Recent content by probum non poenitet

This post will be unpopular. But since you asked sincerely, I will answer sincerely, if indelicately ... The reason I enjoyed this site so much last year was that those who spoke to topics were almost always soldiers preparing for/conducting/returned from operations. Those who did not have an...

First-hand experience with combat doesn't teach you anything about war? Being a TV critic does? I have about 100 smart-ass comments I could dish out here. But why bother? There are many in this country who will be ungrateful to those who serve, because it is in their natures to be ungrateful...

Might have got lost in the desert and wandered around for 40 years ...

Perhaps it crashed in a bog? They find planes pretty well preserved from time to time if they fall into a marsh. Just speculating.

"Quick! Blow the gravy ballast!"

Bigger groups that have trained with rifles.  ;D

I don't mind seeing this kind of criticism. I don't mind an opposition that questions government policy in a reasonable manner, as opposed to bumper-sticker genius such as "The JTF2 is abandoning the CF" or "Let's flee then start to negotiate." I trust politicians of all parties about as much as...

I don't know what a farmer's crop is worth there ... my failing brain recalls a figure of $6,000 for a typical opium crop. Is that out to lunch? Hell, even if it was much more, it seems a simple and shockingly cheap program to implement? "Here's a cheque for $10,000, excuse us while we burn...

To be fair, this is a selection of quotes woven together in an article. And we certainly know how often reporters can create an impression far from the reality of what was orginally stated. So until I hear more from Dion, I'll back off somewhat. But it will be interesting to see Dion's...

Sorry to burst the bubble ... http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/53644.0.html

... why, your nearest Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, of course! ...  :D

Well, if you objected to the interview today, you might be called a fascist ... oh, the delicious irony ...

We will leave Afghanistan when we have achieved our aims, or if Western political will breaks. The most effective means to manipulate Western political will is through the press. The enemy knows this. I ask sincerely, do you agree? The press has limits on it. Would publishing my VISA number be...

I think we're motivating the Germans the wrong way. Why don't we just tell them that Afghanistan is a neutral country, protected by treaty, and the Germans aren't welcome there? You'd have panzers in Kandahar before Christmas.  :D

For Hansard-geeks, here are two important debates about the Afghan mission. 'Take note debate' during early stages of Operation Archer, November 15, 2005. http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=38&Ses=1&DocId=2110734#SOB-1471141 (hit ctrl+F...