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I doubt that. Too many philosophical differences on health care and strip bars.
Plus the whole Beer store thing is just weird.
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I doubt that. Too many philosophical differences on health care and strip bars.
I don't see what the big deal is. Our National Guard is stressed and stretched maximally. If we had another Katrina or 9-11 or major earthquake, what happens? Our neighbors come to our aid, just as we have for numerous other countries. Anybody remember the Mexican army pitching in to help Katrina evacuees? I really don't think there's anything to see here, but why wasn't it a 3-way agreement that includes Mexico. I realize the language barrier is a factor, but there could be situations where it wouldn't be extremely limiting and may even be helpful.
Ignore the mention of bloggery speculation for a bit. There is also the matter of the above to get around. I am concerned about this. Again, im no paranoia spreader or conspiracy theorist, I just want to know there are some controls here.News of the deal, and the allegation it was kept secret in Canada, is already making the rounds on left-wing blogs and Internet sites as an example of the dangers of the growing integration between the two militaries.
On right-wing blogs in the U.S. it is being used as evidence of a plan for a "North American union" where foreign troops, not bound by U.S. laws, could be used by the American federal government to override local authorities.
"Co-operative militaries on Home Soil!" notes one website. "The next time your town has a 'national emergency,' don't be surprised if Canadian soldiers respond. And remember - Canadian military aren't bound by posse comitatus."
Posse comitatus is a U.S. law that prohibits the use of federal troops from conducting law enforcement duties on domestic soil unless approved by Congress.
I don't see what the big deal is. Our National Guard is stressed and stretched maximally. If we had another Katrina or 9-11 or major earthquake, what happens? Our neighbors come to our aid, just as we have for numerous other countries. Anybody remember the Mexican army pitching in to help Katrina evacuees? I really don't think there's anything to see here, but why wasn't it a 3-way agreement that includes Mexico. I realize the language barrier is a factor, but there could be situations where it wouldn't be extremely limiting and may even be helpful.
Same here. I was just stating the obvious that was eventually going to come up. Neighboring countries should be willing to lend each other a hand and I'm pretty sure this was an unspoken agreement before the official agreement ever came up. However, the fact that it is now an agreement and was done so quietly it makes you wonder if one day we wake up and find out our governments agreed to share natural resources, laws and currencies.
Well the core problem I have with any sweeping "NAU" is that I don't feel the interests, geopolitical and domestic, of the Latin American countries meshes particularly well with US interests. The fact that we're struggling with immigration policy is ample proof of that.
Canada, on the other hand, has a comparable standard of living, similar political values (seriously, from a broad perspective the differences are minor), a shared cultural background, and a long history of cooperation at varying levels.
The same could be said about England and Australia for that matter.
So the idea of a "greater commonwealth" of sorts has some appeal (I'm a big Churchill fan as you could probably have guessed). But I consider that a far cry from some "NAU" which I consider to be potentially dangerous.
Again, I agree with you. I really don't see Mexico being a part of any union for quite some time. The geopolitical interests the US might have in Canada is oil and we all know what our government will do for oil.
The differences between Canada and the US really isn't much more of a difference between many of the NE states and the South or the midwest and California.
As far as the Guard goes, im of the opinion that the Guard should be here, not overseas filling in as a cheaper solution to regular armed forces. That may be simplifying it some, but I will assume you understand what I mean by that. I don't believe compensating by allowing foreign forces by agreement made in the hush hush twilight is such a good thing. Im not saying an greement for mutual help shouldn't be done, but lets face it, how much input do we the people have in this? and frankly, in Mexicos case, Im not sure I want them too involved. Im not questioning the majority of Mexico's willingness to help, or their ability to do so, but I am more concerned with the amount of corruption in Mexico. But I do agree, Mexico should have been included, I would think.
Ignore the mention of bloggery speculation for a bit. There is also the matter of the above to get around. I am concerned about this. Again, im no paranoia spreader or conspiracy theorist, I just want to know there are some controls here.