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2005-02-22 Iraq-Jordan

Australia to send extra 450 troops to Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2005-02-22 11:47:21 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Left is in disarray in Australia at the moment. Opposition will be minimal.

Posted by phil_b 2005-02-22 12:18:25 AM|| 2005-02-22 12:18:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Good on ya, mates! (even though your guys seem to have the pick of the limited good-looking babes around the Palace ....)

Australia -- first "ally" visit on my itinerary when I get the chance. (OK, not exactly a place without a lot of attractions anyway -- they even have x-country skiing in their winter!)

Posted by Verlaine in Iraq 2005-02-22 12:42:00 AM|| 2005-02-22 12:42:00 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 they even have x-country skiing in their winter Not around here. The record was in 1923 when snow covered the top of Bluff Knoll the highest mountain in the south of Western Australia for a whole 4 days. If anyone is fascinated by the subject of snow in WA here is a site.

Posted by phil_b 2005-02-22 1:24:44 AM|| 2005-02-22 1:24:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Outstanding...will require the addition of a few more bottles of fine Aussie Semillon to the collection. Good on ya Bruce!

Posted by Rex Mundi 2005-02-22 1:59:21 AM|| 2005-02-22 1:59:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 phil_b: am I talking about Victoria? I know that I was shocked, a few years back, to encounter a nearly 100% Australian staff at a California x-country ski area. They explained that they had two winters, one in the Sierras and one back home.
In any case, I hope to get to Oz before too long, whether winter or summer. I once worked for a guy from Perth, BTW.

Posted by Verlaine in Iraq 2005-02-22 8:49:20 AM|| 2005-02-22 8:49:20 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Howard, one of US President George W. Bushâs closest allies, said Iraq was at a âtilting pointâ following recent elections and the coalition had to support the fledgling democracy. âThe government believes that Iraq is very much at a tilting point and itâs very important that the opportunity of democracy, not only in Iraq, but also in other parts of the Middle East be seized and consolidated,â he told reporters.

Iraq is indeed at a tilting (tipping?) point. Everyone agrees with that assessment. Some wish us to pull out because of that, hoping that we'd be foolish enough to take the bait, resulting in the balance tipping against us in the long run.

Howard shows he has gumption and initiative, seeing an opportunity to jump in and tilt the balance in the West's favor at a critical time.

Bush, Blair, Howard, Aznar: God has indeed smiled upon our undertaking by giving us such leaders.

Posted by Ptah 2005-02-22 10:29:00 AM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2005-02-22 10:29:00 AM|| Front Page Top

Australia is just 500 miles from the world's most populous Muslim country. I think the ADF can handle any threats from that direction but, if not, they know who to call.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2005-02-22 11:21:26 AM|| 2005-02-22 11:21:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 According to Boortz it only takes 450 Aussies to replace 1500 Belgians. I think thats about right.

Posted by BrerRabbit 2005-02-22 12:56:00 PM|| 2005-02-22 12:56:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Iraq is indeed at a tilting (tipping?) point. Everyone agrees with that assessment.

I would say, rather, that there are several good indications that Iraq is at a tipping point. Ive been burnt too many times to say it IS a tipping point. On Iraqi tipping points its not a 48 hr rule thats needed, but at least a one month rule. I want a full month with a lull in US combat deaths, and Iraqi deaths from insurgent incidents. Maybe two months. I continue to hope.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2005-02-22 2:57:53 PM|| 2005-02-22 2:57:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 I think the ADF can handle any threats from that direction but, if not, they know who to call.

Islamozoidbusters!! (backing courtesy of the U.S. Armed Forces)

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-02-22 4:02:25 PM|| 2005-02-22 4:02:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Will they be building a footy oval or a rugby pitch?

Posted by Eric Jablow 2005-02-22 8:55:04 PM|| 2005-02-22 8:55:04 PM|| Front Page Top

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