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2005-09-17 Iraq-Jordan

Coalition members announce troop pullouts from Iraq

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Posted by Fred 2005-09-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Seems the Socalists still can't deal with their LOSS in THE COLD WAR.

Posted by 3dc 2005-09-17 10:49|| 2005-09-17 10:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Spain's Socialist government withdrew its forces after sweeping to power last year in a poll largely dominated by popular resentment against the Spanish involvement in the Iraqi war.

Didn't something, I can't remember what exactly, happen in Madrid a few days before the election?

Posted by Jackal">Jackal 2005-09-17 10:59|| home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html]">[home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2005-09-17 10:59|| Front Page Top

#3 From what little I read on the election, bread-and-butter issues dominated the election. One article I read reported that Norway has lost 50,000 manufacturing jobs over the past several years, making the populace long for a change of direction. The left-leaning leadership promised that they would emphasize greater equity in the distribution of Norway's wealth. Nowehere did the article -- in Le Figaro -- mention the U.S. or Iraq. The very fact that Bush called to congratulate labor leader Stoltenberg and that Stoltenberg has promised to continue to cooperate in the WOT suggests a very different sort of relationship than with Spain.

Posted by Curt Simon 2005-09-17 11:53|| 2005-09-17 11:53|| Front Page Top

#4 I feel sorry for the brave Norwegian troops that have put it on the line for Liberty only to have the rug pulled before the job was finished. NORDKAPP showed me how tough a bunch of SOBs the Norweigians can be. Sorry to see them go under these circumstances.

LEts see what the Socialists are REALLY saying

"We made it clear that Norway should not have officers in Iraq, but want to continue close cooperation with the Americans and participate in the fight against terrorism,"

Yes, we Socialists will fight the war on terror, as long as we dont have to do icky stuff, like kill people, or get soldiers harmed. Armies are for parades and peacekeeping in Africa, and for serving the United Nations; An army is not for fighting, at least in the world of Socialist brotherhood. You go get your guys killed, and we will cheer from the sidelines.

Posted by Oldspook 2005-09-17 12:14|| 2005-09-17 12:14|| Front Page Top

#5 You go get your guys killed, and we will cheer from the sidelines.

They'll cheer from the sidelines, definitely.

For our enemies.

Posted by docob 2005-09-17 19:07|| 2005-09-17 19:07|| Front Page Top

#6 OldSpook has it right. We need to realize that for the next generation or so we are on our own. We will fight the terror movements ourselves or we will give up ... but don't hold your breath waiting for real partnership over the long haul, except perhaps from the Aussies.

Britain? Check out the dhimmitude re: Burger King for a taste of what's happening there. Then talk with the British Jews who are seriously thinking of emmigrating.

Posted by Omerens Omaigum2983 2005-09-17 20:08|| 2005-09-17 20:08|| Front Page Top

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