Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Bad News For the Bloc

As I said here the BQ has joined the other Federal Political parties in their opportunitic denounciation of the NDP poisiton on Afghanistan. How quickly they will change their tune....

Canadian tank deployment carries political risks

Sending tanks to fight Taliban insurgents could cause problems both in Afghanistan and at home, especially if some of the troops involved are drawn from units in Quebec, experts warned Tuesday.

A Montreal political scientist said if there are casualties from Quebec, Stephen Harper and his Conservatives could pay a heavy price in political support in a province already deeply opposed to the war.

In addition, the grim appearance and destructive power of up to 15 Leopard tanks has the potential to further alienate Afghans already suspicious of foreign troops, said experts in counter-insurgency warfare.

A proposal to send reinforcements, including tanks, to a war-torn country where the Canadian army has met stiff resistance, will be debated this week by the federal cabinet. It's been suggested some of the troops could be drawn from units in Valcartier, Que.

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