Canada offers Govt support of US led war

[Alistar7]

In a telephone interview, John Manley said his government has failed to clearly express its support for the U.S.-led mission to oust Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) after refusing to join the fight.

 

[zer0burn]

we still have about 30 troops over there somewhere.

There basically supporting the war without trying to piss ppl off here.

I think we escort a lot of ships around there in the fight on terrorism even though the ships are for the atack on iraq

 

[Looney]

The liberal government has to go, especially Chretien.

 

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by: Alistar7
In a telephone interview, John Manley said his government has failed to clearly express its support for the U.S.-led mission to oust Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) after refusing to join the fight.

That sounds pretty disingenuous to me.

Two weeks ago it would have been nice, now it is pretty worthless.

 

[Kadarin]

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

 

[NesuD]

In a telephone interview, John Manley said his government has failed to clearly express its support for the U.S.-led mission to oust Saddam Hussein

Strange I thought they made it pretty damn clear how much they did NOT support the US in this war. They better be careful not to hurt themselves trying to jump on the bandwagon.

 

[Alistar7]

and you thought the russians were backpedaling....

 

[exp]

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

Bingo.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: NesuD

In a telephone interview, John Manley said his government has failed to clearly express its support for the U.S.-led mission to oust Saddam Hussein

Strange I thought they made it pretty damn clear how much they did NOT support the US in this war. They better be careful not to hurt themselves trying to jump on the bandwagon.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: exp

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

Bingo.

Not exactly. It's not the way the war is going as much as the way the US is reacting to our not being in the Coalition.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: exp

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

Bingo.

Not exactly. It's not the way the war is going as much as the way the US is reacting to our not being in the Coalition.

It's the way the Canadians are trying to kiss butt, just like the Russians...


From the aritcle...


"With a recent rebuke by the U.S. ambassador and anecdotal evidence of business orders canceled and visits by Americans called off, conservative political parties and the Canadian business community have decided to launch a pro-American campaign to show support for the United States. "

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: exp

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

Bingo.

Not exactly. It's not the way the war is going as much as the way the US is reacting to our not being in the Coalition.

Yes that's it, the US is so worried that Canada wasn't there......

 

[tcsenter]

Oh well, better late than never. You can't be mad for long at anyone who makes great beer!

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: exp

Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

Bingo.

Not exactly. It's not the way the war is going as much as the way the US is reacting to our not being in the Coalition.

Yes that's it, the US is so worried that Canada wasn't there......

It wasn't me who brought it up.

 

[jagr10]

I think the real reason Canada didn't help out with the war is because we don't have the money. That's my guess.

 

[Mrpilot007]

GOOD NEWS! Canada has offered to help the U.S. in the
war on terrorism!
They have pledged 2 battleships, 6000 troops and 10
fighter jets.

BAD NEWS, With the current exchange rate that comes
out to 2 canoes, a Mountie and a couple of flying
squirrels.

Disclaimer: I love the Canadians and have many friends there. Just thought this was funny.

 

[blahblah]

Originally posted by: Mrpilot007
GOOD NEWS! Canada has offered to help the U.S. in the
war on terrorism!
They have pledged 2 battleships, 6000 troops and 10
fighter jets.

BAD NEWS, With the current exchange rate that comes
out to 2 canoes, a Mountie and a couple of flying
squirrels.

Disclaimer: I love the Canadians and have many friends there. Just thought this was funny.

But the exchange rate has been improving in the recent while. For once, it has fallen as low as 1.48

Anyways, there is really no winning with this. Damned if you support the war and damned if you don't.

America current is in a percarious situation. They are on the verge of winning a war that most countries didn't support. It is what they do now that will define how success this war will be remember in the history.

Sure, they can take attiltude of some people here in the forum, We fought the war, we are the best and who cares what the rest of you think/feel.

Or they can take the attitude like Tony Blair has taken. We found the war when no one is willing to do the dirty work. Now that we have done this, we welcome your support to help rebuild IRAQ.

Anyways, US should welcome all support and perhaps consider working with UN on rebuilding IRAQ.

There are difference between Arrogance and Confidence. Which one do you want America to exhibit?

 

[Alistar7]

Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

No, the role they want is where their comapnies get rewarded contracts, they have offered no help.
Are you even aware Saddam still owes France and Russia about 400 billion? That's gone as soon as he is, and you wonder why they object....

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

No, the role they want is where their comapnies get rewarded contracts, they have offered no help.
Are you even aware Saddam still owes France and Russia about 400 billion? That's gone as soon as he is, and you wonder why they object....

Well I haven't heard that, I suspect it's not quite true(the "others" only wanting contracts and not willing to spend money).

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

No, the role they want is where their comapnies get rewarded contracts, they have offered no help.
Are you even aware Saddam still owes France and Russia about 400 billion? That's gone as soon as he is, and you wonder why they object....

That's their fault for dealing with Saddam. Let them eat that 400 billion. I won't lose any sleep over it.

KK

 

[Marshallj]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Fairweather friends.. When the war's going well, it's all good in the neighborhood..

I can't wait until France comes to our rescue shortly after Saddam surrenders.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

No, the role they want is where their comapnies get rewarded contracts, they have offered no help.
Are you even aware Saddam still owes France and Russia about 400 billion? That's gone as soon as he is, and you wonder why they object....

Well I haven't heard that, I suspect it's not quite true(the "others" only wanting contracts and not willing to spend money).

of course you don't belive it, but it is a matter of public record, I'm sure you can find the info online. This is part of Iraq's national debt, not some super secret contract....

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Alistar7
Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action because they had deals in place and major debts owed to them by Saddam. Those people sold out the citizens of Iraq for $$$, they hardly deserve to make anything off of them NOW.

People keep saying $US shouldn't go to non-US corps for the rebuilding, that I can understand, but that's assuming that France, Germany, or whoever wasn't/isn't going to provide their own money as part of their contribution to the rebuilding. Including these governments in the rebuilding could reduce the cost to the US taxpayer significantly.

No, the role they want is where their comapnies get rewarded contracts, they have offered no help.
Are you even aware Saddam still owes France and Russia about 400 billion? That's gone as soon as he is, and you wonder why they object....

Well I haven't heard that, I suspect it's not quite true(the "others" only wanting contracts and not willing to spend money).

of course you don't belive it, but it is a matter of public record, I'm sure you can find the info online. This is part of Iraq's national debt, not some super secret contract....

I specifically pointed out that the $400 Billion amount was not what my comment was concerning. I was speaking of the "Sorry I don't feel that american taxpayer money going into rebuilding Iraq should go to the UN, especially members who opposed our action" comment.