A bit shocking - Canadian Forces base commander charged

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Fleck750

Sounds like they're French based to me. Retreat, post a white flag on the door of the farthest room.

From Cracked.com:

Where We've Seen It:

The image of the "cowardly Frenchman" has appeared in virtually every media possible, from movies to children's shows and video games, right down to the personal sentiments of Captain America (and he wouldn't lie to you; dishonesty makes Captain America vomit in rage).

Why it's All Bullshit:

Ask Rudyard Kipling, who once famously said about the French: "Their business is war, and they do their business." And boy howdy, a quick glance at France's history shows business is booming:

Since 387 BC, France has fought 168 major wars against such badasses as the Roman Empire, the British Army and the Turkish forces. Their track record isn't too shabby, either: They've won 109, lost 49 and drawn (or as close as you can "draw" a war) 10 times. Professional boxers have been crowned world champions on shittier records than that.

And while it is true that France surrendered to Germany relatively early in WWII, that was only because they hadn't picked themselves up after WWI yet. And WWI (despite being an entire "I" lower) wasn't exactly an anemic playground chickenfight--the French suffered about 5.7 million casualties (the war killed or wounded an incredible 37 million people worldwide).

So yes, the next time around they let the Germans take over officially, but they never actually stopped fighting: the French resistance was one of the most enduring symbols of Nazi opposition in Europe. The resistance was the originator of the archetypal trench coat wearing merchants of bloody death you see in countless action movies and video games today. They blew up bridges, staged daring night raids, slit German throats while generally looking fantastic (if a little ennui-stricken) while doing it.

And not a damn thing's changed since then: France is the most underestimated military force in the world, with the third highest military spending on the planet and an estimated 300 nuclear warheads at their disposal. So basically... we might want to knock off the "coward" talk now, lest we find the impeccably-styled death squads smoking their thin cigarettes on our doorstep.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

And in many American States you can shoot someone for stepping into your home. In Canada you first have to try and make it out the back door. I'm trying to put it in perspective.

In Texas you are legally authorized to use deadly force on someone committing criminal mischief at night....so yea, the law says you can kill those dirty toilet paperers.

Probably more productive just to make them clean your yard at gun point while you smoke a giant cigar.

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

And in many American States you can shoot someone for stepping into your home. In Canada you first have to try and make it out the back door. I'm trying to put it in perspective.

Oh, agreed. Its not texas, you cant just riddle someone with bulletholes for being on your property.

I was just pointing out that you can defend yourself, and people, especially our own citizens, shouldnt think otherwise.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Probably more productive just to make them clean your yard at gun point while you smoke a giant cigar.

Someone had to do it.

[sherri_chickie]

We've got a hand gun in our house. And a baseball bat beside the bed.. You can have guns in Canada, it's just a little more regulated. I can't tell you how many farmers I know have rifles that are not registered anymore ( they all have permits to get the gun, but have not registered them with the new gun registry ( waste of $$))

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Apoc

Oh, agreed. Its not texas, you cant just riddle someone with bulletholes for being on your property.

I was just pointing out that you can defend yourself, and people, especially our own citizens, shouldnt think otherwise.

What is interesting though, is that despite our lax laws allowing us to go on killing rampages in our own neighborhood lawns....we do not have a problem with it.

Every once and a while a story will hit the news, but by and large our laws do what they are intended to do, allow people to defend themselves from thieving and raping scumbags.

Texas is known for it's lax gun laws and thus the base of a lot of jokes that eventually become fixed in people's minds as fact...but it is rare for an innocent person to be killed by someone with self defense weapons.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

What is interesting though, is that despite our lax laws allowing us to go on killing rampages in our own neighborhood lawns....we do not have a problem with it.

Every once and a while a story will hit the news, but by and large our laws do what they are intended to do, allow people to defend themselves from thieving and raping scumbags.

Texas is known for it's lax gun laws and thus the base of a lot of jokes that eventually become fixed in people's minds as fact...but it is rare for an innocent person to be killed by someone with self defense weapons.

What is also interesting is that in a city that's larger than all but a few in the US, we freak out when there are less than 1/10th the number of gunshot murders per capita when compared to any equal-sized US city. We don't apparently have a problem with rampaging bands of looters, despite not having the "right to keep and bear arms."

You get the society that you prepare for. Prophecy: Self fulfilled.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

What is also interesting is that in a city that's larger than all but a few in the US, we freak out when there are less than 1/10th the number of gunshot murders per capita when compared to any equal-sized US city. We don't apparently have a problem with rampaging bands of looters, despite not having the "right to keep and bear arms."

You get the society that you prepare for. Prophecy: Self fulfilled.

Yea well....you try bordering Mexico sometime.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

And in many American States you can shoot someone for stepping into your home. In Canada you first have to try and make it out the back door. I'm trying to put it in perspective.

Even if it's the dead of winter and -40C outside? I would think you can shoot em then. There has to be a temperature threshold in that law somewhere. lol

In California, not only are you prohibited from shooting the guy, but you must help him carry the shit he jacked from you to his car if it's too heavy.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Yea well....you try bordering Mexico sometime.

Exactly...