tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post3781858767052443962..comments2023-10-22T09:18:16.885-04:00Comments on Far and Wide: Poll: 2/3 Want Troops Home By 2009Steve Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-37292227151357322582007-04-24T08:53:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:53:00.000-04:00anonSubstitute flip flop for pragmatism, a concept...anon<BR/><BR/>Substitute flip flop for pragmatism, a concept ideologues can't comprehend. Stubborn isn't a virtue.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-86683179503812139242007-04-24T08:51:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:51:00.000-04:00decoinThe NDP supports "cut and run", the Liberal ...decoin<BR/><BR/>The NDP supports "cut and run", the Liberal position is a firm timetable for withdrawal.<BR/><BR/>Scott is right about NATO. If troops are needed beyond 2009, we can say with a completely clear conscience, we MORE than did our part, someone else can come to the forefront. Having said that, it's not like we abandon Afghanistan after 2009, just the military component, which in my view will never be a solution anyways.Steve Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871113039374739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-1702051997806655212007-04-24T08:50:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:50:00.000-04:00The Harper (Bush copying) COnservatives keep using...The Harper (Bush copying) COnservatives keep using the phrase flip-flop. You know, like they did to John Kerry. As it turns out Kerry was right.<BR/><BR/>Dion isn't flip-flopping - he's re-assessing and perhaps if Bush had re-assessed he wouldn't be in the mess he's in today.<BR/><BR/>Smart people re-assess periodically - it's the right thing to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-7865083952773772432007-04-24T04:28:00.000-04:002007-04-24T04:28:00.000-04:00The numbers are even more favorable for the Libera...<I>The numbers are even more favorable for the Liberal position when you exclude Alberta</I><BR/><BR/>Here are the Alberta numbers:<BR/><BR/><I>Residents of Alberta (45 per cent) and men (38 per cent) were more likely to say the mission should be extended to a time when political and military officials feel the country is stable and self-supporting.</I><BR/><BR/>Ironically, 'staying until stability is achieved' was the Liberal position back in late 2005, when Bill Graham refused to be pinned down on timelines:<BR/><BR/><I>"...[W]e must remain there long enough at least allow President Karzai's government to have control over the situation in that own country. If we do not pacify that region and if we do not deal with that particular region, the chances of stabilization in Afghanistan will never take place."</I><BR/><BR/>Graham was then defending a mission he admitted lacked balance, because he said the focus had to be on establishing security before serious development efforts could take place.<BR/><BR/>Ironic, as I say, because that's precisely the argument the Conservatives are making today.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948813957907216580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-34900674761691763812007-04-24T00:31:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:31:00.000-04:00cut and run and let the slaughter in Afghanistan b...cut and run and let the slaughter in Afghanistan begin in earnest - long live the Taliban.Decoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10744900668600758134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-28510026159681734912007-04-24T00:22:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:22:00.000-04:00It will not be long before the Conservatives claim...It will not be long before the Conservatives claim pulling out in 2009 was what they planned all along. In fact - they campaigned on it!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112657859825911939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-33255652235973847562007-04-24T00:21:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:21:00.000-04:00Didn't listen to Harper. I got my information fro...Didn't listen to Harper. I got my information from the CBC website! <BR/>And they implied that there was a time between Dioh's initial idea and when he recanted.<BR/>Maybe Stefie should learn not to have brain cramps in front of reporters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-59576879535886466932007-04-24T00:20:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:20:00.000-04:00No we cannot allow this to continue. That is for ...No we cannot allow this to continue. That is for certain. I can't believe our government allowed it to happen in the first place. I am deeply ashamed of my government and my country for facilitating a process of torture for Afghan prisoners of war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-10551912881099763162007-04-24T00:17:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:17:00.000-04:00When more of NATO is willing to help us out, I'll ...When more of NATO is willing to help us out, I'll change my mind. But, I think this is the proper way to go; NATO has been lazy.. letting us and Britain and the US shoulder the burden while the rest either don't send troops or put their troops in safer area farther north. There are 3 nations shouldering the burden of this.. where are the rest of our allies?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps if we impose a deadline saying we're leaving.. NATO will wake up.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>The Canadian public clearly support Dion's position and the Liberals position.Oxford County Liberalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181314055142726735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-35820405245620717492007-04-24T00:12:00.000-04:002007-04-24T00:12:00.000-04:00"joe" before you go believing what Harper said "ou..."joe" before you go believing what Harper said "out of context" check your facts.<BR/><BR/>Dion said something had to be done, he did mention "to Canada" BUT said that this wasn't the best solution but something had to be done. He used it to stress that things couldn't be left as they were.<BR/><BR/>Learn to read or watch the press conference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358187.post-20108577407609685372007-04-23T23:58:00.000-04:002007-04-23T23:58:00.000-04:00After we bring home the troops we can bring over t...After we bring home the troops we can bring over the Taliban and let them stay with Steffie. I hear he makes great flip flop soup!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com