Posted on 07/27/2005 9:48:28 AM PDT by Alexander Rubin
To look at it right now, no sane person would think much of Hans Island, a glorified pile of rocks in the Canadian arctic. It’s a tiny, blasted and forsaken island a mere 1.3 km in area, desperately far from any civilization.
But, the important thing for Canadians to remember is that Hans Island is our tiny, blasted and forsaken island. And it must stay that way, if we expect any of our international claims of sovereignty over the, now only allegedly, Canadian north to be recognized.
Because, the truth is, Hans Island is far more than just a tiny, blasted and forsaken pile of rocks. It is a symbol of our fight to have our own territory internationally recognized; and, equally importantly, it will become the key to a future global shipping route.
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On July 20, Defence Minister Bill Graham landed on the island, provoking squeals of outrage from the Danish over an illegal ‘occupation’: of Canada’s own territory. On July 25, they declared their intention to issue a strongly worded letter of protest. This matter is not a matter for negotiation, diplomacy or mediation. The land is Canada’s, without qualification. And it is high time that the Liberal Government actually stand up for the country, and firmly defend our national interests and our sovereignty and proud Canadians of all political stripes should applaud them for taking an unequivocal stand (unusual as it is for them) for the country they purport to govern and defend.
And should the Danish imperialism escalate, as withered as Canada’s once strong military arm may be, it is not so weak that it cannot turn back the Viking raiders from our shores. However barren and northerly they may be.
(Excerpt) Read more at canadafreepress.com ...
It actually is located in a no-man's land, however. Read more to find out.
Looks like Canada has allowed itself to become impotent to project their will or defend their claims...
If they're not carefull -- the vultures will come and pick their weak and diseased bones, clean..
Canada's Socialists have long relied upon the despised U.S. to be their shield --- well folks -- shame on them for their insulting behavior toward their "shield".....
It's a mean and ugly world out there, with lots of folks that want what they don't have - or simply want their chosen enemies DEAD..
Brace yourself -- Denmark may just decide to come kick your ass and take your "rocks"..
Semper Fi
Our military is still bigger than theirs, thankfully. And we have more and better helicopters and planes than they do, if it comes to that.
Raise your hand if you have ever before used the phrase, "Danish Imperialism."
I meant it tongue in cheek, obviously. ;)
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