Canada warns of Afghan withdrawal - Democratic Underground

CHIMO

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Mon Jan-28-08 10:35 PM
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Canada warns of Afghan withdrawal

Source: aljezazera.net

Canada will pull its troops out of Afghanistan in February 2009 unless Nato sends more troops to the dangerous south of the country, the prime minister has said.

Read more: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/8A1957D9-D4A6-4692-812F-AEFADE8CE562.htm

Sounds like much ado about nothing. Must be some religous, sexual thing with certain politicans.

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PDJane

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Mon Jan-28-08 10:43 PM
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1. It's just blackmail.

Harper isn't going to let down his buddy Bush unless he's absolutely forced to.

Tempest in a teacup. Unless, of course, the NDP and the Liberals bring down the government.......at that time, there'll be further developments.

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TrogL

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Tue Jan-29-08 12:18 AM
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3. the budget could do it

I wish the Liberals had a stronger leader.

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quakerboy

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Mon Jan-28-08 11:43 PM
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2. Im counting the days

Sure, its overblown. But i found me a Canadian lifemate. And it makes me happy.

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TrogL

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Tue Jan-29-08 01:04 PM
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4. That's not how CBC spun it

The CBC announced this as Canada staying in Afghanistan, but calling for more help.

:wtf:

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PDJane

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Tue Jan-29-08 07:41 PM
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5. Yep.......

That's the "I'll take my dolls and dishes and toy soldiers and go home unless you give me your toy soldiers too." It's just......well.

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