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buckeyefan78 · 02-20-2003, 01:54 PM

SC-Lee, yes Canada wasn't attacked EVER by the Axis nations and still sent troops to fight. AMERICA HAD A FIRM, AND I MEAN A REALLY FIRM, NEUTRAL POLICY ON THE WAR. THE U.S. WAS JUST FOLLOWING POLICY IN BOTH WORLD WARS. When the U.S. was attacked, then they entered, it's as simple as that.

Now, if memory serves me ( although I am not nearly as knowledgeable on Canadian history as American), Canada was not declared a self-governing Dominion within the Biritish Empie until 1931. So, in WWI, Canada basiclly did what England told them too still ! And the same thing goes for WWII, although English influence over Canada was weaker then before, but Canada didn't sever its last formal legislative link with the British until 1982 when Canada FINALLY obtained the right to amend their own Constitution. Basiclly, my point is, Canada's fighting in both World wars was up to England, not the Canadian people and government. To guess what stance the Canadians would have taken ( send troops or wait to be attacked) would be complete speculation if they were their own COMPLETELY self governing body at the time of both wars.

The fact that Canada had really no say in these matters due to British influence and political control SHOULD NOT diminsh the bravery and sacrifice by the Canadian people themselves during these time periods. That's all.

I would also love to see the ties between the terrorists of 9/11 and the regime of Iraq. Do you know why? BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE ! The only link I can think between any of the world's most heinous regimes and terrorist groups is that at one time in history, MOST of them received American help in return for financial gain for the U.S. gov. or private business ( which amount to the same thing in my book). These people are killing us and others with American money, that's about the only link I know of.

To Heathen, U.S. law STRICTLY forbids assasinations of leaders from foreign states. Not that an " accident" couldn't happen to Saddam. The U.S. breaks so many laws, why not this one? Again, we all know U.S. Intelligence has constantly been working on the matter behind closed doors, just haven't got the job done. Kill him and get it over with is a good idea.

02-20-2003, 01:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
buckeyefan78 Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,678	SC-Lee, yes Canada wasn't attacked EVER by the Axis nations and still sent troops to fight. AMERICA HAD A FIRM, AND I MEAN A REALLY FIRM, NEUTRAL POLICY ON THE WAR. THE U.S. WAS JUST FOLLOWING POLICY IN BOTH WORLD WARS. When the U.S. was attacked, then they entered, it's as simple as that. Now, if memory serves me ( although I am not nearly as knowledgeable on Canadian history as American), Canada was not declared a self-governing Dominion within the Biritish Empie until 1931. So, in WWI, Canada basiclly did what England told them too still ! And the same thing goes for WWII, although English influence over Canada was weaker then before, but Canada didn't sever its last formal legislative link with the British until 1982 when Canada FINALLY obtained the right to amend their own Constitution. Basiclly, my point is, Canada's fighting in both World wars was up to England, not the Canadian people and government. To guess what stance the Canadians would have taken ( send troops or wait to be attacked) would be complete speculation if they were their own COMPLETELY self governing body at the time of both wars. The fact that Canada had really no say in these matters due to British influence and political control SHOULD NOT diminsh the bravery and sacrifice by the Canadian people themselves during these time periods. That's all. I would also love to see the ties between the terrorists of 9/11 and the regime of Iraq. Do you know why? BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE ! The only link I can think between any of the world's most heinous regimes and terrorist groups is that at one time in history, MOST of them received American help in return for financial gain for the U.S. gov. or private business ( which amount to the same thing in my book). These people are killing us and others with American money, that's about the only link I know of. To Heathen, U.S. law STRICTLY forbids assasinations of leaders from foreign states. Not that an " accident" couldn't happen to Saddam. The U.S. breaks so many laws, why not this one? Again, we all know U.S. Intelligence has constantly been working on the matter behind closed doors, just haven't got the job done. Kill him and get it over with is a good idea.