Denmark Abandons Bush

[Lisa Simpson]

Troop.

I think his name is Bob.

I pledge allegiance to the Bob
and to the Republic for which he stands
One nation, under Bob
with liberty and justice for all.

 

[Mr. Stick]

One by one . . .

Denmark set to withdraw Iraq troops

POSTED: 6:27 a.m. EST, February 21, 2007

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Denmark was expected to announce plans to begin withdrawing its troops from Iraq at a news conference on Wednesday, Danish media reported.

Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen has earlier said he hoped Denmark would be able to start scaling back its 460-troop contingent this year. He has not yet set a precise timetable.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/02/21/denmark.iraq.ap/index.html
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And then there was one.

Ahh, I see they forgot to mention that at the same time Denmark is going to increase its number of troops in Afghanistan.

 

[Darth Rotor]

Ahh, I see they forgot to mention that at the same time Denmark is going to increase its number of troops in Afghanistan.

Bingo.

DR

 

[Zep]

I pledge allegiance to the Bob
and to the Republic for which he stands
One nation, under Bob
with liberty and justice for all.

...and coconuts.

 

[Zep]

Ahh, I see they forgot to mention that at the same time Denmark is going to increase its number of troops in Afghanistan.

I seem to recall that Afghanistan was considered by most countries to be a legitimate part of the War of Terrorism after 9/11, FWIW. Pity that it hasn't been followed up on - everyone's STILL playing "Where's Osama?" (only he isn't wearing a stripey shirt, which is sort of cheating).

 

[gtc]

And then there was one.

This website suggests otherwise.

 

[Ove]

I thought from your post's title that all Danish men had spontaneously turned homosexual.

*crosses Carlsberg Beer off of grocery list, just in case*

DR

Most beer loving Danes have done that long time ago

You might be able to solve them by military means, but it would mean ruling the country with an iron fist and crushing any who oppose you. In short, being exactly like Saddam.

Forgot that option Tricky You're right off course.......

 

[Mephisto]

This website suggests otherwise.

I draw your attention to post #2 and #20. Where would we be without our "coalition?"

 

[Darth Rotor]

Most beer loving Danes have done that long time ago

So, what's the preferred domestic brand among Beer loving Danes? Odds are I can find some in a store near me.

DR

 

[wahrheit]

So, what's the preferred domestic brand among Beer loving Danes?

None. Instead, they would secretely cross their southern border and buy German beer.

 

[gtc]

I draw your attention to post #2 and #20. Where would we be without our "coalition?"

Huh?

 

[Schneibster]

You mean the "Coalition of the Leaving?"

Kudos for Olbermann's writers for picking that one out. It was too good not to repeat.

 

[Mephisto]

I draw your attention to post #2 and #20. Where would we be without our "coalition?"

Huh?

My prayers go out to the brave troops of Palau.

Troop.

I think his name is Bob.

The coalition of the willing is more like the coalition of the "boy we could sure use some U.S. financial aid."

How many troops do you think Mongolia, or Estonia contributed to the effort?

You also neglected to point out these interesting facts from your link:

Countries which had troops in or supported operations in Iraq at one point but have pulled out since: Nicaragua (Feb. 2004); Spain (late-Apr. 2004); Dominican Republic (early-May 2004); Honduras (late-May 2004); Philippines (~Jul. 19, 2004); Thailand (late-Aug. 2004); New Zealand (late Sep. 2004); Tonga (mid-Dec. 2004) Portugal (mid-Feb. 2005); The Netherlands (Mar. 2005); Hungary (Mar. 2005); Singapore (Mar. 2005); Norway (Oct. 2005); Ukraine (Dec. 2005); Japan (July 17, 2006); Italy (Nov. 2006); Slovakia (Jan 2007).

Countries planning to withdraw from Iraq: Poland had earlier claimed that it would withdraw all soldiers by the end of 2006. It however extended the mandate of its contingent through at least mid-2007. Denmark announced that it would withdraw its troop contingent by August 2007.

Countries which have recently reduced or are planning to reduce their troop commitment: South Korea is planning to withdraw up to 1000 soldiers by the end of 2006. Poland withdrew 700 soldiers in Feb. 2005. Between May 2005 and May 2006, the United Kingdom reduced the size of its contingent by 1,300. The United Kingdom also is planning to reduce significantly the size of its contingent by the end of 2007, with an initial reduction of 1,600 troops followed by an additional 500 troops by end of 2007.

As I said before; and then there was one.

 

[rikzilla]

I pledge allegiance to the Bob
and to the Republic for which he stands
One nation, under Bob
with liberty and justice for all.

Isn't that supposed to be:
"with liberty and slack for all" ???

The Bob knows and sees all....
-z

 

[Skeptic]

Shouldn't you be saying that Denmark abandons Iraq?

Yes, but that's only dead Iraqis. Much better to give up and have them slaughtered, since whomever does the slaughter then will surely not allow TV cameras, which means it won't be on the nightly news, which means that--as far as the chattering classes are concerned--the slaughter didn't happen.

 

[Darth Rotor]

Yes, but that's only dead Iraqis. Much better to give up and have them slaughtered, since whomever does the slaughter then will surely not allow TV cameras, which means it won't be on the nightly news, which means that--as far as the chattering classes are concerned--the slaughter didn't happen.

[dripping sarcasm]Works for me. There is that critical Anna Nicloe Smith trial to cover, protests in Gaza, lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Thai Coup Masters, the Baseball All Star Game, 24, and American Idol. There really isn't time for all this war stuff to interfere with the bread and circuses.[/dripping sarcasm]

DR

 

[Tony]

Yes, but that's only dead Iraqis. Much better to give up and have them slaughtered, since whomever does the slaughter then will surely not allow TV cameras, which means it won't be on the nightly news, which means that--as far as the chattering classes are concerned--the slaughter didn't happen.

Yeah, thats pretty much been the right-wing point of view for the past 75 years.

 

[Kerberos]

Yes, but that's only dead Iraqis. Much better to give up and have them slaughtered, since whomever does the slaughter then will surely not allow TV cameras, which means it won't be on the nightly news, which means that--as far as the chattering classes are concerned--the slaughter didn't happen.

It's liek Schrôdingers Iraqi really.

 

[DanishDynamite]

As a side-note to this sudden bashing of Denmark after we've stuck with this unpopular war for 4 years, is that Danish TV interviewed Danish soldiers, both in Iraq and some who just returned home, and apparently the prevailing view was that they felt it was still a bit too early to withdraw. I found that quite interesting. They thought a year or two more was needed to ensure the Iraqui security forces were fully ready to take over.

 

[gtc]

How many troops do you think Mongolia, or Estonia contributed to the effort?

You tell me. You are the one who is claiming that they did not provide material support.

You also neglected to point out these interesting facts from your link:

No I didn't. I was simply pointing out that your statement was wrong.

As I said before; and then there was one.

That is still blatantly untrue.