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Canada Says U.S. Must Consult Before Missile Launch
Reuters via Yahoo! News ^

Posted on 02/25/2005 12:29:59 PM PST by doublehelix

> Canada, which this week refused to join a U.S. missile system designed to protect North America, nevertheless insisted on Friday that Washington must consult it before firing rockets into Canadian airspace.

"This is our space, our airspace. We're a sovereign nation and you don't intrude on a sovereign nation's airspace without seeking permission," Prime Minister Paul Martin told reporters. <

So, we have to ask permission to shoot down a warhead headed our way? Right, we'll get on that, Mr. we-spend-less-than-half-of-the-NATO-average-on-defense.

Also in the article was a quote by the Conservative Party of Canada:

> The opposition Conservatives mocked Martin's comments, saying they were totally unrealistic.

"This is delusional. There are only minutes available for a decision. How can the prime minister realistically believe the U.S. will consult him before firing their interceptor missiles?" party defense spokesman Gordon O'Connor asked Parliament. <

Once again, it seems as if conservatives have a monopoly on common sense. Glad to know that intelligent conservativism transcends national borders.


TOPICS: Canada; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: antiamerican; antiamericanism; canada; canuckistan; canucks; defense; martin; missile; missiledefense; nationaldefense; northamerica; paul; paulmartin; worthless
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To: doublehelix

Too stupid to comment on....stands on it's own (lack of ) merit.


41 posted on 02/25/2005 12:47:44 PM PST by 506trooper (No such thing as too much guns, ammo or fuel on board...unless you're on fire)
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To: doublehelix

NOW that's funny! BAWHAHAHAHHAHAHA....consult cana....BAWHAHAHHAHHAHA!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO we're shaking in our boots, Cowboy boots that is!!


42 posted on 02/25/2005 12:48:35 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: MEG33

I think Canada has a Yahoo! group to handle that: CanadaLaunchConsultation or "Click!" W. has to start a thread there: "Can the US launch a missile at that incoming ICBM? Quick response appreciated!"


43 posted on 02/25/2005 12:49:14 PM PST by Darkwolf377 (Condi Rice: Yeaaahhh, baybee! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350654/posts)
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To: Publius Scipio

They will give a speech about their "moral superiority" taking precedence over our defending our nation and saving lives.


44 posted on 02/25/2005 12:49:46 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: doublehelix

If we detect a missle headed toward Canadian soil we should notify the Canadians by mail postage due. If its heading toward us shoot it down and screw the Canadians..like what are they going to do about it invade the US?


45 posted on 02/25/2005 12:49:56 PM PST by The Great RJ
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To: Soul Seeker

tell 'em "Sure thing" and go on without them in our plans.

Always humor the delusional.


46 posted on 02/25/2005 12:50:17 PM PST by wildbill
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To: Puppage
Canada, which this week refused to join a U.S. missile system designed to protect North America, nevertheless insisted on Friday that Washington must consult it before firing rockets into Canadian airspace. "This is our space, our airspace. We're a sovereign nation and you don't intrude on a sovereign nation's airspace without seeking permission," Prime Minister Paul Martin told reporters.

So declare war on us.

Cuz we are doing nothing of the sort.

47 posted on 02/25/2005 12:51:22 PM PST by Lazamataz (Proudly Posting Without Reading the Article Since 1999!)
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To: doublehelix

That's pretty funny.


48 posted on 02/25/2005 12:53:13 PM PST by lotusblos
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To: doublehelix
No more Canadian beer for me. They must be spiking it with some potent wacky juice if they think we would waste precious seconds getting their ok to save millions of Americans from nuclear annihilation.
49 posted on 02/25/2005 12:53:24 PM PST by Ditto ( No trees were killed in sending this message, but billions of electrons were inconvenienced.)
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To: doublehelix
The latest offering from the Pierre Trudeau Legacy Moment™ Collection.

Collect them all.

50 posted on 02/25/2005 12:54:04 PM PST by niteowl77
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To: anonymoussierra
"what is this!Canada do need America help now Canada want be France this is total stupid"


Bump :)
51 posted on 02/25/2005 12:56:06 PM PST by Gucho
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To: doublehelix

Yeah, well I've got your consultation right here buddy...


52 posted on 02/25/2005 12:56:08 PM PST by Taylor42
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To: doublehelix

America to Canada

5 seconds before impact: "DUCK!!"


53 posted on 02/25/2005 12:56:52 PM PST by CaptainAwesome2
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To: doublehelix
Canada Says U.S. Must Consult Before Missile Launch

"One can consult me and ask, 'Would you like your head cut off?", and when I say 'No' cut it off anyway. Consultation is a vague and elastic term." -- Winston Churchill

54 posted on 02/25/2005 12:59:03 PM PST by Mr. Jeeves
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To: Libertarianize the GOP
If we ignore their protests what can Canada do about it?

I don't know. Send their Islamics south maybe?

55 posted on 02/25/2005 12:59:23 PM PST by Mark17
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To: doublehelix
Dearest Canucks: We are sensitive to your concerns and will meet you halfway.

If we spot any missiles coming over the pole, and the trajectory indicates it will land somewhere in Canuckistan, we promise not to fire.

We are very sorry to say, however, that if the trajectory indicates a destination in the U.S., even if it hurts your feelings, we can't promise anything...

56 posted on 02/25/2005 1:00:22 PM PST by Publius6961
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To: doublehelix

Piss on you Canada.


57 posted on 02/25/2005 1:00:30 PM PST by NEBUCHADNEZZAR1961
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To: doublehelix

Or what?


58 posted on 02/25/2005 1:01:12 PM PST by TheGunny
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To: doublehelix

Funniest thing I've read on FR today!


59 posted on 02/25/2005 1:02:57 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: doublehelix

"Canada Says U.S. Must Consult Before Missile Launch"

And if we don't.......?


60 posted on 02/25/2005 1:04:35 PM PST by mondonico (Peace through Superior Firepower)
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