Hey, bush, you forgot Canada. Again.

(Of course, that presumes he ever had a clue in the first place.)

Bush urges all-out effort in Afghanistan as officials assuage Canada

WASHINGTON (CP) - President George W. Bush called for an all-out allied effort Thursday to defeat the Taliban but angered some in Canada by failing to mention its role in the deadly southern part of Afghanistan.

Bush singled out for praise countries that have recently pledged extra forces or equipment as a spring offensive looms - countries like Norway, Britain, Poland, Turkey, Denmark, Greece and Iceland.

He didn't talk about Canada or the Netherlands, which already have big commitments in Afghanistan and are fighting in the most dangerous areas. Canada was not tabbed for more help.

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"Maybe with Harper leading Canada, he thinks it's become the 51st American state," said Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe.

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And Liberal Leader Stephane Dion said it's unforgivable Bush neglected to mention Canada, especially after failing to thank the country for helping U.S. travellers stranded by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

http://www.news1130.com/news/international/article.jsp?content=w021547A

Has there ever been a time where Americans were more ashamed of their "leader?"

At least he didn't disappoint in that sense.

Into taking some action.

Reconsider Afghan mission unless NATO boosts support: Senate
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 | 1:26 AM NT
CBC News

Canada should rethink its role in Afghanistan within a year unless NATO countries step in to shoulder more of the burden, says a Senate report.

Taking a Hard Look at a Hard Mission, a 15-page report, paints a bleak picture of the situation faced by the more than 2,000 Canadian soldiers serving in the volatile Kandahar region.

Unless NATO countries send more troops and support to the region within 12 months, Ottawa should re-examine its long-term commitment to the mission, said the report.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2007/02/12/senate-defence.html

probably. Bush is getting back at Harper too for the demands placed on the U.S. ambassador to take Arar off their watch list
That whole scandal was a huge pain for them. It's not completely over yet.