Our government is full of pansies

Dowly · 07-29-09, 09:29 AM

There's been 3 cases recently involving finnish peacekeepers coming under fire in Afghanistan, the latest being the first time they had to return fire during their time in Afghanistan.

Anywho, now there's politicians coming forth saying we have to pull our troops out because of that.

While they arent being pulled, I have to wonder, what our government would be like in-case of an bigger engagement? Bring out the white flags and give up when things get abit heated?

On a off topic note: What is our president doing nowadays anyway? I have heard almost nothing of her in months in terms of political stuff. (not that I care, I cant wait to get rid of the cow)

ETR3(SS) · 07-29-09, 09:48 AM

That doesn't sound good. So if your country gets invaded, where will they pull the troops out to then?

Pwnerator · 07-29-09, 10:52 AM

Seems to be the same in many european countries. Just as you said, pansie amount has reached critical levels.

FIREWALL · 07-29-09, 11:00 AM

France is haveing a Fire Sale on White Flags.

Stealth Hunter · 07-29-09, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

France is haveing a Fire Sale on White Flags.

Why do the French have so many trees?

Because the Germans like to march in the shade.

FIREWALL · 07-29-09, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Why do the French have so many trees?

Because the Germans like to march in the shade.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

07-29-09, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

There's been 3 cases recently involving finnish peacekeepers coming under fire in Afghanistan, the latest being the first time they had to return fire during their time in Afghanistan.

Anywho, now there's politicians coming forth saying we have to pull our troops out because of that.

While they arent being pulled, I have to wonder, what our government would be like in-case of an bigger engagement? Bring out the white flags and give up when things get abit heated?

On a off topic note: What is our president doing nowadays anyway? I have heard almost nothing of her in months in terms of political stuff. (not that I care, I cant wait to get rid of the cow)

I know some UN guys who have been there, not sure if the're deployed right now. Their salary really isn't that amazing considering the 24-hour nature of the job. And you, Mr armchair general, would like to see them more in harms way?

Btw, I don't give a **** what politicians think, they got us into this mess, let's see them get us out of it.

Dowly · 07-29-09, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

And you, Mr armchair general, would like to see them more in harms way?

No, I'm not saying that. I'm saying our politicans are pansies. They made the decision to send our troops there and now with first sign of danger, they want to pull them out.

I mean, what the hell did they expect?

Aramike · 07-29-09, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

I know some UN guys who have been there, not sure if the're deployed right now. Their salary really isn't that amazing considering the 24-hour nature of the job. And you, Mr armchair general, would like to see them more in harms way?

I didn't get that impression from Dowly. I thought he meant that, rather than seeing them in harm's way, he'd like them to show some backbone when they are actually there.

FIREWALL · 07-29-09, 12:30 PM

Dowly is not an Armchair General.

He's more of a CouchPotato Admiral.

Dowly · 07-29-09, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Dowly is not an Armchair General.

True that, I has no armchair.

@Aramike

Yes, that's pretty much what I meant. Our politicians are eager to make Finland look 'involved' everywhere and anytime, but at times it really looks that they dont think it through, this being a good example.

Schroeder · 07-29-09, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

. Our politicians are eager to make Finland look 'involved' everywhere and anytime, but at times it really looks that they dont think it through, this being a good example.

Reminds me of our government .

07-29-09, 09:29 AM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Our government is full of pansies There's been 3 cases recently involving finnish peacekeepers coming under fire in Afghanistan, the latest being the first time they had to return fire during their time in Afghanistan. Anywho, now there's politicians coming forth saying we have to pull our troops out because of that. While they arent being pulled, I have to wonder, what our government would be like in-case of an bigger engagement? Bring out the white flags and give up when things get abit heated? On a off topic note: What is our president doing nowadays anyway? I have heard almost nothing of her in months in terms of political stuff. (not that I care, I cant wait to get rid of the cow)

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ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	That doesn't sound good. So if your country gets invaded, where will they pull the troops out to then? __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	France is haveing a Fire Sale on White Flags. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Dowly is not an Armchair General. He's more of a CouchPotato Admiral. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Pwnerator Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 43 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Seems to be the same in many european countries. Just as you said, pansie amount has reached critical levels.