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We are the people of Canada too. We didn't give up our citizenship when we signed on.
Jim Seggie said:How do we make these posters? I feel artistic today.
"The CBC - trashing the military effort for half a century!"
Swingline1984 said:Not a demotivational poster, and the subject is not the military, but it fits the bill I think.
Happy to take this one, since I populate that thread.TN said:One thing that blows my mind is the "Taliban Propaganda Watch" topic on this forum. Who's side are we on? NATO or Al-Qaeda? Any "reporter" can go on this site, and "research" our forum. Bringing more fuel to the fire.
Although not Canadian, a quote from George Washington applies here to some extent: "When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen." That's inscribed in one of the main structures at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.TN said:Hey Jim, I thought we were soldiers. "To close with and destroy the enemy" ;D
More than entitled - also good to share it here.TN said:Remember this is all my opinion. I am very bitter these days.
milnews.ca said:When you read the statements of Taliban spokespersons in the media, some sound like they're just giving their side of the story. If you see more of the Taliban's material, you realize just how much they exaggerate.
TN said:Now who this the enemy?
TN said:Yes, and YOU bring it to the English table and let every Canadian Anti War supporter fight their case against the Harper government. Now who this the enemy?
CDN Aviator said:Not him.
You need to calm down dude. Honestly.
I know you got much of your mind but your focusing on the wrong targets.
TN said:May be I'm Pat.. who knows. Hints why I'm getting help.
CDN Aviator said:I know dude. Just trying to help ya.
An American private security firm whose employees have been implicated in the killing of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan was paid nearly $2.4 million to train Canadian soldiers last year.
Documents tabled in the House of Commons show Xe Services, formerly known as Blackwater, was providing select troops specialized training in precision shooting and defensive driving at the company's North Carolina facilities.
Other soldiers were trained in bodyguard and close-quarter combat skills.
Not all of the training was done by the company's staff, the documents say. In many instances, the Canadian Forces supplied its own instructors or simply used the company's extensive training complex ....
A bit more of the same on the link.Ms. Christine Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives often use a company that is known for having killed many civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan for training our troops. Blackwater's past was so dark and its image so bad that it had to change its name to Xe. Xe has become the Conservatives' company of choice for training our soldiers. The government uses its services regularly on untendered contracts. Why is there no call for tenders when the government hires a foreign private company to train our troops?
Hon. Peter MacKay (Minister of National Defence, CPC): As always, Mr. Speaker, that is not true. Academi has facilities in North Carolina that offer a number of technical ranges that we do not have here in Canada. We contract facilities for short periods of time as a most cost-effective means of investing in our troops for training, as opposed to building fixed expensive infrastructure here in Canada. We use these technical ranges for specialized skill enhancement, such as defensive driving. We continue to invest in ensuring that we have the best trained forces in the world ....
Hon. John McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, our military has the justified reputation as a smart, ethical and effective force. It is therefore disheartening to see the Minister of National Defence issue a contract to BlackBerry, formerly Xe Services, now Academi. Changing names does not change a vigilante culture.
The world's largest mercenary army has been accused of murdering Afghanis and Iraqis with impunity and immunity and lying to Congress. That is hardly the way to win the hearts and minds of civilians.
Why would the minister sign any contract with this appalling Blackwater company.
Hon. Peter MacKay (Minister of National Defence, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we do not have a contract with BlackBerry or Blackwater at the Canadian Forces. We do in fact contract out for very specific purposes involving training. At certain times of the year, when facilities in Canada are not suitable for the type of training required, we invest in that. We invest in the training. We invest in the equipment.
I would hope that the member opposite in the third party in the third row would be a little more forthcoming in his support for the men and women in uniform.
"...Mr. Speaker, we do not have a contract with BlackBerry or Blackwater at the Canadian Forces."
Teeps74 said:Actually, we do have a contract with BlackBerry. It is the "smartphone" of choice for the CF after all.
These quotes from both parties are disheartening. Are they really that clueless?
What a friggin dumbass. :milnews.ca said:Some Liberals need to do more homework re: company names - highlights mine from QP yesterday:
To Mr. Seggie I couldn't quite find a picture to suit your caption, but I hope this one worksJim Seggie said:Demotivational poster material here, can any one make it?
"The good old CBC. Undermining military efforts for fifty years!"
Teeps74 said:Actually, we do have a contract with BlackBerry. It is the "smartphone" of choice for the CF after all.
These quotes from both parties are disheartening. Are they really that clueless?