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Fiendish Thingy

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9. An invasion would result in thousands of dead American troops

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 01:00 PM

Oct 4

Canada can’t beat the US militarily, but that doesn’t mean everyday Canadians will shy away from killing invaders wherever they may be.

If you doubt me, read up on the Quebec separatist bombings of the 1970’s.

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This is what the opening move of the U.S.'s attempted annexation of Canada could look like [View all] Swede Oct 4 OP

"against all enemies, foreign and domestic" Tetrachloride Oct 4 #1

Canada is not the enemy of the US and never has been since its inception in 1867. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 4 #5

I'm guessing they weren't referring to Canada as the "enemy". RandomNumbers Oct 4 #12

He is audacious and might do the unthinkable, knowing everyone is reluctant to engage the US bucolic_frolic Oct 4 #2

Bombing salmon boats no_hypocrisy Oct 4 #3

That is the least of my worries with trump. Silent Type Oct 4 #4

But not your friendly neighbours least of worries. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 4 #7

I don't doubt the great negotiator/promoter trump would like some grand alliance with Canada, but he's not likely Silent Type Oct 4 #8

Canada would not be a pushover Wifes husband Oct 4 #6

If Trump attacks Canada (a founding member of NATO), it would trigger Article 5. rsdsharp Oct 4 #13

You have a good point Wifes husband Oct 4 #15

An invasion would result in thousands of dead American troops Fiendish Thingy Oct 4 #9

War with NATO is what it would look like Mysterian Oct 4 #10

Shades of 54 40 or fight! GJGCA Oct 4 #11

Like Canada and Ccanadians are just going to PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 4 #14

I'm Thinking the Good Powers That Be.. Cha Oct 6 #16