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Australia commits troops...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by getsmartnow, Oct 16, 2001.

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  1. getsmartnow

    getsmartnow Member

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    Prime Minister John Howard just held a press conference saying that 1500 Military Personell (i.e. SAS, troops) will be sent to Afghanastan to help fight the War on Terrorism. He spoke to President Bush about it last night, and apparently Australia is now one of President Bush's favorite countries! :D No dates were given, except that they will be there between now and two weeks.

    I'll give a link as soon as I can find one.

    Looks like we are now officially all in this together.
     
    #1 getsmartnow, Oct 16, 2001
  2. Matador

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    Great news!
     
    #2 Matador, Oct 16, 2001
  3. SmeggySmeg

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    SenBuckingsational :mad:
     
    #3 SmeggySmeg, Oct 16, 2001
  4. Desert Scar

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    I don't think the Taliban are going to be afraid of a unit of beer drinking, boomerang throwin, kangeroo riding forces.

    Next thing you know we will call up the Swiss army and their knives ;)
     
    #4 Desert Scar, Oct 16, 2001
  5. Johnny Rocket

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    Hey those things are dangerous you could cut somebody's neck with one of those and then afterwards have a bottle of wine thanks to the convient cork screw feature.
     
    #5 Johnny Rocket, Oct 16, 2001
  6. getsmartnow

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    The boomerangs are actually a very good weapon, if you use it properly. Think about it- if you miss your target it comes back to you and you throw it again. If you hit your target, your opponent is down for the count. :D
     
    #6 getsmartnow, Oct 16, 2001
  7. RocksMillenium

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    Sweet! The calvary is arriving! :)
     
    #7 RocksMillenium, Oct 17, 2001
  8. R0ckets03

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    LOL! I didnt even know Australia had an army. :D

    Seriously though, no disrespect to Australia Smeg. I have always thought of Australia as a peaceful place away from the worries of the rest of the world. I wish I lived there. Anyways I definitely plan on visiting one day.
     
    #8 R0ckets03, Oct 17, 2001
  9. Ottomaton

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    I can see the Fosters adds now:

    <center>[​IMG]</center>
    <center>"Grrr.... I'm Timmothy Mcveigh, an American terrorist!"</center>

    <center><font size="+2">Oy! Thats not a bloomin' terrorist down under mate....</font></center>

    <center>[​IMG]</center>
    <center><font size="+1">Australian for Terrorist...</font></center>

    <center>[​IMG]</center>
    <center>[​IMG]</center>
     
    #9 Ottomaton, Oct 17, 2001
  10. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    I think Australia has good Special Forces. They don't have a huge military, but the soldiers they have are quality soldiers. I think they are trained in much the same way as British Special Forces.
     
    #10 Supermac34, Oct 17, 2001
  11. ScreamingRocketJet

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    No army in Australia??????? You are joking, right?!:rolleyes:

    It was a big decison...but the right one.

    I work with Veterans...and though most of them are old now, we have had some of the toughest SOB's ever to fight...

    Let's hope everyone gets back alive:)
     
    #11 ScreamingRocketJet, Oct 17, 2001
  12. Dr of Dunk

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    What does a crucifixion have to do with this? :p
     
    #12 Dr of Dunk, Oct 17, 2001
  13. Behad

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    After getting to know many of the Aussies on this board, I feel like the whole country should be committed.
     
    #13 Behad, Oct 17, 2001
  14. davo

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    Australians have developed a reputation as some of the bravest and best soldiers through two world wars and vietnam.
     
    #14 davo, Oct 17, 2001
  15. Band Geek Mobster

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    That's not a knife...
     
    #15 Band Geek Mobster, Oct 17, 2001
  16. RocksMillenium

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    D*mmit Doc why did ya have to go out and make me look bad! :mad: ;)
     
    #16 RocksMillenium, Oct 17, 2001
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