Why We Fight

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I see the CBC is re-airing a documentary they ran last year. In case you haven't seen it, its a documentary on the "American Military Complex" in the words of Dwight Eisenhower. In other words it shows how the US gears corporate america towards support of the military. Or do I have it the other way around? Take the time to watch it next Sunday night on CBC and decide for yourself. Its a must see. Sunday Jan 13th.
http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/whywefight.html

[Mac]

Why would Canadians be interested in this? Its not as if we'd ever attack you. We love our Northern neighbors.  

 

[bubba zanetti]

Why would Canadians be interested in this? Its not as if we'd ever attack you. We love our Northern neighbors.  

 

When you are a mouse sleeping next to an elephant, it pays to get to know the elephants habits. Doh ... equal political time ... sleeping next to an ass er donkey or whatever that creature is.  

[Kootenanny]

Why would Canadians be interested in this? Its not as if we'd ever attack you. We love our Northern neighbors.  

Yeah, but we have oil...and we've seen what happens to former American allies who have oil...

[ZED]

I've often wondered, what would happen if the U.S. ignored the middle east, just took over Canada, and mined the crap out of the tar sands.  One statistic I once read said that the tar sands had as much to give as all of the PROVEN reserves in Saudi-Arabia.  

It's not like it would be tough for them to take over Canada.  We seem unprepared, and I don't think there's been a government in power for decades that would be able to raise an army even if the time permitted to do so.

Also, ever heard of "war plan Red"?  That was the U.S. plan for how they would invade Canada.  It was drafted before WWII and I believe it was on the books until the 70s.  It sounded quite plausible too if the wanted.

(Be careful out there.  Americans - They walk among us   )

[Orson]

I thought this was gonna be a thread about Betty Grable  

[Against The Wind]

Yeah, but we have oil...and we've seen what happens to former American allies who have oil...

Oil schmoil, I'm thinking " w a t e r  "

[ZED]

Oil schmoil, I'm thinking " w a t e r  "

They already have that.  It was taken years ago in the "free" trade agreement.

[dinolee]

Oil schmoil, I'm thinking " w a t e r  "

Canadian water tastes funny.  Oil will be the #1 reason we send troops to freeze their butts off up there.

Besides, you Canadians aren't so innocent either.  Defence Scheme No. 1, and I thought Buster Brown was just a kid's shoe...  

But don't fret, our dollar will be so low by then, Canada can buy all of our surplused cold-war ICBM's and actually be a threat to us.

[ZED]

...
Besides, you Canadians aren't so innocent either.  Defence Scheme No. 1, and I thought Buster Brown was just a kid's shoe...  

Tee hee hee.    Didn't think most of you Southern folks would know about that.

 But don't fret, our dollar will be so low by then, Canada can buy all of our surplused cold-war ICBM's and actually be a threat to us.

Right again.  You're onto our latest plan.  We're secretly ruining your economy and turning the world against you so that we can takeover and have a better climate.  Don't mess with anyone that builds houses out of ice and goes without Sun for months at a time.  

[dinolee]

We still have a secret weapon, we'll send Pamela Anderson back up to ya.    

[Corbeau]

Yeah, but leave her rack in the US. (Country of origin, you know...)

[Flyer]

We're secretly ruining your economy and turning the world against you so that we can takeover...

They still haven't figured out that Dubya is a CSIS agent from Flin Flon.  

[bubba zanetti]

They still haven't figured out that Dubya is a CSIS agent from Flin Flon.  

  ... so very near the truth ... er ... sorry Flin Flon ....


edit ... er sorry Flyer but Bobbi Clarke just called and asked for your address.  

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  ... so very near the truth ... er ... sorry Flin Flon ....


edit ... er sorry Flyer but Bobbi Clarke just called and asked for your address.  

Curse you guys!!! First you hijacked my very import thread then you start talking in code. I couldn't figure out who this Dubya guy was. I figure bubba zanetti provided me with a clue, Flin Flon, of course, were talking snow blowers again, no, wait a minute he's mentioned Bobby Clarke, this Dubya guys a hockey player, must be an eastern conference joke, ya that's it.
Oh $hit it's freakin George W, now I get it.
Just watch the program Sunday night dammit!

[Bubwheat]

Curse you guys!!! First you hijacket my very import thread then you start talking in code. I couldn't figure out who this Dubya guy was. I figure bubba zanetti provided me with a clue, Flin Flon, of course, were talking snow blowers again, no, wait a minute he's mentioned Bobby Clarke, this Dubya guys a hockey player, must be an eastern conference joke, ya that's it.
Oh $hit it's freakin George W, now I get it.
Just watch the program Sunday night dammit!

Your very important thread needs to be in another forum.  

[bubba zanetti]

I am gonna watch it ... so your very important message hit home ... you just got St.n'nd is all ... sorry ...

BTW Bobby Clarke is from Flin Flon ....  

I do apologize for my role in the hyjack ...  

[faststage1]

I am gonna watch it ... so your very important message hit home ... you just got St.n'nd is all ... sorry ...

BTW Bobby Clarke is from Flin Flon ....  

I do apologize for my role in the hyjack ...  

I'm over it, it's almost Miller Time

[bubba zanetti]

I'm over it, it's almost Miller Time

Have one on me !!  

[ToadRide]

I'm over it, it's almost Miller Time
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Miller Time. More invasion stuff from the US

[Against The Wind]

I would prefer to be invaded by the XX crowd.

[ZED]

Curse you guys!!! First you hijacked my very import thread then you start talking in code. I couldn't figure out who this Dubya guy was. I figure bubba zanetti provided me with a clue, Flin Flon, of course, were talking snow blowers again, no, wait a minute he's mentioned Bobby Clarke, this Dubya guys a hockey player, must be an eastern conference joke, ya that's it.
Oh $hit it's freakin George W, now I get it.
Just watch the program Sunday night dammit!

Yeah... well... er... You see, I can't.  I'm sure it's a good show.  I think your post was a good one, but I don't have TV.  I can't even get the CBC in my house.  
Lack of TV leaves me with more time to hijack fun threads like this.
(sorry, couldn't resist   )

[faststage1]

I tried the no TV thing once but was confronted with a full scale revolt from the rank and file. I slept with one eye open until it got re-connected.

[ZED]

When we moved into our current abode, we didn't get around to connecting it.  Now we're used to it.  I couldn't imagine going back to living my schedule based upon the boob tube.

[Kootenanny]

I'm over it, it's almost Miller Time

Miller Beer...   I used to work for Carling O'Keefe, and was there when they first started making Miller under license back in the 80s.  It is made using a different process...we had to install a gigantic tank to hold the glucose solution (yup, straight glucose, used to speed fermentation and produce a sweet, bubbly beer, kinda like soda pop...).  I assume you're using the term "Miller Time" as a figure of speech (and we all know what you mean, thanks to the power of advertising), but...

Back on subject, I did watch "Why We Fight" last night, and it was worth seeing!

[faststage1]

There's not many main stream brand type beers I bother drinking anymore. There are just way too many good micro beers available that have a taste unlike the typical Budweiser's and such that are just fizzy pops.
I found a good hobby brew shop here in Vernon and now I compare all other beers by my favourite hobby brew. Less headaches too.
Glad you liked Why We Fight. You can't fuel a war machine without fuel and you can't fund it unless the wheels of commerce are churning out bucks.

[zarly]

This is Zarly Doug Walker, and I say that Canada and the United States will never, repeat, NEVER go to war against one another again. I say we should erase the border, have one single currency, and elect a new government with neither a President nor a Prime Minister, but instead call the newly formed nations leader, who will be a hot babe with bodacious ta-ta's "Head Mistress" and she will punish all of us who get out of line. Calendars of our nations leader will be available on Cafe Press, and purchases will be tax deductible. We will hold legislative assemblies at the Fox on Douglas St. The nations flag will be Red, blue and white with beavers and stripes and maple syrup and Tim Hortons coffee will be free to all citizens. I am Zarly, and I have a dream.

[ZED]

This is Zarly Doug Walker, and I say that Canada and the United States will never, repeat, NEVER go to war against one another again. I say we should erase the border, have one single currency, and elect a new government with neither a President nor a Prime Minister, but instead call the newly formed nations leader, who will be a hot babe with bodacious ta-ta's "Head Mistress" and she will punish all of us who get out of line. Calendars of our nations leader will be available on Cafe Press, and purchases will be tax deductible. We will hold legislative assemblies at the Fox on Douglas St. The nations flag will be Red, blue and white with beavers and stripes and maple syrup and Tim Hortons coffee will be free to all citizens. I am Zarly, and I have a dream.

I was about to flame you for being a complete and utter wingnut upon reading the first two lines.  I'm glad I read the rest.  Carry on good man!  I'm 100% behind that idea. 

[Kootenanny]

"We'll have Colour Television
Social Security
Racial segregation and the Birch Society
You can vote for Jimmy Hoffa
You can join the clan today
You can even be a Commie
When we're Canada-USA!"

-the Brothers in Law, circa late 60s...

[Against The Wind]

Ok Zarly, I'll vote for you but you have to dress in drag and call yourself "Head Mistress". Also I need you to drink a gallon of maple syrup at each meal instead of Tim's junk. And you aren't allowed to puke it. And the new army will be issued snow shovels instead of rifles and KLR's instead of LAV's. You can figure out the rest. I'm too busy moaning about the Leafs.

...maybe I should get back to work..........

[Scratch33]

This is Zarly Doug Walker, and I say that Canada and the United States will never, repeat, NEVER go to war against one another again. I say we should erase the border, have one single currency, and elect a new government with neither a President nor a Prime Minister, but instead call the newly formed nations leader, who will be a hot babe with bodacious ta-ta's "Head Mistress" and she will punish all of us who get out of line. Calendars of our nations leader will be available on Cafe Press, and purchases will be tax deductible. We will hold legislative assemblies at the Fox on Douglas St. The nations flag will be Red, blue and white with beavers and stripes and maple syrup and Tim Hortons coffee will be free to all citizens. I am Zarly, and I have a dream.

Huzzah!  But now you gotta translate that into quebecois...

[Flyer]

Zarly for Head Mistress!!

I yearn to vote for a "Head of State" with vision...

[ToadRide]

OH MY GOD!!!

[Rogue]

Well if you guys have so much oil, why don't you just bring it up and sell it to us for cheap?  We'd love to be your biggest customer.  

[shil]

You already are, but why sell it cheap?