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Tuesday, February 07, 2006

A Note to Canadians

A commenter to this post said,

"That's why Canada don't get attacked or receive as much threats."

It's an old argument from Canadians which Americans get tired of hearing. So let me answer it for all Canadians who think this way. You may not like what I'm going to say, but consider it tough love:

The reason Canada doesn't get attacked or receive as many threats is because, in the greater scheme of things, Canada doesn't matter.

If you're trying to strike a blow against an important social, cultural, economic, or political target, you're not going to think about Canada...at all...ever.

Canadian culture amounts to a cross between British, American, and French (depending on where you live). So why would anyone go after the mish mosh you present when they could go straight to the source in America, Britain or France?

Your economic system and political systems are also a kind of "me too"-ism with Britain and the USA - so, again, you're not the tempting target, we are.

Like it or not, Canada is pretty much "America Lite." Whether it's by design or by indifference, Canada has no significant military presence, its economy is almost wholly dependent on trade with the U.S., and most of its culture is imported across its southern border. If not for the United States Canada wouldn't know who or what it was, and it would be a sitting duck for any who chose aggressive action toward it.

The smug attitude of so many Canadians who enjoy the protections of the United States while enjoying lifestyles enabled by thriving off our economy and then turn around and act as if they know the better way to "get along" annoys and angers all thinking Americans.

Only because we are the stronger, wealthier, more influential target does Canada escape notice. In a world without the U.S., Canada would have been overwhelmed while its citizens sat around and watched with studied indifference.

Canada has never, not once in its history, been the pre-eminent power in anything - except maybe hockey. Neither its government nor its people could possibly offer any useful advice to those who are because you have never experienced either the responsibilities or demands it places on a country. What do you know about it? It's like asking a the doctor's receptionist about neurosurgery...She's been nearby when the doctor performed it. She might even have an opinion on how it's done. But her opinion is completely worthless when it comes to operate.

Do some decisions by Americans or our government upset people? Yes they do...Around the world, countries depend on the U.S. to be there, to take the lead when crisis strikes. Inevitably some people aren't going to be happy about how we handle things, but unlike Canadians, we don't have the choice to stick our heads in the sand at the first sign of trouble. Who would protect us - or them - if we followed your lead? Canadians? Yeah right.

The United States has been the undisputed leader of the free world for more than half a century while Canadians did what? Grew fat and happy, disdainful of the guardians of their safety like ungrateful and spoiled children who think they know better than their parents the ways of the world - more than happy to offer the benefits of their vast inexperience and call it advice.

I'm glad for Canadians that hiding behind the collars of their shirts works as a foreign policy - wouldn't the world be a much simpler place if every threat could be scared away by taking such bold stands. You can stand back and criticize America and American decisions all you want, but I don't see Canadians volunteering to take over the reins. It's all Monday morning quarterbacking and second-guessing: the worst kind of cowardice.

When Canadians are ready to do their part, I'll listen to their suggestions. Until then, shut up and sit down...

 
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