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2006-06-26 Great White North

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Posted by lotp 2006-06-26 08:38|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They arent going to violate our sovereign space are they?

They were all bent out of shape because we sailed a submarine under their precious ice pack a few months ago, so I know they wont violate our space.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2006-06-26 09:31|| 2006-06-26 09:31|| Front Page Top

#2 That was for domestic consumption, Jim, and the Canuckistanis ate it up with a spoon. PM Harper's approval rating soared with that li'l speech and allowed him to order a more aggressive approach in Afghanistan.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-06-26 09:36|| 2006-06-26 09:36|| Front Page Top

#3 The US and pretty much every other northern navy has been moving subs under the ice pack for decades, its not news here. The only reason it is even mentioned now is because of renewed interest in subsea resources on the continental shelf and the possible opening of the northwest passage if the ice packs recede. The talk about sovereignty is about money, not nationalism.

BTW, there will be a series of stories this week officially announcing where the $15b will be spent. So far it includes 2 supply ships, a bunch of trucks and Chinooks, some C-130s, and 4 C-17s. Of course, the liberals/NDP are apoplectic about us buying strategic airlift.

Posted by Canuckistanian 2006-06-26 15:59|| 2006-06-26 15:59|| Front Page Top

#4 Yes, that's been particularly lacking in the force, hasn't it?

Posted by lotp 2006-06-26 16:04|| 2006-06-26 16:04|| Front Page Top

#5 4 C-17s

Damn! That'a as many as the UK!

Posted by 6 2006-06-26 17:23|| 2006-06-26 17:23|| Front Page Top

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