Sadaam Captured Alive

Bond · 12-14-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylflon

We don't give a **** about contracts. We're more interested in helping Iraqis. That may be hard for you to understand but that's our take on things. People before profit. Sure there are some crooked politicians here too. But most Canadians would agree with me in saying that helping the people of Iraq is more important than making any sort of personal gain in the deal.

When, discussing politics, you don't look from other people's points of view. You just shoot what others believe down and insult them. That really makes you look like a prick. Try being just the tiniest bit polite.

I believe Strangler made the point quite clear and simple. It is the United State's money and the United States can do what they want with their own money. It is only logical to not allow any countries that did not support the war to be able to profit from the rebuilding of that country. You also have to consider France and Germany were racking in billons of dollars from Saddam... illegally I might add. You may find it unfair to exclude Canada from bidding, but then it would be unfair to only allow one country that did not support the war to bid.

And a lot of times it is not about shooting people's points of view down, it's about shooting down their misinformed ideas.

Dylflon · 12-14-2003, 08:09 PM

Granted, but others may think you're misinformed.

*flees*

Joeiss · 12-14-2003, 08:24 PM

Ok, I will step in now. I think that it is great news the Saddam has been captured. I personally thought he would have put up a fight, maybe with a couple of armed guards with him too, but he didn't. I just think he looks tired and worn out... I think he knows how messed up he is, and now justice will be served.

Canada is contributing with the effort in Iraq. We are not proving men or equipment for two reasons: The war on Iraq is not a UN approved war, and we simply do not have the troops to send. We have many of our troops in Afghanistan and other parts around the world keeping peace. I feel that now that Martin is Prime Minister, and Saddam has been captured, we will send in a 1-3 thousand soldiers in the next 3-6 months to help keep the streets of Iraq safe.

Does Canada deserve contracts to rebuild Iraq? Yes and no. Canada has been contributing money to the war effort, just not men. If I were in America's shoes, I wouldn't let some country who didn't back me publicly in on the money that will be made.

And gekko, when did you get back? Welcome home man. How did boot camp go? Good to have you back man.

Professor S · 12-14-2003, 10:17 PM

Yes Canada has sent help in the form of aid, but they also made it abundantly clear that they were against the war. And if all the Canadian companies cared about was helping poor Iraqis, they wouldn't care about having to accept sub-contracting work. Its about the money. Don't kid yourself, Dyflon.

Now I have nothing against Canada. They've always been good allies and of all the countries against the war, they were the most considerate and sensible about it. But they should not expect to get paid by the US to fix up Iraq when those moneys could go towards US and allied companies, which will eventually trickle down to Canada, etc anyway.

GameKinG · 12-14-2003, 11:37 PM

You want contracts to help iraqi's but you wont support a war to help iraqis. Hmmm...

DeathsHand · 12-15-2003, 01:02 AM

blah blaaah political arguements from the usual players etc etc...

I havn't read the whole topic because it's too long for me to read at 1AM...

Has anybody mentioned anything about how we were complaining about our captured troops being all over the news in that area of the world, and us complaining about how it's not right etc etc, then Saddam gets caught and we're like yay Saddam look here he is getting a check-up! We got him! Look! Video! VIDEO LOOK IT'S SADDAM! AND HE'S GETTING CHECKED FOR LICE HAHAHA!...?

Just curious...

DimHalo · 12-14-2003, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

I believe Strangler made the point quite clear and simple. It is the United State's money and the United States can do what they want with their own money. It is only logical to not allow any countries that did not support the war to be able to profit from the rebuilding of that country. You also have to consider France and Germany were racking in billons of dollars from Saddam... illegally I might add. You may find it unfair to exclude Canada from bidding, but then it would be unfair to only allow one country that did not support the war to bid.

And a lot of times it is not about shooting people's points of view down, it's about shooting down their misinformed ideas.

I agree entirely here. And I really don't see how it is such a big deal if Canada doesn't want the money. If they were in it for just helping they would not be so concerned with getting the contract from the US