דורך David Swanson, World BEYOND War, מייַ קסנומקס, קסנומקס
It’s so inspiring that the Canadian military — האט דער עולם געפרעגט what it could change to get people to be willing to join. The obvious U.S. answer of poverty and grotesque prices for education probably won’t work — or at least may not be sufficient in the near term. And people would probably object to mandatory JROTC. Unfortunately, I missed the deadline to answer the survey, but I really want to help the Canadian military, so here are my answers to the questions:
Supporting our people
- How can National Defence modernize our approach to supporting a life in service, which has both unique rewards and unique challenges?
Shift 100% of the budget to paying reparations to victims. - What do prospective CAF members expect from their service?
Moral injury, physical injury, global contempt, suicidal tendencies. - How can the CAF increase its attractiveness in the 21st century labour market?
Lose the uniforms and the weapons. Murder is passé. - What culture change reforms are needed to ensure that the CAF is a modern military that can implement its defence policy?
Train the entire nation in unarmed civilian defense.
Building organizational capacity
- What insights might be adapted from other business sectors and the private sector writ-large to make Defence more effective and efficient?
Other business sectors? Admitting that organized murder is a business is a bad look. - How can DND/CAF best learn from innovators and entrepreneurs? Defence experts?
Replace CANSEC weapons show with a gathering of experts in actual defence of human life and the environment. - How often should the Defence Policy be reviewed and updated?
Every time people catch on to its BS enough to ruin recruitment goals. - How can ongoing engagement be reflected in that update?
By pretending to listen to sensible advice.
Maintaining and adapting the essential capabilities of the CAF
- What core capabilities should DND/CAF maintain? What can be phased out?
Licensing children’s cartoons featuring Mounties should stay. Everything else can go. - How can DND/CAF secure critical supply chains?
Admitting that by “defence” you mean “securing critical supply chains” may explain support for coups in Latin America, but, again, it’s not a good look. - What are the best ways to partner with industry to fulfill operational requirements?
Have you tried bombing striking workers? - What type of role should the CAF be playing on climate related emergencies?
Cease existing as a top destroyer of the climate, impediment to cooperation, and waster of resources.
Upgrading Continental & Arctic defences
- Who are DND/CAF’s critical partners in this area? How should they be engaged?
My cousin really, really hates Russia; can he help? - What role should Canada play in Arctic security? What is Canada’s optimal role in Arctic security?
Stop engaging in activities that melt ice, and stay the hell out. - How can DND/CAF keep pace with technological change in a way that balances cost with mission effectiveness?
Have you tried AI generals? - How can the people living in the region contribute to improving our defence and security posture?
By telling you to get the hell out.
Capabilities needed for modern conflict
- How should DND/CAF, working with other Government of Canada partners, pursue procurement needs?
Lies, lies, giant bonuses, lies, free beer. - How can DND/CAF procure capabilities with greater speed and agility?
Trained cheetahs. - What changes should DND/CAF implement to improve the share of Indigenous procurements?
You’ve tried ruining their homes with pipelines, right? - What are Canada’s security challenges? What adversaries and/or threats should drive our investments?
Nuclear apocalypse, ecosystemic collapse, poverty, homelessness, violence, and the wasting of resources on the insanity of organized killing.
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Hoorah. I always like humour to grind down the b—-ds and get the word out.
Hey, thanks for not denouncing satire as worse than war — it’s refreshing