Is Australia Better than America?

King Monkey · Post by **King Monkey** » 01 May 2007 21:14

Heheh its funny that our government is constantly reminding us that our role in Iraq is very important and that we cant bring our troops home because we are so vital to stability in Iraq, and people in America dont even know we have an army

Not poking fun at anyone, just a funny observation.

BainbridgeShred · Post by **BainbridgeShred** » 01 May 2007 22:23

Funny indeed.

What isn't funny is that it's part of the reason why neither of our country's will ever suceed in bring peace to Iraq. No one even knows or cares about the committment the troops both nations soldiers are providing.

BainbridgeShred · Post by **BainbridgeShred** » 01 May 2007 22:24

People are too caught up in their own idealogie's to focus on bringing peace to a nation.

Switch Kicker · Post by **Switch Kicker** » 02 May 2007 08:49

King Monkey wrote:Heheh its funny that our government is constantly reminding us that our role in Iraq is very important and that we cant bring our troops home because we are so vital to stability in Iraq, and people in America dont even know we have an army

Not poking fun at anyone, just a funny observation.

Heh, I've only heard of a few European countries, Canada, and the US fighting in Iraq, lol.

Oh, and as I'm sure you all know... Bush (obviously) vetoed the bill to bring troops home by Oct. 1st. I mean, it was obvious, but actually seeing it happen pisses me off even more than the fact that I knew it was going to happen. And there's no fuckin' way we're going to get a 2/3 vote to overthrow the veto... Fuckin' republicans.

I personally think the bill was just a publicity stunt, to make the Democrats look better. To make an official statement that they do not support the war must be really good for DFL numbers...

Seriously though, we (the citizens) should be more informed on what's going on in the war. I mean.. I only have to go off what I've heard from people I know, and the guys in my unit that came back from Iraq last year. I'd bet that less than 5% of my school knows that there's more than 3 countries allied with the US in Iraq.

What's the death count for Australian soldiers so far?

US death count is 3,332 as of last week's suicide bombing that killed 9 soldiers, and injured 20, and 1 severely injured Iraqi citizen. Deadliest attack on US forces in 14 months.

dyalander · Post by **dyalander** » 02 May 2007 18:11

http://icasualties.org/oif/

Switch Kicker · Post by **Switch Kicker** » 03 May 2007 08:15

http://www.msnbc.com/modules/interactiv ... 32542&pg=1

That's bullshit. Yeah, there's been 25,000 wounded. However they cleverly put in "Dead or Wounded" with the Dead in front. First response to an average reader is, "25k dead!?" No... 3,500 dead, and alot more wounded. This war is not THAT bad, for christ sake. I mean yeah, it's the most pointless war ever, but it's no where near as bad as any of our past major wars.

Disturbedboy365 · Post by **Disturbedboy365** » 14 May 2007 15:54

Heh, I've only heard of a few European countries, Canada, and the US fighting in Iraq, lol.

first off, i didnt even know Canada even had an army *ignorant i know*

I'd bet that less than 5% of my school knows that there's more than 3 countries allied with the US in Iraq.

i sure as heck didnt know there were any other countries in Iraq other than the US. just goes to show how informed i am... i need to pay more attention to the news.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 14 May 2007 16:51

But actually I think America's strongest alley actually pulled out early last year.

BenRea · Post by **BenRea** » 14 May 2007 17:02

australia has an army?

Colin · Post by **Colin** » 14 May 2007 17:49

Switch Kicker wrote:Heh, I've only heard of a few European countries, Canada, and the US fighting in Iraq, lol.

Canada is not fighting in Iraq.

Switch Kicker · Post by **Switch Kicker** » 14 May 2007 22:07

Colin wrote:
Switch Kicker wrote:Heh, I've only heard of a few European countries, Canada, and the US fighting in Iraq, lol.
Canada is not fighting in Iraq.

I've seen pictures of Canadian troops in Iraq. SSG Berg (recruiter) has a photo of the Mortar Platoon in D CO. 2-135 INF Division with 2 Canadian troops in Iraq. Maybe Canada's not involved, anymore. But I've seen pictures of them there a couple years ago. (Pictures are that old neway.)

janis · Post by **janis** » 15 May 2007 00:35

BenRea wrote:australia has an army?

lol, in the context of this thread that's the best joke I've heard today.

apoplectic · Post by **apoplectic** » 18 May 2007 07:56

Switch Kicker wrote:. Is Australia Socialist ?

HG wrote:its democratic dummy

socialism is a type of economy,democracy is a type of government.that answer makes no sense

Switch Kicker · Post by **Switch Kicker** » 18 May 2007 09:31

apoplectic wrote:
Switch Kicker wrote:. Is Australia Socialist ?

HG wrote:its democratic dummy
socialism is a type of economy,democracy is a type of government.that answer makes no sense

True, but when someone says democratic, I think democratic capitalists. When someone says socialism, I think democratic socialists.

So I guess I should have worded my question differently.

Is Australia Socialist, or Capitalist.

(Thanks Dave.)

King Monkey · Post by **King Monkey** » 18 May 2007 11:30

Capitalist.

Switch Kicker · Post by **Switch Kicker** » 18 May 2007 21:35

King Monkey wrote:Capitalist.

[Derogatory use of this language not tolerated - King Monkey] They both suck equally then. -.-

Blue_turnip · Post by **Blue_turnip** » 25 May 2007 02:42

Colin wrote:
Switch Kicker wrote:Heh, I've only heard of a few European countries, Canada, and the US fighting in Iraq, lol.
Canada is not fighting in Iraq.

Lawl pwnt.

apopletic wrote:
HG wrote:its democratic dummy
socialism is a type of economy,democracy is a type of government.that answer makes no sense

lawl pwnt.

man, this thread is gold.

BenRea wrote:australia has an army?

LOL!!1!

delakong · Post by **delakong** » 25 May 2007 08:36

Aw, I don't remember how to do the quote thing. Where'd whoever got the "3,500 dead" get that from. A month or two ago it was all over the news "celebrating?" (sorry, can't think of another word) that we reached the 5,000 mark.

Oh yeah, and Australia's probably better...... where else do birds put there head in the sand and there ass in the air? Jokes and jokes and jokes, please don't kill me pretty girls. I've been chillin with some british nukkas for a bit.

Blue_turnip · Post by **Blue_turnip** » 25 May 2007 17:25

lol

dyalander · Post by **dyalander** » 28 May 2007 18:55

where else do birds put there head in the sand and there ass in the air?

South Africa.