Should Canada recall its overseas troops?

XPViking · Post by **XPViking** » 2002-11-12 11:35pm

Just finished reading an article in the Globe and Mail. Basically, it states that a recent Senate committe recommends that Canada withdraw all of its overseas troops to get it back into shape. Thoughts?

http://globeandmail.com/servlet/Article ... eakingnews

XPViking

IRG CommandoJoe · Post by **IRG CommandoJoe** » 2002-11-12 11:36pm

I think so, if it will overall improve their military in the next two years. In a long-term war against terrorism, two years is nothing.

Sienthal · Post by **Sienthal** » 2002-11-12 11:56pm

Whoa, Canada has troops?!

*Cough* Yes well...I agree with IRG in these points.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:00am

XPViking wrote:Just finished reading an article in the Globe and Mail. Basically, it states that a recent Senate committe recommends that Canada withdraw all of its overseas troops to get it back into shape. Thoughts?

http://globeandmail.com/servlet/Article ... eakingnews

XPViking

If it puts your forces in a better position to help conduct policy, then yes.

Post by **weemadando** » 2002-11-13 12:05am

I think Australia should do this too. We are stretched FAR too thin and don't have the budget to cover it.

And yet the government wants to continue sending forces to support the US and others in minor conflicts... Damnit, East Timor was enough of a stretch!

Get the military into shape Howard. THEN you can go and play soldiers with Shrub.

Sienthal · Post by **Sienthal** » 2002-11-13 12:06am

Neat, Australia's leader is named Howard?

Post by **weemadando** » 2002-11-13 12:10am

Sienthal wrote:Neat, Australia's leader is named Howard? :o

John Howard.

aka

Little John,
Fuck-knuckle,
Baldy,
Isolationalist Racist Shtieater,
That cunt,
The cretin that is incapable of speech due to the fact that Shrubs dick is continuously in his mouth.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:10am

Sienthal wrote:Neat, Australia's leader is named Howard?

yes
AKA 'Little Johnny Howard'

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:15am

weemadando wrote:
Sienthal wrote:Neat, Australia's leader is named Howard?
John Howard.

The cretin that is incapable of speech due to the fact that Shrubs dick is continuously in his mouth.

I wonder if the Secret Service hold bets to see who will win the race to be under the Shrubs desk first, Howard or Tony Blair? or maybe he uses them on alternating days for a seat? that would explain the asskissing....

Sienthal · Post by **Sienthal** » 2002-11-13 12:16am

Wow...You guys have less respect for your prez than WE do. I thought it a near impossibility, hehe

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:21am

Sienthal wrote:Wow...You guys have less respect for your prez than WE do. I thought it a near impossibility, hehe

First of, Howard is the Prime Minister of Australia, Queen Elizabeth 2 is Aussies Head of State.
Second point, I am from New Zealand, and automaticly have little respect for Aussie PM's.

Post by **weemadando** » 2002-11-13 12:23am

Sienthal wrote:Wow...You guys have less respect for your prez than WE do. I thought it a near impossibility, hehe

Well, when your PM is constantly arse-kissing another HoS to the detriment of your own nation you get pissed quickly.

Sienthal · Post by **Sienthal** » 2002-11-13 12:26am

Understandable...It makes me almost want to see Dubya go on an ass-kissing rampage, just to see how bad it looks.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:27am

weemadando wrote:
Sienthal wrote:Wow...You guys have less respect for your prez than WE do. I thought it a near impossibility, hehe
Well, when your PM is constantly arse-kissing another HoS to the detriment of your own nation you get pissed quickly.

Heh, One thing I will say for NZ'scurrent PM, for all her faults, at least she can think for herself. This has not always been the case for NZ esp pre 1984, {or perhaps pre 1974? *thinks of Muldoon* <shudders>}

Sienthal · Post by **Sienthal** » 2002-11-13 12:28am

I've read some vague things about her, heard she wasn't too bad.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2002-11-13 12:35am

Sienthal wrote:I've read some vague things about her, heard she wasn't too bad.

Helen Clark is leader of the Labour Party, which now forms the government in coalition with a small outfit called United. She is a strong leader, the likes of which we havent seen since 'piggy' Muldoon {our own little Stalin}. She has followed some of Blairs 'middle way' ideas, esp as it pertains to media relations and PR, which is a worry. Her ministers dont seem to have much initiative, and she compleatly dominates Parliment {mainly cause she is smarter than the rest of the current crop of wankers}

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2002-11-13 01:00am

If it really would help Canada make some needed reforms then I think its okay.

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