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The reason Canadian officials are saying they are strongly against soldiers at the border is because of Canadian interests. In his usual incoherent way, Trump rambles about a few things that are of concern to Canadians, including tying these soldiers to Canadian steel. Canadian steel is of interest to Canada. Trade between both nations is of interest to Canada. As, apparently it also is to Trump. One might as well tell him not to stick his nose into Canadian steel as tell Canada not to have concerns that a paranoid foreign leader won't start rumours and upset agreements they thought were settled.
But even apart from trade, I imagine the US would express concerns should Canada start talking about sending troops to the Canadian border. Countries are funny that way.
I don't think there would be a lot of concern. There just aren't that many troops up there. Still, there has been no decision made on the deployment of troops, and it certainly is not meant to cause alarm in Canada. If it were to take place, it would be directed toward stopping illegal entry only, as an augmentation to the Border Patrol.
Maybe Trump is trying to force Canada's hand into putting Canadian troops on our side of the border. Then that could be used as an excuse for an accusation of being yet another perceived threat to USA and an excuse for Trump to enact some other more nefarious plan.
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That is paranoid thinking. It has nothing to do with being a threat, except relating to travel, illegal crossings and the virus. Maybe Canada could deploy some troops to help stop illegal crossings too?
I disagree with that too. It is Canada's business when any other entity is trying to cast doubt on Canada's good reputation and character. That in itself is an encroachment on Canada's business and against Canada as a business and trade partner.
But you know what, Canada is our country and we will decide for ourselves what we think is and isn't our business and people in other countries can mind their own business about whatever Canada decides for itself is Canada's own business.
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Nobody would deny that what Canada does is Canada's business. Why would you folks deny that what America does is America's business?
I disagree with that too. It is Canada's business when any other entity is trying to cast doubt on Canada's good reputation and character. That in itself is an encroachment on Canada's business and against Canada as a business and trade partner.
But you know what, Canada is our country and we will decide for ourselves what we think is and isn't our business and people in other countries can mind their own business about whatever Canada decides for itself is Canada's own business.
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How is stopping illegal crossings casting doubt on Canada's reputation? Are you suggesting that Canada supports illegal crossings?
The reason Canadian officials are saying they are strongly against soldiers at the border is because of Canadian interests. In his usual incoherent way, Trump rambles about a few things that are of concern to Canadians, including tying these soldiers to Canadian steel. Canadian steel is of interest to Canada. Trade between both nations is of interest to Canada. As, apparently it also is to Trump. One might as well tell him not to stick his nose into Canadian steel as tell Canada not to have concerns that a paranoid foreign leader won't start rumours and upset agreements they thought were settled.
But even apart from trade, I imagine the US would express concerns should Canada start talking about sending troops to the Canadian border. Countries are funny that way.
Well, think about it. If Canada has protectionist policies regarding it's agriculture, why shouldn't USA have similar policies in place regarding steel? You can't have your cake, and eat it too. Take off all tariffs and protectionist policies on both sides of the border and let the free market decide, or accept tit for tat reactions. That is only common sense.
Nobody would deny that what Canada does is Canada's business. Why would you folks deny that what America does is America's business?
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Originally Posted by CTMountaineer
Well, think about it. If Canada has protectionist policies regarding it's agriculture, why shouldn't USA have similar policies in place regarding steel? You can't have your cake, and eat it too. Take off all tariffs and protectionist policies on both sides of the border and let the free market decide, or accept tit for tat reactions. That is only common sense.
It could be worse. He could start building a Wall.
Well, that might be what Canada's worried about. A wall to the south, a wall to the north and look who's walled in! Troops to the right of you, troops to the left - we have to object because we're concerned for your rights and freedoms.
Better keep an eye on those troops or they'll jump the fence themselves like 30,000 of them did once before when they were faced with something that scared them.
Those 30.000 were yellow cowards who ran ,leaving others to take their place, and they weren't troops. Good luck Canada if you ever need those shltbirds to go to your aid.
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