kallend 2,027 #26 September 16, 2013 turtlespeed *********Okay, so when are you going to start paying for your own security? Look, we get it already. You're the world's preeminent superpower, and we (Canada) just happen to be your neighbor. However, to imply we should feel guilty or kiss ass simply because you think your armed forces "provide" our defense is akin to criticizing a badger for making use of the shade cast by an elephant. It's that kind of pompous rhetoric that tends to seriously piss off the average Canuck. Yes, you could militarily whip our butts in a heartbeat. For a short period of time. As many of your commanders have learned repeatedly since the 1950's, it might be one thing to take ground but it's a whole different game to keep it. And while I'm in the mood, I'm really weary of the oft-repeated disparaging remarks on these forums directed at the French. I find that arrogance absolutely juvenile. You're a World Power. Try to approach it with a little dignity. ETA: We do, however, feel guilty about Justin Beiber. Sorry about that. Yea, well said... Stop picking on the Frogs everyone! Well they are developing a new Tank . . . it has five reverse gears, and two that go forward . . . you know, just incase they get attacked from the rear.David Frost used that joke on TV in 1964, and he got it from Christie Davies in a debate at the Cambridge Union two weeks previously. Try to be a little more up-to-date.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #27 September 16, 2013 QuoteLook, we get it already. You're the world's preeminent superpower, and we (Canada) just happen to be your neighbor. However, to imply we should feel guilty or kiss ass simply because you think your armed forces "provide" our defense is akin to criticizing a badger for making use of the shade cast by an elephant. It's that kind of pompous rhetoric that tends to seriously piss off the average Canuck./Quote My point, which perhaps was not clear, is that our special relationship is based on shared geography and culture. Perhaps the culture will change, but the geography won't. Quote ETA: We do, however, feel guilty about Justin Beiber. Sorry about that. There are some affronts which are inexcusable. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 220 #28 September 16, 2013 kallend ************Okay, so when are you going to start paying for your own security? Look, we get it already. You're the world's preeminent superpower, and we (Canada) just happen to be your neighbor. However, to imply we should feel guilty or kiss ass simply because you think your armed forces "provide" our defense is akin to criticizing a badger for making use of the shade cast by an elephant. It's that kind of pompous rhetoric that tends to seriously piss off the average Canuck. Yes, you could militarily whip our butts in a heartbeat. For a short period of time. As many of your commanders have learned repeatedly since the 1950's, it might be one thing to take ground but it's a whole different game to keep it. And while I'm in the mood, I'm really weary of the oft-repeated disparaging remarks on these forums directed at the French. I find that arrogance absolutely juvenile. You're a World Power. Try to approach it with a little dignity. ETA: We do, however, feel guilty about Justin Beiber. Sorry about that. Yea, well said... Stop picking on the Frogs everyone! Well they are developing a new Tank . . . it has five reverse gears, and two that go forward . . . you know, just incase they get attacked from the rear.David Frost used that joke on TV in 1964, and he got it from Christie Davies in a debate at the Cambridge Union two weeks previously. Try to be a little more up-to-date. As if I care?Seriously? Your old ass is saying to be more up to date?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Boomerdog 0 #29 September 18, 2013 Well said! I had the chance to work with Canadian Forces several times during my 22 year career and enjoyed every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Boomerdog 0 #30 September 18, 2013 Ooopps! I left out "military" next to career. Senior moment. The mind is the first thing to go, I don't want to talk about the second thing that goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #31 September 18, 2013 Boomerdog Ooopps! I left out "military" next to career. Senior moment. The mind is the first thing to go, I don't want to talk about the second thing that goes. The mind going first is a ... what do you call it? ... oh yeah a Blessing ....... you wont remember what the 2nd is any way .... well I don't (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Boomerdog 0 #32 September 18, 2013 Now that you mention it, I think you're right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #33 September 18, 2013 Boomerdog Now that you mention it, I think you're right. about what? damn ... happened again (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 220 #34 September 18, 2013 shropshire ***Now that you mention it, I think you're right. about what? damn ... happened againSo far I remember both. Don't I?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #35 September 18, 2013 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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turtlespeed 220 #28 September 16, 2013 kallend ************Okay, so when are you going to start paying for your own security? Look, we get it already. You're the world's preeminent superpower, and we (Canada) just happen to be your neighbor. However, to imply we should feel guilty or kiss ass simply because you think your armed forces "provide" our defense is akin to criticizing a badger for making use of the shade cast by an elephant. It's that kind of pompous rhetoric that tends to seriously piss off the average Canuck. Yes, you could militarily whip our butts in a heartbeat. For a short period of time. As many of your commanders have learned repeatedly since the 1950's, it might be one thing to take ground but it's a whole different game to keep it. And while I'm in the mood, I'm really weary of the oft-repeated disparaging remarks on these forums directed at the French. I find that arrogance absolutely juvenile. You're a World Power. Try to approach it with a little dignity. ETA: We do, however, feel guilty about Justin Beiber. Sorry about that. Yea, well said... Stop picking on the Frogs everyone! Well they are developing a new Tank . . . it has five reverse gears, and two that go forward . . . you know, just incase they get attacked from the rear.David Frost used that joke on TV in 1964, and he got it from Christie Davies in a debate at the Cambridge Union two weeks previously. Try to be a little more up-to-date. As if I care?Seriously? Your old ass is saying to be more up to date?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #29 September 18, 2013 Well said! I had the chance to work with Canadian Forces several times during my 22 year career and enjoyed every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #30 September 18, 2013 Ooopps! I left out "military" next to career. Senior moment. The mind is the first thing to go, I don't want to talk about the second thing that goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #31 September 18, 2013 Boomerdog Ooopps! I left out "military" next to career. Senior moment. The mind is the first thing to go, I don't want to talk about the second thing that goes. The mind going first is a ... what do you call it? ... oh yeah a Blessing ....... you wont remember what the 2nd is any way .... well I don't (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #32 September 18, 2013 Now that you mention it, I think you're right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #33 September 18, 2013 Boomerdog Now that you mention it, I think you're right. about what? damn ... happened again (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #34 September 18, 2013 shropshire ***Now that you mention it, I think you're right. about what? damn ... happened againSo far I remember both. Don't I?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #35 September 18, 2013 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
