GostHacked Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Opposing war goes against the feeding of that military industrial complex, and let's face it, US taxpayers are used to it by now. Just hope the Gov does a reach around while reaming the behind. That is the LEAST they could do. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 ....I would hope that Canada on the other hand protects their young from enterprises of glory. I would hope that Canada can fly the banner of "mission accomplished" when our society can be comfortable in our peaceful role on this earth and our young can expect to live to see old age. Yes...may hope spring eternal...but in the meantime, Canada is and has not been so peaceful. But per your request, I shall not bore you with the details of such policies and actions. It is best that the thin veneer of "peacekeeping", "soft power", and "responsibility to protect" remain foremost in Canadians' minds. The reality outside of Canada's borders is best left to the Canadian Forces who have to do the dirty work. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
On Guard for Thee Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 LOL..."opposing war"...but loving those military contracts and jobs in Canada. LOL, we'll take all the tax money you want to throw away. Quote
GostHacked Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 LOL, we'll take all the tax money you want to throw away. Quite right. Even the Fed helped to bail out Canadian banks last year. The non-bailout, as it was called. Spare some (hope and) change? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Variation on an old favorite..... Canada: What kind of woman do you think I am? USA: We’ve already established that. Now we’re just haggling over the price. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
GostHacked Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Apparently everyone has their price. What did Bush and Cheney cost the US? Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Apparently everyone has their price. What did Bush and Cheney cost the US? Are you talking in terms of money or reputation? I would guess LOTS of both. Quote
GostHacked Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Are you talking in terms of money or reputation? I would guess LOTS of both. A little from Column A, a little from Column B.... ok a lot. Quote
waldo Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Apparently everyone has their price. What did Bush and Cheney cost the US? cost? Why they cost the U.S. respect and standing within the world community... imagine that, somehow hicksville "cowboy diplomacy" just didn't go over too well! Quote
waldo Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 LOL..."opposing war"...but loving those military contracts and jobs in Canada. what? C'mon... what happened to your usual tent pleading/begging refrain? Is there a problem? Quote
waldo Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Americans don't worry about what Canada will do in Iraq. then why do you have a brazillion posts about the not so willing Canada not joining the "Coalition of the Willing"? Quote
Shady Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 cost? Why they cost the U.S. respect and standing within the world community... imagine that, somehow hicksville "cowboy diplomacy" just didn't go over too well! U.S. favourable ratings overseas aren't any higher under Obama's "leading from behind" foreign policy, and nobody fears them anymore. Quote
Shady Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 A little from Column A, a little from Column B.... ok a lot. Which column is it where nobody fears you anymore, and openly mocks you? Quote
Argus Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 If the USA has promised "no boots on the ground" then that special forces contingent must have been wearing slippers when that team went into Iraq to try to save the American journalist. This is not looking good for the USA. Except the rescue attempt was in Syria. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 Quite right. Even the Fed helped to bail out Canadian banks last year. The non-bailout, as it was called. Spare some (hope and) change? No, it actually didn't Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
GostHacked Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 No, it actually didn't Actually... it did. http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/banks-got-114b-from-governments-during-recession-1.1145997 But Canadian lenders also dipped into a program set up by the U.S. Federal Reserve aimed at providing cash to keep American banks afloat. CIBC and BMO took almost $3 billion each out of the fund, RBC and TD took out $8 billion and Scotiabank drew down almost $12 billion, the CCPA report found. Quote
Argus Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Actually... it did. http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/banks-got-114b-from-governments-during-recession-1.1145997 The banks didn't need any bailout from the fed. And many of the numbers in that report are mischaracterized. However, the US program was so loose in its regulatory framework that almost anyone could apply - an did. What? You think a bank isn't going to accept free money if it's offered? I would myself, though I don't need any money. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Shady Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 The banks didn't need any bailout from the fed. And many of the numbers in that report are mischaracterized. However, the US program was so loose in its regulatory framework that almost anyone could apply - an did. What? You think a bank isn't going to accept free money if it's offered? I would myself, though I don't need any money.It was also more about Canadian banks not operating at an unfair disadvantage with banks that were essentially being subsidized. GH is completely wrong, and dishonest with his bailout claim. Quote
GostHacked Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 It was also more about Canadian banks not operating at an unfair disadvantage with banks that were essentially being subsidized. GH is completely wrong, and dishonest with his bailout claim. I quote the CBC and it's my dishonest claim? Remember, it was the 'bailout that was not a bailout'. If they were not in trouble, why did they take the money? Quote
GostHacked Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 The banks didn't need any bailout from the fed. And many of the numbers in that report are mischaracterized. However, the US program was so loose in its regulatory framework that almost anyone could apply - an did. What? You think a bank isn't going to accept free money if it's offered? I would myself, though I don't need any money. You realize that taxpayers are on the hook for that money... right? Where does the Fed get it's money? OH right it can print money whenever they need it. A bank can also conjure money out of thin air. Quote
Jim Brown Posted August 25, 2014 Report Posted August 25, 2014 So much for the "stability and democracy" Dubya said would follow his needless invasion of Iraq. Quote
jbg Posted August 26, 2014 Report Posted August 26, 2014 So much for the "stability and democracy" Dubya said would follow his needless invasion of Iraq. So much for the "stability and democracy in Iraq" that Dubya promised would follow his needless invasion.Any similarities? (I made a matching post) Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Big Guy Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Posted July 6, 2016 Well, we just got a British OOPS!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/06/chilcot-report-2003-iraq-war-was-unnecessary-and-invasion-was-no/ Will we see something similar from Bush? I think not. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
GostHacked Posted July 6, 2016 Report Posted July 6, 2016 Well, we just got a British OOPS!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/06/chilcot-report-2003-iraq-war-was-unnecessary-and-invasion-was-no/ Will we see something similar from Bush? I think not. Yep, many of us knew it was a bad idea. Quote
eyeball Posted July 6, 2016 Report Posted July 6, 2016 Well, we just got a British OOPS!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/06/chilcot-report-2003-iraq-war-was-unnecessary-and-invasion-was-no/ Will we see something similar from Bush? I think not. What's more likely is that someone will send Bush a WMD. He'll finally be able to say, see, "told you so". Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
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