TL:DR; might be *much* more expensive that is currently billed, would likely lead to a new arms race in space, and might not even work. That’s putting aside the political considerations of an increasingly hostile US.
Schmeeble on
It’s a fantasy on par with Regan’s “star wars” plan. Another American joke.
Gogogrl on
Golden domes bring golden showers.
RefrigeratorOk648 on
Maybe we should also sign up for his golden fleet as well….and get those “trump” class battleships, \s
Having said that Canada does need air defense capability which I think is almost non-existent.
rsdominguez on
Never ending war thinking… we need to move pass that at some point I hope
relocatemil on
Most if not all his jobs are con jobs.
chesterforbes on
Like all things involving Trump, it is a waste of money or time
ls40098 on
Let’s see it in action, not a concept.
Using the same pitch the felon uses with tesla.
Still waiting for FSD promised and wipers that come on more in the sunshine than when raining.
It’s all smoke and mirrors.
dustycanuck on
Waiting for the day this whole administration gets flushed down a golden toilet.
MentalSky_ on
I’d rather have more hospitals and healthcare.
Even in a situation where this would be needed. Our adversaries would have contingency MAD plans
No-Isopod3884 on
He should just call it the Golden Fleece. It’s more descriptive of what it’s truly intended to do.
Huge_Valuable9732 on
this reminds me of Don Atcheson’s idea of building a climate controlled dome over Saskatoon.
Proper-Bee-4180 on
Just like the board of peace
Will be corrupt and just another way to enrich himself
bondinferno on
No shit
tiredtotalk on
Sorry/Not Sorry if your feelings were hurt – but the 🇨🇦 PM’s Davos Speech was clear and not at all meant to be “unfriendly” towards you or 🇺🇸as you stated. Not true.
the World is intent on joining countries in one goal: sharing prosperity for ALL in good faith, honesty for longlasting partners. PM Carney did not exclude anyone and his was a solution for the reality of what we can now.
his was an invitation. to the 🌎 but who share enough “common ground” with Canada’s unwavering values and principles. you of all people would understand how hard pragmatism is – esp when it comes to trade relationships.
regards.
born and raised Albertan Canada
originaltigerlord on
Is he building it before or after his wall along the Mexican border?
Immediate_Buffalo14 on
Both Reagan and GWB talked about doing this also. The technology wasn’t there then for it to be viable, and probably wouldn’t be there now. I understand Israel has its Iron Dome, but that’s significantly less territory to have to protect.
Fubar236 on
It’s the modern version of Star Wars the US conned Russia on during Cold War to decimate their economy trying to keep up with a project that didn’t exist
IlluminatiLemonParty on
You have to be dumber than him to believe or take anything ,that oozes out his shit hole, seriously…not a real president, barely a human
AbraxasTuring on
Spend that money to buy French SSBNs instead. Best deterrent bang for the buck.
Code_Echo_Chaser on
This video by Perun sums up the problems with the golden dome. [https://youtu.be/CpFhNXecrb4](https://youtu.be/CpFhNXecrb4)
In short, it’s much cheaper to build ICBM’s than it is to build the interceptors to shoot them down, so the golden dome as a serious deterrent is highly cost ineffective. You can overwhelm it buy just building more missiles. The ‘true’ thing that keeps nuclear powers from open nuclear war is mutually assured destruction, which America already can do with it’s existing nuclear triad.
The US already has land based interceptors that can shoot down single missiles from rogue actors like North Korea, but the likely hood of that ever happening is low considering the US would track the origin point and glass them. Also one nuke wont end America, just make it go on a crusade to find and destroy whichever nation launched it.
Soooo this is stupid and pointless like every idea Trump has.
No-Accident-5912 on
Yup, this is no more than a conceptual plan. The technology does not exist to intercept hypersonic missiles from space. Canada needs to avoid another military money pit with little prospect of success, not to mention the obscene amount of money needed for even a small demonstration project. All superpowers will have these missiles guaranteeing mutual shared destruction should any country ever use them. That is our deterrent, not some theoretical defence system.
Loweffort2025 on
Who are these enemy America keeps making up ?
BrexitReally on
Emperors new clothes – cost a fuckton and are useless
sector16 on
I’m sure Trump’s gonna ask for the money upfront in one of those trust-me-bro deals.
noctambulare on
As someone who lived through Reagans “Star Wars” project, can concur.
Absolute horseshit amount of money, with no way to properly test it. Meaning Military heads will not trust it for defense, and then realizing that it is potentially a first strike advantage which is destabilizing.
If you want to say you are conducting advanced testing of missile tech, that is one thing. But promising a science fiction fairy tale for political gain? nope.
WinterDustDevil on
This is vapour ware, just like Reagans star wars laser defense.
FeezingCold on
It’s star wars 2.0
ctvarlan on
Everything Trump is a con job.
laxvolley on
We know. They were humouring him before, now we’re just ignoring him
SuperKing3000 on
Really? Who would guess.
Trid1977 on
I wish I’d kept it or remember its name but there was a book that came out after Ronald Reagan’s plan for a missile shield dubbed “Star Wars”. It discusses all the reasons it just wouldn’t work for North America.
This is just the same thing rebranded.
captsmokeywork on
SDI all over again.
BestBlueChocolate on
I assume it’s a waste of money for anyone except the mafia thug who’s trying to get everyone to pay into it.
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Currently doing some reading on this for a talk; and [this](https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/fact-sheet-golden-dome-and-canada/) is a pretty good summation of the topic.
TL:DR; might be *much* more expensive that is currently billed, would likely lead to a new arms race in space, and might not even work. That’s putting aside the political considerations of an increasingly hostile US.
It’s a fantasy on par with Regan’s “star wars” plan. Another American joke.
Golden domes bring golden showers.
Maybe we should also sign up for his golden fleet as well….and get those “trump” class battleships, \s
Having said that Canada does need air defense capability which I think is almost non-existent.
Never ending war thinking… we need to move pass that at some point I hope
Most if not all his jobs are con jobs.
Like all things involving Trump, it is a waste of money or time
Let’s see it in action, not a concept.
Using the same pitch the felon uses with tesla.
Still waiting for FSD promised and wipers that come on more in the sunshine than when raining.
It’s all smoke and mirrors.
Waiting for the day this whole administration gets flushed down a golden toilet.
I’d rather have more hospitals and healthcare.
Even in a situation where this would be needed. Our adversaries would have contingency MAD plans
He should just call it the Golden Fleece. It’s more descriptive of what it’s truly intended to do.
this reminds me of Don Atcheson’s idea of building a climate controlled dome over Saskatoon.
Just like the board of peace
Will be corrupt and just another way to enrich himself
No shit
Sorry/Not Sorry if your feelings were hurt – but the 🇨🇦 PM’s Davos Speech was clear and not at all meant to be “unfriendly” towards you or 🇺🇸as you stated. Not true.
the World is intent on joining countries in one goal: sharing prosperity for ALL in good faith, honesty for longlasting partners. PM Carney did not exclude anyone and his was a solution for the reality of what we can now.
his was an invitation. to the 🌎 but who share enough “common ground” with Canada’s unwavering values and principles. you of all people would understand how hard pragmatism is – esp when it comes to trade relationships.
regards.
born and raised Albertan Canada
Is he building it before or after his wall along the Mexican border?
Both Reagan and GWB talked about doing this also. The technology wasn’t there then for it to be viable, and probably wouldn’t be there now. I understand Israel has its Iron Dome, but that’s significantly less territory to have to protect.
It’s the modern version of Star Wars the US conned Russia on during Cold War to decimate their economy trying to keep up with a project that didn’t exist
You have to be dumber than him to believe or take anything ,that oozes out his shit hole, seriously…not a real president, barely a human
Spend that money to buy French SSBNs instead. Best deterrent bang for the buck.
This video by Perun sums up the problems with the golden dome. [https://youtu.be/CpFhNXecrb4](https://youtu.be/CpFhNXecrb4)
In short, it’s much cheaper to build ICBM’s than it is to build the interceptors to shoot them down, so the golden dome as a serious deterrent is highly cost ineffective. You can overwhelm it buy just building more missiles. The ‘true’ thing that keeps nuclear powers from open nuclear war is mutually assured destruction, which America already can do with it’s existing nuclear triad.
The US already has land based interceptors that can shoot down single missiles from rogue actors like North Korea, but the likely hood of that ever happening is low considering the US would track the origin point and glass them. Also one nuke wont end America, just make it go on a crusade to find and destroy whichever nation launched it.
Soooo this is stupid and pointless like every idea Trump has.
Yup, this is no more than a conceptual plan. The technology does not exist to intercept hypersonic missiles from space. Canada needs to avoid another military money pit with little prospect of success, not to mention the obscene amount of money needed for even a small demonstration project. All superpowers will have these missiles guaranteeing mutual shared destruction should any country ever use them. That is our deterrent, not some theoretical defence system.
Who are these enemy America keeps making up ?
Emperors new clothes – cost a fuckton and are useless
I’m sure Trump’s gonna ask for the money upfront in one of those trust-me-bro deals.
As someone who lived through Reagans “Star Wars” project, can concur.
Absolute horseshit amount of money, with no way to properly test it. Meaning Military heads will not trust it for defense, and then realizing that it is potentially a first strike advantage which is destabilizing.
If you want to say you are conducting advanced testing of missile tech, that is one thing. But promising a science fiction fairy tale for political gain? nope.
This is vapour ware, just like Reagans star wars laser defense.
It’s star wars 2.0
Everything Trump is a con job.
We know. They were humouring him before, now we’re just ignoring him
Really? Who would guess.
I wish I’d kept it or remember its name but there was a book that came out after Ronald Reagan’s plan for a missile shield dubbed “Star Wars”. It discusses all the reasons it just wouldn’t work for North America.
This is just the same thing rebranded.
SDI all over again.
I assume it’s a waste of money for anyone except the mafia thug who’s trying to get everyone to pay into it.
The f35 program is a con job too!
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