[DieHard the Hunter]

> No one seems to be talking about the claim that a nation could shutdown it’s military for a year, what is the truth about that?

Jeez, that’s a new one on me. Hadn’t heard about that, and I sure hope it isn’t true: if it is, there would be no better time for America to realize its Manifest Destiny to become a continental power.

A country without a military is not a country at all. Aside from good manners there would be nothing to stop the US from annexing the Canadian provinces outright — save only our Mounties, and I doubt there is enough room in all the lockups in Canada to hold even one US Division.

I have often speculated that the annexation of Canada by the US would happen in my lifetime. I hadn’t thought it might happen quite so soon.

[ansel12]

Have you watched the video in question?

[fanfan]

No one seems to be talking about the claim that a nation could shutdown it’s military for a year, what is the truth about that?

Don't be silly. We are not shutting down our military.

[KevinDavis]

I think it could have happened sooner if it wasn’t for the War of 1812..