snoring wrote: “Canada has been a loyal ally for most of our histories; with the exception of the War of 1812 when we (U.S.)attempted to invade Canada which was understandable and the Vietnam War. Otherwise, I believe they’ve been in the Fray with us every time...”
I wish this was true but it isn’t. Frankly, Canada has choked on almost every occasion when a truly loyal ally would have stood up: starting with the Berlin Airlift, Cuban Missle crisis, Vietnam, Grenada, Able Archer, Panama,first Gulf war, attempted coup against Yeltsin, Second gulf war.
After sept 11, Jean Chretien said it’s nothing to do with us and attempted to blame the victim. It was only after he figured out the economic consequences of a closed border that he agreed to send troops to Afghanistan
Canadians have been loyal allies even when the likes of people like Ann Coulter criticize us. When 9-11 happened,Canadians opened their hearts and homes to those who were stranded.....just do a little research and see the comments of those who were stranded and taken in.....many have become life long friends but we seem to be SO quickly criticized by our american friends. My very best friends are from Boston and they couldn’t believe Bush didn’t even acknowledge Canada in his address to the world and after this attack.
When Katrina devastated New Orleans, we were some of the very first rescuers.........And when you speak poorly of Jean Chretien, when it came to Iraq he said show us the weapons of mass destruction and we will support you......your government couldn’t show it and it was one of the smartest moves he ever made.
Respectfully, you canadian neighbour
Reverand Wright, you need to put down the crack pipe.