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TomSlick

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73. That's what Putin, and the rest of the world, thought about Ukraine.

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 08:34 PM

Feb 12

A determined people defending their homeland can put up one hell of a fight. Any "MAGA-types" in Canada will not be willing to accept an annexation by the US. Canadians are friendly and all, but not that friendly.

If I was the Staff Judge Advocate for a general officer commander planning for an invasion of Canada, I would advise them - in writing - that such an invasion would be a violation of international law as a crime against peace and waging a war of aggression. I would also advise them, in the same legal opinion, that obedience of orders (a/k/a The Nuremberg Defense) is no defense and that I had secured a copy of my legal opinion beyond their reach.

Don't underestimate the Canadian military, RCMP and Canadian civilians. They would put up a hell of a fight. Britain would join the fight almost immediately.

If Trump doesn't know, his military advisors do, an invasion of Canada would be costly in blood and treasure. The Canadian snow would be red with American blood.

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Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real [View all] BumRushDaShow Feb 7 OP

This is as serious as it is insane. Joinfortmill Feb 7 #1

What could go wrong? MadameButterfly Feb 7 #2

If the US invades Canada, the rest of NATO will be obliged to come to Canada's defense. TomSlick Feb 7 #5

I hope NATO is arming themselves MadameButterfly Feb 8 #15

"...any US civilian official or military officer who orders US troops invade another country without cause... LudwigPastorius Feb 8 #20

I'm not convinced. TomSlick Feb 9 #21

At least with Iraq they went to great lengths to make up the chemical weapons MadameButterfly Feb 10 #24

The US is required by law to prevent any US personnel from being taken into custody DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 11 #62

NATO and Canada cannot defeat the US military. Irish_Dem Feb 10 #34

Blue States enid602 Feb 10 #36

The Blue states join Canada to fight Trump and the Red States? Irish_Dem Feb 10 #38

Newsom enid602 Feb 10 #39

US Civil War, Part Two. Irish_Dem Feb 10 #40

Vlad enid602 Feb 10 #43

Trump will NEVER allow the Blue states to leave the Union. Irish_Dem Feb 10 #44

The U.S. military is not nearly big enough to do what you are suggesting VMA131Marine Feb 11 #57

Our US military can take the capitals of Blue States. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #58

Maybe, but ... VMA131Marine Feb 11 #59

Have you ever lived/visited a strict fascist regime or an occupied country? Irish_Dem Feb 11 #61

People will not just quietly comply VMA131Marine Feb 11 #67

trumpland enid602 Feb 11 #68

Only parts of blue states would secede DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 11 #64

Agreed but It's more complicated than in days of yore when a guy with a gun MadameButterfly Feb 10 #41

This is exactly my point. Irish_Dem Feb 10 #42

I'm not convinced the US could conquer Canada, especially if Canada is supported by NATO. TomSlick Feb 11 #49

The US could launch a first-strike attack on Canada's four major cities and wipe 70% of the population. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #52

The Canadian military, including its air forces, are top notch. TomSlick Feb 11 #69

All the US has to do is get Ottawa first. Irish_Dem Feb 12 #72

That's what Putin, and the rest of the world, thought about Ukraine. TomSlick Feb 12 #73

The US could easily take the capital of Canada, Ottawa. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #56

See my Response 69 above. TomSlick Feb 11 #70

How Would You Propose The NATO Forces Get To Canada? ruet Feb 11 #63

The Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, RAF and RCAF should not be discounted. TomSlick Feb 11 #71

The RAF doesn't have the the aircraft to be a threat and their navy is quite small now as well DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 15 #74

All true. TomSlick Feb 15 #75

I'd expect them to fight smart DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 15 #76

Realistically, the US could solo the entire world without going Nuclear. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #47

Nato might be obligated DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 11 #60

Would have to be a US territory so they cannot vote in US elections. Irish_Dem Feb 10 #33

Let him try it... Blasphemer Feb 7 #3

Well on the positive side... we could end up with two additional Democratic senate seats and more Democratic house seats bsiebs Feb 7 #4

Two? And the rest. mwooldri Feb 7 #7

Ca ne fait rien Nasruddin Feb 7 #10

La majorite de DU ne parle pas le francais MadameButterfly Feb 10 #26

But Trump thinks it's value is one state MadameButterfly Feb 10 #25

Trump won't care if it goes Democratic. Self Esteem Feb 10 #30

I think its about a kneejerk tendency of authoritarian MadameButterfly Feb 10 #35

Firstly we aren't giving up our long weekends. EllieBC Feb 11 #45

Real? It's utter bullshit. edbermac Feb 7 #6

Think Lebensraum Nasruddin Feb 7 #8

Not by peaceful means that's for sure. mwooldri Feb 7 #9

Yes, ditto for Greenland. It's the Russian model: resources to the oligarchs William Seger Feb 7 #11

Putin wants control of the North DENVERPOPS Feb 7 #13

Does dipshit drumpf know about the Frenchies? JoseBalow Feb 7 #12

I purchased baseball caps with CANADA logo for my family members tavernier Feb 7 #14

Annexing Canada makes total sense if you believe the worst-case climate models NickB79 Feb 8 #16

So they don't really think Global Warming is a hoax MadameButterfly Feb 10 #29

That's something I've always believed. They KNOW climate change is real. It's a territory "war". Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #48

Hmmm. Depressing MadameButterfly Feb 11 #50

More beaches, more rivers, more filtration, more water. On top of more land and more resources. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #51

Enjoy Tasmania MadameButterfly Feb 11 #53

The one thing I've learned from history is that governments rise and fall, good or evil. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #54

All true but, historically there wasn't global warming MadameButterfly Feb 11 #66

And we have no way to repel him. EllieBC Feb 8 #17

Ai computer centers also need mass cooling. mackdaddy Feb 8 #18

How about Canada anexxing New England, and then I move there? Intractable Feb 8 #19

Hey, that's any idea MadameButterfly Feb 10 #31

He might be serious but there is no practical way this happens without invasion, which no one wants. alarimer Feb 9 #22

I wonder if the US army would be willing to fight MadameButterfly Feb 10 #32

No one else is saying anything. EllieBC Feb 11 #46

Would hope Rebl2 Feb 9 #23

I don't think Trump would attempt a military intervention... Self Esteem Feb 10 #27

He'll try to bully them into submission like he did Colombia MadameButterfly Feb 10 #37

Wut Aboot NATO? MrWowWow Feb 10 #28

Canada should agree to join the USA lapfog_1 Feb 11 #55

What a greedy piece of 💩. He probably wants to take over the world TommieMommy Feb 11 #65