THIS is progress!

[Otto]

Altogether ~3800 of your total 8000 deployable troops are already overseas.
 

Half of your troops on overseas assingments is very good.  They are appreciated and 'Thank You".

Having only 8000 to send makes me think I'm paying for your Defense Budget.

[Glasses]

Besides I think SK has enough of a modern military machine to take NK if they ever try to doa  suicide move like invading the south.

I'm not current with the state of military strength and serviceable equipment NK has but I think the South could take care of em rather well if they ever do such thing.

I think the fact that  the US didn't invade NK has to do with China I don't think they will take it lightly that the USA is invading a country on their border, it might even send China into attacking Taiwan

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by Otto
Having only 8000 to send makes me think I'm paying for your Defense Budget.

Partially?  Indeed although I don't imagine anyone really has a desire to attack Canada for the time being.  I certainly do think that the our current budget for the Department of National Defence is laughable...if it was so sad.  But fear not, the Conservative Party of Canada is kicking some butt in the polls and they have plans to increase defence spending in Canada by about 50%.

[Toad]

Population Canada: 31,629,000 Troops Deployed: ~4000 = .01264% of population deployed.

Population US: 290,809,777 Troops Deployed: ~250,000 = .0859% of population deployed.

31629000 x .0859% = 27,169 Troops Deployed

Looks like those Conservatives have a long pull ahead of them.

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by Toad
Looks like those Conservatives have a long pull ahead of them.

Don't get me started...too late.

Freaking yes they do.  But our brilliant Liberal government just spent 2.1 billion on three resupply ships.  Sure we need resupply ships but cripes, that 2.1 could have been spent better, like heavy lifting cargo planes to start.  Frick!  Hell for a faction of that we could have got the heavy lifters we need, but it's all about the pork.  

Still, 50% increase isn't pocket change.  It is a great start...start.  The Conservative and the Liberals are running neck and neck right now.  And if you follow the campaigns, it seems to me that the Liberals are faultering and the Conservatives are building momentum.

[Pongo]

Originally posted by Toad
Well, Pongo. One doesn't see that often around here.

I dont totaly aggree with you. But reading your post made it clear I have nothing to debate the issue with. And I do think its good news no matter how it came about. I cant wait to read Bremers book after this has settled down.