people such as yourself. As I stated earlier, the minority of Americans, you, make the majority look bad.
Immane 1 Yep, I guess I have, but when people start making comments such as: Canada would be foolish not to side with the US. They are economically tied such that the US would find ways to financially gouge Canada and bring their economies to a grinding halt; the softwood lumber dispute being a perfect example of such economical pressure-that just makes me see red. As stated, our economy is doing a hell of a lot better than south of the border. The softwood lumber dispute just shows America's cry baby ways. Not Americans in general, but the American government. Do you have any idea Immane1 how many pop cans are thrown away in the U.S.? 1 Billion a week-enough to make 34 737's in a year! That shows the arrogance and ignorance of America, and the world sees that too. What, they haven't heard of recycling?
Nightpoet You got me on the 67 cents. Maybe someday it will reach 70 cents, but I doubt it considering the news items below. Most of the youth hate America. Question: What does the United States have that Canada doesn't? Answer: Thousands of Canada's most talented young minds. If they hate it so much, why are they all moving there? I'm proud of my PM. Is this the same guy who promised to bury the GST in the last election, or was it the election before that. And isn’t he the same guy who just bought a couple of multi-million dollar jets to attend social functions on Saturday nights at a cost of $8000 dollars an hour. Isn’t this the same guy who stuck up for one of the members of parliament who “lost” a billion dollars? And didn’t that MP get re-elected in the last election? Will you people ever learn? Someone needs to knock America off their ass. Hey, thems fightin’ words! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Norad free healthcare costs a lot of money. Oh yes, I forgot to mention your failing healthcare system. How long will it be before it bankrupts your country? Those 18 month surgery waiting lists will allow how many people to die? usually Canadians are friendly, but not to ignorant, arrogant people such as yourself It’s too bad you have to resort to personal attacks. But since your argument is so weak, I guess you have no choice. Yep, I guess I have, but when people start making comments such as: Canada would be foolish not to side with the US. They are economically tied such that the US would find ways to financially gouge Canada and bring their economies to a grinding halt; the softwood lumber dispute being a perfect example of such economical pressure-that just makes me see red You don’t read the papers much, do you? Instead of taking your hostilities out on me, try sending your complaints to your local MP because those words came from your own government representatives. Your own internal agencies (CSIS) are the ones who are trying to get your Prime Minister to see the light, so to speak.
