Explosion near Stadium in Paris, multiple shootings and hostage taking...

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

a bit, my concern stands with how we're screening the refugees, but I'm not at the point of sitting there saying that we should view every refugee with suspicion.

At this point though the opposition is obligated to ask questions about the screening process.

I agree. I Wasn't talking about refugees in any way.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce

No, that was my thought - not one our government should take. He was correct in saying it is too soon to attribute it to anything or anyone.

But now is the time for strength (not bravado) and sympathy.
Not just sympathy.

Trudeau intends to abandon the other nations fighting ISIS. He can't make a show of strength or solidarity without coming off as a hypocrite. All he can legitimately do at this point is offer sympathy. So in that respect, I can't fault his speech tonight.

[chedder]

Not bravado but you want your leader to appear strong. Not appear like a pacifist hippy refusing to even use the word terrorism. "We'll do whatever we can, oh, except actually fight alongside you."

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Trudeau intends to abandon the other nations fighting ISIS. He can't make a show of strength or solidarity without coming off as a hypocrite. All he can legitimately do at this point is offer sympathy. So in that respect, I can't fault his speech tonight.

OK. Fair enough

[jschick88]

Vaughn Sterling ‏@vplus 10s
BREAKING: gunmen are still at large after coordinated attacks across Paris -CNN affiliate BFMTV

[taco.vidal]

Originally Posted by jschick88

@washingtonpost
French President Hollande: "We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless."

Justin, listen to a real leader.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by chedder

Not bravado but you want your leader to appear strong. Not appear like a pacifist hippy refusing to even use the word terrorism. "We'll do whatever we can, oh, except actually fight alongside you."

Can we just get a Justin Trudeau Witch Hunt sub-forum on the site and keep the trashy posts in one area?

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Thor

"I am shocked and saddened that so many people have been killed and injured today in a number of terrorist attacks in Paris, France, and that many others are being held hostage, As the situation continues to unfold, Sophie and I join all Canadians in extending our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed. It is our sincere hope that the hostages are freed unharmed as soon as possible. We also wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured."

Trudeau said Canada was prepared to offer France whatever assistance it needs.

"Canada stands with France at this dark time and offers all possible assistance. We will continue to work closely with the international community to help prevent these terrible, senseless acts."

Scumbag.

That wasn't the presser that was his statement beforehand.

[Armchair Quarterback]

Have any groups claimed responsibility yet for the attacks?

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by jschick88

Vaughn Sterling ‏@vplus 10s
BREAKING: gunmen are still at large after coordinated attacks across Paris -CNN affiliate BFMTV

Wtf? I stopped watching news. Are you serious?

[Thor]

Just waiting on chedder and taco to say "Oh boy hope these guys don't attack Putin and Russia cause he's such a manly leader."

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

Justin, listen to a real leader.

Right...off to war we go, when it ends, nobody knows.

You know the tune.

[CampbellsTransgressions]

Originally Posted by chedder

Not bravado but you want your leader to appear strong. Not appear like a pacifist hippy refusing to even use the word terrorism. "We'll do whatever we can, oh, except actually fight alongside you."

If this was the 1940s, maybe it would matter.

Canada will be fighting alongside France if France invokes Article 5 of NATO.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Thor

Just waiting on chedder and taco to say "Oh boy hope these guys don't attack Putin and Russia cause he's such a manly leader."

Not like you to be sarcastic on serious issues. Are you drunk?

[chedder]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Can we just get a Justin Trudeau Witch Hunt sub-forum on the site and keep the trashy posts in one area?

Those of us that are commenting are just voicing our opinions as to what we wish the leader of our country would say or do when one of our allies is attacked. Not really a witch hunt.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by Thor

Just waiting on chedder and taco to say "Oh boy hope these guys don't attack Putin and Russia cause he's such a manly leader."

Yawn..

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Armchair Quarterback

Have any groups claimed responsibility yet for the attacks?

Nope, either they don't want to, or they're waiting for more stuff to happen.

[CampbellsTransgressions]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

Justin, listen to a real leader.

Leading us right into another 10 year war with no winner but hundreds or thousands of dead western troups and thousands of dead civilians?

It worked so well the last 3 times! Maybe it will work this time!

[blueski]

Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions

Leading us right into another 10 year war with no winner but hundreds or thousands of dead western troups and thousands of dead civilians?

It worked so well the last 3 times! Maybe it will work this time!

Except this time Russia is right in the middle of it. Not at all good where this could go.

[rubecube]

Man, those of you going after Trudeau's incredibly brief speech on this really need to take a step back and re-examine your priorities. Embarrassing.