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If U.S. President Donald Trump fails in his stated goal of annexing Canada through economic force, what would happen if he ordered the world’s most powerful military to invade?

Some experts and academics say it’s a notion too preposterous to even contemplate. But Aisha Ahmad isn’t one of them.

“When you look at the power (imbalance) between the U.S. and Canada, an invasion would immediately result in the defeat of the Canadian Armed Forces,” said the University of Toronto political science professor, who last month published an essay on the subject in The Conversation.

“But a conventional military victory is not the end of this story. It’s just the beginning.”

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[–] anachronist@midwest.social 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It'd be like a remake of Red Dawn but with the cast of Letterkenny.

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[–] PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Is there any communities dedicated to helping Canadians prep? IE, content like guides on getting your PAL, information on firearms, and just general independence and (realistic) prepping advice?

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Not that I'm aware of. There are manuals/pamphlets that other nations have put out that offer some basic advice, ie: have 3 days-2 weeks of canned food available, fill multiple jugs with potable water, etc.

Fyi - PAL courses are filling up fast in my area, so people are aware of that at least.

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Rod and Gun* clubs, and similar groups, are all over the country. They have all of what you need. The diversity of a group might vary based on things like region but charter-rights Canadian values are generally a baseline.

If a search engine isn't helping to find an appropriate target sports group try calling local gun ranges and asking them for contacts.

*god and run clubs

[–] Typotyper@sh.itjust.works -4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Government should cancel PAL requirements and all registration type paperwork. Make it hard for US to track guns

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[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Do they mean an insurgence comprised of Canadians or US folk...? Both maybe.

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[–] Mallspice@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

Because going to war with people who like the cold is always a good idea.

Smh

[–] discomatic@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Starting to really consider a meshtastic device for every family member. Thankfully, we mostly all live within range of each other.

[–] bonefish@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Do you plan to DIY? I am intrigued but wish there were more reasonably priced and well-reviewed turnkey units.

[–] discomatic@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, I will probably DIY it. I need to cover 6 households, so I'll be buying in bulk.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I thought about this as well, but kinda assume they’ll be jammed fairly quickly if discovered to be tactically useful. And then non of our garage door openers will work.

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[–] Damionsipher@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

How tough would it be for an insurgency force in a nation with high gun ownership rates and who have been more or less comfortable committing war crimes in the past? I suspect Canadians would drop the officer average lifespan by at least a decade.

[–] tlekiteki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 week ago (6 children)

True 25 years ago. Now consider that the U.S. controls Android and Iphone. Every location and message from every person

[–] match@pawb.social 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

the devices will be dead from the total collapse of energy infrastructure

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

This. We’d go full scorched earth. If we can’t have what is rightfully ours, neither can the Muricans. Never underestimate how savage Canadians are underneath the politeness.

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[–] JoeDyrt@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago

Canada is home to millions of conflict refugees (i.e. veterans) from SE Asia, northern Africa, and the Middle East. I don’t know what would happen, but I hope this would be a significant factor in any insurgency.

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