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myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people 4 years ago

This story is a little bit of Canadian military history, one the best Canadian generals of all time, Rick Hillier has retired.

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Normally I do no pay much attention to military stuff, but I am proud of the Canadian involvement in Afghanistan, fighting the taliban,

do you think the taliban will ever be defeated?

do you think the war on terrorism will ever be?

Did you even know about Canada's major contribution in Afghanistan?

 

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tags:  afghanastan, afghanistan, aware, canadian military, fighting
 
1. myLot reputation of 95/100. OreoCookie3 (22476)   4 years ago

I knew that Canada had a military presence there, but had no idea how much.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

it is the number one fighting force in afghanistan, stationed in the worst area for taliban, there are other countries there too but they are not sending their soldiers to the worst area, I think bush said he was sending soldiers to kandahar too to help the canadians who were pretty much doing it all by themselves.

Now the taliban is in pakistan, and targeting canadian soldiers.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. DonnaLawson (2806)   ranked 4,553 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

I do not believe that the Taliban will never be beaten, they are too sneaky and can be right in your face without you even knowing who they are, what they are thinking or what they are planning to do next.. I do hope the war on terrorism will be won and it will be wiped out completely, but am not sure it will be.. I applaud the Canadians for standing with the Americans and fighting this horrible war and fighting for all of our freedom.. The Canadians are unrewarded and unthanked for their participation is this war.. Their sons are buried just like ours are and Canadian mothers grieve just like we do.. I thank my Canadian neighbors for standing with us and helping us.. Have a great evening and be proud to be a Canadian..


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

thank you so very much Donna, I am and always will be very proud to be a Canadian. I Liked Americans too, I have to say.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. stephcjh (27638)   ranked 987 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

I had no idea until now that Canada was involved with contributing to the war in Afghanistan. I think that is great. We need to put an end to this war as soon as possible. It is really hurting alot of families and lives. I honestly don't think the war on terror will ever be over. Some people just do not want peace. I am glad that we have help fighting the Taliban though.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

You have many countries fighting in afghanistan, including France and I am always getting ugly emails about france, but france is out there fighting the taliban in afghanistan, since 911

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4. myLot reputation of 90/100. catfish57 (1146)   4 years ago

no, i was not aware of the canadien involvement in afghanastan. i imagine they may even be in iraq.i wish them all the best.i think,the taliban will be defeated.but of course american politicians have to get their act together.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

not in iraq, canadian put all soldiers in afghanistan, canadians follow the UN mandate,

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5. myLot reputation of 90/100. catfish57 (1146)   4 years ago

thankyou for bringing this to my attention.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

another thing, I have received many hateful emails joking about France because they did not join in iraq, but france too has many of its troops in Afghanistan, just not the most dangerous area, Kandahar where the Canadian soldiers are. Now the taliban is in pakistan, launching attacks on the Canadian soldiers from there.


myLot reputation of 90/100. catfish57 (1146)  4 years ago

the french military can only do much to help our country.they do have the equipment or manpwer we do. of course america is spreading to thin. i for one, is glad that france is helping as mush as it is.

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 4,436 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

I have heard of there contribution a few times through Mylot. I don't know if they ever will defeat it or not but I am hoping that they will and get this done and over with so people can get back to their families and protect them and so they won't feel as though their heart is being ripped out everytime their loved ones has to go back after a leave or everytime they hear that another bomb went off and have to wonder if it hurt or killed a loved one.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

yes it is such a hard time for the people on both sides, imagine the poor afghani people caught in the middle of the war.

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23201)   ranked 181 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

think I have heard his name before must of been on the news here for I know no other way I would have heard the name.
I know Canada is over there with ours Just didnt know whre they are now I do .
No matter what we think and we can always hope that it will end some day just dont know what it willtake to get them all out of there and let the world go back to having some kind of peace you really would think the people there and else whare would be tired of their place being bombed and tore up and help do something about it instead of going to be insurgents!


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

regular people are just that regular people,

most citizens in any country are regular people, then you have the criminals, they are a different breed of people altogether, even in canada and america.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23201)   ranked 181 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

that I know but seems like over there they get them awful young and train them

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. wordmax (995)   4 years ago

I was not aware of this friend, I am poor in history to be honest. No interest in war matters, but the information provided is interesting.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

and pakistan, is where the insurgents the taliban are launching their attacks on the canadian soldiers.

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. eeyore39 (3181)   4 years ago

I am well aware of Canada's involvement in Afghanistan and also Irag. They have been our allies forever. Remember way back when I was a boy going aboard the Canadian DD and could never figure out how they kept all those guys sober with the rum rations. Told you it was a long time ago. As far as the taliban and terrorism goes. I think we can control it to a certain extent but will it ever be eradicated, don't think so. There are to many wacko's out there willing to do anything for fame and glory. Look at all of the people in the US and probably your country as well who are native born and still turn to terrorism and hatred. I think we should not put them in prison and waste our money. We should just send them all to Iran and let them deal with them. One of two things would happen. Iran government would have them all killed because they were not native sons, or they would take them in with open arms and the country would soon become overpopulated and everyone there would die of starvation because the govenment could not take care of them. Either way we would win.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

well the us was very upset that canada did not join the war in iraq, but they have helped out in smaller ways

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. raydene (5491)   4 years ago

Hi Sweet

I think it is the nature of men to fight

so weather it's the Taliban or someone

replacing it ...war and terrorism will always be alive.

I just don't have alot of hope for world peace anymore

I have finally takem my rose colored glassed

and tossed them!

xoxoxoxoxo


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   ranked 476 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

unfortunately I have to agree with you.

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