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i think what's happening is Canada is taking a more Us vs Them stance, but, with all the US stuff happening -- (edited)

Posted by Andie Jul 20 '17, 14:20

it ends up being Canada in relation to the US, much more than it used to be.
Other foreign policy stuff takes a back seat these days. For good or bad.

And i think the contrast issue leads to more of the policy being discussed in terms of what it means for us.

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That wouldn't explain the near-vacuum of any left criticisms on Liberals announced ramp up of military spending or extensions to Syria/Iraq missions. - Name Withheld by Request Jul 20, 14:27 4
- The questions around Syria/Iraq are different to the questions of a decade ago re: Afghanistan. - Roger More Jul 20, 14:39 3
  - Bad people? There's always been a pacifist movement in Canada that's pretty silent at the moment. - Name Withheld By Request Jul 20, 15:34 2
    - Are they silent though, or are they not getting traction on these issues? I can't speak to the issues you're talking about but I have seen criticism - Roger More Jul 20, 15:45 1
      - The federal NDP is also kind of rudderless atm. -- nm - Reagen Jul 20, 15:57

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i think what's happening is Canada is taking a more Us vs Them stance, but, with all the US stuff happening -- (edited)

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