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Howard blasts Madrid’s decision to withdraw troops
2004-04-20
EFL
PRIME Minister John Howard has condemned Spain’s decision to pull its troops out of Iraq, saying it would ensure encourage further terrorism in the country. The news came as Australian Defence chief General Peter Cosgrove warned Australian troops could remain in Iraq for a considerable period, after an Iraqi request that they stay on.
I wish to replace Canada with Australia.
Posted by:Dragon Fly

#14  NMM - you are so yesterday, figuratively and now, literally
Posted by: Frank G   2004-04-21 11:11:17 PM  

#13  Shipman--who said anything about Jewish people--but you? What does being Jewish have to do with Australian elections since they are a small minority in that country?
Posted by: Not Mike Moore   2004-04-21 11:09:15 PM  

#12  The Joooooos again NMM?
Posted by: Shipman   2004-04-21 7:02:59 AM  

#11  That's right NMM. Get the actions guys out and bring on the clowns who can watch a genocide an not be moved to intervene. That's what the world needs - more politicians that think Uday's raping parties are a spectator sport.
Posted by: Super Hose   2004-04-21 3:14:41 AM  

#10  Just wait till the next election in Australia--another war-mongering proBush neo-con agenda supporting government turned out of power
Posted by: Not Mike Moore   2004-04-21 2:01:29 AM  

#9  What you said, OP!
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2004-04-20 5:42:31 PM  

#8  I wish to replace Canada with Australia.

That almost happened.
Posted by: Cthulhu Akbar   2004-04-20 2:55:48 PM  

#7  If only the Quebecoise WOULD secede, it would improve all of Canada about 250%!
Posted by: Old Patriot   2004-04-20 2:54:01 PM  

#6  I second what shipman said in #1. I often feel like I'm living in enemy territory.
Posted by: Xbalanke   2004-04-20 12:24:02 PM  

#5  ya moosehead is good beer - but i refuse to buy it anymore - there are plenty of good US brands of the same caliber to drink....

Economically in the long run we could get by without canada (yes I know canada is our largest trading partner - but the exports account for roughly 20% of the US economy) but the canadians would be doomed. Thier economy is above 50% dependent on the US. That is why they make a big fuss for few but shut up and hunker down pretty quick.
Posted by: Dan   2004-04-20 10:51:06 AM  

#4  Too bad. I thought I thought it was Howard Dean who had decided to help in the WOT. He would just have to utter his world-renowned scream: "Aaaaaaaarrrrr"
and Zapatero would have sent the whole Spanish Armed Forces to Iraq.
Posted by: JFM   2004-04-20 10:49:51 AM  

#3  but they do have Moosehead beer....so ya gotta grant em that as a plus
Posted by: Frank G   2004-04-20 10:37:57 AM  

#2  The Brits colonized Australia with Irish and left the French in Canada. Should anyone be surprised at the differences in two former colonies? The Aussies kick ass and take names while the Canucks are cheese-eating surrender beavers.
Posted by: Anonymous4352   2004-04-20 9:43:12 AM  

#1  I want to replace Massachusetts with Australia.
Posted by: Shipman   2004-04-20 9:15:34 AM  

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