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Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree
Good point.
I expected more resistance from the Iraqis and Afghans but they've been peaceful. We invaded their countries and removed their governments because we felt our form of rule was better; not a hell of a lot different than the Russian-Nicaraguan-Cubans in Red Dawn.
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I think I get what you are trying to say. Something like "Iraqi people want to be westernized". I would agree for the most part. The same goes for a lot of Iran.
I do understand the death toll for allied forces is actually really small considering the amount of years that have been involved. Few thousand vs the previous longest war of several million.
That said, you are kinda wrong about the 'peaceful' resistance. The guys that hate the US don't wear uniforms, and they are blending in with society, using civilians to carry out acts of terror toward anyone that favors US policy.
Do take note at how many die from IEDs vs anything else. Its hardly peaceful. There is a major power struggle in the middle east. As soon as the superior technology leaves, there will be a civil war to decide who is going to be in power, or you will have several smaller clan-like states.
but back to the original question
Yes, to a point. Our big brother to the south (you guys) spends way too much money on making the most awesome killing machines. In the event we went to war with you guys, I would quietly bite my tongue and do some off grid living. That said, there is no way the US would invade Canada... why? You guys already own our resources via parent resource companies. Why take over a nation when you already own the goods? ...assholes, lol.
I would fight more toward an Idea then a line on a map.
example: Regarding the conflict in Japan over the Island ownership. If Japan attacked China, I'd back Japan. Why? The Communist censorship nation of China has more land, and is an ahole nation bent on control, with no human rights in place. Japan is running out of room. I would fully support Japan doing a land grab. Imperial Japan is better then Communist China in my books. I would fight for the Idea of an Imperial-democracy then a Communist-socialist ideal.
Do I think the average US joe would fight?
Yes. The one good quality about you guys is you would fight as a unit. Regardless of politics, generally you guys are some of the most patriotic bunch I've ever met.
In Canada, you have a black man say he's Ugandan, an Indian man say he's from India, A Russian saying he's Russian.... but in the US, you have the same people say they are from America. I congratulate you for being one of the few nations on this earth that is like that.
Also in Canada, if we went to war, we'd have lawyers and courts waiting to make sure any human rights were not violated. Its a sad state of affairs when the Military Can't do its job.