Reread his comment and mine. Read between the lines.

Mmm, no. I was poking fun at people who use the war to fuel anti-Americanism, especially those who are Canadian.

Am I opposed to the war? Yes, but I don’t like most wars anyways…and I used to be a soldier.

“A genuine commitment to Iraq means a significant presence of Canadian troops on the ground there (as with your forces in Afghan).”

Ah, but you miss a very important point: what politicians say and what goes on behind closed doors are two very different things. I’m sure there’s a few former members of CF who could enlighten you on that, but they’d get in trouble if they did.

Besides, the Canadian government and Canadian corporation are far more sympathetic than most people think. Remember, we also elected a conservative oil man.

http://redtory.blogspot.com/20.....aries.html

Nothing to do with what pawi said but I will second someguy’s point to him. Inexcusable to not even make an attempt at proper capitalization.

And no complaints about ESL! After all, it could be worse; in German every noun has to be capitalized regardless of its position in the sentence (if I remember correctly).

I’m not quite sure of your last point someguy, but I guess what you mean is that even though you disapprove of “our” war in Iraq nevertheless Canadians are participating — “so there” (?)

Someguy’s humorous jab was aimed at Pawi’s absence of capital letters in his posts.

It’s that you learn that the ‘Shift’ key isn’t just used to fire or run when you play games.

You’re a witty guy yourself, someguy.

This is IMO rather a bit of “spin” on the part of the Toronto ST columnist. “Exchange” officer positions are common between all the NATO countries; in this case it’s entitled “Deputy Commander” but it doesn’t necessarily mean Gen Natynczyk is in a position to make significant command decisions affecting life and death issues involving III Corps.

Even if Gen N is present in Iraq long-term — if the III Corps US commanding general drops dead of a heart attack tomorrow, another US general will quickly be appointed as replacement (rather than Gen N serving out the remainder of the US commander’s normal term).

(And it’s not that Gen N wouldn’t be capable — I’m sure he’s equal in capacity if not better vs a vs the roster of his equivalent rank US general officers).

A genuine commitment to Iraq means a significant presence of Canadian troops on the ground there (as with your forces in Afghan). Not that I’m expecting this or even implying it should be (kimchipig grabbed me by the collar back in 2003 and gave me a thorough backhanding when I tried to argue the point with him & I’m not about to take it up again).

As proof of my point, a “search” for Gen N’s name at this Canadian mil blog turns up very little discussion of this particular “command” role of Gen N. (and I think these chaps of yours know their stuff):

http://toyoufromfailinghands.blogspot.com/

I commend this blog to you. If you’re looking to genuinely “one-up” me (instead of just engage in kidding about flag displays), here’s an example of the type of contribution by Canadian forces that you ought to be citing (besides Afghan). Something that the USAF couldn’t do and needed help with:

http://toyoufromfailinghands.b.....html#links

No, no, no. It’s that you learn that the ‘Shift’ key isn’t just used to fire or run when you play games.

Ah, but you Americans and your war in Iraq…

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/.....07782.html

Whoops, never mind, eh?