tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12426618.post116117802844738122..comments2023-08-03T07:33:41.442-07:00Comments on Idealistic Pragmatist: There's something missing hereIdealistic Pragmatisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296481430598981678noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12426618.post-1161254811928987742006-10-19T03:46:00.000-07:002006-10-19T03:46:00.000-07:00Interesting. I recall a few months ago that our d...Interesting. I recall a few months ago that our dear leader had taken out ads in the Washington subway system that was highlighting Canada's role in Afghanistan. Either these folks don't ride the subway or the ads aren't that eyecatching.running42khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801790773966257216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12426618.post-1161191535001647712006-10-18T10:12:00.000-07:002006-10-18T10:12:00.000-07:00west end bound,I think what gets me is that the sp...west end bound,<BR/><BR/>I think what gets me is that the spin is so different here. Canada is a leader in Afghanistan. Canada's going to be entrusted with taking over the mission. Canada is not just pulling its weight, but in many ways, it's in charge. <BR/><BR/>The U.S. is having none of it, though. The difference is just so striking.Idealistic Pragmatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296481430598981678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12426618.post-1161189882887139162006-10-18T09:44:00.000-07:002006-10-18T09:44:00.000-07:00We listen to Diane Rehm daily, but especially enjo...We listen to Diane Rehm daily, but especially enjoy the Friday News Roundup - going to two full hours soon, BTW.<BR/><BR/>In all fairness, it is not only her show that slights Canadian and other allies in the wars the US starts. It is rare or never that efforts/deaths of other nation's forces are noted by any of the national media. We read about in by checking online Canadian publications and webcasts. Believe me, most US residents have no clue - but then, most of them "block out" US military casualties also as they are numbed to the results of ill-conceived military operations.<BR/><BR/>Let's not even begin to think of the apathy of most people concerning the deaths of innocent civilians in the countries affected . . . .West End Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757317517075393438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12426618.post-1161182934428302262006-10-18T07:48:00.000-07:002006-10-18T07:48:00.000-07:00Damn right it should. You're BANG ON BABY.in EVER...Damn right it should. You're BANG ON BABY.<BR/><BR/>in EVERY war Canadians & Aussies have been used as cannon fodder for the greater 'empires'.<BR/><BR/>I'm a strong believer in Commonwealth, but I gotta say, we get NO RESPECT from the Americans.<BR/><BR/>did you know we're up to SIX TIMES more likely to be killed in Afghanistan than Americans in Iraq?<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/zntct<BR/><BR/>do Americans care? no<BR/>do Canadians care? dunno<BR/><BR/>BUT WHY THE HELL ARE WE THERE?<BR/><BR/>I thought Bush didn't CARE or THINK about Bin Laden anymore... <BR/><BR/>interesting.<BR/>Canadian Craft Services for the CorporateOccupation... while they steam onwards towards IRAN...<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/yklfhm<BR/><BR/>& Bush signed the "Torture is COOL" Bill yesterday.<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/ykqzgf<BR/><BR/>goodie: Harper is making FRIENDS with these people.<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/ybub38<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/t53p2<BR/><BR/>Spread LOVE!,<BR/> BlueBerry Pick'n<BR/> can be found @<BR/> ThisCanadian DOT com<BR/>"Silent Freedom is Freedom Silenced"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com