Chilly Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/POL...EMPLATE=DEFAULT Poland Official: Troops Should Leave Iraq By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press writer WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland, a key U.S. ally in Iraq, should withdraw its troops from the Mideast nation at the end of next year, Poland's defense minister said in an interview published Monday. It was the first time a Polish official has indicated when Warsaw might end its presence in Iraq. Jerzy Szmajdzinski argued that 2 1/2 years in Iraq would be "enough" for the Polish military, and said his suggestion was aimed at countering "cheap populism" by opponents of the Polish presence. Prime Minister Marek Belka said he had not been consulted on the remarks and would meet Szmajdzinski later Monday, Poland's PAP news agency reported. "In my opinion, the deadline (for Poland's mission) should be the date of expiry of the U.N. Security Council's resolution 1546," Szmajdzinski was quoted as telling the Gazeta Wyborcza daily. That resolution provided for the handover of power to Iraqi authorities, with steps that run through the end of next year. Poland last year took command of a multinational security force in central Iraq that currently includes about 6,000 troops - among them more than 2,400 Polish soldiers. Leaders have previously said they hope to scale down the Polish presence significantly after parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for January. Szmajdzinski said a mission of 2 1/2 years in "such difficult conditions" was a major challenge for a former Warsaw Pact army that is still "reaching new capabilities and introducing new equipment." "It is enough," he said. "It is a rational period of time." Still, Szmajdzinski said that, if a new international mission is approved beyond December 2005, "a group of some officers would most probably remain in staff offices, in training centers, maybe also a group of observers." The Iraq mission has broad mainstream political support. However, a leading member of Belka's junior coalition partner, the Labor Union, has called on Belka to present a plan for the withdrawal of Polish troops from Iraq ahead of the vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Nowhere in that article does it say that they are removing troops. Just that the Defense Minister thinks that they might want to consider it soon. And nowhere in that article does it say that would remove troops because of a change in their position in regards to the War on Terror. Next time you drop by to post a link or a story, make the assumption that people might actually READ the story or link. Got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 It just goes on with the continuing Muslim appeasement campaign by Europe. That hasn't made their problem any better. Ask the Dutch how much fun they are having. They now have to take extra police with them into Muslim neighborhoods to GUARD the POLICE cars when they respond to calls. EMTs won't respond without police escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 It just goes on with the continuing Muslim appeasement campaign by Europe. That hasn't made their problem any better. Ask the Dutch how much fun they are having. They now have to take extra police with them into Muslim neighborhoods to GUARD the POLICE cars when they respond to calls. EMTs won't respond without police escort. 56267[/snapback] Hey layoff the Muslims .Where is all the love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 It just goes on with the continuing Muslim appeasement campaign by Europe. That hasn't made their problem any better. Ask the Dutch how much fun they are having. They now have to take extra police with them into Muslim neighborhoods to GUARD the POLICE cars when they respond to calls. EMTs won't respond without police escort. 56267[/snapback] Sure that was Holland? Why worry about it, it goes on everywhere... Whoop-dee-do. Sounds like the activities at the CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) and other neighborhoods? I don't think you have to travel across "The Pond" to see sh*t like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Sure that was Holland? Why worry about it, it goes on everywhere... Whoop-dee-do. Sounds like the activities at the CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) and other neighborhoods? I don't think you have to travel across "The Pond" to see sh*t like that? 56863[/snapback] I didn't say you had to. However, right now the American groups aren't organizing and flying planes into buildings. Hence, the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I didn't say you had to. However, right now the American groups aren't organizing and flying planes into buildings. Hence, the difference. 56874[/snapback] So we are back to the two buildings again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 So we are back to the two buildings again? 56881[/snapback] Well, we could bring up all of the other terrorist incidents over the last 30 years or so to prove the point. I'm not big on having to do that. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Well, we could bring up all of the other terrorist incidents over the last 30 years or so to prove the point. I'm not big on having to do that. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... 56921[/snapback] Against the US on US soil? How many are we at know... 2-3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Against the US on US soil? How many are we at know... 2-3? 56947[/snapback] I'll take "Short Sighted" for $200 please, Alex. Big picture thinking has never been your strong point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I'll take "Short Sighted" for $200 please, Alex. Big picture thinking has never been your strong point. 57021[/snapback] As it will probably be others' downfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 So we are back to the two buildings again? 56881[/snapback] Oh my God. Did you really just describe remembering 9/11 as going "back to the two buildings again"? That is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 So far in this thread, Exiled has downplayed 9/11 and the need for the American President to have a clear long range agenda. Not one of his finer pieces of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Oh my God. Did you really just describe remembering 9/11 as going "back to the two buildings again"? That is horrible. 57030[/snapback] God forbid... So horrible of me. Maybe I have been desensitized by all the other killing in the world. Insensitive yes, I apologize. Cold yes, I apologize. Is there a law against being a cold SOB? Now get a life "Gentle Reader." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 So far in this thread, Exiled has downplayed 9/11 and the need for the American President to have a clear long range agenda. Not one of his finer pieces of work. 57033[/snapback] I have always been downplaying it. I don't get all hopped up over emotion. Clear long range agenda... Ha! Call it what you will. I always stated I don't need to be protected. Wow... I am pretty cantankerous... Aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I have always been downplaying it. I don't get all hopped up over emotion. Clear long range agenda... Ha! Call it what you will. I always stated I don't need to be protected. Wow... I am pretty cantankerous... Aren't I? If you want to be the left's version of Boomer, go right ahead. With this thread, youve pretty much cemented your postion as such. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 God forbid... So horrible of me. Maybe I have been desensitized by all the other killing in the world. Insensitive yes, I apologize. Cold yes, I apologize. Is there a law against being a cold SOB? Now get a life "Gentle Reader." 57035[/snapback] That's great. You pretend 9/11 isn't that big of a deal but then blame that take on "all the other killing in the world" causing you so much grief. I can't believe anyone would put that opinion out there and try to roll with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 If you want to be the left's version of Boomer, go right ahead. With this thread, youve pretty much cemented your postion as such. Good work. 57106[/snapback] PLease .. You know there is no one that can be compared to Boomer especially a libber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 That's great. You pretend 9/11 isn't that big of a deal but then blame that take on "all the other killing in the world" causing you so much grief. Well, according to so many..."We had it coming." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 That's great. You pretend 9/11 isn't that big of a deal but then blame that take on "all the other killing in the world" causing you so much grief. I can't believe anyone would put that opinion out there and try to roll with it. 57233[/snapback] Why do you think I put it out there? It just goes to show how people will imediately jump on somebody for being "horrible." As for being a liberal Boomer... That would scare me the most. Probably be the only reason to recant my statement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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