--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Often, my liberal Canadian brethren will…" description: "\"Often, my liberal Canadian brethren will claim that 'Canada doesn't get involved in foreign affairs or wars overseas. We turn the other cheek.' No. Can..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/848/steven-crowder-6411_canada_often-my-liberal-canadian-brethren-will_1386008.jpg" --- # Often, my liberal Canadian brethren will claim that… ![“Often, my liberal Canadian brethren will claim that 'Canada doesn't get involved in foreign affairs or wars overseas. We turn the other cheek.' No. Canada doesn't have the military might to exercise any option other than to remain uninvolved. They aren't turning the other cheek. They're pulling a…” quote by Steven Crowder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/848/steven-crowder-6411_canada_often-my-liberal-canadian-brethren-will_1386008.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/848/steven-crowder-6411_canada_often-my-liberal-canadian-brethren-will_1386008.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/848/steven-crowder-6411_canada_often-my-liberal-canadian-brethren-will_1386008.jpg) > “Often, my liberal Canadian brethren will claim that 'Canada doesn't get involved in foreign affairs or wars overseas. We turn the other cheek.' No. Canada doesn't have the military might to exercise any option other than to remain uninvolved. They aren't turning the other cheek. They're pulling a Sweden.” [Steven Crowder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-crowder/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He contends that Canada’s claim of non‑involvement is false because its limited military capacity forces a passive stance, not moral pacifism. **In simple terms:** Canada’s lack of power, not pacifism, drives its foreign policy. Key Takeaway Assess the difference between capacity and choice in foreign policy. Themes foreign policy military capacity national identity Mood skeptical informative Type political commentary When to use this quote - Defense budgeting - international alliances - public debate Key Concepts Realism strategic restraint public perception Questions to Reflect On - Is Canada’s stance a strategic necessity or a moral stance? - How does military capability shape foreign policy narratives? 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