In the past couple of weeks there’s been a slew of commentaries contemplating the possibility of American military force being used against Canada. A common thread is the comparison between
Military might alone won’t be enough for the US to go unscathed here. The American people may also, at some point, may actually start to feel sufficient shame to take action.
Military might alone won’t be enough for the US to go unscathed here.
Oh absolutely, 100%. It will be very bad at the beginning, but if the US does go aggressive then the rest of the world will defend itself. And if Trump removes competent leadership to install cronies with delusions of American exceptionalism then the current strength will be lost earlier.
The American people may also, at some point, may actually start to feel sufficient shame to take action.
I have less and less hope for this, and there’s also the problem of what action to take…
Military might alone won’t be enough for the US to go unscathed here. The American people may also, at some point, may actually start to feel sufficient shame to take action.
Oh absolutely, 100%. It will be very bad at the beginning, but if the US does go aggressive then the rest of the world will defend itself. And if Trump removes competent leadership to install cronies with delusions of American exceptionalism then the current strength will be lost earlier.
I have less and less hope for this, and there’s also the problem of what action to take…