Guest American Woman Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 I asked you the question. So you yourself had no point? No reason for asking the question? Okaaaay. If you can't answer it, explain yourself, don't expect me to. Quote
GostHacked Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 So you yourself had no point? No reason for asking the question? Okaaaay. If you can't answer it, explain yourself, don't expect me to. Essentially I am asking for your opinion on it. If you don't want to answer, don't post. It's that simple. Quote
Guest American Woman Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Essentially I am asking for your opinion on it. If you don't want to answer, don't post. It's that simple. Yeah, if I don't want to answer your questions, I shouldn't post. Since you don't want to answer mine, I pass your advice back to you. Quote
Signals.Cpl Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 The Canadians in Iran were warned to get out. I would guess any Canadians in Iran were at the mercy of the Iranian government, anyway, even when Canada had an embassy there. What do you think the Canadian government could do for a Canadian in trouble with the government in Iran? The U.S. hasn't had an embassy there for years. That is precisely why I believe the government did the right thing by withdrawing the embassy staff, no need to risk leaving them to the mercy of Iran . And I realize that the embassy cannot do much as Iran does not recognize a dual citizenship therefore Iranian-Canadians cannot receive any sort of help from the embassy. Quote Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Guest Manny Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 That is precisely why I believe the government did the right thing by withdrawing the embassy staff, no need to risk leaving them to the mercy of Iran . Why? Did Iran say or do anything that threatened the embassy? Quote
Guest American Woman Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) That is precisely why I believe the government did the right thing by withdrawing the embassy staff, no need to risk leaving them to the mercy of Iran . And I realize that the embassy cannot do much as Iran does not recognize a dual citizenship therefore Iranian-Canadians cannot receive any sort of help from the embassy. Exactly. And in light of the recent embassy bombings, I think Canada did the right thing by not leaving the embassy staff at risk in Iran; especially if being there really served no purpose/couldn't accomplish anything. Edited September 30, 2012 by American Woman Quote
Guest Manny Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Does GBR have an embassy there? I wonder how many western allied nations do. Or was Canada the only one. Quote
eyeball Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 I heard about this when it happened a few weeks ago. What specifically prompted this decision at this point in time? I think he did it for a few reasons. Stirring the domestic shit up, giving his base a hard-on and keeping the opposition on edge is de rigueur. Doing it while prostituting Canada's natural resources to Iran's patrons and the biggest dictatorships on the planet also sends business a clear message. That took real chutzpah and I'm astounded and appalled at Canadian's tolerance and indifference towards appearing so tough on tyranny on the one hand while catering to it at the same time. I imagine Putin and Jintao were dutifully impressed and pleased. We live not only in very interesting times but also very grotesque. Quote I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
Guest American Woman Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Does GBR have an embassy there? I wonder how many western allied nations do. Or was Canada the only one. No, GBR does not maintain an embassy there: Iranian Protesters Attack British Embassy The British Embassy Tehran remains closed. Edited to add: As to what other allies still maintain embassies there: Australia, France, South Korea, Austria, Norway, Spain, the Netherlands and most other important countries have embassies in Tehran. No other countries likely to follow Canada’s lead in severing ties with Iran Edited September 30, 2012 by American Woman Quote
GostHacked Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Yeah, if I don't want to answer your questions, I shouldn't post. This is how debate goes, I ask you a question, you reply, ask me a question I reply. You have such a nice track record of doing this no wonder people cannot have a discussion with you anymore. You think it's terrible for Iran to back the Assad regime, but are you giving the west a pass on arming the rebels? Quote
kraychik Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 the biggest bully in the playground is israel and harper's actions are mostly due to the pressure of the israeli lobby which wants to isolate iran. More anti-Semitism from bud. What you're sharing with us is essentially the newer iteration of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, remade for the 21st century. All we need to do is use the term "Zionists" as a euphemism for Jews, and parrot the ever durable narrative of conniving Jews conspiring to control all the "power" in the world. Apparently Harper, in your mind, is a puppet of the Jews Zionists. Quote
bud Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 More anti-Semitism from bud. What you're sharing with us is essentially the newer iteration of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, remade for the 21st century. All we need to do is use the term "Zionists" as a euphemism for Jews, and parrot the ever durable narrative of conniving Jews conspiring to control all the "power" in the world. Apparently Harper, in your mind, is a puppet of the Jews Zionists. ooh! the anti-semite card and mention of protocols of the elders of zion for suggesting that the israeli lobby has influence over harper. look at these anti-semites who happen to be semite canadians: Quote http://whoprofits.org/
Guest American Woman Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) This is how debate goes, I ask you a question, you reply, ask me a question I reply. You have such a nice track record of doing this no wonder people cannot have a discussion with you anymore. You think it's terrible for Iran to back the Assad regime, but are you giving the west a pass on arming the rebels? Where did I give anyone a pass for anything? And fyi, generally, the way things work around here, someone first gives their opinion/makes a comment. You asked for my opinion without giving yours - without saying anything. And this is your idea of a "discussion." No wonder people cannot have a discussion with you. Furthermore, the question you asked was in response to my post quoting Canadian government policy. You're a Canadian. Ask your government your question. Edited October 1, 2012 by American Woman Quote
bud Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 No wonder people cannot have a discussion with you. yes. people cannot have a discussion with him. you should spend less time being a hypocrite and trying to project your own shortcomings and more time responding to discussions which you've left unfinished. you can start here. Quote http://whoprofits.org/
DogOnPorch Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 There you go, AW...you're being dishonest, AGAIN...LOL Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Guest American Woman Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 There you go, AW...you're being dishonest, AGAIN...LOL If bud says so ............ Quote
Guest Peeves Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 There are many reasons Harper cut ties with Iran. The main one being the fact that he believes them to be the single biggest threat to global security on earth. If this is true, wouldn't you want to be their friend? You don't go pissing off the biggest bully in the playground on purpose do you? If you're a Quisling, yup. If you got balls,you step up. They murdered a Canadian ad are sponsors of terrorism..seems good fer me. UH....! Just what makes them the biggest bully? They might be the biggest threat, but that's simply calling a terrorist state what it is, doesn't mean we should be scared of them. Hells bells, they aren't much if you took away the nuke threat....hey, what a good idea. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Where did I give anyone a pass for anything? And fyi, generally, the way things work around here, someone first gives their opinion/makes a comment. You asked for my opinion without giving yours - without saying anything. And this is your idea of a "discussion." No wonder people cannot have a discussion with you. Furthermore, the question you asked was in response to my post quoting Canadian government policy. You're a Canadian. Ask your government your question. You can view my thoughts on that topic in the thread I created about the embassy in Benghazi. You're welcome. Quote
Guest American Woman Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 You can view my thoughts on that topic in the thread I created about the embassy in Benghazi. You're welcome. I'll get right on that ...... as soon as hell freezes over. Quote
dre Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 Exactly. And in light of the recent embassy bombings, I think Canada did the right thing by not leaving the embassy staff at risk in Iran; especially if being there really served no purpose/couldn't accomplish anything. It could provide consular services to Canadians in Iran.... you know... the main point of having an embassy? Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
Guest Peeves Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 It could provide consular services to Canadians in Iran.... you know... the main point of having an embassy? Any Canadians in Iran are either fools or in jail. Those there on business are breaking sanctions...likely. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 I'll get right on that ...... as soon as hell freezes over. Hmm now you are in my top 5 fave trolls of all time. Quote
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