The comment about the LSD isn't paranoia, just history. I posted a news article regarding a woman attempting to sue for the illegal brainwashing she was subjected to by the CIA in the 70's. But, from what I gathered, CSIS was in on that. Her claims aren't being denied, just the statute of limitations is being brought up. You should be able to find the article under my posted threads.
Our good neighbor to the south......
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The comment about the LSD isn't paranoia, just history. I posted a news article regarding a woman attempting to sue for the illegal brainwashing she was subjected to by the CIA in the 70's. But, from what I gathered, CSIS was in on that. Her claims aren't being denied, just the statute of limitations is being brought up. You should be able to find the article under my posted threads.
I Think Not is right, Canadians are paranoid too. We are mostly paranoid that our weakling of a Prime Minister will hand everthing over to the States. Harper is likely to do that for a pat on the head from Bush. Why we elect weak willed Cons is beyond me.
If anything, Canada should protect the border from Americans smuggling guns. They needn't worry, Canadians aren't itching to cross over to the States.
If anything, Canada should protect the border from Americans smuggling guns. They needn't worry, Canadians aren't itching to cross over to the States.
Oh come on now Gonzo...
Smell the acrid stench of American arrogance wafting through this thread.... There's good reason for that arrogance mind you.... It's only banana republics and America that can lay claim to elections being stolen, corruption from the top down and jubilant celebrations as their young people wave good bye on their way to die in a war fought to protect the wealthy....Just what every young American dreams of...
Smell the acrid stench of American arrogance wafting through this thread.... There's good reason for that arrogance mind you.... It's only banana republics and America that can lay claim to elections being stolen, corruption from the top down and jubilant celebrations as their young people wave good bye on their way to die in a war fought to protect the wealthy....Just what every young American dreams of...
A national inferiority complex is what it is. Too many years emulating the American lifestyle. The close proximity didn't help either.
AndyF
Stolen elections... that is a good one.
A Democrat wins - THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!
A Republican wins- THE REPUBLICANS STOLE THE ELECTION
You didn't see much hype after the November Elections when the Dems took back Congress did you? I bet if the GOP held onto power all of the conspiracy theorists would be beating the drum.
I dreamed of marching to war as a kid and when I was a 21 year old Marine Corporal I did just that.
I had to reread this post again for the comedic value. I think my favorite is the ability to mass produce frigates like you did in WW2. How moronic is that! Just for sake of argument and to partake in this paranoia that this gentleman has, lets say this happens. How could you POSSIBLY mass produce frigates under CONSTANT airstrikes. All you have is F-18's which Bush will turn off with a switch because you know Americans put bugs in every piece of equipment we sell. (see sarcasm)
Within days every frigate you have will be at the bottom of some cold Canadian harbor. Ask your buddies in Iran what happened to their Navy frigates after they were scrambled to defend their oil platforms which we blew up with ease.
3 sunk... their 4th turned back to port at FULL SPEED!
I am VERY proud of that. Becoming a Marine was one of the best things I have ever done.
But who said that was the best I could do with my life? I am very successful and I owe that to the discipline that I learned from the Marines.
So knocking people's military service... I guess that is the best you can do with your life. Is that how you feel about Canadian military personell?
I dont agree with the decision to make a life of killing and violence but i do believe that a soldier deserves respect. They do jobs which are neccessary and I couldnt (also wouldnt) do them.
Well I didn't make a life of it either. I, like most other US Service members signed a 4 year contract and then you are out, unless you want to stay and sign on for more.
But I also disagree that it is a life of killing and violence. I spent four years in... the killing and violence for me lasted less than three months. Then after that the three months can be broken down even further to moments of actual fighting time.
But it is the career military people that keep the military alive. The senior officers and enlisted. The Majors, Staff Sgts, Lt. Col's, Gunnery Sgts... etc. They have chosen the military as their career and w/o them military organizations would be lost.
OK maybe i exaggerated the killing and violence bit. The reason being i was explainig why i wouldnt do it. I couldnt dela with therisk of being sent anywhere to kill and hurt people. even if the risk was low and the killing and pain was neccessary. But i agree that the military is a good thing (better than no military anyway, that's for sure) and I still believe a soldier deserves respect.
Not all people believe that soldiers deserve respect. We had some yahoo who made the headlines and CNN for filing suit by saying US Service men and women weren't paying their share. He said that they should be made to pay for food, housing, clothing, medical, just like college kids.
What a tool he was.
The military isn't for everyone but I believe that you could do it. You would be surprised what you are capable of if you set your mind to it. On Parris Island I saw tough guys crumble before the DI's and beg to get out and I saw what some people would call a wimp thrive in that environment.
Gee Eagleschmuck ....
I'll just bet you're chomping at the bit to send more young folk to die fighting China now that it's proven it's capable of shooting down satellites...
I'd suggest you start learning Madarin or Cantonese...
All that wonderfully good fun killing people (Nicaragua, Chile, Columbia, South East Asia, the Middle East...) that Marines and "good" Nato countries and "good" Armies from Canada and all the rest won't mean a thing to the standing army of China...
War isn't something to celebrate fool..it's something to be regretted and undertaken only with the intention to protect...not TAKE...which is exactly what America at the Marine Corps have been doing for decades...
I'll just bet you're chomping at the bit to send more young folk to die fighting China now that it's proven it's capable of shooting down satellites...
I'd suggest you start learning Madarin or Cantonese...
All that wonderfully good fun killing people (Nicaragua, Chile, Columbia, South East Asia, the Middle East...) that Marines and "good" Nato countries and "good" Armies from Canada and all the rest won't mean a thing to the standing army of China...
War isn't something to celebrate fool..it's something to be regretted and undertaken only with the intention to protect...not TAKE...which is exactly what America at the Marine Corps have been doing for decades...
Mikey you are right in that war is not to be celebrated. But the soldiers, who do a job which is deemed and often ACTUALLY necessary, should be respected.
LOL... Little Ol' Mickey... always the first to show how ignorant he is.
Silly boy... if you read my post I said the US would not invade China as she is our biggest trading partner and their armies are huge. I was merely pointing out that if China likes to blast satellites out of space we will need to find a way to counter them. I didn't say...
"SEND THE MARINES!"
Chile, nicaragua... etc... when did the Marines go there? Please don't tell me you are talking about the Bananna Wars. Or are you talking about these secret wars we fought that nobody knows about except by silly conspiracy buffs.
Stop humiliating yourself... you look childish with these name calling rants.
Technical note.......the Marines practically controlled Nicaraugua in the late 20s and 30s. The American government installed a right-wing dictator about 1925. A guerilla leader named Sandino led a revolt against him, and the Marines went in to defend the status quo. (Sandino.......Sandinistas....get it?) Sandino was murdered in the mid-30s, and the US government set up the regime that ruthlessly ruled the country until 1979.
Not the Americans' finest hour, BTW.
That is what I was referring to... the Bananna Wars that happened 80 years ago.
There weren't that many Marines down there either and they did control those places. It was more than Nicaragua too.
There weren't that many Marines down there either and they did control those places. It was more than Nicaragua too.