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Dion in Afghanistan, Liberal Position Remains the Same

1/14/2008

Posted by Patti under Afghanistan, Canadian Politics

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So, Stephane Dion hopped over to Afghanistan this weekend. He was accompanied by his deputy, Micheal Ignatieff (keep your friends close and your enemies closer, wise move). Of course, I just know that he went over there with an open mind, just itching to get a clear picture of what Canada is doing over there and if we are even needed or wanted there.

That would be why he and his party released their position on our future mission in Afghanistan last week and why even after being on the ground there, he’s still mouthing the same stupidity.

Although, I do have to recognize that the Liberals have shifted their stance a tad. Instead of demanding the complete withdrawal of our troops after February 2009, he is suggesting that it would be acceptable for them to remain in some ‘non-combat’ role and likely not in Kandahar. He does appear to be quite willing to put aside the fact that Karzai, the Afghan President, would very much like to see our troops complete their mission in Kandahar. It appears since his host had the courtesy to be appreciative of whatever role Canada would take on, Dion thinks that is all good. (more…)