Well, the PM went to the 'Wild West'

[Blakey]

I wonder if the visit had the desired effect (boost morale)?
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/03/12/afghan-troops060312.html

 

[dynaglide]

I think it's a refreshing change in this country to see the leadership step up and state their case in no uncertain terms i.e. no debate will happen in Parliament on the mission, and the government will stand behind the troops on the ground after putting them there. Bravo Stephen Harper!

 

[Armymedic]

Wild west? He didn't go to Cochrane Alberta...he's in KAF.

CTV's reportage:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060301/afghan_template_060301/20060312?hub=TopStories

Wow, what is that aura he is showing? Is it, no can't be, LEADERSHIP?

 

[The Gues-|-]

WOW, that's great! 

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Of course the CBC painted the PM and the CDS with the American brush saying that Harper is being decisive with his decisions on this and visiting the troops like Bush would and that the CDS is acting more like an American general with a tendency to politicize things. :

 

[Sh0rtbUs]

Of course the CBC painted the PM and the CDS with the American brush saying that Harper is being decisive with his decisions on this and visiting the troops like Bush would and that the CDS is acting more like an American general with a tendency to politicize things. :

I saw a bit of their commentary after his interview. Leave it to CBC...

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[IN HOC SIGNO]

Wild west? He didn't go to Cochrane Alberta...he's in KAF.

CTV's reportage:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060301/afghan_template_060301/20060312?hub=TopStories

Wow, what is that aura he is showing? Is it, no can't be, LEADERSHIP?

Yes and note that this is his first foreign trip. I don't think we can ask for better moral support than this. Now hopefully he and his Defence Minister will come home and start to pony up the bucks to beef up our equipment and manpower.....and not take 12 years to do it!

 

[Genetk44]

Good for him...well done!

 

[scm77]

They have a little picture slideshow of his visit here.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/photogalleries/flash/afghan_harper.html?gallery=afghan_harper

Go to see the Prime Minister showing our soldiers the support they deserve. 

 

[medicineman]

Did he get a helmet and put it on right way around?

MM

 

[tomahawk6]

Fantastic. Should be a real boost for morale.  

 

[the 48th regulator]

Wild west...

Dang he was in Malvern?? I didn't get a chance to rake the leaves...


dileas

tess

 

[beach_bum]

Simply outstanding. 

 

[Pte_Martin]

Glad to see it! Looks good on him for making his first overseas trip to see our troops, And not giving in to the NDP and letting a debate on why we are there go on, Keep it up Mr. Harper 

 

[GO!!!]

In other news, PM Harper securely tied Jack Layton to a door bundle of humanitarian aid and personally flipped the light to green.

Unfortunately, the local Taliban Commander returned him to KAF unharmed, claiming that he could best hurt the infidels and their nation by allowing this one to live, and continuing his subversive work.  ;D

Congratulations Mr. Harper, we need your support, and this was an excellent way to give it!

Keep up the good work, this is why I voted Conservative!!

 

[Danjanou]

In other news, PM Harper securely tied Jack Layton to a door bundle of humanitarian aid and personally flipped the light to green.

Unfortunately, the local Taliban Commander returned him to KAF unharmed, claiming that he could best hurt the infidels and their nation by allowing this one to live, and continuing his subversive work.  ;D

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Thanks GO I needed that

 

[Kirkhill]

Still laughing GO, thanks 

 

[Kat Stevens]

Did anyone see the followup piece on CBC news?  "The senior Canadian female infantry "officer" (a MCpl)  and her Commanding Officer (a Sgt)".  How long have these clowns been covering things over there?  Things like that really get up my jumper....

 

[MikeM]

Good on the PM, should be a good morale booster.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Yeah Kat I did notice that and was yelling at the TV.