We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:56:41 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification My plans for Canada proceed apace (see discussion here). Canada is setting the pretext for war with the US over our submarines transiting the North Pole, which will give us the excuse to strike North and seize all the good spots, and prevent them from, wait - they can *have* Detroit. CAPT H had a pretty good plan for that. Of course - the analysts have it wrong... Testing the notion that he would kowtow to the Bush administration, Harper, whose Conservative Party won general elections on Monday, said Thursday he would stand by a campaign pledge to increase Canada’s... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:39:08 -0600 "... putting maple syrup on Merrell laces ...": its the only way of making them remotely chewable. And yes, we know, we're part of the solution. Cheers JMH http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39818 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39818 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:35:10 -0600 ...our plaid dressed maple syrup laced canoe militia... Uhh--do the Regulars know this sort of shennanigans is taking place in their bailiwick? I doubt they'd quarrel with the militia being clad in plaid, but putting maple syrup on Merrell laces is almost a sacrilege...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39736 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39736 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:07:44 -0600 Well, I know some Detroiters who wouldn't agree... but go for it Karen! Start the Movement to Secede! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39732 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39732 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:02:05 -0600 All that good socialist Ontario car parts productivity for sure. There is also one factor in which Detroiters are in tune with Canada - Stevie Y and Shanahan! Gods on blades. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39731 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39731 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:59:03 -0600 ...many Detroiters would prefer being part of Canada. We're much more in tune with Canadians than Texans. That's because Canadian-made auto parts are superior to Texas-made-- *dang! what's texas manufacture?* --ummmmmmm--rattlesnake chili. Unless you're hungry, of course...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39730 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39730 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:41:53 -0600 Let me make one thing clear: many Detroiters would prefer being part of Canada. We're much more in tune with Canadians than Texans. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39729 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39729 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:28:32 -0600 Let me make one thing clear: many Detroiters would prefer being part of Canada. We're much more in tune with Canadians than Texans. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39728 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39728 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:27:44 -0600 Did anyone check out the voyages of the USS Manhattan? Cheers JMH http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39720 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39720 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:52:49 -0600 Oh, I think we'll let the provinces come in as individual states, wouldn't we? Of course, if we bring the whole mess in as one state, they only get two senators... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39708 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39708 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:31:13 -0600 If any members of the future 51st state wish to make propitiary offerings, I am very partial to currant scones and blackcurrent-flavored goodies. Plus I am quite near the border so you won't have to make too much of a trip. A small investment, really, and you don't want an Evil Overlord annoyed with you in addition to the usual traffic hazard of an invasion ;-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39703 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39703 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:53:55 -0600 My nephew is living in Sasketchewan for the next couple of years...he loves it there. He has learned to speak Canadian and can almost pass for a native. Once he gets those mukluks, no one will be the wiser. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39701 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39701 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:36:33 -0600 No need to plan much for the invasion of Alberta as the New Vichy-bertans will be welcoming the conquest with open arms. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39700 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39700 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:31:17 -0600 And we all know Alberta is full of oil. When do we invade? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39689 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39689 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:30:42 -0600 Seeing as PM Harper has a full 36.5% of the population and an amazing 124/308 of the seats of the legislature I really feel confident that he speaks for the nation here on the Arctic question. As our second hand UK diesel subs are periodically in drydock due to being lemons you will never know when we are about to be able to strike. Again, I warn you for your own good. If you want to know the taste of the paddle to the back of the head by our plaid dressed maple syrup laced canoe militia bring it on. Try the front door first - we'll all be out back just waiting to pounce! Alan http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39688 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39688 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:15:37 -0600 I feel a warm Canadian Summer coming on. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39682 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/01/war_clouds_gather_to_the_north.html#comment-39682 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:29:14 -0600