Canada: the 'nice' enemy

World | 576 hits | Dec 30 1:12 pm | Posted by: Hyack

As the Taliban's snowbirds frolic in camps in Pakistan, experts reflect on the protagonists in Afghanistan

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by Arctic_Menace
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:20 pm
Interesting article. And a fairly good read.
by roger-roger
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:24 pm
Yes it goes to show not many people at all pay attention to what Canada is doing. The only ones who really know what Canada is like are those who are deeply imbedded with us. The rest only give us a quick glance and make an assumption that reinforces their personal preconceived opinion.

If there was ever a country that could pull a fast one, we are it.
by stokes
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:31 pm
"Eisensapper" said
Yes it goes to show not many people at all pay attention to what Canada is doing. The only ones who really know what Canada is like are those who are deeply imbedded with us. The rest only give us a quick glance and make an assumption that reinforces their personal preconceived opinion.

If there was ever a country that could pull a fast one, we are it.

Oh how I wish we had the political resolve to pull the fast one, it would certainly make others look at us with the respect that we deserve!!
by Bacardi4206
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:54 pm
The whole 'nice' image is just a cover-up, we act all nice and friendly. When the enemy get's close. We pull out our C7's and C8's and boom!

Taliban dead. You'd think with all our history in war, and even peace keeping we would atleast by now prove that the CF are tough soldiers who don't give up and fight hard. Despite there major disadvantages of numbers, superior tech and fire-power.

We always get the job done, but because we spent most of our time helping countries across the globe. That image in history is never remembered.

I guess you can't have both the image of a 'peacekeeper' and retain a image of a warrior.
by Mr_Canada
Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:11 pm
I'm absolutely fine with being seen as nice.
by Gunnair
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:48 am
"lily" said
What's wrong with being "nice"?

Nothing, and it lets you get away with a hell of a lot more...
by TattoodGirl
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:22 am
"lily" said
What's wrong with being "nice"?

Nothing, and it lets you get away with a hell of a lot more...

Exactly.
Not only that...We are Damn Fine looking in Canada...that goes a long way as well
by Gunnair
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:40 am
"TattoodGirl" said

Nothing, and it lets you get away with a hell of a lot more...

Exactly.
Not only that...We are Damn Fine looking in Canada...that goes a long way as well

Precisely. We can't be evil, we're damned goodlooking!
by TattoodGirl
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:42 am
You look like Paul Gross?!?!?!?!

Why didnt you mention that before?
by Gunnair
Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:56 am
"TattoodGirl" said
8O You look like Paul Gross?!?!?!?!

Why didnt you mention that before?

My bad - wrong picture. I meant this one.
by herbie
Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:35 am
I've said this before that it can be used to advantage.
Canadians could chase Taliban into Pakistan in hot pursuit and get away with it. The US can't.
Finish them off, turn to the villagers and say we only were after those guys. Cousin Bhupinder in Oshawa says hi. Gotta go now, we're outa here!
You don't occupy. You don't linger a second longer, you leave.
by Chumley
Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:51 pm
"herbie" said
Canadians could chase Taliban into Pakistan in hot pursuit and get away with it.

I seriously doubt that.
by bootlegga
Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:11 pm
"herbie" said

Finish them off, turn to the villagers and say we only were after those guys. Cousin Bhupinder in Oshawa says hi.
by hwacker
Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:38 pm
"Gunnair" said

Precisely. We can't be evil, we're damned goodlooking!

really