Canadian Authorities Catch 17 Terrorists

Theresa · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:41 pm**

Sweet,

Yay Canada!

Republican_Man · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:41 pm**

Just saw this on the news. Definitely good news. Good work, Canada. Even more proof that this is a global war on terror--that this is World War Three, adding Canada even further into the mix.
In terms of terrorism, things are a lot better than under the Clinton administration. Not only have we not had another terrorist attack on our home soil, but the world has become increasingly vigilant with regards to terrorism.

Valathous · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:59 pm**

Before reading this article I actually wasn't aware Bin Laden named Canada as one of it's five targets. That's never good news. I'm glad our police managed to stop them, though. Could have caused a looooooot of damage in Toronto and killed a lot of people considering that is the business capital of Canada (2.3ish million people).

As for being WWIII? No. I still find that calling it that is insulting to the war veterans of WWI and WWII. It's the War on Terrorism and leave it at that. They do not have a home nation, they do not have political authority, they do not have armies but rather random groups, and there are no set warfronts, either..

WeAz · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:14 pm**

At least there has been some good news this week, what with the Earthqauke and all...

Republican_Man · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:14 pm**

Calling it World War Three isn't an insult to the veterans that gave their lives during the previous three world wars, not by a long shot. You have to look at the facts. We're in the middle of a war, and it's spanning virtually the entire world.
There may not be a single notable entity in the war, but it involves a HECK of a lot of countries, and includes countries themselves that are enemies. You have the US, Canada, the UK, Britain, Spain, Australia, Iran, Iraq, Afganhistan, Kuwait, and numerous other countries. That qualifies it as a world war. It may not be the same kind of world war as I or II, but it still is a world war.

Theresa · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:24 pm**

I agree with Dan. World War means one thing. A thing that we all know, and it has a history. The War on Terror is something completely new, completely unprecidented. The term "World War" was never meant to be indicative of how many countries were involved.
To call it World War III is to put it in the same category as the first two. It cannot be.

PrankishSmart · **Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:13 pm**

Republican_Man · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:26 am**

Here is something that I would call a convincing case for calling it World War Three:

Kyle Reese · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:46 am**

I personally think it's too soon to call it WWIII, kind of like how WWI was originally called the Great War. I really have to say this though RM, if there is another 9/11 I bet Bush will get blamed for it. "He couldn't protect us!" "You've got your damn Patriot Act, what in the hell happened?!" and of course "I bet he planned it, just like he planned 9/11." Damn conspiracy theorists. Anyways my point is that I don't think another 9/11 will unite us all behind Bush again.

PrankishSmart · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:27 am**

Who was it that predicted (before 9/11) that world war 3 would begin with the destruction of two very large buildings?

Valathous · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:12 am**

Nostradamous, I think.

Republican_Man · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:26 pm**

I believe it was Nostradamous as well, and he has an eerie way of predicting the future, only it is not actually realized until after the event occurs...I'm sure that LightningBoy has the exact answer, however, as he is a "student" of Nostradamous.

Theresa · **Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:49 pm**

In a World War, as based on historical events, countries come to each others aid. At this point, most of the world thinks we deserved 9/11. (look it up) If we were to be really attacked again, who can we count on? Other than Great Britain and most probably Australia. Canada? I'm aware we have allies, and by such an agreement, they are honor bound, and legally bound, to help us, but we've seen nations squirm through loopholes before. (Iraq for over a decade, anyone?)
We have "coalition forces", and UN led forces, but I don't really see any unity.
"A war unlike anything we've ever faced before". (Bush) That statement alone negates that it could be a new world war. Like Dan said, there are no clear battlefronts. The enemy does not show himself and fight with honor. At least the Nazi's did that. (And no, I consider them monsters, too, no defending any of them)

Dan, do you mind if this convo is continued here, or would you like another topic made for it?

Founder · **Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:51 pm**

This is awesome news. Alright Canada!

Glad to hear the terrorists are behind bars. Hopefully this proves that the terrorists don't just come from south of the border...

Republican_Man · **Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:57 pm**

Hopefully that comment just proves your ignorance, Founder

j/k
Seriously, though, everyone who's worried about the southern border--including the Minutemen--has shown concern towards the northern border--including the Minutemen, which have already sent people up to the northern border.
The fact is, both of our borders are porous, and both of them need greater security. The southern border is only more of a threat because there are so many more people entering this country illegally. However, this only proves how important it is that we secure our nothern border as well.

Founder · **Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:07 pm**

Very little focus has been put on the northern border. I don't remember the northern border making the news. A casual comment about it, means nothing.

La Forge · **Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:52 pm**

Seeing as I live in Michigan, very close to Detroit, which is in turn very close to the U.S./Canada border, I hear about border junk all the time. However, I have never heard of anything this big.

But...really...I don't think that our Northern border needs more security. Although, when things like this arise, maybe...then, maybe...but, keep those Minutemen out of Michigan!

Valathous · **Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:51 pm**

Um, why would you need to strengthen your Northern border when these terrorists were planning to attack Toronto (40 minutes from me!), and not planning to cross into the US? Besides, Bush has already changed it so as of January 1st, 2007 you need a passport to cross and not just a driver's license anymore.

Founder · **Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:04 pm**

Lord Borg · **Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:56 pm**

I applaud the canadian police force. This goes to show that our efforts world wide are not in vain.