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In addition to bolstering its forces, Canada is the country which should unite with Greenland.

First, it would create a more contiguous polity within the Inuit nation, uniting with Inuit in Nunavut, the Northwest Territory, and Yukon. The structures of autonomy Greenlanders might want are already present in Nunavut.

Second, the Greenlanders would be uniting with another country with universal health care and a strong social welfare system like Denmark, so the disruption to their lives would be minimal.

Third, Canadian mining companies have the capacity to better exploit Greenland's natural resources in an environmentally-conscious way.

Fourth, Canada is also a member of NATO of course.

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Just a couple of thoughts... First, isn't it amazing how Liberals become Conservatives when physically threatened? Second, the Colt Canada C19 (Tikka T3 CTR) is the epitome of the Scout Rifle concept pushed by Jeff Cooper, a WW2 and Korean War Marine. Though they may want to add an easily demountable or flip-mount LPVO for those longer shots across the glaciers. So, Canada, you're welcome.

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Alan: My first thought, exactly. That's a Ruger Scout Rifle! I own one, mounted with a Leupold Scout Scope, to complete the Jeff Cooper concept. An LPVO also makes sense. Cooper's idea was to have one "do everything" rifle that could be aimed quickly at anything you want to hit--thus, the pairing with a long eye relief optic, which gives the shooter two-eyed situational awareness, a large field of view and just enough magnification to get the job done, without having to search around for the target. I used my Scout Rifle on my very first hunt, successfully. In .308, the rifle packs a wallop. The .223 is more tame, and easier on the ears and shoulder.

The Tikka, with a 20" barrel, is longer than the typical Ruger Scout, with a 16" barrel.

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National pride is a tremendous source of positive energy when channeled into productive areas. Memory fails me now, but many years ago I recall reading a novel where the POTUS proposed a "United States of North America" that included Canada and Mexico. I'll apologize upfront to anyone I offend with such "culturally appropriative" thoughts, but the geographic (northern and southern border control), natural resource, demographic and socio-political advantages such a "union" of what currently consists of three separate nations is potentially mind blowing. Toss in Greenland, and voila! Diversity of talent CAN be a strength. Am I alone, or does Trump ver 2.0 seems to have a knack for planting seeds in people's brains (Gaza into the Riviera of the ME??), etc.? Who knows where this could go? It's certainly never been discussed at any level before...

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I wonder if he will put a stop to cedeing the Canadian shipbuilding industry to the CCP?

https://www.marinelink.com/news/furetank-algoma-jv-orders-two-vessels-508053

Furetank and Algoma JV Orders Two More Vessels

Seems that Canada's endangered shipbuilders want to impose...

wait for it...

Tarriffs!

https://maritime-executive.com/article/canadian-shipbuilders-calls-for-100-percent-tariff-on-chinese-built-ships

Canadian Shipbuilders Calls for 100 Percent Tariff on Chinese-Built Ships

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Sid: The Canadian purchase (by a private shipping company, not the Canadian government) of Chinese-built ships underscores the extent to which Canada has imbibed the Chinese Coolie Aid.

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Can the Canadians even build a heavy icebreaker domestically today?

(BTW, I will be imbibing on beer and some oysters aboard the ole' Abby this evening...)

They used to produce fine icebreaking vessels such as this one:

https://www.marineatlantic.ca/journey/original-mv-abegweit

The Original MV Abegweit

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abegweit_in_chicago.jpg#mw-jump-to-license

She is a tough old girl that could have served well as an Arctic LPD-esque auxiliary.

(BTW... "Car Ferry" refers to vessels that could board train cars. Only near the end of their service were autos boarded.)

Only the Badger is active today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4NrV12TfaQ

As the Abby was way overbuilt to be a ferry to PEI, I've always wondered if her construction had that in mind.

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The winter salt delivered to Milwaukee and Chicago is carried aboard Chinese built hulls now.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtQWcUw39Q213EXZknbIPIYC2k40ciEZr

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The Canadians really do have to focus on the threat China poses to them...

Article from 2023...

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/how-beijing-is-controlling-chinese-media-in-canada-and-around-the-world

How Beijing Is Controlling Chinese Media in Canada and Around the World

And one from 3 days ago...

https://www.dw.com/en/canada-detects-china-linked-campaign-targeting-freeland/a-71545318

Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland

Mahima Kapoor with AP, Reuters

02/08/2025February 8, 2025

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Before the Canadians forgot about their vast Arctic Maritime...

https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/download/67056/50969

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"(don’t worry, I will start it at the English language part, and not the French opening because it is Québécois French, something no one really can understand anyway)"

Drat. "...don't worry", he said. That was a sticky band aid over a scab that I just had to pull at to see and hear for myself. That Frinch Canuck patois was to my ears like cleaning them with a bottle brush attached to my old 20V Dewalt drill with the bad bearings and a loose chuck. Please don't dress up a trap as a polite caution again. Thanks. Otherwise, a good article. In this world, the Canadians may be the best brothers we'll ever have.

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Poilievere wasn't eating an apple!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnEj7WLsWbk

I like that guy.

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