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HEyHEY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-14-09 05:33 PM
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Seeing as how my useles fuckface of a Prime Minister hasn't done it yet.
I just want to send my best wishes and condolences to the people of Australia regarding the fires. I've always had a special spot reserved for you guys because we're almost the same country, just in different hemispheres. I'm completely embarrassed at the lack of attention being paid to this by our politicians. Harper hasn't even publically sent condolences.

Chin-up from all of your brethren in Canada.
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Matilda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-15-09 01:14 AM
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1. Oh, yes, you have a conservative PM now, don't you?
Not to worry too much; they're like that.

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Violet_Crumble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-15-09 05:21 AM
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2. It's not all bad. Canada has sent some help...
I reckon it's these guys who are more valuable than any politician passing on condolences....



'The 120-strong firefighting contingent from New Zealand, the United States and Canada will bring a range of firefighting and recovery skills, Andrew Graystone, Forest Fire Management Group international liaison officer, said.

“We are very grateful for the additional skills and knowledge that these people will bring to our firefighting response and recovery,” Mr Graystone said.

Fifty-two specialist aircraft operators, firefighters and supervisors will arrive from New Zealand on Friday night and a further 60 specialists from the US will arrive on Sunday.

The US contingent are experienced in tall forest firefighting, burnt area recovery, bulldozer management and incident management roles.

The burnt area recovery team will be able to help assess and rehabilitate any impact on water catchments.

Nine Canadian specialists will arrive in the middle of next week.'

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25048680-601,00.html


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Esra Star Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-15-09 05:14 PM
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3. We relate really closely with Canadians.
We also know what it's like to have a conservative government. Condolences to you on that one.
Having said that, I am sure the Canadian people in Canberra have been as helpful as that can be.
Thanks again and enjoy your time in China.
What are you doing there?
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