Posted on 03/06/2014 10:37:29 PM PST by tcrlaf
Nine Russian soldiers who were participating in military exercises in Canada have been expelled from the country, as Ottawa continues to denounce Russia’s military intervention in Crimea, CTV News has learned.
A government source confirmed that the soldiers were informed Thursday afternoon that they had 24 hours to leave Canada.
Six of the soldiers were in Saint-Jean, Que., where they were learning English and French. Another two soldiers were participating in a training program at CFB Gagetown, and the ninth soldier was teaching Canadian soldiers Russian in Gatineau, Que.The move comes days after Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that all planned bilateral activities between the Canadian Armed Forces and the military of the Russian Federation are suspended, including exercises such as NORAD's Exercise Vigilant Eagle.
On Thursday, Harper said the government would not recognize the results of a referendum in Crimea on whether to join Russia because the region is “currently under illegal military occupation.”
(Excerpt) Read more at ctvnews.ca ...
I just came across on my bookshelf last night Richard Nixon’s book “The Real War”. Written a year before Reagan was elected; on how to fight the Soviets.
I think I will read it again. VERY similar circumstances as back then with an economy in shambles, poor American moral, a weakened military, etc.
Excerpt:
“Having dealt directly and at great length with the leaders of the Soviet Union I know that they exploit weakness but rspect strength. If they see a new strength in the American sinew....they will be more cautious in their adventuring, and they will be more realistic in their negotiating. If they think they can roll us, they will try to roll us.”
You’re right about the damn taxes here, it drives me how much is wasted on absolute crap. Nowadays the military is more worried about flying a gay flag and paying for sex changes.
I think Western Canada needs to go it’s own way.
I think Canada gave up all it’s nukes in the late 80s, which wasn’t smart in my books.
I think Canada gave up all it’s nukes in the late 80s, which wasn’t smart in my books.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Ukraine gave up its nukes in 1994 in exchange for a security guarantee from the USA and the UK...not smart at all as recent events show us.
Canada will become the same, unless the Canadian government “mans up.” We need FOBs in the Canadian Arctic.
And we need a sub zero aviation platform that is dependable
in extreme weather conditions ( not the French Rafael now being touted by Canadian Ministry of Defence frogifried poofter puppies.):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_JAS_39_Gripen
Reagan had their number. The Russinas respected America then, because of strength. The Russians obviously have no respect for the Obama poofter puppy approach, which really hurts the West abroad, and hurts the world peace.
The USA needs to “speak softly and carry a big stick.”
Obama does not speak softly, he continuously campaigns like a raving lunatic.
Obama does not carry a big stick, and so has no way to
back up his lunatic ravings on the messianic international order which does not exist except in Obama’s mind.
You want to see what happens to an unarmed nation? Look at Tibet in 1948/1949, and later in 1957. It was annexed, invaded and now the Tibetan people are being bred out of existance. Thats the real world which Obama’s poofter puppy policy ignores.
William of Orange was Dutch. George I was German—and German continued to be the working language for a number of generations.
He balances budgets too.
With 1.2 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent in Canada, the attention is understandable. I bet that the percentage of Americans of Ukrainian descent is much smaller. This is good politics in both the good and the bad sense of the term.
I know Canada needs to toughen up, but I don’t think they will, that’s why I think the west needs to go and form their own republic.
The American way....I don’t really know anything about Canada other than stereotyped nonsense......so make it up on the fly
“The American way....I don’t really know anything about Canada other than stereotyped nonsense......so make it up on the fly”
Is there an official residence for the English queen in Canada (the one on your money)?
Yes. Rideau Hall.
Thanks.
We don’t have one of those here in the US, we haven’t been ruled by England in 200+ years.
We aren’t part of the British commonwealth.
I think the commonwealth countries have more independence (and I mean this seriously; I am part Canadian and think it is a beautiful country).
I know Canada needs to toughen up, but I don’t think they will, that’s why I think the west needs to go and form their own republic.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I will know when the toughening up is happening, because the feds will reactivate the CRHR ( Blackwatch) as a regular , non militia, regiment. But not holding breath.
Alberta should have separated from Camada during the Trudeau years.
We have a meeting at the range tomorrow, I do believe we’re going to kick the RCMP out of it. One step anyways.
I still think Alberta and some other western provinces could go with a little education and some leadership.
Blackwatch was annihilated by the Germans if I remember my history correctly, I don’t think they’ll re-instate.
Blackwatch was annihilated by the Germans if I remember my history correctly, I don’t think they’ll re-instate>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Not to worry. We are waiting for them to be upgraded from a militia batallion, but so far its been over 40 years since they were a full regiment in the regular CAF.
http://www.blackwatchcanada.com/
The Germans did not destroy them. Even the Trudeau pussie liberals failed to destroy them, although the libs tried real hard.Their militia still marches and serves.
great to hear Bulwyf.
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