The country the world forgot - again

The Telegraph ^ | 12:01AM BST 21 Apr 2002 | Kevin Myers

[Tainan]

UNTIL the deaths last week of four Canadian soldiers accidentally killed by a US warplane in Afghanistan, probably almost no one outside their home country had been aware that Canadian troops were deployed in the region. And as always, Canada will now bury its dead, just as the rest of the world as always will forget its sacrifice, just as it always forgets nearly everything Canada ever does.

[Tainan]

An interesting article on the feeling of a lack of recognition, at least by this author, of Canadas' military contribution to the conflicts.
Personally, I attribute this to the medias tacit refusal to acknowledge any militarys' worth. By doing so they would be acknowledging the failure of the UN and the "peace & justice" mantra they regurgitate incessantly.

[MARTIAL MONK]

2002?

[GeronL]

lol. Not exactly breaking news.

I think Canada likes being anonymous sometimes.

[Sherman Logan]

There are about 100,000 US troops in Afghanistan, and less than 1000 Canadians. That may have something to do with the lack of recognition.

[cva66snipe]

I think Canada likes being anonymous sometimes.

Better than being blamed for all the worlds woes I suppose.

[GeronL]

lol. too true.

[Olog-hai]

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Better than being blamed for all the worlds woes I suppose

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Usually those that blame us for "all the world's woes" are themselves causing the world's woes.

[NakedRampage]

Lord have mercy.

[the OlLine Rebel]

I’m sure part of the reason they’re “forgotten” is because they’re still patsies for the UK, as is every other Euro-centric English colony SINCE the US (they learned their lesson). They’re not truly independent of “their” queen. Probably looked upon as just another part of the UK. Become truly independent, and maybe you’ll be noticed.

[cva66snipe]

Usually those that blame us for "all the world's woes" are themselves causing the world's woes.

There was a song out by Mac Davis in the 80's with a line "No matters who hurting theres one thing for certain the whole world will blame the U.S." LOL

[munin]

There are about 100,000 US troops in Afghanistan, and less than 1000 Canadians.
At the moment, I don’t know exactly how many Canadien soldiers are in Afganistan, but for most of the time the last few years, the number of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan have been about 2200

[Lancey Howard]

Why did you dig up this column from 2002, almost ten years old?
Curious.

[MrEdd]

Better than being blamed for all the worlds woes I suppose.

Too late.

[Tainan]

A buddy emailed it to me this morning (its Sunday here). Some things never change. IMO this topic is relevant to todays political/military situation.

[Tainan]

Last I read, which was fairly recently, the Canadian troops in Afghanistan are primarily responsible for road convoy safety.
That is one heck of a hairy job.

[Tainan]

see post #14

[expat1000]

There are about 100,000 US troops in Afghanistan, and less than 1000 Canadians. That may have something to do with the lack of recognition.

If Munin is correct in that there are about 2,200, then that is serious number for a country with roughly 1/10 the population of the USA.

[expat1000]

They’re not truly independent of “their” queen. Probably looked upon as just another part of the UK.

I'm gonna assume you are just trolling, because nobody could possibly be that ignorant in real life.

[Reverend Wright]

“I think Canada likes being anonymous sometimes”

Part of that came deliberately from the Chretien-lead liberal government.

For example, Canadian snipers fighting alongside US personnel were blocked from receiving Bronze Stars due to a Canadian government veto...

http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/50sniping.htm

[Former Proud Canadian]

According to Wiki 157 Canadian soldiers died in Afghanistan. US deaths were 1765. Since the US population is 10 times the Canadian population I think the butchers bill was just about equal.