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I don't think the Canadian government has had any propaganda against the military, however, they have not put a lot of money into the military. The main thing about the government is that they don't want to rush into wars without it being justified and they won't blindly follow.
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I do not believe that my ibs does not stem from a war injury. It started about 10 years after I returned home.
I have ancestors that were part of the Kings Royal Rangers of New York, who evetnually settled in Osnasbruck, Stormont, Ontario. I would be interested to learn more of your reenacting of the British.
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Stephie, Now that you have received much good input about your dilemma I'd like you to remember just a couple things … first you are free to make your own choice because we live in free nations … and secondly, it seems a lot of good folks are concerned about you and care for you. Take your time, and really ponder this through. I will be praying for you.
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Canada definitely only involves itself in conflicts that it believes in which is admirable. But with all do respect,Canada does not have the military resources to be involved in more than one conflict. I have read several books on how the government (both Liberal & Conservative) have made the Canadian military a joke. In fact after 9/11, Canada wanted to join the Afghanistan invasion with the U.S. in October '01. They didn't get there until April '02 because they didn't have the cargo planes to get there and had to wait until U.S. planes were available. It is a shame what the Canadian governments have done to what was once the 4th largest army in the world and a well respected one that fought bravely in WWI and WWII. I love Canada and I want to live there one day but I wish the government up there will wake up and smell the coffee and start defending their sovereignty. They have depended far too long on the U.S. for defense of their shores. Maybe I will get a smack in the back of the head from my wife for saying that, but you can be sure my Father-in-law would agree with me.
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I knew some Canadian commandoes ... they were the best!
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Oh, I am not talking about the quality of the soldiers. They are top-notch. It is just the equipment they have been given and the government gives them no support.
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I agree there has been neglect. They've put more emphasis on peace keeping than having an army that can mount an offensive strike. However the new government is very pro army so they're increasing the funding.
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YEs it does seem that the new government wants to put more money in. I hope they can accomplish that. It would be a shame if one day Canada gets hit with a terrorist attack and they would not have the resources to fight back. And if one think that Canada is immune from a terrorist attack, just remember Canadian soldiers are fighting bravely an dying in Afghanistan and there are a small number of troops in Iraq embedded with U.S. units. ANd BTW, I love Canada. I can't wait until Tina and I are able to go back and visit again! 
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Oh I don't doubt it since there are some living in Canada, and I'm sure there's some in the US too, and Canada was on Osama's hit list that he mentioned 1 or 2 years ago.
Just a few weeks ago they arrested someone who was known to have contact with terrorist groups, and he was about to skip the country with a suitcase full of money.
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Why do people always make a post to start something, but then
say they don't want to start something<laugh>. Yes, I know
that everyone is not pro-military, but what's that got to do
with my post to Stephie?! And if you're not pro-military,then
why did you get your hair cut short? I think it looks pretty
good too. Now, all you have to do is get yourself a Glengarry
hat too. -Bob
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