If anyone attacked Canada the USA would go ballistic, but attack Mexico? Pfft...

Isn't that crazy? Our neighbor's to the North know that we have their back, but Mexico? :lol:

My friends and I were talking about this today. Though Canada and Mexicodon't seem to have many enemies, but imagine for a moment if any were attacked by any military power around the world.

its a continent thing

i don't think we'd just sit here and let it happen.

Mexicans are tough as nails dude.

The US and Canada share many similarities including an enormous border. The majority of the canadian population lives within 100 miles of the US border. While we have more right wing nuts, generally, there's not a huge culture shock between the two countries. It's not too hard for a canadian to move and adapt to the US and vice versa. So of course the two countries will share a more significant bond than the US and Mexico which have very different make ups and cultures.

Canada is part of NATO which Mexico is not, that is a pretty big factor there. Not to mention the security and stability of Canada is much more in the interest of United States than Mexico.

Mexicans are tough as nails dude.

entropyecho

canadian women are cute. gotta protect themcomp_atkins

Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me.Ringx55

[QUOTE="Ringx55"]Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me.sonicare

They are still bitter over Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach, I hear.

Um, the US would be pretty worried of somebody attacked Mexico, seeing as there would be some invasion-prone power RIGHT BELOW THEM.

Plus, where the hell would families go for cruises after they'd already been to the Bahamas?

Think of what would happen to the Spring Break industry! :o

Think of what would happen to the Spring Break industry! :o

entropyecho

canadian women are cute. gotta protect themcomp_atkins

[QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="Ringx55"]Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me._BlueDuck_

They are still bitter over Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach, I hear.

[QUOTE="entropyecho"]

Think of what would happen to the Spring Break industry! :o

Pirate700

Cancun is still going strong though!

Actually its not that unreasonable. Canada is often refered to as the US resource satellite. Because of the unique behavioral characteristics of the canadian public, it makes it very easy for the US to get more for less.

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

Actually its not that unreasonable. Canada is often refered to as the US resource satellite. Because of the unique behavioral characteristics of the canadian public, it makes it very easy for the US to get more for less.

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

majwill24

Actually its not that unreasonable. Canada is often refered to as the US resource satellite. Because of the unique behavioral characteristics of the canadian public, it makes it very for the US to get more for less.

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]

[QUOTE="sonicare"] Germany has sworn to wipe Canada off the face of the earth.sonicare

They are still bitter over Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach, I hear.

[QUOTE="majwill24"]

Actually its not that unreasonable. Canada is often refered to as the US resource satellite. Because of the unique behavioral characteristics of the canadian public, it makes it very for the US to get more for less.

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

sonicare

Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me.Ringx55

you have abundant natural resources, equal to the US and that will always make Canada a possible target. Fortunately for Canada, the US will go to war on its behalf, just like they did for Saudi Arabia.

"The problem with the Chinese is that they don't know that Canadian oil is ours. And neither do the Canadians"

Irving Mintzer -US energy analyst

Our country would stick their noses into it, just like everything...

Our country would stick their noses into it, just like everything...

Virtual_Price

While America and Canada share a lot more culturally than America and Mexico, there is no doubt America would rain down bombs on anyone who would attack mexico. Hell, we have defended more distant unrelated countries than that.

[QUOTE="Ringx55"]Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me.majwill24

you have abundant natural resources, equal to the US and that will always make Canada a possible target. Fortunately for Canada, the US will go to war on its behalf, just like they did for Saudi Arabia.

"The problem with the Chinese is that they don't know that Canadian oil is ours. And neither do the Canadians"

Irving Mintzer -US energy analyst

[QUOTE="Ringx55"]Canada has a lot of enemies? That's news to me.majwill24

you have abundant natural resources, equal to the US and that will always make Canada a possible target. Fortunately for Canada, the US will go to war on its behalf, just like they did for Saudi Arabia.

"The problem with the Chinese is that they don't know that Canadian oil is ours. And neither do the Canadians"

Irving Mintzer -US energy analyst

While America and Canada share a lot more culturally than America and Mexico, there is no doubt America would rain down bombs on anyone who would attack mexico. Hell, we have defended more distant unrelated countries than that.

Plzhelpmelearn

No doubt that tens of millions of mexicans in the US would protest the US government to take action.

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

majwill24

Dude you are sadly mistaken.You say that theUS is incompetent in War and Education? That's laughably wrong. Sure there are bad apples throughout the country, but the VASTLY OVERWHEMLINGmajority of Americans prove you wrong.

And on the War subject, nobody could bring America down even with the two fronts in the Middle East. Nobody.

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"]

While America and Canada share a lot more culturally than America and Mexico, there is no doubt America would rain down bombs on anyone who would attack mexico. Hell, we have defended more distant unrelated countries than that.

majwill24

No doubt that tens of millions of mexicans in the US would protest the US government to take action.

[QUOTE="majwill24"]

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

Ultimas_Blade

Dude you are sadly mistaken.You say that theUS is incompetent in War and Education? That's laughably wrong. Sure there are bad apples throughout the country, but the VASTLY OVERWHEMLINGmajority of Americans prove you wrong.

And on the War subject, nobody could bring America down even with the two fronts in the Middle East. Nobody.

[QUOTE="majwill24"]

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

Ultimas_Blade

Dude you are sadly mistaken.You say that theUS is incompetent in War and Education? That's laughably wrong. Sure there are bad apples throughout the country, but the VASTLY OVERWHEMLINGmajority of Americans prove you wrong.

And on the War subject, nobody could bring America down even with the two fronts in the Middle East. Nobody.

Isn't that crazy? Our neighbor's to the North know that we have their back, but Mexico? :lol:

My friends and I were talking about this today. Though Canada and Mexicodon't seem to have many enemies, but imagine for a moment if any were attacked by any military power around the world.

Ultimas_Blade

The U.S. and Canada have had mutual defense agreements since the 1950's.

Ever heard of NORAD? The Vice Commander of NORAD is a 3-Star Canadian General.:)

We have a line of radar stations from Alaska through parts of Canada.

[QUOTE="Virtual_Price"]

Our country would stick their noses into it, just like everything...

Pirate700

didnt you said "mexico was a lost cause" or somewhere near those lines on page 1? why should the US help them then if their a lost cause?

[QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"]

[QUOTE="majwill24"]

No matter how incompetent the US maybe in war and education, when it comes to securing its energy needs they do an extremely good job.

Plzhelpmelearn

Dude you are sadly mistaken.You say that theUS is incompetent in War and Education? That's laughably wrong. Sure there are bad apples throughout the country, but the VASTLY OVERWHEMLINGmajority of Americans prove you wrong.

And on the War subject, nobody could bring America down even with the two fronts in the Middle East. Nobody.

Why do you disagree on my statements about War? Who could attack us and what could they successfully take?

On Education, I think our system is okay, but I think it should be run/controlled on the Federal Level rather than State/Local Level.

[QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"]

Isn't that crazy? Our neighbor's to the North know that we have their back, but Mexico? :lol:

My friends and I were talking about this today. Though Canada and Mexicodon't seem to have many enemies, but imagine for a moment if any were attacked by any military power around the world.

The U.S. and Canada have had mutual defense agreements since the 1950's.

Ever heard of NORAD? The Vice Commander of NORAD is a 3-Star Canadian General.:)

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="Virtual_Price"]

Our country would stick their noses into it, just like everything...

TheShadowLord07

didnt you said "mexico was a lost cause" or somewhere near those lines on page 1? why should the US help them then if their a lost cause?

[QUOTE="Virtual_Price"]

Our country would stick their noses into it, just like everything...

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"]

Dude you are sadly mistaken.You say that theUS is incompetent in War and Education? That's laughably wrong. Sure there are bad apples throughout the country, but the VASTLY OVERWHEMLINGmajority of Americans prove you wrong.

And on the War subject, nobody could bring America down even with the two fronts in the Middle East. Nobody.

Why do you disagree on my statements about War? Who could attack us and what could they successfully take?

On Education, I think our system is okay, but I think it should be run/controlled on the Federal Level rather than State/Local Level.

[QUOTE="TheShadowLord07"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]They're attached to our border, is already about to implode on itself and is an "ally" (not sure what they'd contribute other than land if needed). Why wouldn't the US protect them?

Pirate700

didnt you said "mexico was a lost cause" or somewhere near those lines on page 1? why should the US help them then if their a lost cause?

It may be a dark thought, but if Mexico got attacked...could it cure some of the internal struggles (drugs, corruption) before whoever decided to save them saved them? Sort of like having a common enemy unifies them so on so forth?

[QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"]

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"] War, I disagree. I do think our education system, while better than most countries, could be infinitely more efficient. sonicare

Why do you disagree on my statements about War? Who could attack us and what could they successfully take?

On Education, I think our system is okay, but I think it should be run/controlled on the Federal Level rather than State/Local Level.