Originally posted by uzlessLet's not stretch the facts now. I know Canada has sent troops to Afghanistan and for that I am thankful. The US has had troops there since 2002 and has never left the place. No one has fled to Iraq. By the way which Canadian outfit did you serve in Afghanistan?
No I don't. If Canada doesn't have a military then who took over from you guys in Afganistan when you guys fled to Iraq to wave banners from a boat?
Originally posted by slimjimthe question is JIM...WHAT THE HECK ARE US TROOPS DOING IN AFGANSTAN FOR 6 YEARS
Let's not stretch the facts now. I know Canada has sent troops to Afghanistan and for that I am thankful. The US has had troops there since 2002 and has never left the place. No one has fled to Iraq. By the way which Canadian outfit did you serve in Afghanistan?
...they dont seem to have made much of a diffirence... infact that country has got worse now!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_history_of_Afghanistan
21st century
Year Date Event
2001 September 11 September 11, 2001 attacks: Members of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda organization, headquartered in Afghanistan, committed a series of terrorist attacks on the commercial and military centers of the United States.
September 20 United States president George W. Bush demanded that the Afghan government turn over all resident al-Qaeda members to the United States and close all resident terrorist training camps.
September 21 The government refused Bush's ultimatum.
October 7 War in Afghanistan (2001–present): The United States began an aerial bombing campaign against the Taliban.
2003 December 14 2003 loya jirga: A 502-delegate loya jirga was convened to consider a new Afghan constitution.
Originally posted by spurs73Probably due to the fact that other than the US, Brits, Canadians, and the Dutch no one else is engaging the Taliban. The French I understand they suck at soldiering. It's the Germans that I'm suprised about. I guess Merkel has stood them down.
the question is JIM...WHAT THE HECK ARE US TROOPS DOING IN AFGANSTAN FOR 6 YEARS
...they dont seem to have made much of a diffirence... infact that country has got worse now!
Originally posted by slimjimI was responding to dsr's "joke" that canada doesn't have amilitary...
Let's not stretch the facts now. I know Canada has sent troops to Afghanistan and for that I am thankful. The US has had troops there since 2002 and has never left the place. No one has fled to Iraq. By the way which Canadian outfit did you serve in Afghanistan?
But you can check out the ppcli if you are so inclined.
My Great-grandfather fought in this battle as a flame-thrower.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
My grandfather flew one of these during WW2. He was shot down over Italy.
http://www.lancastermuseum.ca/lancbomber.html
My family has put in their time. Lay off.
Originally posted by slimjimOdd that, isn't it - how sovereign nations don't always want to do the U.S.'s bidding?
Probably due to the fact that other than the US, Brits, Canadians, and the Dutch no one else is engaging the Taliban. The French I understand they suck at soldiering. It's the Germans that I'm suprised about. I guess Merkel has stood them down.
Originally posted by slimjimso let me get this right, you are telling me that for the last 6 years the might of the USA, UK, Canada and Holland have sent their best men there, spend vast amounts of money and still very little prograss?
Probably due to the fact that other than the US, Brits, Canadians, and the Dutch no one else is engaging the Taliban. The French I understand they suck at soldiering. It's the Germans that I'm suprised about. I guess Merkel has stood them down.