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    Ottawas Vernachlässigung des Militärs ist rücksichtslos und nicht zu rechtfertigen


    Ottawas Vernachlässigung des Militärs ist rücksichtslos und nicht zu rechtfertigen

    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-ottawas-neglect-of-the-military-is-recklessly-indefensible/

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    1. FancyNewMe on

      Paywall bypass: [https://archive.ph/SKQIP](https://archive.ph/SKQIP)

      Highlights:

      * **The picture that emerges from the Department of Defence’s annual results, published last week, is one of accelerating decay. Canada’s ability to fight on land and at air and sea is not only far below the minimum levels the government has set, but is slipping further.**
      * Russia is on the march in Europe, with 1,500 Canadians stationed in Latvia. China is flexing its muscles. And within NATO, incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is once again taking aim at alliance members he sees as freeloaders.
      * **The numbers outlined in the defence ministry’s report are alarming:** only two-thirds of the CAF was ready for operations, far below the official target of 90%. Even more troublingly, the military is only able to conduct 29% cent of its operations concurrently (versus a target of 90%).
      * There is a similar tally of disarray and unpreparedness with vital equipment. Just 48.9% of the key aerospace fleet meets training and readiness requirements (versus targets of at least 85%).

    2. PerfectWest24 on

      We don’t have time for a full rebuild even if we started today. There is a madman being sworn in downstairs in 4 weeks. We need a deterrent quick or else there won’t be a Canadian military to worry about for much longer.

      We have the scientists and the expertise. If necessary we have the cash and a few favours to call in with the UK, we can buy a few warheads. Stop waiting around for veiled threats to become overt threats. At some point we need to pull our pants up.

    5. Purple_Writing_8432 on

      Globe can run their mouth all they want. The fact of the matter is that most Canadians don’t care about this country.

      1. In spite of serious allegations of rampant foreign interference across the political spectrum, not a single politician has been charged with treason or even investigated by the RCMP. Canadians are fine with noncitizens voting in our elections and foreign governments interfering in our elections and threatening our politicians.

      2. Our Defence Minster instructed our troops to protect his own kind in Afghanistan and yet he continues to hold a federal portfolio. Apparently it’s not racist to give preference to one race at the expense of all others if the race getting preferential treatment is of a darker skin tone.

      3. Our National Pride is at the lowest in our history (78% in 1985 to 34% in 2024). In the event of an actual war, the majority of “Canadians” will never fight for Canada. Most of them WILL fight for their HOME country at the drop of a hat! Thanks Multiculturalism!

      4. What values are we supposed to protect? Constant apologies for past crimes? Government hypocrisy to take over bank accounts and garnish salaries of relatively peaceful convoy protesters over condoning violent protests over foreign issues that block hospitals, streets, schools, and attack places of worship?

      5. How do you defend a country where trying to stop open drug consumption or defending yourself in self defence is more likely to land you in prison than repeat violent offenders spitting in your face, threatening you and your family, assaulting and robbing you? Thanks Trudeau and Jagmeet!

    6. EvacuationRelocation on

      This current government is spending more on the military than the previous government.

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