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MidEngineManiac
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JAN 27, 02:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
To be clear, I want Russia to lose. I have to make that clear or people will make assumptions.
But if I was Russia, I'd be pretty pissed at this point... and probably would have escalated it to the point where I'd probably be striking U.S. assets and threatening nuclear war more seriously.
But of course... if I was Putin, I'd never have joined the KGB, probably would have fled to the United States, and if I didn't... I'd denounce communism and open free trade to the world, etc... but that's just me. |
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Russia WONT loose. Pride wont let them.
If they do loose on the battlefield, it's launch time.
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Patrick
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JAN 27, 06:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Although, being honest I wonder if, Canada is really paying that or did Biden pull another swift one............. 
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Ron, I get it, you don't like Joe Biden... but that comment is disrespectful and dismissive of Canada's desire to assist Ukraine.
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blackrams
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JAN 27, 06:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Ron, I get it, you don't like Joe Biden... but that comment is disrespectful and dismissive of Canada's desire to assist Ukraine. |
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Sir, I can see how you would take it that way but, my comment is based on how the Canadian Government has addressed its military needs versus their agreed to NATO membership requirements. And the known way that Biden does things. Again, working off the provided article and a bit of research, Canada hasn't spent anywhere near the 2% GDP it agreed to spend. Also, it's not a matter of liking President Biden, I don't like former President Trump but, DJT at least earned my respect for the policies he put in place. The only thing President Biden has done is give away money and invite aliens to cross the border. Which is why I suspect that in some way, the US is paying for those donated weapons.
Rams[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 01-28-2023).]
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Patrick
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JAN 27, 06:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Canada hasn't spent anywhere near the 2% GDP it agreed to spend.
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And neither have 19 other NATO countries, out of a total of 30.
It might also be worthwhile to mention that of the 30 countries, Canada is 6th highest in regards to NATO defense expenditures.
So maybe you shouldn't be so quick to dismiss what Canada contributes to the alliance. Especially considering our population size, we're doing alright.
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blackrams
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JAN 27, 07:04 PM
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An excellent point. All I can say is, the article that started this thread only addressed Canada and its military expenditures and you just happen to be from Canada.
Rams
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randye
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JAN 27, 07:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
So maybe you shouldn't be so quick to dismiss what Canada contributes to the alliance.
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That's right, some REMF has to provide the donuts.
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Patrick
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JAN 27, 07:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by randye:
That's right, some REMF has to provide the donuts.
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Nice acronym. Here's one in return, you POS.
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MidEngineManiac
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JAN 27, 07:56 PM
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blackrams
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JAN 27, 08:03 PM
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Well, that's a bit condemning but, there's always two sides to every story.
Surely there's a counter to this?
Rams
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randye
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JAN 27, 08:13 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Well, that's a bit condemning but, there's always two sides to every story.
Surely there's a counter to this?
Rams
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Yes, they're also sending a dozen donuts along with every old 3rd hand, used up, obsolete tank. 
They were obsolete when the Canuks bought them used from the Dutch back in 2003. The Canuks never seriously upgraded and never maintained them like they were supposed to. They're basically so bad and old now that they're not even usable for reserve forces training.
A short platoon of them is useless.
Lets hope that at least the donuts are fresher.....[This message has been edited by randye (edited 01-27-2023).]
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