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2007-04-09 Afghanistan

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Posted by Steve 2007-04-09 07:50|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 God rest their souls. And God help the first traitor who raises a voice against them.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-04-09 09:03|| 2007-04-09 09:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't worry; they'll blame Bush.

Posted by Jackal">Jackal 2007-04-09 09:37|| http://home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html]">[http://home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2007-04-09 09:37|| Front Page Top

#3 No Jackal, they won't. At least not all of them. Most blame the Taliban. Some, just as it is in the US, will blame Bush.

Sweeping generalizations of the thoughts of a nation are not helpful. I'm not the only Canadian who posts here. I'm offended by the broad sweep of your comment. These are our boys who are dead. Bush has little to do with our thoughts at this loss.

Posted by Thinemp Whimble 2007-04-09 09:56|| 2007-04-09 09:56|| Front Page Top

#4 Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Four Canadian divisions stormed the ridge on April 9th against heavy German fortifications and artillery. By the 12th, Canada had seized the German positions at a cost 3598 dead and over 7000 wounded. Many Canadians see this battle as the event where Canada found her identity, no longer a colony but a nation.

We weep for six in Afghanistan, but they are just a wee drop in the proud history of this nation.

Keep in mind that the United States did not join the war until 1917. Canada was there in 1914. And again, Canada declared war on Germany in 1939, America not until 1941.

Today, Canadians give thanks to our troops for the sacrifices past and present, and for the leadership of George Bush, Stephen Harper, John Howard, and Tony Blair who understand the price we pay to maintain the freedom for which much blood has been shed.

Posted by john">john 2007-04-09 13:38|| http://john-smokegetsinmyeyes.blogspot.com/]">[http://john-smokegetsinmyeyes.blogspot.com/] 2007-04-09 13:38|| Front Page Top

#5 To Thinemp Whimble and all of Rantburg's Canadian friends, we are deeply sorry for your loss, and send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those brave men.

Canada has shouldered a heavy burden with us in Afghanistan and they deserve our gratitude, and our support.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-04-09 16:29|| 2007-04-09 16:29|| Front Page Top

#6 Hear, Hear John! For the Men who fought under the Red Ensign

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-04-09 17:29|| 2007-04-09 17:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Ship, FWIW, the French Army lost 150,000 men between 1915 and 1917 trying to take Vimy.

Posted by john">john 2007-04-09 19:05|| 2007-04-09 19:05|| Front Page Top

#8 Ship, FWIW, the French Army lost 150,000 men between 1915 and 1917 trying to take Vimy.

Posted by john">john 2007-04-09 19:10|| 2007-04-09 19:10|| Front Page Top

#9 Wasn't it actually Germany that declared war on the US (after the US declared that a de facto state of war already existed between the US and Japan due to the attack on Pearl)?

Posted by Chemist 2007-04-09 20:47|| 2007-04-09 20:47|| Front Page Top

#10 I also seem to recall that Canada did not declare war in 1914 but rather Britain did on behalf of itself and the Commonwealth.

Posted by Chemist 2007-04-09 21:01|| 2007-04-09 21:01|| Front Page Top

#11 [sigh]. My post was in response to Excaliber's about the traitor types. All the Canadians I've personally met have been more like the soldiers.

Posted by Jackal">Jackal 2007-04-09 21:20|| http://home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html]">[http://home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2007-04-09 21:20|| Front Page Top

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